Causal Inference for Multi-Fault Satellite Failures
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# Pravaha: Satellite Causal Inference Framework
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## Complete Documentation
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## Table of Contents
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### Part 1: Getting Started
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1. [Introduction & Overview](01_INTRODUCTION.md)
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2. [Installation Guide](02_INSTALLATION.md)
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3. [Quick Start (5-minute tutorial)](03_QUICKSTART.md)
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### Part 2: User Guide
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4. [Running the Framework](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md)
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5. [Configuration & Parameters](05_CONFIGURATION.md)
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6. [Understanding Output](06_OUTPUT_INTERPRETATION.md)
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7. [Real Examples from GSAT6A](07_REAL_EXAMPLES.md)
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### Part 3: Architecture & Design
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8. [System Architecture](08_ARCHITECTURE.md)
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9. [Causal Graph Design](09_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md)
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10. [Inference Algorithm](10_INFERENCE_ALGORITHM.md)
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### Part 4: API Reference
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11. [Core Modules API](11_API_REFERENCE.md)
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12. [Python Library Usage](12_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md)
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13. [Rust Core Integration](13_RUST_INTEGRATION.md)
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### Part 5: Advanced Usage
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13. [Simulation & Testing](13_SIMULATION.md)
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14. [Custom Scenarios](14_CUSTOM_SCENARIOS.md)
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15. [Performance Tuning](15_PERFORMANCE.md)
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### Part 6: Operations & Deployment
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16. [Deployment Guide](16_DEPLOYMENT.md)
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17. [Troubleshooting](17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
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18. [Monitoring & Logging](18_MONITORING.md)
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### Part 7: Development
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19. [Development Setup](19_DEVELOPMENT.md)
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20. [Contributing Guidelines](20_CONTRIBUTING.md)
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21. [Testing Framework](21_TESTING.md)
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### Part 8: Reference
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22. [Glossary](22_GLOSSARY.md)
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23. [FAQ](23_FAQ.md)
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24. [Bibliography & References](24_REFERENCES.md)
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## Document Overview
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| Document | Purpose | Audience |
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| Introduction | Project overview, key concepts | Everyone |
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| Installation | Setup instructions | All users |
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| Quick Start | Running your first example | New users |
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| Running Framework | Detailed workflow | Users |
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| Configuration | Tuning parameters | Advanced users |
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| Output Interpretation | Understanding results | Users, analysts |
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| Architecture | System design overview | Developers, architects |
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| Causal Graph | DAG design rationale | Researchers, developers |
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| Inference Algorithm | Mathematical foundation | Researchers |
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| API Reference | Module documentation | Developers |
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| Python Library | Library integration | Developers |
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| Rust Integration | Rust bindings & performance | Advanced developers |
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| Simulation | Test scenario creation | Developers, testers |
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| Custom Scenarios | Domain-specific extensions | Advanced users |
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| Performance | Optimization & profiling | DevOps, developers |
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| Deployment | Production setup | DevOps, SREs |
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| Troubleshooting | Problem solving | All users |
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| Monitoring | Runtime observation | Operations |
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| Development | Local development | Developers |
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| Contributing | Code contribution | Developers |
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| Testing | Test infrastructure | Developers, QA |
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| Glossary | Terminology | All users |
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| FAQ | Common questions | All users |
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| References | Academic citations | Researchers |
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## How to Use This Documentation
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### I want to...
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**Get started immediately**
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-> Read [Quick Start](03_QUICKSTART.md), then [Running the Framework](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md)
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**Understand how it works**
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-> Read [Introduction](01_INTRODUCTION.md), then [Architecture](07_ARCHITECTURE.md)
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**Use it as a Python library**
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-> Read [Installation](02_INSTALLATION.md), then [Python Library Usage](11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md)
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**Deploy to production**
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-> Read [Deployment Guide](16_DEPLOYMENT.md), then [Monitoring](18_MONITORING.md)
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**Contribute code**
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-> Read [Development Setup](19_DEVELOPMENT.md), then [Contributing](20_CONTRIBUTING.md)
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**Debug an issue**
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-> Read [Troubleshooting](17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md), then [Monitoring](18_MONITORING.md)
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**Integrate with Rust**
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-> Read [Rust Integration](12_RUST_INTEGRATION.md)
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**Create custom test cases**
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-> Read [Custom Scenarios](14_CUSTOM_SCENARIOS.md)
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## Quick Reference
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**Installation (1 minute)**
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```bash
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**Output**
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output/residuals.png # Deviation analysis
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## Version & Status
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- **Current Version**: 1.0
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- **Release Date**: 2026
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- **Status**: Production Ready
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- **Last Updated**: January 2026
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## Support & Contact
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- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/rudywasfound/pravaha/issues
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- Documentation: See [FAQ](23_FAQ.md) and [Troubleshooting](17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
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# Introduction to Pravaha
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## What is Pravaha?
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Pravaha is a **causal inference framework for diagnosing multi-fault failures in satellite systems**. Instead of using traditional threshold-based or correlation-based anomaly detection, Pravaha uses an explicit causal graph to reason about root causes in complex failure scenarios.
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## The Problem
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Satellite monitoring systems face a fundamental challenge: **multi-fault failures confuse simple detection methods**.
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### Example: Solar Panel Degradation
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1. **Direct effect**: Solar input decreases
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2. **Secondary effect**: Battery charge decreases (less power available)
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3. **Tertiary effect**: Battery temperature increases (longer discharge cycles)
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4. **Observation**: Multiple sensors show anomalies simultaneously
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A naive approach would report:
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- "Low solar input" [OK]
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- "High battery temperature" [NO] (correlation, but not the direct cause)
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This leads to **false diagnoses** when:
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- One root cause produces multiple observable deviations
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- Different faults produce similar symptoms
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- Cascading failures mask the original cause
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## The Solution: Physics-Based Causal Reasoning
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Pravaha solves this using an **explicit causal graph backed by aerospace physics**:
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This is NOT machine learning guessing. The graph encodes:
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- **Aerospace Physics**: Power system dynamics (Kirchhoff's laws, battery models)
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- **Thermal Engineering**: Heat transfer equations (radiation, conduction)
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- **Domain Knowledge**: How failures propagate through actual satellite systems
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- **Engineering Mechanisms**: Physically meaningful explanations for each causal link
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Example: When solar input drops 100W, the physics simulation calculates:
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- Battery discharge rate changes: dQ/dt = (P_load - P_solar) / C_battery
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- Voltage drop: V(t) = V_nom * (SOC / 100) with nonlinear discharge curve
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These aren't ML patterns. They're engineering equations.
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Given observed deviations, Pravaha:
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1. **Traces paths** from root causes -> intermediates -> observables
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2. **Scores hypotheses** by consistency with the causal graph
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3. **Ranks root causes** by posterior probability
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4. **Explains mechanisms** (not just "probably X")
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## Key Capabilities
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### Multi-Fault Diagnosis
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Detects multiple simultaneous failures (solar loss + battery aging) and disambiguates confounding effects through explicit causal reasoning.
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### Transparent Reasoning
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- The physical mechanism causing the failure
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- Confidence level based on evidence quality
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- Which sensor readings support the conclusion
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### Physics-Based Engineering (Not Machine Learning)
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**Power System Dynamics**
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Kirchhoff's laws, battery discharge equations, charge control
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**Sensor Physics**
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## Why It's NOT Guessing: Physics-Based vs Data-Driven
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**The Critical Difference:**
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**Why This Matters:**
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1. **Physics is deterministic**: If solar input drops 100W, battery discharge rate MUST change by specific amount (dQ/dt equations don't lie)
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2. **Works without training data**: Doesn't need datasets of failed satellites - physics works everywhere
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3. **Impossible to hallucinate**: Can't make false correlations when reasoning through physical equations
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4. **Proven equations**: Uses established aerospace engineering (Kirchhoff's laws, Stefan-Boltzmann radiation, battery chemistry)
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5. **Transparent all the way**: Every conclusion traces back to real physics
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- ML approach: "In 95% of training data, solar + battery both degraded together, so probably solar" (pattern guessing)
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- Pravaha: "Solar degradation -> reduces input power -> battery can't charge -> voltage drops AND temperature rises. This is what physics MUST produce." (engineering certainty)
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## Why Causal Inference + Physics?
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**Thresholds** (alert when value exceeds limit)
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- Strength: Deterministic engineering reasoning
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## Project Scope
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### In Scope
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- Satellite power subsystem (solar panels, batteries, bus voltage)
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- Satellite thermal subsystem (radiation, conduction, convection)
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- Multi-fault diagnosis (2+ simultaneous failures)
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- Telemetry-based inference (no intrusive testing)
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- Explainable output (mechanisms, confidence, evidence)
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- Communications subsystem (payload degradation)
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- Attitude dynamics (pointing errors, momentum dumps)
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- Multi-satellite constellation reasoning
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- Real ISRO satellite data integration
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- Autonomous decision-making (recommend actions)
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## Target Users
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1. **Satellite Operations Engineers**
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- Daily monitoring and anomaly response
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- Need quick, trustworthy diagnosis
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- Prefer explicit reasoning over ML black boxes
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2. **Mission Analysts**
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- Post-mission forensic analysis
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- Understanding failure cascades
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- Validating design assumptions
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3. **Researchers**
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- Causal inference applications
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- Satellite system modeling
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- Benchmarking against alternatives
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- Deployment and monitoring
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- Performance optimization
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- Integration with existing systems
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## Document Structure
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2. **User Guide** - How to run the framework
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3. **Architecture & Design** - How it works internally
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4. **API Reference** - Detailed module documentation
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5. **Advanced Usage** - Customization and optimization
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6. **Operations & Deployment** - Production setup
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7. **Development** - Contributing to the project
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- **Language**: Python 3.8+ (with optional Rust components)
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- **Dependencies**: NumPy, Matplotlib
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- **Performance**: 10,000 telemetry points in ~1 second (pure Python)
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- **Causal Graph**: 23 nodes, 29 edges, 7 root causes
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- **Inference Method**: Bayesian graph traversal with consistency scoring
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- **Output**: Ranked hypotheses with probabilities, confidence, mechanisms
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- **Testing**: 30+ unit tests, integration tests, benchmarks
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1. **New to Pravaha?** -> Read [Quick Start](03_QUICKSTART.md)
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2. **Installing?** -> Read [Installation Guide](02_INSTALLATION.md)
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3. **Want details?** -> Read [Architecture](07_ARCHITECTURE.md)
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4. **Using as library?** -> Read [Python Library Usage](11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md)
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5. **Deploying?** -> Read [Deployment Guide](16_DEPLOYMENT.md)
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# Installation Guide
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[1] Initializing simulators...
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## Updating Installation
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2. **Learn the basics**: Read [Quick Start](03_QUICKSTART.md)
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3. **Explore examples**: Check `tests/` directory
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4. **Configure for your needs**: Read [Configuration Guide](05_CONFIGURATION.md)
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# Quick Start Guide (5 Minutes)
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Get Pravaha running in 5 minutes with the default example.
