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Accession Number:
ADA361635
Title:
SIMSAT: A Satellite System Simulator and Experimental Test Bed for Air Force Research
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
Report Date:
1999-03-01
Pagination or Media Count:
495.0
Abstract:
SIMSAT the SIMulation SATellite is an AFIT-sponsored program to develop a laboratory-based physical satellite simulator. SIMSAT supports experimentation in areas of attitude control, precision pointing, and vibration suppression. SIMSAT development began with the purchase of a three-axis gas bearing which simulates a torque-free space environment. SIMSAT subsystems provide power, attitude control, telemetry, and structural support to experimental payloads. Project challenges included integration of attitude control softwarehardware, high-output power storage devices, remote communications, high-frequency data collection, structural design, and computer display outputs.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE