I'm not an expert here...but the memory is constantly "washed" for errors from radiation. I think the non-volatile type stuff didn't/doesn't have the read/write cycles we'd need for that. There is ROM onboard that holds the bootloader and a very stripped down OS.
73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: "P.H." <[email protected]> >Sent: May 6, 2011 1:28 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 troubles > >Ok, all is a little clearer right now! > >I wasn't aware that the sat relied on volatile memory to store the >main software. Was there a particular reason why this was chosen over >non-volatile or was it just an oversight that this issue would >eventually happen when the batteries became exhausted? > >Just curious! > >Think now is a good time to remind everyone that an extra few dollars >into the Amsat Fox fund wouldn't do any harm :-) > > >73 > >Pete >2i0VAX > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