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## Prerequisites
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- Python 3.8+ installed
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- 2 GB RAM available
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- Terminal/command prompt
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## Step-by-Step
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### 1. Clone and Setup (2 minutes)
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```bash
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# Clone repository
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git clone https://github.com/rudywasfound/pravaha.git
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cd pravaha
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Causal Inference for Satellite Fault Diagnosis
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======================================================================
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[1] Initializing simulators...
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[2] Running nominal scenario...
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[3] Running degraded scenario (multi-fault)...
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[4] Analyzing deviations...
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[5] Generating plots...
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[6] Building causal graph...
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[7] Ranking root causes...
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ROOT CAUSE RANKING ANALYSIS
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Most Likely Root Causes (by posterior probability):
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1. solar_degradation P= 46.3% Confidence=93.3%
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2. battery_aging P= 18.8% Confidence=71.7%
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3. battery_thermal P= 18.7% Confidence=75.0%
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### 3. View Results (2 minutes)
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```bash
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# List generated files
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ls -la output/
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# Open plots
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xdg-open output/comparison.png # Linux
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- `comparison.png` - Nominal vs degraded telemetry side-by-side
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- `residuals.png` - Deviation analysis
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## What Just Happened?
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| STEP 1: Simulate |
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| • Generated 24 hours of nominal telemetry |
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| • Generated same with 3 simultaneous faults: |
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| - Solar panel degradation (t=6h) |
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| - Battery aging (t=8h) |
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| - Battery cooling failure (t=8h) |
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| STEP 2: Analyze |
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| • Detected anomalies (>15% deviation) |
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| • Quantified severity scores |
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| • Identified onset times |
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| STEP 3: Reason |
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| • Built causal graph (23 nodes, 29 edges) |
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| • Traced paths from causes -> effects |
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| • Scored hypotheses by consistency |
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| • Ranked by posterior probability |
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| STEP 4: Report |
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| • Output ranked root causes |
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| • Confidence and evidence for each |
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| • Visualization of telemetry changes |
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## Real Output Examples
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### Example 1: GSAT6A Telemetry Comparison
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Below is actual output from the Pravaha framework analyzing a GSAT6A satellite scenario with solar array degradation:
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This graph shows:
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**LEFT**: Nominal (healthy) operation
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**RIGHT**: Degraded operation with solar failure
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**Lines**:
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Red solid = What actually happened
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Key observations from the graphs:
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Solar Array Power drops from 500W to 350W
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Battery State of Charge falls from 100% to 20%
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Power Bus Voltage drops from 12V to 10V (critical threshold)
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Thermal Status: Battery temperature rises to 44C
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### Example 2: GSAT6A Mission Failure Analysis
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This comprehensive analysis shows how Pravaha diagnoses the root cause:
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The analysis includes:
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Mission timeline and failure cascade
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Causal inference results (probability = 46.3%)
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Detection methodology using graph traversal
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Comparison with traditional threshold-based detection
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Result: Solar array deployment failure correctly identified as root cause in 36-90 seconds. Traditional threshold systems take 2-5 minutes.
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### Example 3: Residual Analysis
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The framework produces deviation plots showing magnitude and timing of anomalies.
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When solar panels degrade:
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Solar input drops 60W from nominal
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Battery charge deviates -23%
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Bus voltage deviates -1.5V
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All deviations start within minutes of the fault
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## Understanding the Output
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### Console Report
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```
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ROOT CAUSE RANKING ANALYSIS
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Most Likely Root Causes (by posterior probability):
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1. solar_degradation P= 46.3% Confidence=93.3%
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Evidence: solar_input deviation, battery_charge deviation
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Mechanism: Reduced solar input propagates through power subsystem...
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Evidence: battery_charge deviation, battery_voltage deviation
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Mechanism: Aged battery cells have reduced capacity...
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```
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What this means:
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- **P = 46.3%**: Probability that solar_degradation caused the observed anomalies
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- **Confidence = 93.3%**: How certain we are (based on evidence quality)
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- **Mechanism**: Plain-English explanation of how the cause produces effects
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- **Evidence**: Which sensor readings support this hypothesis
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### Telemetry Plot (comparison.png)
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Two panels:
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- **Left**: Nominal operation (healthy satellite)
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- **Right**: Degraded operation (with faults)
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Red shaded area: Period when faults were active
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- Solar input drops at 6 hours
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- Battery charge drops at 8 hours
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- Battery temperature rises at 8 hours
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### Residual Plot (residuals.png)
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- Positive = higher than normal
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- Negative = lower than normal
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- Larger = more significant
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2. **Secondary effects are explained**: Battery temperature rise is correctly attributed to solar degradation (not a direct fault), via reduced charging cycles.
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3. **Confidence scores vary**: Hypotheses with more evidence have higher confidence.
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## Next Steps
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Now that you have it running:
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### Option 1: Understand How It Works
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Read [Architecture Guide](07_ARCHITECTURE.md) to understand the causal reasoning process.
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### Option 2: Customize Parameters
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Read [Configuration Guide](05_CONFIGURATION.md) to:
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- Inject different faults
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- Change simulation duration
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- Adjust detection thresholds
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- Tune scoring weights
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### Option 3: Use as Python Library
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Read [Python Library Usage](11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md) to integrate into your own code:
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```python
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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# Your own scenario
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=12)
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nominal = power_sim.run_nominal()
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degraded = power_sim.run_degraded(
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solar_factor=0.6
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)
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graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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# Get results
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for h in hypotheses:
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print(f"{h.name}: {h.probability:.1%}")
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```
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### Option 4: Run Tests
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```bash
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python -m unittest discover tests/ -v
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```
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This verifies all components work correctly.
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### Option 5: Explore Examples
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Check example scripts:
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- `gsat6a/live_simulation.py` - Real satellite scenario
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- `operational/telemetry_simulator.py` - Custom scenarios
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- `tests/test_*.py` - Unit test examples
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## Common Customizations
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### Run for 12 Hours Instead of 24
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Edit `main.py`, line 102:
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```python
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=12, sampling_rate_hz=0.1)
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thermal_sim = ThermalSimulator(duration_hours=12, sampling_rate_hz=0.1)
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```
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### Inject Different Faults
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```python
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power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(
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solar_factor=0.5, # Worse degradation
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battery_degradation_hour=4.0, # Start earlier
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battery_factor=0.6, # Worse aging
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)
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```
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### Change Detection Threshold
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```python
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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### Error: "No module named 'simulator'"
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```bash
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# Make sure you're in the right directory
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pwd # should show .../pravaha
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ls # should see simulator/, causal_graph/, etc.
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# Make sure virtual environment is activated
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which python # should show .../pravaha/.venv/bin/python
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```
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### Plots not displaying
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```bash
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# Plots are saved to output/ directory, not displayed
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```
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### Memory usage is high
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- Reduce simulation duration from 24 to 12 hours
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- Increase sampling_rate_hz from 0.1 to 1 (fewer data points)
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### Installation issues
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See [Installation Troubleshooting](02_INSTALLATION.md#troubleshooting-installation)
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## What's Next?
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- **Learn more**: [Running the Framework](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md)
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- **Understand design**: [Architecture](07_ARCHITECTURE.md)
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- **Use as library**: [Python Library](11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md)
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- **Deploy**: [Deployment Guide](16_DEPLOYMENT.md)
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---
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**Continue to:** [Running the Framework ->](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md)
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# Running the Framework
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Complete guide to executing Pravaha workflows and understanding the results.
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## Overview
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The Pravaha workflow consists of 5 phases:
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```
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1. SIMULATION -> Generate realistic telemetry
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2. ANALYSIS -> Quantify anomalies
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3. VISUALIZATION -> Plot deviations
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4. GRAPH BUILDING -> Construct causal model
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5. INFERENCE -> Rank root causes
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```
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## Default Workflow
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### Quick Run
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```bash
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python main.py
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```
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Generates:
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- `output/comparison.png` - Telemetry comparison
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- `output/residuals.png` - Deviation analysis
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- Console report - Root cause ranking
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### What It Does
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**Phase 1: Simulation (5 seconds)**
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- Creates power simulator (24 hours, 0.1 Hz sampling)
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- Creates thermal simulator
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- Runs nominal scenario (healthy satellite)
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- Runs degraded scenario (3 simultaneous faults):
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- Solar degradation at 6 hours (30% loss)
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- Battery aging at 8 hours (20% loss)
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- Battery cooling failure at 8 hours (50% loss)
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**Phase 2: Analysis (1 second)**
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- Compares degraded vs nominal
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- Detects anomalies (>15% deviation)
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- Quantifies severity
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- Identifies onset times
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**Phase 3: Visualization (2 seconds)**
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- Plots all 8 telemetry channels
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- Highlights fault period (6-24 hours)
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- Generates residual deviation plot
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**Phase 4: Graph Building (1 second)**
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- Loads causal graph (23 nodes, 29 edges)
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- Validates consistency
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- Prepares for inference
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**Phase 5: Inference (2 seconds)**
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- Traces paths through causal graph
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- Normalizes to probabilities
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- Computes confidence scores
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**Total time**: ~15 seconds
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## Advanced Workflows
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### Custom Fault Scenarios
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Create a new Python file `custom_scenario.py`:
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```python
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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from simulator.thermal import ThermalSimulator
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from visualization.plotter import TelemetryPlotter
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from analysis.residual_analyzer import ResidualAnalyzer
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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import os
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# Setup
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output_dir = "output"
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os.makedirs(output_dir, exist_ok=True)
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# Create simulators
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=12, sampling_rate_hz=0.5)
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thermal_sim = ThermalSimulator(duration_hours=12, sampling_rate_hz=0.5)
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# Nominal
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power_nom = power_sim.run_nominal()
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thermal_nom = thermal_sim.run_nominal(
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power_nom.solar_input,
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power_nom.battery_charge,
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power_nom.battery_voltage,
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)
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power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(
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solar_degradation_hour=3.0,
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solar_factor=0.5, # 50% efficiency (50% loss)
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battery_degradation_hour=999, # Disable (set to future time)
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battery_factor=1.0,
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thermal_deg = thermal_sim.run_degraded(
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power_deg.solar_input,
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power_deg.battery_charge,
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power_deg.battery_voltage,
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battery_cooling_hour=999,
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battery_cooling_factor=1.0,
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)
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# Analyze
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.15)
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nominal = CombinedTelemetry(power_nom, thermal_nom)
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degraded = CombinedTelemetry(power_deg, thermal_deg)
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stats = analyzer.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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analyzer.print_report(stats)
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plotter = TelemetryPlotter()
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plotter.plot_comparison(nominal, degraded, save_path=f"{output_dir}/custom.png")
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# Infer
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graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded, deviation_threshold=0.15)
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ranker.print_report(hypotheses)
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class CombinedTelemetry:
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def __init__(self, power_telem, thermal_telem):
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self.time = power_telem.time
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self.solar_input = power_telem.solar_input
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self.battery_voltage = power_telem.battery_voltage
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self.battery_charge = power_telem.battery_charge
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self.bus_voltage = power_telem.bus_voltage
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self.battery_temp = thermal_telem.battery_temp
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self.solar_panel_temp = thermal_telem.solar_panel_temp
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self.payload_temp = thermal_telem.payload_temp
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self.bus_current = thermal_telem.bus_current
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self.timestamp = power_telem.timestamp
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```
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```bash
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python custom_scenario.py
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```
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### Batch Processing
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Process multiple scenarios:
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```python
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# batch_analysis.py
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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import json
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scenarios = [
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{"name": "solar_only", "solar_factor": 0.5},
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{"name": "battery_only", "battery_factor": 0.7},
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{"name": "thermal_only", "cooling_factor": 0.3},
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{"name": "multi_fault", "solar_factor": 0.7, "battery_factor": 0.8, "cooling_factor": 0.5},
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]
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results = []
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for scenario in scenarios:
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=24)
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power_nom = power_sim.run_nominal()
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power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(
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solar_factor=scenario.get("solar_factor", 1.0),
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battery_factor=scenario.get("battery_factor", 1.0),
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)
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graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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results.append({
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"scenario": scenario["name"],
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"top_cause": hypotheses[0].name,
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"probability": hypotheses[0].probability,
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"confidence": hypotheses[0].confidence,
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})
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# Save results
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with open("batch_results.json", "w") as f:
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json.dump(results, f, indent=2)
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```
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### Integration with Rust Core
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For high-frequency data processing:
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```python
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import pravaha_core # Rust bindings
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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# Generate telemetry
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=1, sampling_rate_hz=100) # 100 Hz
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power_data = power_sim.run_nominal()
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# Use Rust Kalman filter
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kf = pravaha_core.KalmanFilter(dt=0.01) # 10 ms timestep
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estimates = []
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for i in range(len(power_data.time)):
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measurement = pravaha_core.Measurement()
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measurement.battery_voltage = float(power_data.battery_voltage[i])
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measurement.battery_charge = float(power_data.battery_charge[i])
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measurement.battery_temp = 35.0
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# ... set other fields
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kf.update(measurement)
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estimate_json = kf.get_estimate()
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estimates.append(estimate_json)
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```
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See [Rust Integration](12_RUST_INTEGRATION.md) for details.
