Architecture Analysis Reporter Skill

Domain Knowledge

• Source Document: LORS_ Lunar Rover Standard proposition.md
• Primary Data Sources:
  • rovers/ (directory of rover profiles)
  • landers/ (directory of lander profiles)
  • SPACE_ENTITIES.MD
  • missions/
  • LUNAR_MISSIONS.MD (Index)
  • STUDENT_ROVER_TEAMS.MD
  • ROVER_COMMANDS.MD
  • ROVER_SOFTWARE_PROPOSAL.MD
  • STANDARDS_AND_DOCS.MD
• Dynamic Data Sources:
  • Technical PDFs (Payload User Guides - PUGs) located in data/ or workspace.
  • HTML/Text data exports in data/.

Instructions

1. Data Discovery:

   • Critically important: Search the data/ directory and broader workspace for detailed technical documents (PDF PUGs, specifications). Use find or similar tools to locate them.
   • Extract technical specs (voltage, data rates, pinouts) from these documents to support the analysis.

2. Technical Architecture Breakdown:

   • For each profiled rover project (8-10 total), decompose the system into key subsystems:
     • Mobility: Locomotion type, wheel design, suspension.
     • Power: Solar, battery, distribution, charging interfaces.
     • Communication: Freq bands (S-band, X-band), protocols, lander-to-rover links.
     • Computing & Software: Onboard avionics, operating systems (e.g., ROS, cFS). Reference ROVER_SOFTWARE_PROPOSAL.MD.
     • Payload: Mechanical and data interfaces for instruments.

3. Interface Analysis:

   • Analyze the physical and data interfaces between the rover and the lander (deployment mechanisms, power transfer).
   • Analyze interfaces between the rover and payloads.
   • Check ROVER_COMMANDS.MD for command and control interface patterns.

4. Gap & Standardization Analysis:

   • Identify technical disparities (e.g., proprietary connectors, incompatible comms).
   • Highlight specific areas where lack of standardization hinders interoperability.
   • Pinpoint successful patterns that could serve as a basis for LORS, using STANDARDS_AND_DOCS.MD as a baseline.

5. Report Writing Standards:

   • Academic/Scientific Rigor: Reports should be analytical and evidence-based, using technical terminology appropriately.
   • Simplicity & Accessibility: Write clearly and concisely. Avoid unnecessary jargon. Explain complex concepts in straightforward language.
   • References: Use standard Markdown footnotes for all citations.
     • Strict Format: [^1]: <Description>, [<Filename>](../<path_to_file>)
     • Example: [^1]: Astrobotic Griffin PUG, [landers/GRIFFIN.MD](../landers/GRIFFIN.MD)
   • Structure: Use clear headings, bullet points, and tables to enhance readability.
   • Evidence-Based: Every conclusion should be supported by data from the primary sources.

6. Analysis Output:

   • Target Output File: reports/ARCHITECTURE_ANALYSIS.MD
   • Generate detailed technical comparison tables and architectural diagrams (descriptions).
   • Include a references section listing all sources consulted.
   • This analysis supports the "detailed architectural analysis" requirement of Objective #1.