IEC 61508 -compliant Software Development
The IEC 61508 standard on functional safety for programmable equipment places strict requirements on methods and processes to develop software. Space Systems Finland is a reliable partner who can gurantee that the project will proceed smoothly.
Our approach guarantees software that is IEC 61508 SIL2 compliant. We can support your work starting from requirements definition right up to validation of the equipment. The choice of platform is yours as we have experience from several.
Maintenance of the software can be left in SSF's capable hands. Our processes ensure that all safety certifications stay valid despite changes to the software.
Case
GOCE Project - Extreme Engineering
GOCE is the first of a series of ESA's Earth Explorer satellites. GOCE was launched on 17 March 2009. SSF was responsible for the implementation of the GOCE platform application software PASW. This on-board S/W controls all of the functions of the satellite and handles the communication between the ground station and the platform. The DFAC is the highest level layer of the PASW and in addition to the complex management of the external unit control, it is responsible for the mode management related to the high-precision attitude and orbit control. DFAC relies completely on the DHS services when it needs to communicate with the external units.
