Verification and validation of IRAS on-board software

The infrared Astronomical Satellite IRAS is equipped with an on-board computer system that takes care of vital satellite functions as attitude control, ground dialogue and execution of the observation programs. Therefore an important purpose of the IRAS system tests was the Verification and Validation of the on-board software. The test...

IRAS on-board software

The infra Red Astronomical Satellite IRAS will be laimched in February I98I for a mission of one year duration. The purpose of the mission is to produce a full sky catalogue in the infrared waveband. The IRAS satellite will be equipped with an on-board computer system to control the satellite and to execute the measurements necessary to fulfil...