Future human-space exploration efforts aim to achieve maximal synergy between human and robotic missions, where in human-scale robots shall supplement astronaut exploration activities and also undertake robotic precursor missions. Towards this, design and development of a flying Smart Space Robot (SSR) is initiated. The Smart Space Robot (SSR) is a space flying robot which will be tethered to the unmanned orbital platform on the fourth stage (PS4-UOP) of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) for micro g experiments. SSR is of nano-satellite class with dimensions of ~350 × 350 × 350 mm, weight of ~12 kg and power of ~30 W. The nanosat has to undergo different phases of operations which include deployment, station keeping, retrieval and docking. These manoeuvres calls for a robust system capable of operating for an extended duration with multiple restart and pulsing capability. This paper details out the development and design process of a cold gas system within the constraints of space, volume, mass, voltage and power as designated by the nanosat specification which meets the mission requirements.
Design and Development of Cold Gas Propulsion System for Smart Space Robot
Lect.Notes Mechanical Engineering
2023-05-18
12 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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