Space Shuttle Flight Demonstrates Ruggedness of PC/104 Modules

Space Shuttle Endeavor flight STS-77 contained three different experiments which utilized Diamond's Diamond-MM PC/104 analog I/O modules as part of the experiments' computer-based control systems. The extreme and harsh conditions of a rocket launch, ten days in orbit, re-entry and landing subjected the shuttle, its crew and contents to extreme ranges of temperature, shock and vibration, which required the utmost in reliability of the on-board equipment. Diamond Systems' products were up to the task. More...

Mars and Moon exploration passing through the European PLGTF

The Precision Landing GNC Test Facility (PLGTF) has been developed with the purpose to test, in a realistic environment, GNC techniques and technologies to be implemented on future Mars and Moon landers. PLGTF has been developed in the frame of ESA Basic Technology Research Programme (TRP) and it was conceived for reproducing the dynamic of the powered descent phase of a planetary lander which objective will be to perform precise landing on sites with a high scientific interest. More...