lasp/basilisk
Feb 2025 – Oct 2025
5 Months active
Languages Used
C++Python
Technical Skills
Aerospace EngineeringAerospace SimulationBuild SystemC++Code CleanupCode Refactoring
Cody Allard
PROFILE
Cody Allard
Contributed to the lasp/basilisk repository by developing and refining simulation modules for aerospace applications, focusing on attitude dynamics, control systems, and embedded software reliability. Applied C++ and Python to enhance maintainability, optimize performance, and improve test coverage, including refactoring input handling in solar array pointing and implementing robust thruster control logic. Improved the accuracy of star tracker simulations by refining angular velocity calculations using quaternion kinematics and established physics equations, while expanding and stabilizing test suites with NumPy-based methods. Addressed potential reliability issues in API design, emphasizing maintainable, test-driven development and reducing runtime risk for future enhancements and onboarding.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
86%Features
Repository Contributions
14Total
Bugs
1
Commits
14
Features
6
Lines of code
947
Activity Months5
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23 peopleSame Organization
@lasp.colorado.edu13
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Work History
October 2025
3 Commits • 2 Features
Oct 1, 2025October 2025 highlights for lasp/basilisk: Star Tracker angular velocity pipeline improvements and expanded test coverage, delivering higher accuracy and robustness in attitude estimation along with a more maintainable test suite.
3 Commits • 2 Features
Oct 1, 2025October 2025 highlights for lasp/basilisk: Star Tracker angular velocity pipeline improvements and expanded test coverage, delivering higher accuracy and robustness in attitude estimation along with a more maintainable test suite.
October 2025
September 2025
1 Commits
Sep 1, 2025Month 2025-09: Focused on improving the accuracy and reliability of star tracker simulations in lasp/basilisk. A bug fix refined angular velocity calculation by applying Schaub and Junkins platform rate equations, updating the star tracker test to reflect the corrected computation and ensuring better alignment with expected physics. This work enhances model fidelity, reduces test brittleness, and strengthens mission simulation confidence. All changes traced to commit 2e94de1eb7ecf4e5840604214d156b10212a1155.
September 2025
1 Commits
Sep 1, 2025Month 2025-09: Focused on improving the accuracy and reliability of star tracker simulations in lasp/basilisk. A bug fix refined angular velocity calculation by applying Schaub and Junkins platform rate equations, updating the star tracker test to reflect the corrected computation and ensuring better alignment with expected physics. This work enhances model fidelity, reduces test brittleness, and strengthens mission simulation confidence. All changes traced to commit 2e94de1eb7ecf4e5840604214d156b10212a1155.
July 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 monthly summary for lasp/basilisk: Focused on reliability and maintainability of the SunSafePoint module. Implemented critical API changes to prevent dangling references and performed maintainability improvements, including cosmetic header reordering. Resulted in improved stability for downstream solar-pointing workflows and a cleaner foundation for future enhancements. Emphasized business value by reducing runtime risk and enabling safer future refactors.
2 Commits • 1 Features
Jul 1, 2025July 2025 monthly summary for lasp/basilisk: Focused on reliability and maintainability of the SunSafePoint module. Implemented critical API changes to prevent dangling references and performed maintainability improvements, including cosmetic header reordering. Resulted in improved stability for downstream solar-pointing workflows and a cleaner foundation for future enhancements. Emphasized business value by reducing runtime risk and enabling safer future refactors.
July 2025
March 2025
4 Commits • 1 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: lasp/basilisk ThrMomentumDumping module enhancements focused on robust control of thruster firing. Implemented a new maxNumOfDtFiringTimes parameter, refactored the module and tests, and added validation to prevent invalid states. Improved firing logic by resetting/decrementing the thrDumpingCounter and expanded tests for the new parameter. Migrated test utilities to NumPy testing for consistency and faster feedback loops. Pre-commit hygiene improvements and documentation reflections accompanying code changes.
March 2025
4 Commits • 1 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: lasp/basilisk ThrMomentumDumping module enhancements focused on robust control of thruster firing. Implemented a new maxNumOfDtFiringTimes parameter, refactored the module and tests, and added validation to prevent invalid states. Improved firing logic by resetting/decrementing the thrDumpingCounter and expanded tests for the new parameter. Migrated test utilities to NumPy testing for consistency and faster feedback loops. Pre-commit hygiene improvements and documentation reflections accompanying code changes.
February 2025
4 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for lasp/basilisk focusing on maintainability improvements and performance optimization within the codebase. Delivered two feature refinements that reduce complexity and maintain behavior, driving maintainability, onboarding efficiency, and lower runtime overhead.
4 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for lasp/basilisk focusing on maintainability improvements and performance optimization within the codebase. Delivered two feature refinements that reduce complexity and maintain behavior, driving maintainability, onboarding efficiency, and lower runtime overhead.
February 2025
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Quality Metrics
Correctness88.6%
Maintainability89.2%
Architecture85.8%
Performance80.0%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
C++Python
Technical Skills
Aerospace EngineeringAerospace SimulationAttitude DynamicsBuild SystemC++C++ DevelopmentCode CleanupCode RefactoringControl SystemsEmbedded SystemsNumPyPythonQuaternion KinematicsRefactoringSimulation
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