Study on miniaturization of satellites
Abstract
Problems in designing miniaturized satellite systems consisting of miniaturized constituent elements and missions suitable to miniaturized satellites, and subjects of technical development available for miniaturization are examined and reviewed. Results of reviews on satellite miniaturization of the following subsystems are outlined: (1) communication and data processing subsystem; (2) electric power supply; (3) sensors (optical and inertial sensors, and GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers) and actuators (wheels, RCSs (Reaction Control Subsystem)); and (4) structure and thermal control subsystem. Problems in designing the system are: (1) introduction of commercialized goods technology; (2) anti-space environment measures; (3) user friendly operation system; and (4) disposal of used satellites. Miniaturized satellite utilization missions considered are: (1) technology development mission (scientific and engineering experiments); (2) communication and positioning mission; (3) observation mission; and (4) planet exploration mission.
- Publication:
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Future Space Activities Workshop
- Pub Date:
- July 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991fsa..workT....O
- Keywords:
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- Artificial Satellites;
- Electronic Packaging;
- Japanese Spacecraft;
- Microinstrumentation;
- Microminiaturized Electronic Devices;
- Satellite Design;
- Spacecraft Equipment;
- Spacecraft Instruments;
- Communication Equipment;
- Cooling Systems;
- Data Systems;
- Guidance Sensors;
- Inertial Platforms;
- Microminiaturization;
- Mission Planning;
- Radiation Protection;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Spacecraft Structures;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance