Bits and Bytes in Microgravity: Hardware and Software for Sounding Rocket Experiments

Explore the intricate world of sounding rocket technology in this 40-minute conference talk that delves into the hardware and software systems enabling microgravity experiments. Gain insights into the complex procedures and interfaces required for successful research campaigns conducted by the Mobile Rocket Base (MORABA) of DLR's Space Operations and Astronaut Training. Discover the inner workings of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Service Modules (SM), including circuit board design, FPGA programming, and DSP processor programming in assembler and C/C++. Learn about the development of telemetry and telecommand systems, as well as software for operating and monitoring rocket components. Follow a simulated flight through the atmosphere, packed with facts and figures about various systems and components used in sounding rocket missions. Presented by Martin Stoffers and Jean-Carl Keller, this talk offers a comprehensive look at the bits and bytes that power cutting-edge microgravity research.