MIT Orbital Transfer Vehicle (MOTV): CASTOR Satellite: Design Document

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Abstract:

This design document describes the current status of the CathodeAnode Satellite Thruster for Orbital Repositioning CASTOR, which is at the Critical Design Level. The mission of CASTOR is to validate the performance and application of Diverging Cusped Field Thruster DCFT technology. The mission will be achieved by taking on-orbit state data to compare the degradation experienced by the DCFT to that of similar technologies. Specifically, the mission objects, with corresponding minimum success criteria are shown below Operate the DCFT on orbit for 1500 hours, which is comparable to similar technologies Minimum Success Demonstrate that the DCFT will operate on-orbit Measure the on-orbit performance, efficiency, and degradation of the DCFT during orbital maneuvers Minimum Success Use the DCFT to provide a measurable change in velocity

Author(s):
Miller, David W.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH CAMBRIDGE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 9 Feb 2009-23 Feb 2011
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0308

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-OSR-VA-TR-2012-0507
Contract/Grant Number(s):
FA9550-09-1-0056
Monitor Series:
TR-2012-0507, AFOSR/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.1_Manage Risk; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, *MINIATURIZATION, *SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS, AVIONICS, CATHODES, COMMUNICATION AND RADIO SYSTEMS, ELECTRIC PROPULSION, GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, MAGNETOMETERS, MODEMS, PAYLOAD, POWER, SOLAR ENERGY, SOLAR PANELS, SPACE NAVIGATION, SPACE PROPULSION, STRUCTURES, THRUSTERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
ADCS(ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM), CASTOR(CATHODE ANODE SATELLITE THRUSTER FOR ORBITAL REPOSITIONING), DCFT(DIVERGING CUSPED FIELD THRUSTER), NANOSATELLITES, STUDENT RESEARCH, THERMAL CONTROL, THERMAL SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITY RESEARCH
Report Date:
2010 Nov 18
Creation Date:
2012 Nov 14