Design and realization of an automatic test system for distributed small satellites based on workflow

This paper analyzes the present state of low level of resource usage and process management as well as lack of testing space in small satellite testing, and proposes a distributed small satellite automatic test system based on flexible workflow by using information technology like advanced equipment interface, network and database. The operation environment, the general framework structure, and some application examples of the system are discussed. The results show that this system improves the automatic ability of satellite tests and optimizes the test process.