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Simulation Tools Prevent Signal Interference on Spacecraft
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
NASA engineers use simulation software to detect and prevent interference between different radio frequency (RF) systems on a rocket and satellite before launch. To speed up the process, Kennedy Space Center awarded SBIR funding to Champaign, Illinois-based Delcross Technologies LLC, which added a drag-and-drop feature to its commercial simulation software, resulting in less time spent preparing for the analysis.