For an Intersatellite Link (ISL) of a future constellation program, a study phase was initiated by ESA to design a mechanism for Radio Frequency communication. Airbus DS Friedrichshafen (ADSF) proposed a design based on the Antenna Pointing Mechanism (APM) family with modifications that met the stated needs of the constellation. A qualification program was started beginning in September 2015 to verify the launch and thermal loads and the equipment performance (Radio Frequency, Pointing, Microvibration and Magnetic Moment). Technical challenges identified with the Engineering Model will be discussed within this paper.


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    Title :

    APM for a Constellation Intersatellite Link - EM Qualification and Lessons Learned


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    Publication date :

    2016-05-04


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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