@inproceedings{4a0c817f8c9f4cf88ee0567f11b08beb,
title = "A SPA-1 enabled plug-and-play CubeLab for ISS payloads",
abstract = "This paper describes the design and development of a system to provide a Space Plugand- play Avionics (SPA) interface in a CubeLab form-factor to extend the capabilities of the International Space Station (ISS) to interface directly with SPA-1 compliant devices. The CubeLab is a new payload standard for access to the ISS for small, rapid turn-around microgravity experiments. CubeLabs are small (less than 16{"}x8{"}x4{"} and under 10kg) modular payloads that interface with the NanoRacks Platform aboard the ISS, receive power and transfer data using plug-and-Play Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard. The SPA architecture is a modular technology for spacecraft that provides an infrastructure for modular satellite components to reduce the time to orbit and development costs for satellites. The new system described in this paper allows developers to easily operate their SPA-1 based experiments and payloads aboard the ISS. In addition, developers of new SPA-1 devices can rapidly access the microgravity environment of space.",
author = "Zachary Jacobs and Rawashdeh, {Samir A.} and Lumpp, {James E.}",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.2514/6.2012-2507",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781600869396",
series = "AIAA Infotech at Aerospace Conference and Exhibit 2012",
booktitle = "AIAA Infotech at Aerospace Conference and Exhibit 2012",
note = "AIAA Infotech at Aerospace Conference and Exhibit 2012 ; Conference date: 19-06-2012 Through 21-06-2012",
}