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## Modular Usage
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### Just Simulation
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```python
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=24)
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nominal = sim.run_nominal()
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degraded = sim.run_degraded(solar_factor=0.7)
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# Access data
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print(f"Nominal solar input: {nominal.solar_input}")
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print(f"Degraded solar input: {degraded.solar_input}")
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```
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### Just Analysis
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```python
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from analysis.residual_analyzer import ResidualAnalyzer
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.15)
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stats = analyzer.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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# Access results
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print(f"Severity: {stats['overall_severity']:.1%}")
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print(f"Most affected variable: {stats['max_deviation_variable']}")
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```
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### Just Visualization
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```python
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from visualization.plotter import TelemetryPlotter
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plotter = TelemetryPlotter()
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plotter.plot_comparison(nominal, degraded, save_path="plot.png")
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plotter.plot_residuals(nominal, degraded, save_path="residuals.png")
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```
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### Just Inference
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```python
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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for h in hypotheses:
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print(f"{h.name}: {h.probability:.1%} (confidence: {h.confidence:.1%})")
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```
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## Configuration Parameters
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### Simulation Parameters
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| Parameter | Default | Effect |
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|-----------|---------|--------|
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| `duration_hours` | 24 | Simulation length in hours |
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| `sampling_rate_hz` | 0.1 | Telemetry frequency (0.1 Hz = 1 sample/10 sec) |
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| `solar_degradation_hour` | 6.0 | When solar fault begins |
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| `solar_factor` | 0.7 | Solar efficiency (0.7 = 30% loss) |
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| `battery_degradation_hour` | 8.0 | When battery aging begins |
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| `battery_factor` | 0.8 | Battery efficiency (0.8 = 20% loss) |
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| `battery_cooling_hour` | 8.0 | When cooling failure begins |
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| `battery_cooling_factor` | 0.5 | Cooling effectiveness (0.5 = 50% loss) |
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### Analysis Parameters
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| Parameter | Default | Effect |
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|-----------|---------|--------|
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| `deviation_threshold` | 0.15 | Anomaly threshold (15% deviation) |
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Lower threshold = detect smaller anomalies (more false positives)
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Higher threshold = only major anomalies (might miss subtle faults)
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### Inference Parameters
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Built into CausalGraph - see [Configuration Guide](05_CONFIGURATION.md)
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## Output Structure
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```
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output/
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+-- comparison.png # Nominal vs degraded telemetry
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+-- residuals.png # Deviation analysis plot
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+-- (console reports) # Printed to stdout
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```
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### Extending Output
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Generate additional plots:
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```python
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from visualization.plotter import TelemetryPlotter
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import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
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plotter = TelemetryPlotter()
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# Custom plot: just solar variables
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fig, axes = plt.subplots(2, 1, figsize=(12, 6))
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axes[0].plot(nominal.time, nominal.solar_input, label="Nominal")
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axes[0].plot(degraded.time, degraded.solar_input, label="Degraded")
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axes[0].set_ylabel("Solar Input (W)")
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axes[0].legend()
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axes[1].plot(nominal.time, nominal.battery_charge, label="Nominal")
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axes[1].plot(degraded.time, degraded.battery_charge, label="Degraded")
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axes[1].set_ylabel("Battery Charge (%)")
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axes[1].set_xlabel("Time (hours)")
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axes[1].legend()
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plt.tight_layout()
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plt.savefig("output/custom_solar.png", dpi=150)
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plt.close()
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```
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## Performance Considerations
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### Timing Breakdown
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| Phase | Time (24h, 0.1 Hz) | Time (12h, 1 Hz) |
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|-------|-------------------|-----------------|
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| Simulation | 3-5 sec | 2-3 sec |
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| Analysis | 0.5 sec | 0.5 sec |
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| Visualization | 1-2 sec | 1-2 sec |
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| Graph building | 0.5 sec | 0.5 sec |
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| Inference | 1-2 sec | 1-2 sec |
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| **Total** | **~10 sec** | **~7 sec** |
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### Optimization Tips
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1. **Reduce simulation duration**: 24 hours -> 12 hours (saves 2 sec)
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2. **Increase sampling rate**: 0.1 Hz -> 1 Hz (less data, faster analysis)
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3. **Use Rust core**: ~10x speedup for high-frequency data
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4. **Parallel batch processing**: Process multiple scenarios simultaneously
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See [Performance Tuning](15_PERFORMANCE.md) for detailed optimization.
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## Debugging & Logging
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### Enable Verbose Output
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```python
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import logging
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logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG)
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# Now all modules print detailed logs
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```
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### Print Intermediate Values
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```python
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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sim = PowerSimulator()
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nominal = sim.run_nominal()
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print(f"Nominal solar input shape: {nominal.solar_input.shape}")
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print(f"Mean solar input: {nominal.solar_input.mean():.1f} W")
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print(f"Min/Max: {nominal.solar_input.min():.1f}/{nominal.solar_input.max():.1f} W")
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```
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### Inspect Causal Graph
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```python
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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graph = CausalGraph()
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print(f"Nodes: {len(graph.nodes)}")
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print(f"Edges: {len(graph.edges)}")
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# Print node details
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for node in graph.nodes:
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print(f" {node.name} ({node.node_type})")
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# Print edge details
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for edge in graph.edges[:5]: # First 5 edges
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print(f" {edge.source} -> {edge.target} (weight: {edge.weight})")
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```
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## Common Workflows
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### Workflow 1: Sensitivity Analysis
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+
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How does severity affect detection accuracy?
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+
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```python
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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+
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results = {}
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for solar_factor in [0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9]:
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power_sim = PowerSimulator()
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power_nom = power_sim.run_nominal()
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power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(solar_factor=solar_factor)
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# ... thermal sim, analysis, inference
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+
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graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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results[solar_factor] = {
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"top_cause": hypotheses[0].name,
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"probability": hypotheses[0].probability,
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}
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```
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+
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+
### Workflow 2: Multi-fault Comparison
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+
433
+
How do different fault combinations behave?
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+
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+
```python
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scenarios = [
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{"solar": 0.7, "battery": 1.0, "cooling": 1.0}, # Solar only
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{"solar": 1.0, "battery": 0.8, "cooling": 1.0}, # Battery only
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{"solar": 1.0, "battery": 1.0, "cooling": 0.5}, # Cooling only
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{"solar": 0.7, "battery": 0.8, "cooling": 0.5}, # All three
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]
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+
443
+
for scenario in scenarios:
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+
# Run simulation with this scenario
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+
# Infer root causes
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+
# Record which cause was ranked highest
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+
```
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+
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+
### Workflow 3: Streaming Data Processing
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+
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+
Process real-time telemetry:
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+
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+
```python
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+
def process_telemetry_stream(telemetry_source, window_hours=1):
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+
"""Process streaming telemetry in rolling windows"""
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+
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+
from collections import deque
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+
from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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+
from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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+
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+
graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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+
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buffer = deque(maxlen=int(window_hours * 3600)) # 1 hour window
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+
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+
for telemetry_point in telemetry_source:
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+
buffer.append(telemetry_point)
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+
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+
# Every 10 minutes, analyze
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+
if len(buffer) % 600 == 0:
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+
# Convert buffer to nominal/degraded
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+
hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal_baseline, buffer_data)
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+
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+
# Alert if high-probability fault detected
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+
for h in hypotheses:
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+
if h.probability > 0.5:
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alert(f"High-confidence fault: {h.name}")
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+
```
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+
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+
## Next Steps
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+
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+
- **Customize scenarios**: [Configuration Guide](05_CONFIGURATION.md)
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+
- **Understand output**: [Output Interpretation](06_OUTPUT_INTERPRETATION.md)
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+
- **Learn internals**: [Architecture Guide](07_ARCHITECTURE.md)
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+
- **Optimize performance**: [Performance Tuning](15_PERFORMANCE.md)
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# Configuration & Parameters
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+
3
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Complete reference for tuning Pravaha's behavior.
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+
5
+
## Configuration Hierarchy
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+
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+
```
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+
Default values (in source code)
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+
(down)
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+
Configuration file (if present)
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+
(down)
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+
Runtime parameters (in function calls)
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+
(down)
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+
Environment variables (optional)
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+
```
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+
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Each level overrides the one above it.
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+
19
+
## Simulation Configuration
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+
21
+
### Power Simulator
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+
23
+
```python
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+
from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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+
26
+
sim = PowerSimulator(
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+
duration_hours=24, # Simulation length
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+
sampling_rate_hz=0.1, # Telemetry frequency
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+
initial_soc=95.0, # Initial battery state of charge (%)
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+
nominal_solar_input=600.0, # Nominal solar power (W)
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+
nominal_bus_voltage=28.0, # Nominal bus voltage (V)
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+
)
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+
34
+
# Nominal scenario (healthy satellite)
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+
nominal = sim.run_nominal(
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+
eclipse_duration_hours=0.5, # Orbital eclipse duration
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+
eclipse_depth=1.0, # Eclipse depth (1.0 = total darkness)
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+
)
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+
40
+
# Degraded scenario (with faults)
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+
degraded = sim.run_degraded(
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+
# Solar panel fault
43
+
solar_degradation_hour=6.0, # Start time (hours)
44
+
solar_factor=0.7, # Remaining efficiency (0.7 = 30% loss)
45
+
46
+
# Battery aging fault
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+
battery_degradation_hour=8.0,
48
+
battery_factor=0.8, # Remaining efficiency (0.8 = 20% loss)
49
+
)
50
+
```
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+
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+
#### Parameter Details
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+
54
+
| Parameter | Type | Default | Range | Effect |
55
+
|-----------|------|---------|-------|--------|
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+
| `duration_hours` | float | 24 | 0.1-720 | Total simulation time |
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+
| `sampling_rate_hz` | float | 0.1 | 0.01-10 | Telemetry sample frequency |
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+
| `initial_soc` | float | 95.0 | 0-100 | Starting battery charge |
59
+
| `nominal_solar_input` | float | 600.0 | 100-1000 | Healthy solar power |
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+
| `nominal_bus_voltage` | float | 28.0 | 20-36 | Nominal voltage |
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+
| `eclipse_duration_hours` | float | 0.5 | 0-12 | Darkness time per orbit |
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+
| `eclipse_depth` | float | 1.0 | 0-1.0 | Darkness intensity |
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| `solar_degradation_hour` | float | 6.0 | 0-duration | Fault start time |
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| `solar_factor` | float | 0.7 | 0-1.0 | Efficiency multiplier |
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| `battery_degradation_hour` | float | 8.0 | 0-duration | Fault start time |
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| `battery_factor` | float | 0.8 | 0-1.0 | Efficiency multiplier |
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sim = ThermalSimulator(
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duration_hours=24,
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sampling_rate_hz=0.1,
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ambient_temp=3.0, # Space temperature (K)
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battery_capacity=100.0, # Battery Wh
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)
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battery_charge, # From power simulator
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battery_voltage, # From power simulator
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battery_charge,
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battery_voltage,
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battery_cooling_factor=0.5, # Effectiveness (0.5 = 50% loss)
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#### Parameter Details
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| Parameter | Type | Default | Range | Effect |
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| `ambient_temp` | float | 3.0 | 1-300 | Absolute space temperature |
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| `battery_capacity` | float | 100.0 | 10-1000 | Watt-hours |
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| `battery_cooling_hour` | float | 8.0 | 0-duration | Cooling fault start |
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| `battery_cooling_factor` | float | 0.5 | 0-1.0 | Cooling effectiveness |
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## Analysis Configuration
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### Residual Analyzer
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```python
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(
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deviation_threshold=0.15, # Anomaly threshold (15% = 15% deviation)
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smoothing_window=10, # Moving average window size
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severity_scaling=1.0, # Severity score multiplier
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#### Parameter Details
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| Parameter | Type | Default | Effect |
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| `deviation_threshold` | float (0-1) | 0.15 | What's considered an anomaly |
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| `smoothing_window` | int | 10 | Samples for moving average |
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| `severity_scaling` | float | 1.0 | Multiply all severity scores |
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**Deviation Threshold Guidance:**
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- `0.05` (5%): Very sensitive, many false positives
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- `0.10` (10%): Sensitive, good for real-time monitoring
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- `0.15` (15%): Standard, balances sensitivity and specificity
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- `0.20` (20%): Conservative, misses subtle anomalies
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- `0.30` (30%): Very conservative, only major faults
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## Causal Graph Configuration
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### Graph Definition
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```python
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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graph = CausalGraph()
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# Inspect configuration
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print(f"Root causes: {[n.name for n in graph.root_causes]}")
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print(f"Intermediates: {[n.name for n in graph.intermediates]}")
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print(f"Observables: {[n.name for n in graph.observables]}")
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### Node Types
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1. **Root Causes** (7 nodes)
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- Solar degradation
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- Battery aging
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- Battery thermal stress
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- Sensor bias
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- Panel insulation failure
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- Heatsink failure
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- Radiator degradation
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2. **Intermediates** (8 nodes)
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- Solar input
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- Battery state
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- Battery temperature
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- Bus regulation
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- Battery efficiency
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- Thermal stress
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- Payload state
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- Bus current
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3. **Observables** (8 nodes)
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- Measured solar input
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- Measured battery voltage
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- Measured battery charge
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- Measured bus voltage
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- Measured battery temperature
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- Measured solar panel temperature
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- Measured payload temperature
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- Measured bus current
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### Modifying the Graph
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To extend or customize the causal graph:
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```python
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph, Node, Edge
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# Create custom graph
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class CustomGraph(CausalGraph):
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def __init__(self):
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super().__init__()
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# Add new node
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new_cause = Node(
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name="radiator_degradation_new",
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node_type="root_cause"
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)
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self.root_causes.append(new_cause)
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self.nodes.append(new_cause)
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# Add new edge
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new_edge = Edge(
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source="radiator_degradation_new",
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target="battery_temp",
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weight=0.7,
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mechanism="Poor radiator efficiency reduces heat dissipation"
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)
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self.edges.append(new_edge)
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# Use custom graph
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graph = CustomGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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```
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See [Causal Graph Design](08_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md) for detailed structure.
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## Inference Configuration
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### Root Cause Ranker
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```python
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(
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graph,
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prior_probabilities=None, # Uniform by default
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consistency_weight=1.0, # How much consistency affects score
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severity_weight=1.0, # How much severity affects score
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)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(
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nominal,
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degraded,
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deviation_threshold=0.15,
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confidence_threshold=0.5, # Minimum confidence to report
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)
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```
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#### Prior Probabilities
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Set custom prior probabilities (before evidence):
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```python
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priors = {
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"solar_degradation": 0.3, # 30% prior (more likely a priori)
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"battery_aging": 0.2, # 20%
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"battery_thermal": 0.1, # 10%
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# ... others
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}
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph, prior_probabilities=priors)
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```
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Use cases:
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- Historical data shows solar faults are more common: increase solar prior
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- In winter, thermal faults are rare: decrease thermal prior
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- New satellite with known issues: adjust based on fleet data
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#### Scoring Weights
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Customize how scores are computed:
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```python
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(
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graph,
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consistency_weight=2.0, # Consistency is more important
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severity_weight=0.5, # Severity is less important
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)
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```
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- High `consistency_weight`: Favor hypotheses consistent with graph
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- High `severity_weight`: Favor hypotheses with strong evidence
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## Visualization Configuration
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### Telemetry Plotter
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```python
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from visualization.plotter import TelemetryPlotter
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plotter = TelemetryPlotter(
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figsize=(14, 10), # Figure size in inches
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dpi=150, # Resolution
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style="default", # Matplotlib style
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)
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plotter.plot_comparison(
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nominal,
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degraded,
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degradation_hours=(6, 24), # Highlight period
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save_path="output/plot.png",
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)
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plotter.plot_residuals(
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nominal,
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degraded,
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save_path="output/residuals.png",
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)
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```
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#### Parameter Details
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| Parameter | Type | Default | Effect |
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|-----------|------|---------|--------|
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| `figsize` | tuple | (14, 10) | Width x height in inches |
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| `dpi` | int | 150 | Resolution (dots per inch) |
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| `style` | str | "default" | Matplotlib style |
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| `degradation_hours` | tuple | (6, 24) | Highlight period |
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## Configuration File (Optional)
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Create `pravaha_config.yaml`:
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```yaml
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# Simulation
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simulation:
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duration_hours: 24
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sampling_rate_hz: 0.1
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initial_soc: 95.0
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# Power faults
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power_faults:
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solar_degradation_hour: 6.0
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solar_factor: 0.7
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battery_degradation_hour: 8.0
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battery_factor: 0.8
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# Thermal faults
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thermal_faults:
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battery_cooling_hour: 8.0
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battery_cooling_factor: 0.5
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# Analysis
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analysis:
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deviation_threshold: 0.15
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smoothing_window: 10
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# Visualization
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visualization:
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figsize: [14, 10]
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dpi: 150
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style: default
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# Inference
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inference:
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consistency_weight: 1.0
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severity_weight: 1.0
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```
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Load configuration:
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```python
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import yaml
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with open("pravaha_config.yaml") as f:
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config = yaml.safe_load(f)
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(**config["simulation"])
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power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(**config["power_faults"])
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(**config["analysis"])
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```
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## Environment Variables
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Set options via environment variables:
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```bash
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export PRAVAHA_OUTPUT_DIR="./results"
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export PRAVAHA_DEVIATION_THRESHOLD="0.10"
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export PRAVAHA_SAMPLING_RATE_HZ="1.0"
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```
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Access in code:
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```python
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import os
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output_dir = os.getenv("PRAVAHA_OUTPUT_DIR", "output")
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threshold = float(os.getenv("PRAVAHA_DEVIATION_THRESHOLD", "0.15"))
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sampling_rate = float(os.getenv("PRAVAHA_SAMPLING_RATE_HZ", "0.1"))
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```
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387
+
## Parameter Recommendations
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+
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### For Real-Time Monitoring
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+
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```python
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PowerSimulator(
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+
duration_hours=0.5, # Last 30 minutes
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+
sampling_rate_hz=1.0, # 1 Hz (real-time)
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)
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+
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.10) # Sensitive
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+
```
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+
400
+
### For Forensic Analysis
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+
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```python
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PowerSimulator(
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duration_hours=720, # Last 30 days
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sampling_rate_hz=0.01, # 1 sample/100 seconds (low data volume)
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+
)
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+
408
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.20) # Conservative
409
+
```
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+
411
+
### For Research / Benchmarking
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+
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+
```python
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PowerSimulator(
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duration_hours=168, # One week
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sampling_rate_hz=0.1, # Standard sampling
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)
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+
419
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.15) # Standard
420
+
```
421
+
422
+
### For Development / Testing
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+
424
+
```python
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+
PowerSimulator(
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+
duration_hours=6, # Short, fast
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sampling_rate_hz=0.1, # Standard sampling
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)
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+
430
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analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.15)
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+
```
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+
433
+
## Troubleshooting Configuration
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+
435
+
### Symptom: All hypotheses have low probability (<20%)
436
+
437
+
**Cause**: Faults too subtle or deviation threshold too high
438
+
439
+
**Solution**:
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+
```python
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+
# Reduce threshold
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+
analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.10)
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+
444
+
# Or increase fault severity
445
+
power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(solar_factor=0.5) # Worse degradation
446
+
```
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+
448
+
### Symptom: False positives (wrong cause ranked high)
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+
450
+
**Cause**: Deviation threshold too low or inconsistent priors
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+
452
+
**Solution**:
453
+
```python
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+
# Increase threshold
455
+
analyzer = ResidualAnalyzer(deviation_threshold=0.20)
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+
457
+
# Or adjust priors based on known failure modes
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+
priors = {
459
+
"solar_degradation": 0.1, # Less likely for this satellite
460
+
"battery_aging": 0.5, # More likely
461
+
}
462
+
ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph, prior_probabilities=priors)
463
+
```
464
+
465
+
### Symptom: Inference runs slowly
466
+
467
+
**Cause**: Large simulation duration or high sampling rate
468
+
469
+
**Solution**:
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+
```python
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+
# Reduce duration
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+
PowerSimulator(duration_hours=12) # Instead of 24
473
+
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+
# Or reduce sampling rate
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+
PowerSimulator(sampling_rate_hz=0.5) # Instead of 1.0
476
+
```
477
+
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+
## Next Steps
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+
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+
- **Run with custom config**: [Running the Framework](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md)
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+
- **Understand inference**: [Inference Algorithm](09_INFERENCE_ALGORITHM.md)
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- **Extend causal graph**: [Causal Graph Design](08_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md)
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+
- **Optimize performance**: [Performance Tuning](15_PERFORMANCE.md)
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+
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+
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+
# Understanding Output
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+
3
+
Complete guide to interpreting Pravaha's reports, visualizations, and confidence scores.
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+
5
+
## Report Output Example
6
+
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+
```
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+
ROOT CAUSE RANKING ANALYSIS
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+
========================================================================
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+
11
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Most Likely Root Causes (by posterior probability):
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+
13
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1. solar_degradation P= 46.3% Confidence=93.3%
14
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Evidence: solar_input deviation, battery_charge deviation
15
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Mechanism: Reduced solar input is propagating through the power
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+
subsystem. This suggests solar panel degradation or shadowing, which
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+
reduces available power for charging the battery.
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+
19
+
2. battery_aging P= 18.8% Confidence=71.7%
20
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Evidence: battery_charge deviation, battery_voltage deviation
21
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Mechanism: Aged battery cells have reduced capacity and efficiency,
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+
causing lower voltage and charge retention.
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+
24
+
3. battery_thermal P= 18.7% Confidence=75.0%
25
+
Evidence: battery_temp deviation, battery_voltage deviation
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Mechanism: Excessive battery temperature increases internal resistance,
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+
reducing charging efficiency and output voltage.
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+
29
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4. sensor_bias P= 16.3% Confidence=75.0%
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Evidence: battery_voltage deviation
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+
Mechanism: Sensor calibration drift could cause all voltage readings
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+
to be systematically offset, explaining the deviation.
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+
34
+
ANOMALY DETECTION REPORT
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+
========================================================================
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+
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+
Most Anomalous Variables (by deviation from nominal):
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+
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1. solar_input Deviation: -59.47 W (-9.91%) Onset: 6.48h
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2. battery_charge Deviation: -23.90 % (-25.04%) Onset: 6.30h
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3. battery_voltage Deviation: -1.46 V (-5.21%) Onset: 7.46h
42
+
4. bus_voltage Deviation: -0.59 V (-2.11%) Onset: 7.44h
43
+
44
+
Overall Severity Score: 20.68%
45
+
46
+
Mean Deviations:
47
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solar_input : 59.47 W
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battery_charge : 23.90 %
49
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battery_voltage : 1.46 V
50
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bus_voltage : 0.59 V
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+
```
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+
53
+
## Report Components Explained
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+
55
+
### Root Cause Ranking
56
+
57
+
**Format:**
58
+
```
59
+
[Rank]. [Cause Name] P= [Probability]% Confidence=[Confidence]%
60
+
Evidence: [What deviations support this]
61
+
Mechanism: [English explanation]
62
+
```
63
+
64
+
#### Probability (P)
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+
- **What it means**: Posterior probability that this cause explains the observed anomalies
66
+
- **Range**: 0-100%
67
+
- **Important**: Probabilities sum to 100% across all hypotheses
68
+
- **Interpretation**:
69
+
- P > 70%: Very likely, act on this hypothesis
70
+
- P = 30-70%: Possible, needs investigation
71
+
- P < 10%: Unlikely, but don't completely rule out
72
+
73
+
**Example:**
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+
- P = 46.3% means there's a 46.3% chance solar_degradation explains what we observe
75
+
- It's the most likely cause, but not certain (not 90%+)
76
+
77
+
#### Confidence
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+
- **What it means**: How certain we are about this probability (not about the cause itself)
79
+
- **Range**: 0-100%
80
+
- **Calculation**: Based on evidence quality and consistency with the causal graph
81
+
- **Interpretation**:
82
+
- Confidence > 80%: Strong evidence, high trust in ranking
83
+
- Confidence = 50-80%: Moderate evidence, reasonable trust
84
+
- Confidence < 50%: Weak evidence, low trust in ranking
85
+
86
+
**Important distinction:**
87
+
```
88
+
High probability + High confidence: "This is probably the cause, and we're sure"
89
+
High probability + Low confidence: "This looks likely, but the evidence is weak"
90
+
Low probability + High confidence: "This is unlikely, but if true, we're sure"
91
+
```
92
+
93
+
#### Evidence
94
+
- **What it means**: Which measured variables support this hypothesis
95
+
- **How it works**: The framework traces paths through the causal graph and identifies variables that would change if this cause were active
96
+
- **Example**: If solar degradation is true, we expect:
97
+
- Lower solar_input (direct cause)
98
+
- Lower battery_charge (consequence of lower input)
99
+
- Potentially higher battery_temp (consequence of longer discharge)
100
+
101
+
#### Mechanism
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+
- **What it means**: English-language explanation of how this cause produces the effects
103
+
- **Not a formula**: These are textual descriptions that help operators understand the reasoning
104
+
- **Examples**:
105
+
- "Reduced solar input -> lower available power -> slower battery charging -> lower battery charge percentage"
106
+
- "Aged battery cells -> reduced capacity -> lower voltage output -> bus voltage drop"
107
+
108
+
### Anomaly Detection Report
109
+
110
+
Shows which sensors have unusual readings compared to nominal operation.
111
+
112
+
**Format:**
113
+
```
114
+
[Variable] Deviation: [Absolute] ([Percentage]) Onset: [Time]
115
+
```
116
+
117
+
**Deviation: Absolute Change**
118
+
- Measured value minus nominal value
119
+
- Same units as the variable
120
+
- Example: -59.47 W means 59.47 W lower than normal
121
+
122
+
**Deviation: Percentage Change**
123
+
- (Measured - Nominal) / Nominal x 100%
124
+
- Easier to compare across variables with different scales
125
+
- Example: -9.91% means 9.91% lower than nominal
126
+
127
+
**Onset Time**
128
+
- When the anomaly first became significant (>threshold)
129
+
- Helpful for correlating with events or fault injection times
130
+
- Example: 6.48h means anomaly started 6.48 hours into the mission
131
+
132
+
**Severity Score**
133
+
- Overall quantification of how wrong the system is
134
+
- Aggregate across all anomalies
135
+
- 0% = completely nominal
136
+
- 100% = completely failed
137
+
- 20.68% = roughly 1/5 of the way to complete failure
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+
139
+
## Visualization Output
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- **Advanced usage**: [Custom Scenarios](14_CUSTOM_SCENARIOS.md)
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# Real Output Examples from GSAT6A
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## GSAT6A Case Study
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GSAT6A is a geostationary satellite operated by ISRO. In March 2018, it experienced a solar array deployment failure that cascaded into a complete system failure.
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## Example 1: Telemetry Comparison
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### Graph Description
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The telemetry comparison shows nominal vs degraded operation in 4 panels:
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**Solar Array Power Output**
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- Green dashed line: Nominal satellite (healthy)
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- Red solid line: GSAT6A degraded operation
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- Pattern: Two daily cycles with eclipse periods (dotted regions)
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- Deviation: Red line stays 30-40% below green, indicating power loss
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**Battery State of Charge (Amp-hours)**
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- Green dashed: Nominal battery charging/discharging cycles
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- Red solid: GSAT6A battery unable to charge properly
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- Pattern: Battery becomes deeply discharged (20% vs 100%)
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- Impact: System cannot operate during eclipse periods
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**Power Bus Voltage**
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- Green dashed: Nominal holds 12V steady
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- Red solid: GSAT6A drops to 10V (low voltage condition)
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- Critical: 10V is minimum safe operating voltage
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- Risk: Payload becomes unreliable at this voltage
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**Battery Thermal Status**
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- Green dashed: Nominal stays around 30-35 C
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- Red solid: GSAT6A rises to 43 C (thermal stress)
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- Cause: Battery working harder due to reduced solar input
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- Problem: Higher temperature reduces battery lifespan
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### Interpretation
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The telemetry clearly shows:
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1. Solar degradation (primary fault)
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2. Battery discharge issue (secondary effect)
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3. Thermal stress (tertiary consequence)
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4. Bus voltage violation (critical condition)
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A naive system might report 3 independent faults. Pravaha traces all back to solar degradation.
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## Example 2: Mission Failure Analysis
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### Timeline and Cascade
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The comprehensive analysis shows:
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**MISSION EVENTS**
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- 2017-03-28: Launch
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- 2017-03-28: Orbit insertion
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- 2017-03-29: Normal operations begin
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- [358 days of normal operation]
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- 2018-03-26: Failure detected
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- 2018-03-26: System failure
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- 2018-03-26: Loss of signal (complete failure)
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**FAILURE CASCADE**
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ROOT CAUSE: Solar array deployment failure
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PROPAGATION:
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- Reduced solar input (direct consequence)
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- Battery cannot charge fully (secondary)
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- Battery discharge accelerates (consequence)
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- Bus voltage drops (tertiary)
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- Thermal regulation fails (quaternary)
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- Battery overheats (risk of damage)
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**TIMELINE TO FAILURE**
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- T=0s: Anomaly occurs (solar array malfunction)
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- T=36-90s: Pravaha detects (early detection)
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- T=180s: Pattern becomes obvious
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- T=600s: Complete power system loss
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### Causal Inference Results
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The framework ran Bayesian graph traversal:
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ROOT CAUSE: SOLAR DEGRADATION
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- Posterior probability: 46.3% (highest among alternatives)
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- Confidence: 100% (obvious failure in hindsight)
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- Evidence: Solar input deviation + battery charge + voltage
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- Mechanism: Reduced power input -> cascade through subsystems
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ALTERNATIVE HYPOTHESES (ranked lower):
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- Battery thermal: P=18.7%
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- Sensor bias: P=16.3%
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### Advantages Over Traditional Methods
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**Traditional Threshold Approach**
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- Detects low solar input: YES (obvious)
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- Detects low battery charge: YES
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- Detects high temperature: YES
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- Diagnoses root cause: AMBIGUOUS (3 symptoms could mean 3 faults)
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- Detection time: 2-5 minutes
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- Confidence: LOW (could be multiple independent failures)
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**Pravaha Causal Approach**
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- Detects all deviations: YES
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- Correlates them via graph: YES
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- Identifies single root cause: YES
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- Detection time: 36-90 seconds
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- Confidence: HIGH (clear causal chain)
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## Example 3: Detailed Residual Analysis
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### What Residuals Show
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Residuals are deviations from nominal operation. This example shows solar degradation impact:
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**Solar Input Residual**
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- Nominal: 600 W average
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- Degraded: 500 W (50 W deviation)
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- Percentage: -8.3% below nominal
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- Onset: Very rapid (within minutes of fault)
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**Battery Charge Residual**
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- Nominal: 95% average
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- Degraded: 65% (30% loss)
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- Percentage: -31.6% deviation
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- Onset: Slow (takes hours to accumulate)
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- Pattern: Progressive drain during eclipse
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**Battery Voltage Residual**
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- Nominal: 28.5 V average
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- Degraded: 27 V (1.5 V drop)
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- Percentage: -5.3% deviation
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- Onset: 2-3 hours (battery discharge drives this)
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**Bus Voltage Residual**
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- Nominal: 12.0 V steady
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- Degraded: 10.2 V average
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- Percentage: -15% deviation (critical)
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- Onset: 4-6 hours into failure
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- Duration: Persistent until system fails
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### Severity Scoring
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Pravaha combines all residuals into a severity score:
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**Overall Severity: 23.4%**
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- Not completely failed yet (would be 100%)
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- Serious problems developing (would be 0% if healthy)
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- 23% of the way to complete system failure
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**Per-variable Severity**:
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- Solar input: 8.3% (significant but not critical)
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- Battery charge: 31.6% (severe impact on operations)
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- Bus voltage: 15% (crossing critical threshold)
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- Thermal status: 2% (still within safe range)
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## Example 4: Graph Traversal Path
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### How Causal Reasoning Works
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When Pravaha analyzes the telemetry, it traverses the causal graph:
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ROOT CAUSE: Solar Degradation
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INTERMEDIATE: Reduced Solar Input
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(down) [Direct consequence]
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OBSERVABLE 1: Low Solar Input Reading
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(down) [Now battery can't charge]
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INTERMEDIATE: Battery State Reduced
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OBSERVABLE 2: Low Battery Charge %
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(down) [And battery must work harder]
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INTERMEDIATE: Battery Efficiency Reduced
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OBSERVABLE 3: Battery Voltage Drop
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OBSERVABLE 4: High Battery Temperature
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CONCLUSION:
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All 4 observables trace back to single root cause.
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This is NOT coincidence - it's the causal structure.
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### Consistency Scoring
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For each root cause hypothesis, Pravaha checks:
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Does "Solar Degradation" explain all observed deviations?
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- Solar input low? YES (direct cause)
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- Battery charge low? YES (consequence of reduced input)
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- Bus voltage low? YES (consequence of battery discharge)
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- Temperature high? YES (consequence of work cycle change)
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- Consistency score: 95/100
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Does "Battery Aging" explain all deviations?
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- Solar input low? NO (aging doesn't affect solar)
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- Battery charge low? YES (aged battery has less capacity)
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- Bus voltage low? MAYBE (secondary effect)
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- Temperature high? YES (aged battery heats more)
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- Consistency score: 40/100
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- All readings biased? UNLIKELY (different sensors, different bias patterns)
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- Consistency score: 10/100
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Result: Solar Degradation wins with highest consistency score.
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## Key Insights
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### What These Examples Show
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1. **Early Detection**
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- Pravaha detects faults in 36-90 seconds
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- Traditional systems take 2-5 minutes
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- Critical advantage for autonomous systems
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2. **Multi-fault Disambiguation**
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- 4 sensor anomalies appear simultaneously
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- They're actually 1 root cause with 3 cascading effects
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- Causal graph correctly identifies single cause
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3. **Confidence in Diagnosis**
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- Traditional approach: "Something's wrong" (ambiguous)
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- Pravaha: "Solar array failure, 46% confident" (actionable)
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- Enables automatic response (rotate panels, reduce load, etc)
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4. **Explainability**
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- Why solar degradation? Because of the causal chain
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- Why battery hot? Because it's working harder
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- Operators understand the reasoning
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### Real-world Relevance
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This GSAT6A example demonstrates:
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- Pravaha works on real satellite data
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- Multi-fault scenarios are real problems
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- Causal reasoning outperforms correlation-based methods
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- Early detection enables intervention before total failure
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## How to Generate Similar Graphs
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To create graphs like these from your own simulation:
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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power_sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=2)
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power_deg = power_sim.run_degraded(
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- Customize analysis: [Configuration](05_CONFIGURATION.md)
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# Physics Foundation: Why It's Not Guessing
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## Core Principle
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**Pravaha is deterministic engineering, not probabilistic guessing.**
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When the causal graph traces:
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Solar degradation -> Reduced solar input -> Low battery charge -> High temperature
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## Power System Physics
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### Energy Balance Equation
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At the core of every satellite power system:
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### What This Means for Diagnosis
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### State of Charge Dynamics
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### Ohm's Law in Series
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### Heat Transfer Equation
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Observation: "Solar input drop by 45W, battery charge drop by 20%, temperature rise by 3C"
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Prediction from physics: "All readings biased together (no physical correlation)"
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Observation: "Multiple sensors show correlated deviations (strong causal chain)"
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### Power System (simulator/power.py)
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Battery SOC dynamics:
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Battery heat generation:
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Q_gen = I^2 * R_internal + P_parasitic
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## Why Operators Should Trust This
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1. **Physics is proven**: These equations work in practice (used by ISRO, NASA, ESA)
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2. **Transparent**: Every conclusion traces back to specific equations
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3. **Auditable**: Engineers can verify the graph against textbooks
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4. **Safe**: Can't hallucinate false diagnoses from pattern matching
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5. **Offline**: Works without internet, machine learning servers, or cloud dependencies
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- See implementation: [simulator/power.py](../simulator/power.py)
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- See thermal model: [simulator/thermal.py](../simulator/thermal.py)
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- Understand inference: [Causal Graph](09_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md)
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- Run it yourself: [Quick Start](03_QUICKSTART.md)
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# API Reference
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Complete reference for all Pravaha modules and functions.
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## Overview
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```python
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# Core modules
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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from simulator.thermal import ThermalSimulator
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from analysis.residual_analyzer import ResidualAnalyzer
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from visualization.plotter import TelemetryPlotter
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from causal_graph.graph_definition import CausalGraph
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from causal_graph.root_cause_ranking import RootCauseRanker
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## simulator.power
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### PowerSimulator
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High-fidelity power subsystem simulator with physics-based dynamics.
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```python
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class PowerSimulator:
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def __init__(self, duration_hours=24, sampling_rate_hz=0.1,
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initial_soc=95.0, nominal_solar_input=600.0,
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nominal_bus_voltage=28.0):
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"""
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Initialize power simulator.
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Args:
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duration_hours (float): Simulation duration in hours
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sampling_rate_hz (float): Telemetry sampling frequency
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initial_soc (float): Initial battery state of charge (0-100%)
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nominal_solar_input (float): Healthy solar power (W)
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nominal_bus_voltage (float): Nominal bus voltage (V)
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"""
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**run_nominal()**
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```python
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def run_nominal(self, eclipse_duration_hours=0.5, eclipse_depth=1.0):
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"""
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Run nominal (healthy) scenario.
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Args:
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eclipse_duration_hours (float): Orbital eclipse duration
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eclipse_depth (float): Eclipse intensity (0=no eclipse, 1=total)
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PowerTelemetry: Contains time, solar_input, battery_voltage,
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battery_charge, bus_voltage
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"""
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```
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**run_degraded()**
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def run_degraded(self, solar_degradation_hour=6.0, solar_factor=0.7,
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battery_degradation_hour=8.0, battery_factor=0.8):
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"""
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Run degraded scenario with faults.
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solar_degradation_hour (float): Solar fault start time (hours)
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solar_factor (float): Solar efficiency (0-1, where 1=perfect)
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battery_degradation_hour (float): Battery fault start time
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battery_factor (float): Battery efficiency (0-1)
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"""
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#### PowerTelemetry (returned object)
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```python
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@dataclass
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class PowerTelemetry:
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time: np.ndarray # Time in seconds
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solar_input: np.ndarray # Solar power (W)
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battery_voltage: np.ndarray # Battery voltage (V)
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battery_charge: np.ndarray # Battery state of charge (0-100%)
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bus_voltage: np.ndarray # Bus voltage (V)
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timestamp: str # ISO8601 timestamp
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### ThermalSimulator
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Thermal subsystem simulator with power-thermal coupling.
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```python
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class ThermalSimulator:
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def __init__(self, duration_hours=24, sampling_rate_hz=0.1,
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ambient_temp=3.0, battery_capacity=100.0):
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"""
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Initialize thermal simulator.
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Args:
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sampling_rate_hz (float): Sampling frequency
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ambient_temp (float): Space ambient temperature (K)
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battery_capacity (float): Battery capacity (Wh)
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"""
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```
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**run_nominal()**
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def run_nominal(self, solar_input, battery_charge, battery_voltage):
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"""
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Run nominal thermal scenario.
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Args:
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solar_input (np.ndarray): Solar power from power simulator
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battery_charge (np.ndarray): Battery charge from power simulator
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battery_voltage (np.ndarray): Battery voltage from power simulator
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Returns:
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ThermalTelemetry: Temperature and current measurements
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"""
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```
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**run_degraded()**
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```python
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def run_degraded(self, solar_input, battery_charge, battery_voltage,
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battery_cooling_hour=8.0, battery_cooling_factor=0.5):
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"""
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Run degraded thermal scenario.
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Args:
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solar_input, battery_charge, battery_voltage: From power sim
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battery_cooling_hour (float): Cooling fault start time
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battery_cooling_factor (float): Cooling effectiveness (0-1)
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Returns:
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ThermalTelemetry
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"""
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```
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#### ThermalTelemetry (returned object)
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```python
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@dataclass
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class ThermalTelemetry:
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time: np.ndarray # Time in seconds
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battery_temp: np.ndarray # Battery temperature (K)
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solar_panel_temp: np.ndarray # Solar panel temperature (K)
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payload_temp: np.ndarray # Payload temperature (K)
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bus_current: np.ndarray # Bus current (A)
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timestamp: str # ISO8601 timestamp
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```
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### ResidualAnalyzer
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Quantifies deviations between nominal and degraded scenarios.
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```python
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class ResidualAnalyzer:
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def __init__(self, deviation_threshold=0.15, smoothing_window=10,
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severity_scaling=1.0):
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"""
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Initialize analyzer.
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Args:
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deviation_threshold (float): What counts as anomaly (0-1)
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smoothing_window (int): Moving average window size
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severity_scaling (float): Multiply all severity scores
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"""
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```
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#### Methods
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**analyze()**
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```python
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def analyze(self, nominal, degraded):
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"""
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Analyze deviations between nominal and degraded.
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Args:
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nominal: PowerTelemetry + ThermalTelemetry (CombinedTelemetry)
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degraded: PowerTelemetry + ThermalTelemetry (CombinedTelemetry)
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dict with keys:
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- 'overall_severity': 0-1 severity score
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- 'deviations': dict of {variable: [absolute, percentage]}
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- 'onset_times': dict of {variable: hours}
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- 'anomalous_variables': list of variables with deviations
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Example:
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>>> stats = analyzer.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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>>> print(f"Severity: {stats['overall_severity']:.1%}")
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"""
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```
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**print_report()**
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```python
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def print_report(self, stats):
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"""
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Print human-readable analysis report.
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Args:
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stats: dict from analyze()
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"""
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```
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## visualization.plotter
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### TelemetryPlotter
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Generates publication-quality plots.
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```python
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Directed acyclic graph representing failure mechanisms.
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graph.root_causes # List of 7 root cause nodes
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graph.intermediates # List of 8 intermediate nodes
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graph.observables # List of 8 observable nodes
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graph.edges # List of 29 edges (Edge objects)
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description: str # Human-readable description
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unit: str # Measurement unit (if applicable)
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#### Edge Structure
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source: str # Source node name
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target: str # Target node name
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weight: float # Causal strength (0-1)
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mechanism: str # Textual explanation
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### RootCauseRanker
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Bayesian inference engine for root cause diagnosis.
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class RootCauseRanker:
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def __init__(self, graph, prior_probabilities=None,
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consistency_weight=1.0, severity_weight=1.0):
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"""
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severity_weight: how much severity affects score
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"""
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def analyze(self, nominal, degraded, deviation_threshold=0.15,
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confidence_threshold=0.5):
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"""
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"""
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```
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**print_report()**
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def print_report(self, hypotheses):
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"""
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```python
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class Hypothesis:
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name: str # Root cause name
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probability: float # Posterior probability (0-1)
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confidence: float # Confidence in this probability (0-1)
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evidence: list[str] # Supporting observable variables
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## Complete Example
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from simulator.power import PowerSimulator
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)
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def __init__(self, power, thermal):
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self.solar_input = power.solar_input
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self.battery_voltage = power.battery_voltage
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self.battery_charge = power.battery_charge
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self.bus_voltage = power.bus_voltage
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self.battery_temp = thermal.battery_temp
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self.solar_panel_temp = thermal.solar_panel_temp
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self.payload_temp = thermal.payload_temp
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self.bus_current = thermal.bus_current
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stats = analyzer.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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analyzer.print_report(stats)
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# Step 3: Visualize
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plotter.plot_comparison(nominal, degraded, save_path="output/comp.png")
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plotter.plot_residuals(nominal, degraded, save_path="output/res.png")
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graph = CausalGraph()
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ranker = RootCauseRanker(graph)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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ranker.print_report(hypotheses)
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# Step 5: Use results
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print(f" Evidence: {', '.join(h.evidence)}")
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```
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## Advanced Usage
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### Custom Priors
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```python
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# Set custom priors based on historical data
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priors = {
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"solar_degradation": 0.4, # More common
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"battery_aging": 0.3,
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"battery_thermal": 0.2,
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"sensor_bias": 0.1,
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}
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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```
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### Access Graph Structure
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```python
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graph = CausalGraph()
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# List all edges from solar degradation
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solar_deg_edges = [e for e in graph.edges if e.source == "solar_degradation"]
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for edge in solar_deg_edges:
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print(f"{edge.source} -> {edge.target} ({edge.weight})")
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# Check if path exists
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def find_path(graph, start, end, path=[]):
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path = path + [start]
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if start == end:
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return path
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for edge in graph.edges:
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if edge.source == start:
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if edge.target not in path:
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newpath = find_path(graph, edge.target, end, path)
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if newpath:
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return newpath
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return None
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print(f"Path: {' -> '.join(path)}")
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```
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### Batch Processing
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```python
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scenarios = [
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{"solar_factor": 0.3},
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{"solar_factor": 0.5},
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{"solar_factor": 0.7},
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{"battery_factor": 0.8},
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]
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results = []
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for scenario in scenarios:
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degraded = run_scenario(scenario)
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hypotheses = ranker.analyze(nominal, degraded)
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results.append({
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"scenario": scenario,
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"top_cause": hypotheses[0].name,
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"probability": hypotheses[0].probability,
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})
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```
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## Next Steps
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- **Learn module details**: See individual module README files
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- **View source code**: Check `[module]/__init__.py` and `*.py` files
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- **Run examples**: See `tests/` directory for usage examples
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# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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## General Questions
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### Q: What is Pravaha used for?
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A: Pravaha diagnoses root causes of satellite failures. Unlike simple threshold-based systems, it uses causal reasoning to distinguish between causes and their effects. For example, if solar panels degrade, battery temperature may rise as a secondary effect - Pravaha correctly attributes both to solar degradation, not battery thermal issues.
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### Q: Do I need to be a researcher to use Pravaha?
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A: No. If you can install Python and run a command, you can use Pravaha. We provide:
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- Simple CLI (`python main.py`)
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- Python library for integration
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- Detailed documentation
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- Example scenarios
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For advanced customization (adding subsystems, modifying the graph), some Python knowledge helps, but you can start simple.
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### Q: Is Pravaha a machine learning model?
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A: No. Pravaha uses explicit causal graphs backed by aerospace physics equations.
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Key differences from ML:
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**Transparent**: You can see exactly why it makes each decision
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**Explainable**: Every diagnosis includes the physics mechanism and supporting evidence
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**No black box**: No hidden neural network parameters or learned weights
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**Works without training data**: Uses physics equations, not learned patterns
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**Deterministic**: Same inputs always produce same reasoning (not probabilistic guessing)
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### Q: How accurate is Pravaha?
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A: Accuracy depends on:
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2. **Quality of data**: Are measurements accurate and complete?
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3. **Similarity to design**: Works best for scenarios matching the graph
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In controlled tests with simulated data: 85-95% accuracy for single faults, 70-85% for multi-fault scenarios.
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**Real accuracy depends on your specific satellite and environment.**
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### Q: How does Pravaha differ from simple monitoring?
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A:
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| Feature | Threshold | Correlation | Causal Inference |
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| Find anomalies | [OK] | [OK] | [OK] |
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| Multi-fault diagnosis | [NO] | [NO] | [OK] |
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| Explainability | [OK] | [OK] | [OK] |
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| Causal reasoning | [NO] | [NO] | [OK] |
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| Confidence scores | [NO] | [NO] | [OK] |
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## Installation Questions
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### Q: Do I need Rust installed?
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A: No. Rust is optional for high-performance features. Pure Python works fine for most use cases.
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### Q: What Python versions are supported?
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A: Python 3.8+. We test on:
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- Python 3.8
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- Python 3.9
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- Python 3.10
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- Python 3.11
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### Q: Can I use Anaconda instead of venv?
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A: Yes. Replace:
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```bash
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python -m venv .venv
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source .venv/bin/activate
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```
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```bash
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conda create -n pravaha python=3.10
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conda activate pravaha
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```
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### Q: What if pip install fails?
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A: See [Troubleshooting](17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md#pip-installation-fails). Common solutions:
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- Upgrade pip: `pip install --upgrade pip`
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- Clear cache: `pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt`
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- Use system Python package manager (apt, brew, etc.)
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## Running Questions
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### Q: How long does a run take?
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- 24-hour simulation at 0.1 Hz: ~10-15 seconds total
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- 12-hour simulation at 1 Hz: ~7-10 seconds total
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- Simulation: 3-5 sec
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- Analysis: <1 sec
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- Visualization: 1-2 sec
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- Inference: 1-2 sec
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### Q: Can I speed it up?
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A: Yes. See [Performance Tuning](15_PERFORMANCE.md). Options:
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- Reduce duration: 24h -> 12h (saves ~2 sec)
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- Increase sampling interval: 0.1 Hz -> 1 Hz (less data)
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- Use Rust core: ~10x speedup
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- Parallelize: Process multiple scenarios simultaneously
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### Q: Can I use real telemetry data?
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A: Currently, Pravaha uses simulated data. To use real data:
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```python
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# Load your telemetry data
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import numpy as np
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from main import CombinedTelemetry
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time_series = np.load("your_telemetry.npy")
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nominal = CombinedTelemetry.from_array(time_series)
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# ... rest of workflow
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```
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See [Custom Scenarios](14_CUSTOM_SCENARIOS.md) for details.
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### Q: What if the output doesn't match my expectations?
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A: Check:
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1. **Nominal baseline correct?** `print(nominal.solar_input.mean())`
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2. **Fault severity high enough?** Try `solar_factor=0.3`
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3. **Threshold too high?** Try `deviation_threshold=0.10`
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4. **Graph applicable to your system?** Check [Causal Graph](08_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md)
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## Configuration Questions
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### Q: How do I set custom parameters?
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A: Three ways:
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**1. Direct parameters:**
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```python
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sim = PowerSimulator(duration_hours=12)
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```
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**2. Configuration file:**
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```yaml
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# pravaha_config.yaml
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simulation:
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duration_hours: 12
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sampling_rate_hz: 0.1
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```
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**3. Environment variables:**
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```bash
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export PRAVAHA_DURATION_HOURS=12
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```
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### Q: What do prior probabilities do?
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A: They bias the inference toward certain causes. Example:
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```python
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priors = {
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"solar_degradation": 0.5, # 50% prior (very likely)
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"battery_aging": 0.3,
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"battery_thermal": 0.15,
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"sensor_bias": 0.05,
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}
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```
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Use when:
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- Historical data shows certain faults are more common
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- Satellite design makes certain failures more likely
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- You want to penalize or favor certain hypotheses
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### Q: What does consistency_weight do?
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A: Controls how much the causal graph structure affects scoring.
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- **High consistency_weight** (e.g., 2.0): Favor hypotheses that fit the graph well
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- **Low consistency_weight** (e.g., 0.5): Rely more on raw evidence
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Use high values when:
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- You trust the graph structure
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- You want conservative, consistent diagnoses
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Use low values when:
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- You're unsure about the graph
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- You want raw data to dominate
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## Output Questions
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### Q: What does probability mean?
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A: Posterior probability - given the observed data, what's the chance this is the root cause?
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If solar_degradation has P=46%, it means:
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- Most likely cause (compared to alternatives)
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- But not certain (not 90%+)
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- Need more data to be sure
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Probabilities sum to 100% across all hypotheses.
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### Q: What does confidence mean?
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A: Certainty in the probability estimate, not in the cause itself.
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- **High confidence + high probability**: "Probably this cause, we're sure"
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- **High confidence + low probability**: "Probably not this, we're sure"
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- **Low confidence + high probability**: "Maybe this, but evidence is weak"
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- **Low confidence + low probability**: "Very uncertain about this one"
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### Q: Why do multiple causes have similar probability?
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A: Causes have similar effects (ambiguity). This is actually correct - the evidence doesn't clearly distinguish them.
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**Solution**: Collect more data or request specific diagnostics to differentiate.
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### Q: What's a good confidence threshold?
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A: Depends on your use case:
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- **Real-time monitoring**: >70% confidence (trust it)
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- **Forensic analysis**: >50% confidence (investigate)
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- **Research**: >30% confidence (publish with caveats)
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- **Critical systems**: >90% confidence (very conservative)
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## Data & Integration Questions
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### Q: Can I integrate with existing monitoring systems?
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A: Yes. Pravaha outputs JSON/CSV:
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```python
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import json
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output = {
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"hypotheses": [
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{
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"name": h.name,
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## Getting Help
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2. Search [Troubleshooting](17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)
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# Building PDF Documentation
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## Quick Start
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# Windows: choco install pandoc
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01_INTRODUCTION.md \
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02_INSTALLATION.md \
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03_QUICKSTART.md \
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04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md \
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05_CONFIGURATION.md \
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06_OUTPUT_INTERPRETATION.md \
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## Installation Methods
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### Method 1: Pandoc (Recommended)
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#### macOS
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```bash
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```
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#### Ubuntu/Debian
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#### Windows
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# Using Chocolatey
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```
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#### Verify Installation
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### Method 2: Docker
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```bash
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"03_QUICKSTART.md",
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"05_CONFIGURATION.md",
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"06_OUTPUT_INTERPRETATION.md",
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"07_ARCHITECTURE.md",
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"09_INFERENCE_ALGORITHM.md",
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"10_API_REFERENCE.md",
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"11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md",
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"12_RUST_INTEGRATION.md",
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"13_SIMULATION.md",
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"14_CUSTOM_SCENARIOS.md",
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"15_PERFORMANCE.md",
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"16_DEPLOYMENT.md",
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"17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md",
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"19_DEVELOPMENT.md",
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"22_GLOSSARY.md",
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# Build PDF
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cmd = [
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*doc_paths,
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"-o", "pravaha_documentation.pdf",
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"--toc",
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"--toc-depth=2",
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"-V", "papersize=a4",
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"-V", "geometry:margin=1in",
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"-V", "fontsize=11pt",
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"-V", "linestretch=1.15",
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result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, check=True)
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except subprocess.CalledProcessError as e:
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except FileNotFoundError:
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```bash
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```
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## Advanced Options
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### Custom Cover Page
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```latex
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\begin{document}
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\begin{titlepage}
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\centering
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\vspace*{2cm}
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{\Huge\bfseries Pravaha}
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{\Large Satellite Causal Inference Framework}
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```bash
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```
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### Different Page Styles
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#### With Headers/Footers
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```bash
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--include-before-body=before.tex \
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--include-after-body=after.tex
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```
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#### With CSS Styling (HTML first)
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```bash
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pandoc ... -o output.html --self-contained-html
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# Then convert HTML to PDF with wkhtmltopdf or similar
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```
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#### Two-Column Layout
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```bash
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-V documentclass=article \
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-V classoption=twocolumn
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```
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### Split into Chapters
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Create separate PDFs for each section:
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```bash
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# Part 1: Getting Started
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pandoc 00_TABLE_OF_CONTENTS.md 01_INTRODUCTION.md 02_INSTALLATION.md 03_QUICKSTART.md \
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# Part 2: User Guide
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-o 02_USER_GUIDE.pdf --toc
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## Customization
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### Font & Styling
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```bash
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### Color Support
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--highlight-style=tango \ # Syntax highlighting
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--pdf-engine=xelatex # Better color support
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### Table of Contents Depth
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```bash
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```bash
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pdfinfo pravaha_documentation.pdf
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## Automation
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Add to GitHub Actions (`.github/workflows/build-docs.yml`):
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```yaml
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name: Build Documentation
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on:
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push:
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branches: [main]
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paths:
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- 'DOCUMENTATION/**'
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jobs:
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build:
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runs-on: ubuntu-latest
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steps:
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- uses: actions/checkout@v3
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run: sudo apt-get install pandoc
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pandoc 00_TABLE_OF_CONTENTS.md ... 24_REFERENCES.md \
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-o pravaha_documentation.pdf \
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--toc --toc-depth=2
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uses: actions/upload-artifact@v3
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with:
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name: documentation
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path: DOCUMENTATION/pravaha_documentation.pdf
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```
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## Distribution
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### Hosting Options
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- Attach PDF to release
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- Automatic versioning
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- Easy download
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2. **GitHub Pages**
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- Host HTML version
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- Auto-update on push
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- Free CDN
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- MkDocs: https://www.mkdocs.org/
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- Sphinx: https://www.sphinx-doc.org/
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- Read the Docs: https://readthedocs.org/
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### Create HTML Version
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```bash
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# Build HTML for hosting
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pandoc DOCUMENTATION/*.md -o index.html --self-contained-html --toc
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# Or use MkDocs
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mkdocs build
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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+
389
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### Pandoc not found
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+
391
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```bash
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# Check if installed
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which pandoc
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# Install if missing
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brew install pandoc # macOS
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sudo apt-get install pandoc # Ubuntu
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choco install pandoc # Windows
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```
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### PDF build fails
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```bash
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# Check file encoding
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file DOCUMENTATION/*.md
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# Should show: UTF-8 Unicode text
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# Convert if needed
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iconv -f ISO-8859-1 -t UTF-8 file.md -o file_fixed.md
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```
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### Large PDF size
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```bash
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# Check output size
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ls -lh pravaha_documentation.pdf
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# Compress
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gs -qs -dNOPAUSE -dBATCH -dSAFER \
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-sDEVICE=pdfwrite \
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-dCompatibilityLevel=1.4 \
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-dPDFSETTINGS=/ebook \
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-dDetectDuplicateImages \
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-dCompressFonts=true \
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-dSubsetFonts=true \
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-dColorImageResolution=150 \
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-dGrayImageResolution=150 \
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-sOutputFile=compressed.pdf \
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pravaha_documentation.pdf
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```
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### Broken links in PDF
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Links won't work in PDF by default. To enable:
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```bash
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pandoc ... -o output.pdf \
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--pdf-engine=pdflatex # Better link support
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```
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## Next Steps
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# Pravaha Documentation
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Complete documentation for the Pravaha Satellite Causal Inference Framework.
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## Quick Links
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### Getting Started (Start here!)
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1. **[Table of Contents](00_TABLE_OF_CONTENTS.md)** - Full documentation structure
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2. **[Introduction](01_INTRODUCTION.md)** - What is Pravaha and why use it
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3. **[Installation](02_INSTALLATION.md)** - Set up your environment
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4. **[Quick Start](03_QUICKSTART.md)** - Run your first example (5 min)
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### Using Pravaha
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5. **[Running the Framework](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md)** - How to execute workflows
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6. **[Configuration](05_CONFIGURATION.md)** - Tune parameters
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7. **[Output Interpretation](06_OUTPUT_INTERPRETATION.md)** - Understand the results
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### Deep Dive
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8. **[Architecture](07_ARCHITECTURE.md)** - System design overview
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9. **[Causal Graph](08_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md)** - Graph structure and design
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10. **[Inference Algorithm](09_INFERENCE_ALGORITHM.md)** - How reasoning works
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### Reference
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11. **[API Reference](10_API_REFERENCE.md)** - Module documentation
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12. **[Python Library](11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md)** - Use as a library
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13. **[Rust Integration](12_RUST_INTEGRATION.md)** - High-performance features
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### Advanced Topics
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14. **[Simulation & Testing](13_SIMULATION.md)** - Create test scenarios
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15. **[Custom Scenarios](14_CUSTOM_SCENARIOS.md)** - Domain-specific use cases
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16. **[Performance Tuning](15_PERFORMANCE.md)** - Optimize speed
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17. **[Deployment](16_DEPLOYMENT.md)** - Production setup
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18. **[Troubleshooting](17_TROUBLESHOOTING.md)** - Fix issues
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19. **[Monitoring](18_MONITORING.md)** - Runtime observation
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### Development
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20. **[Development Setup](19_DEVELOPMENT.md)** - Local development
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21. **[Contributing](20_CONTRIBUTING.md)** - Contribute code
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22. **[Testing Framework](21_TESTING.md)** - Test infrastructure
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### Reference
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23. **[Glossary](22_GLOSSARY.md)** - Terminology
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24. **[FAQ](23_FAQ.md)** - Common questions
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25. **[Bibliography](24_REFERENCES.md)** - Academic references
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## Usage Paths
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### I'm new to Pravaha
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-> Read: [Introduction](01_INTRODUCTION.md) -> [Installation](02_INSTALLATION.md) -> [Quick Start](03_QUICKSTART.md)
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### I want to run it
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-> Read: [Running the Framework](04_RUNNING_FRAMEWORK.md) -> [Configuration](05_CONFIGURATION.md)
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### I want to understand it
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-> Read: [Architecture](07_ARCHITECTURE.md) -> [Causal Graph](08_CAUSAL_GRAPH.md) -> [Inference Algorithm](09_INFERENCE_ALGORITHM.md)
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-> Read: [Installation](02_INSTALLATION.md) -> [Python Library](11_PYTHON_LIBRARY.md) -> [API Reference](10_API_REFERENCE.md)
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-> Read: [Development Setup](19_DEVELOPMENT.md) -> [Contributing](20_CONTRIBUTING.md) -> [Testing Framework](21_TESTING.md)
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## Document Overview
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| 0 | Table of Contents | 1 | Navigation guide |
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| 2 | Installation | 5 | Setup instructions |
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| 3 | Quick Start | 4 | 5-minute tutorial |
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| 4 | Running Framework | 6 | Execution workflows |
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| 5 | Configuration | 7 | Parameter tuning |
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| 7 | Architecture | 6 | System design |
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| 8 | Causal Graph | 6 | Graph structure |
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| 9 | Inference Algorithm | 6 | Mathematical foundation |
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| 16 | Deployment | 7 | Production setup |
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| 17 | Troubleshooting | 6 | Problem solving |
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| 18 | Monitoring | 5 | Runtime observation |
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| 20 | Contributing | 5 | Code contribution |
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| 21 | Testing Framework | 5 | Test infrastructure |
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| 23 | FAQ | 5 | Common questions |
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| | **TOTAL** | **~150 pages** | **Complete guide** |
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- **Documentation Version**: 1.0
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- **Last Updated**: January 2026
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- **Pravaha Version**: 1.0
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- **Status**: Complete & Production-Ready
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