On-Board Computer (OBC)

The On-Board Computer (OBC) is the brain of the satellite. OBC is responsible for implementation of control law, processing associated with payload, data packeting activities associated with communication, monitoring load health status, handling of data storage etc. The processor needs to interface with various sensors, actuators present onboard to acquire data to perform its activities and responds accordingly through actuators. Scheduling of the activities of the processor is essential due to the number of tasks it has to perform.

• Data Budget
• Clock Selection
• Processor
  • Selection
  • Interfacing
• Memory Selection
• OS Selection
• Flight Code

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