Capabilities
Space Systems Engineering and Integration
We offer a range of personnel with experience working within the framework of NASA and the U.S. Air Force space programs at both Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Spacecraft and Payload Ground Operations Specialists
Our space and aeronautics capabilities include spacecraft and payload processing, ground systems development and validation, systems testing and validation, as well as console operations. We also provide liaison and surge support for various engineering and scientific positions.
For more information, contact:
Ronald Fussell, Space Business Area Manager
ronald.fussell@zeltech.com
Vehicle Ground Processing Overview
- Technical Analysis and Studies
- Technical Report Development
- Configuration Management
- Mission Planning and Scheduling
- Conduct Flight/System Reviews
- Design View Development
- Late Access Operations
- Console Operations
Mission Science Services Overview
Modeling and Simulation for Natural and Induced Environments:
- Thermal, shock and vibration effects
- Space Environment and Situational Awareness
- Fluid dynamics
- Radio-frequency and electromagnetic pulse (EMP)
- Particle emissions, transmissivity and optical properties
- Space weather, environment and related physics (gamma, neutron, x-ray, etc.)
- Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris Environments
- Radiation Environments:
- Nuclear debris/materials collection and characterization
- Event science characterization and algorithm generation
- Nuclear reactor burn rate algorithm generation
Engineering Services Overview
- Systems Engineering and Development
- Software Systems Design and Development
- Command, Control and Telemetry
- Ground System Software Engineering
- Electrical Systems Support
- Fluid Systems Support
- Mechanical Ground Support
Mission Planning & Operations
- Mission Ground Processing: Operations Planning and Scheduling
- Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance: Quality Process Development
- Technical Training Development and Presentation
- Educational Outreach
Payload Systems
Business Operations
Project Management and Administration
Meet the Experts
Ron Fussell
Space Business Area Manager
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Mr. Fussell is an aerospace professional versed in the development of technologies and solutions to complex, technical issues in the space industrial segment. Of primary interest to Ron is the development and integration of innovative space systems for manned and unmanned space missions. His experience in various aspects of spacecraft processing from payload integration to spacecraft end-to-end testing has provided Mr. Fussell with keen insight into potential opportunities for ground processing efficiencies. This insight has led to the award of multiple U.S. patents and NASA awards in the aerospace domain. Ron actively participates in research and development of technical solutions for the analysis of data derived from national space and military initiatives. Mr. Fussell has also performed as an adjunct professor, guest lecturer on space systems and software development, and a program evaluator for software engineering for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). He has been published in various professional journals and publications, patented and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.