Small satellites for space science
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2019.07.035
Abstract: Abstract This is a COSPAR roadmap to advance the frontiers of science through innovation and international collaboration using small satellites. The world of small satellites is evolving quickly and an opportunity exists to leverage these… read more here.
Keywords: science; small satellites; space science; satellites space ... See more keywords
A brief review of alternative propellants and requirements for pulsed plasma thrusters in micropropulsion applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2020.03.024
Abstract: Abstract Technological miniaturization has enabled the development of small satellites weighing as little as 1 kg. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of suitable efficient micropropulsion systems at these scales. The pulsed plasma thruster is a… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thrusters; alternative propellants; small satellites; pulsed plasma ... See more keywords
Review on gyroless attitude determination methods for small satellites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.paerosci.2017.03.003
Abstract: Abstract This study surveys the developments in the gyroless attitude determination system, especially for small satellites. Two kinds of gyroless satellite attitude determination algorithms were reviewed namely, vector measurements and Kalman filter based methods. Traditional… read more here.
Keywords: determination; kalman filter; attitude determination; gyroless attitude ... See more keywords
A Survey on Formation Control of Small Satellites
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DOI: 10.1109/jproc.2018.2794879
Abstract: This paper comprehensively reviews the state-of-the-art development in formation control of small satellites. Satellite formation flying, distributed satellite systems, and fractionated satellite formation are discussed first. Various formation control architectures and methods of small satellites… read more here.
Keywords: formation control; control; control small; method ... See more keywords
AOCS Requirements and Practical Limitations for High-Speed Communications on Small Satellites
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/5079738
Abstract: In recent years, an increasing number of countries have shown a growing interest in developing their indigenous space capacity building through national small satellite programs. These satellites, which were initially focused on educational and training… read more here.
Keywords: practical limitations; capacity; requirements practical; speed ... See more keywords