Student nano satellite M.G
- Paper number
IAC-05-B5.6.A.04
- Author
Mr. Jonas Bohman, European Space Agency/Student Participation Programme, Sweden
- Year
2005
- Abstract
The satellite II course for Space engineers at Umeå University is terminated with a practical course where student in small groups are expected to build a nano satellite, which fulfil contractor specifications. The satellite electronics is to be kept within -5º C and +50º C. Specific physical dimensions are not to be exceeded. The satellite is to supply a specific payload with sufficient energy during all time meaning the satellite needs a battery system during eclipse phases. Deliver data via a RS-232 interface to a ground station with information about payload temperature and satellite temperature. Power consumption of payload and satellite electronics. Measure current to and from the battery at all time. Data from the payload and satellite is presented to the user via a GUI, graphical user interface. The data is saved to file for later processing if necessary. From the GUI the satellite is to be controlled manually if one wishes to. All aspects of satellite design are included except propulsion system and attitude control. The construction is to be planned, designed and revised until satisfactory function of the construction is achieved. The project is preceded with physical construction and testing until final assemble is done. Thermal and mass calculations are done to keep the satellite within contractor specifications. The finished satellite is tested in a space environment simulation chamber and evaluated to verify construction. To achieve the mission, the group of five students divided themselves into a software group and a hardware group and constructed the M.G. nano satellite. All aspects, solutions and outcome of the project are presented in a the report. Lessons learnt, results from the project and sharing knowledge of both success and errors are included.
- Abstract document
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