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Taking advantage of ground data systems attributes to achieve quality results in testing softwareDuring the software development life cycle process, basic testing starts with the development team. At the end of the development process, an acceptance test is performed for the user to ensure that the deliverable is acceptable. Ideally, the delivery is an operational product with zero defects. However, the goal of zero defects is normally not achieved but is successful to various degrees. With the emphasis on building low cost ground support systems while maintaining a quality product, a key element in the test process is simulator capability. This paper reviews the Transportable Payload Operations Control Center (TPOCC) Advanced Spacecraft Simulator (TASS) test tool that is used in the acceptance test process for unmanned satellite operations control centers. The TASS is designed to support the development, test and operational environments of the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) operations control centers. The TASS uses the same basic architecture as the operations control center. This architecture is characterized by its use of distributed processing, industry standards, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software components, and reusable software. The TASS uses much of the same TPOCC architecture and reusable software that the operations control center developer uses. The TASS also makes use of reusable simulator software in the mission specific versions of the TASS. Very little new software needs to be developed, mainly mission specific telemetry communication and command processing software. By taking advantage of the ground data system attributes, successful software reuse for operational systems provides the opportunity to extend the reuse concept into the test area. Consistency in test approach is a major step in achieving quality results.
Document ID
19950011155
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Sigman, Clayton B. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Koslosky, John T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hageman, Barbara H. (Integral Systems, Inc. Lanham, MD., United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Third International Symposium on Space Mission Operations and Ground Data Systems, Part 2
Subject Category
Documentation And Information Science
Accession Number
95N17570
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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