An Open-Source, Extensible Spacecraft Simulation And Modeling Environment Framework
Andrew J. Turner · VTechWorks (Virginia Tech) · 2003
An Open-Source, extensible spacecraft simulation and modeling (Open-SESSAME) framework was developed with the aim of providing to re-searchers the ability to quickly test satellite algorithms while allowing them the ability to view and extend the underlying code. The software is dis-tributed under the GPL (General Public License) and the package’s exten-sibility allows users to implement their own components into the libraries, investigate new algorithms, or tie in existing software or hardware com-ponents for algorithm and flight component testing. This paper presents the purpose behind the development of the framework, the software de-sign architecture and implementation, and a roadmap of the future for the software package.