The Embedded Systems Group (GSE) has been created at PUCRS in 2003. Since 2010, at UFSC, GSE focus has been on the design of embedded systems for space applications, with on-going work in the following topics: on-board computing systems, computer architecture; real-time operating systems; drivers; data communications (on-board and ground stations); HDL and FPGA; digital systems; parallel processing (MPSoC/NoC); programming languages; sensors & actuators; energy efficiency; image processing; network (satellite constellations and ground stations); fault tolerance and dependability issues. The group works on the continuous improvement of a complete space mission, with a fully operational ground station, and a satellite platform with the mechanical parts (structure, solar panels, antennas), and the On-Board Computer (OBC). All activities are planned targeting INPE's on-board computer, and also the FloripaSat and Serpens II Cubesat missions, scheduled for launch in the next couple of years.
