Embedded Crew Interface and Display System for Gaganyaan Mission

One of the important elements in Human spaceflight is the technology required to enable humans to interact, monitor and control various onboard systems and provide them with essential information. To cater to this requirement for the Gaganyaan mission, a Crew Interface and Display System (CIDS) system based on an embedded SoC (System on Chip) has been developed at SAC/ISRO. This paper elaborates the key features, hardware-software architecture, environmental characterization and test results of the realized CIDS. This compact, reliable and versatile system weighs approximately 2.0 Kgs and dissipates less than 15 watts of power under nominal conditions.