A GENERIC EGSE

This paper describes a generic and versatile EGSE designed to allow a smooth transition of command, control, telemetry, analysis and visualization from early lab systems and development models to fullfledged instruments integrated on a satellite. Key concepts used to achieve this versatility are ‘modularity’, ‘hardware abstraction’ and the use of a ‘flexible communication layer’. Project specifics are dealt via dedicated scripting. The SRON ‘Generic EGSE’ is successfully deployed in several short and long-term projects (Eureca [1], Tropomi [2] FEE development, Spica/Safari [3] development).