1 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Government Residential Polytechnic for Women’s, Shimoga, Karnataka, India.
2 Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, VISSJ Government Polytechnic Bhadravathi, Karnataka, India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 11(01), 279-290
Received on 23 June 2021; revised on 25 July 2021; accepted on 28 July 2021
Embedded systems have become indispensable in the realm of modern space exploration and satellite communication, offering reliable, efficient, and compact solutions to manage the complexities of space missions and satellite networks. These systems play a pivotal role in a wide range of applications, including onboard control, navigation, communication, and data processing. By leveraging advanced technologies such as radiation-hardened components, real-time operating systems, and energy-efficient designs, embedded systems are tailored to withstand the harsh conditions of outer space while ensuring mission success. This paper explores the architecture and design principles of embedded systems tailored for space-grade applications, highlighting key innovations such as AI integration for autonomous decision-making, machine learning for predictive maintenance, and advanced signal processing techniques for efficient communication. It also examines the critical challenges faced by embedded systems, such as power constraints, radiation exposure, scalability, and data security, providing insights into how these limitations are being addressed through cutting-edge research and development.
Embedded Systems; Space Exploration; Satellite Communication; Radiation-Hardened Design; AI in Space; Autonomous Systems
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Guruswamy TB and Renuka AL. Embedded systems for space exploration and satellite communication. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2021, 11(1), 279-290. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2021.11.1.0341