Applied Avionics Software (AAS)
The Applied Avionics Software Group performs applied research, development, operation, and testing of avionics software for flight missions. We focus on raising the TRL of autonomy technologies and integrating autonomy systems into flight software. The group has experience in developing and deploying avionics software for a wide variety of missions.

The software competencies of the group include:

• ITAR NASA Class B process-driven software engineering (CMMI L2)
• Model-based development
• Spiral-model rapid development approach
• Real-time embedded software and integration with aircraft and spacecraft systems
• Automated integrated and unit testing
• Integration of:
  • Guidance, Navigation and Control Software
  • Propulsion Software
  • Command and Data Handling Software
  • Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery Software
  • GSFC Core Flight Software and Executive (cFS/cFE)
  • Ground Data Systems (ITOS, ASIST)

Avionics Software Application Areas include:

• Small Sats
• Nano Sats (e.g., CubeSats)
• Payloads
• Deployers/Sequencers
• Launch Vehicles

AAS also conducts applied research in intelligent avionics software system technologies.