Simulations and Modelling
VEGA is a leading name in Europe for software
simulators. Within ESA alone, VEGA has developed many operational
simulators and has been instrumental in the development of ESA’s
simulation infrastructure.
Through this heritage, VEGA has developed a
portfolio of smart solutions to support the complete programme
lifecycle. This includes:
- Concept and design simulation
- System and functional engineering simulation
- Test bed engineering simulation
- On-board software verification facilities
- Operations and ground segment simulators
Each solution has specific benefits to the
customer through the lifecycle, although considering them all
through the complete lifecycle brings the additional benefits of
re-use, risk reduction and cost efficiency.
VEGA has developed several products to support
these simulation solutions through the lifecycle, either working
together with ESA or as independent products. These include:
- SimVis – Concept and design
simulation developed to work with Concurrent Design Facilities
(CDF). Developed for ESA/ESTEC for mission and system design
simulation within the ESTEC CDF.
- SIMSAT – ESA’s real-time simulation
infrastructure – used mainly for development of high fidelity
operational satellite simulators.
- SimsEmu – ESA’s processor emulator,
providing high fidelity emulation of the ERC32 and 1750 on-board
processors.
- EGSE-Lite – VEGA’s solution to
support development, integration, verification and validation of
space-based components with on-board software - via the use of
processor emulation.
- GSTVi – Ground Segment Test and
Verification Infrastructure – ESA’s simulation suite to support
plug and play testing of ground segment systems
- STC – the Spacecraft Operations
Training Centre - VEGA’s training solution for spacecraft
operations combining real-time satellite simulation with effective
training courses.
Contact VEGA for further information about
simulations and modelling
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