The High Temperature Superconductor Infrared Imaging Satellite (HTSCIRIS) is designed to perform the space based infrared imaging and surveillance mission. The design of the satellite follows the black box approach. The payload is a stand alone unit, with the spacecraft bus designed to meet the requirements of the payload as listed in the statement of work. Specifications influencing the design of the spacecraft bus were originated by the Naval Research Lab. A description of the following systems is included: spacecraft configuration, orbital dynamics, radio frequency communication subsystem, electrical power system, propulsion, attitude control system, thermal control, and structural design. The issues of testing and cost analysis are also addressed. This design project was part of the course Advanced Spacecraft Design taught at the Naval Postgraduate School.
Spacecraft Design Project: High Temperature Superconducting Infrared Imaging Satellite
1991
285 pages
Report
No indication
English
Unmanned Spacecraft , Satellite design , Spacecraft design , High temperature superconductors , Infrared imagery , Satellite imagery , Space surveillance (Spaceborne) , Cost analysis , Orbital mechanics , Radio communication , Satellite attitude control , Spacecraft configurations , Spacecraft power supplies , Spacecraft propulsion , Structural design , Temperature control