Study of miniature and microminiature satellite technology
Abstract
An overview of the study on miniaturized satellite missions for the purpose of communication, broadcasting, earth observation, space environment utilization, global positioning, lunar exploration, solar-terrestrial science observation, and astronomical observation is presented. The results from examination of documents and periodicals of technologies expected to be usable for satellite miniaturization is outlined by subsystem, such as orbit and attitude control, electric power, communication, thermal control, and other subsystems. Technical measures for upgrading heat radiation and solar battery efficiencies, and antenna gain are proposed. The results of the study of super-miniature satellite system model (low orbit data relay satellite system for earth observation satellite to process many data) are outlined.
- Publication:
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Future Space Activity Workshop: Lunar Base Workshop 1992
- Pub Date:
- July 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992fsa..workS....K
- Keywords:
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- Japanese Spacecraft;
- Microminiaturization;
- Reviewing;
- Satellite Design;
- Spacecraft Components;
- Spacecraft Equipment;
- Spacecraft Instruments;
- Technology Assessment;
- Communication Satellites;
- Lunar Exploration;
- Positioning;
- Satellite Communication;
- Satellite Control;
- Satellite Observation;
- Satellite Sounding;
- Scientific Satellites;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Spacecraft Models;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Spacecraft Radiators;
- Temperature Control;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance