DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A SUN SENSOR FOR THE SSETI-ESEO PROJECT

Pedro M. Rodrigues, Pedro M. Ramos
Abstract:
Sun sensors are used to measure the orientation of the satellite in orbit using the sun as a reference. This paper includes the preliminary design of a sun sensor, the design and implementation of an automatic testing system and a preliminary characterization of the most important components.
Keywords:
SSETI, sun sensor, photodiode, PSD, position sensing detector
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Event details
Event name:
XVIII IMEKO World Congress
Title:

Metrology for a Sustainable Development

Place:
Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
Time:
17 September 2006 - 22 September 2006