Nano-satellites : space and ground technologies, operations and economics /: space and ground technologies, operations and economics. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Rogerio Atem de Carvalho, Jaime Estela, Martin Langer.
• Authors: Carvalho, Rogério Atem de; Estela, Jaime, 1972-; Langer, Martin, 1986-
• Contents: List of Contributors xxiii Foreword: Nanosatellite Space Experiment xxix Introduction by the Editors xxxv 1 I-1 A Brief History of Nanosatellites 1; Siegfried W. Janson 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Historical Nanosatellite Launch Rates 1 1.3 The First Nanosatellites 3 1.4 The Large Space Era 8 1.5 The New Space Era 12 1.6 Summary 23 References 24 2 I-2a On-board Computer and Data Handling 31; Jaime Estela and Sergio Montenegro 2.1 Introduction 31 2.2 History 31 2.3 Special Requirements for Space Applications 34 2.4 Hardware 35 2.5 Design 41 References 49 3 I-2b Operational Systems 51; Lucas Ramos Hissa and Rogerio Atem de Carvalho 3.1 Introduction 51 3.2 RTOS Overview 51 3.3 RTOS on On-board Computers (OBCs): Requirements for a Small Satellite 52 3.4 Example Projects 55 3.5 Conclusions 56 References 59 4 I-2c Attitude Control and Determination 61; Willem H. Steyn and Vaios J. Lappas 4.1 Introduction 61 4.2 ADCS Fundamentals 61 4.3 ADCS Requirements and Stabilization Methods 62 4.4 ADCS Background Theory 65 4.5 Attitude and Angular Rate Determination 66 4.6 Attitude and Angular Rate Controllers 72 4.7 ADCS Sensor and Actuator Hardware 75 References 83 5 I-2d Propulsion Systems 85; Flavia Tata Nardini, Michele Coletti, Alexander Reissner, and David Krejci 5.1 Introduction 85 5.2 Propulsion Elements 86 5.3 Key Elements in the Development of Micropropulsion Systems 87 5.4 Propulsion System Technologies 90 5.5 Mission Elements 98 5.6 Survey of All Existing Systems 101 5.7 Future Prospect 113 References 113 6 I-2e Communications 115; Nicolas Appel, Sebastian Rückerl, Martin Langer, and Rolf-Dieter Klein 6.1 Introduction 115 6.2 Regulatory Considerations 116 6.3 Satellite Link Characteristics 117 6.4 Channel Coding 123 6.5 Data Link Layer 126 6.6 Hardware 128 6.7 Testing 138 References 140 7 I-2f Structural Subsystem 143; Kenan Y. Sanl '�türk, Murat Süer, and A. Rüstem Aslan 7.1 Definition and Tasks 143 7.2 Existing State-of-the-Art Structures for CubeSats 145 7.3 Materials and Thermal Considerations for Structural Design 150 7.4 Design Parameters and Tools 152 7.5 Design Challenges 162 7.6 Future Prospects 163 References 164 8 I-2g Power Systems 167; Marcos Compadre, Ausias Garrigós, and Andrew Strain 8.1 Introduction 167 8.2 Power Source: Photovoltaic Solar Cells and Solar Array 170 8.3 Energy Storage: Lithium-ion Batteries 172 8.4 SA-battery Power Conditioning: DET and MPPT 175 8.5 Battery Charging Control Loops 178 8.6 Bus Power Conditioning and Distribution: Load Converters and Distribution Switches 179 8.7 Flight Switch Subsystem 183 8.8 DC/DC Converters 183 8.9 Power System Sizing: Power Budget, Solar Array, and Battery Selection 187 8.10 Conclusions 191 References 191 9 I-2h Thermal Design, Analysis, and Test 193; Philipp Reiss, Matthias Killian, and Philipp Hager 9.1 Introduction 193 9.2 Typical Thermal Loads 194 9.3 Active and Passive Designs 200 9.4 Design Approach and Tools 204 9.5 Thermal Tests 208 References 212 10 I-2i Systems Engineering and Quality Assessment 215; Lucas Lopes Costa, Geilson Loureiro, Eduardo Escobar Bürger, and Franciele Carlesso 10.1 Introduction 215 10.2 Systems Engineering Definition and Process 216 10.3 Space Project Management: Role of Systems Engineers 222 10.4 ECSS and Other Standards 225 10.5 Document, Risk Control, and Resources 228 10.6 Changing Trends in SE and Quality Assessment for Nanosatellites 233 References 233 11 I-2j Integration and Testing 235; Eduardo Escobar Bürger, Geilson Loureiro, and Lucas Lopes Costa 11.1 Introduction 235 11.2 Overall Tasks 236 11.3 Typical Flow 241 11.4 Test Philosophies 242 11.5 Typical System Integration Process 244 11.6 Typical Test Parameters and Facilities 244 11.7 Burden of Integration and Testing 245 11.8 Changing Trends in Nanosatellite Testing 249 References 250 12 I-3a Scientific Payloads 251; Anna Gregorio 12.1 Introduction 251 12.2 Categorization 252 12.3 Imagers 254 12.4 X-ray Detectors 256 12.5 Spectrometers 259 12.6 Photometers 262 12.7 GNSS Receivers 265 12.8 Microbolometers 267 12.9 Radiometers 269 12.10 Radar Systems 270 12.11 Particle Detectors 274 12.12 PlasmaWave Analyzers 277 12.13 Biological Detectors 280 12.14 Solar Sails 283 12.15 Conclusions 283 References 283 13 I-3b In-orbit Technology Demonstration 291; Jaime Estela 13.1 Introduction 291 13.2 Activities of Space Agencies 292 13.3 Nanosatellites 295 13.4 Microsatellites 298 13.5 ISS 301 References 306 14 I-3c Nanosatellites as Educational Projects 309; Merlin F. Barschke 14.1 Introduction 309 14.2 Satellites and Project-based Learning 309 14.3 University Satellite Programs 312 14.4 Outcome and Success Criteria 316 14.5 Teams and Organizational Structure 318 14.6 Challenges and Practical Experiences 318 14.7 From Pure Education to Powerful Research Tools 321 References 321 15 I-3d Formations of Small Satellites 327; Klaus Schilling 15.1 Introduction 327 15.2 Constellations and Formations 327 15.3 Orbit Dynamics 328 15.4 Satellite Configurations 331 15.5 Relevant Specific Small Satellite Technologies to Enable Formations 332 15.6 Application Examples 334 15.7 Test Environment for Multisatellite Systems 336 15.8 Conclusions for Distributed Nanosatellite Systems 337 Acknowledgments 338 References 338 16 I-3e Precise, Autonomous Formation Flight at Low Cost 341; Niels Roth, Ben Risi, Robert E. Zee, Grant Bonin, Scott Armitage, and Josh Newman 16.1 Introduction 341 16.2 Mission Overview 342 16.3 System Overview 343 16.4 Launch and Early Operations 350 16.5 Formation Control Results 353 16.6 Conclusion 360 Acknowledgments 360 References 360 17 I-4a Launch Vehicles—Challenges and Solutions 363; Kaitlyn Kelley 17.1 Introduction 363 17.2 Past Nanosatellite Launches 365 17.3 Launch Vehicles Commonly Used by Nanosatellites 367 17.4 Overview of a Typical Launch Campaign 368 17.5 Launch Demand 371 17.6 Future Launch Conc
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 629.46; Nanosatellites; Microspacecraft
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781119042051
• Related ISBNs: 9781119042068
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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