Minnesat is the micro-satellite that was designed by the University of Minnesota as part of UNP-4. The mission of Minnesat was to validate the use carrier phase GPS technology to mechanize a compact and accurate attitude determination system. In a broader sense, the objective of this work was to also demonstrate a design methodology for miniature spacecraft navigation, guidance and control systems which integrate the vehicle design process with that of the process of designing the avionics. Minnesat was presented to the US Air Force at the UNP-4 flight competition review. Although Minnesat was not the winning design, it accomplished its scientific and educational goals. The research work of designing compact GPS attitude determination systems continues at the University of Minnesota building on the success of Minnesat. On the other hand, students that were participants in the UNP-4 competition are now employed by various aerospace corporations, are enrolled in aerospace engineering graduate programs or are completing advanced degrees in engineering and science programs.


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    Title :

    Integrated Design Methodology for Nanosat Navigation Guidance and Control Systems


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    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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