MILITARY & INTELLIGENCE SUCCESS STORIES
Firefly's Alpha Launch Vehicle Case Study
The Issue
Firefly’s Flight Software (FSW) group had a requirement to analyze, design, develop, and test launch vehicle Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithmic software.
To optimize schedule, performance, cost, and risk, Lone Star Analysis (LSA) actively partnered with the FSW group, standing up a GNC team to execute related tasks.
Solution
Firefly’s Flight Software (FSW) group had a requirement to analyze, design, develop, and test launch vehicle Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithmic software.
To optimize schedule, performance, cost, and risk, Lone Star Analysis (LSA) actively partnered with the FSW group, standing up a GNC team to execute related tasks.
Result
LSA stood up a GNC team with verified & validated software enabling them to conduct Monte Carlo simulations for trajectory analyses, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) characterization, and complete GPS/INS integration. Furthermore, the GNC team was fully prepared to conduct Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing with the FSW group. Firefly Alpha’s maiden flight is currently scheduled for Summer 2021.