Modular architecture for nanosatellites

Amish Parashar; Todd E. Kerner; Augustus S. Moore

doi:10.1117/12.406648

7 November 2000 Modular architecture for nanosatellites

Amish Parashar, Todd E. Kerner, Augustus S. Moore

Proceedings Volume 4136, Small Payloads in Space; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406648
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Miniaturization and reduction of design and production costs of electronics is at the forefront of today's technological efforts. Ground based applications have been the forerunner of this trend. It is proposed that a space analog be created. A modular architectural approach to the construction of an extremely small satellite may provide a standard for future space-based research, educational, and communication platforms. Dartsat is to meet such specifications while providing the footing for ongoing research ons pace operations at Dartmouth College. The first iteration of Dartsat is to serve as a model for future missions. Dartsat has dimensions of ten centimeters cubed; the maximum allowable mass is one kilogram. Of this volume, roughly 75 cm³ is occupied by mechanical superstructure. The remainder of the volume, approximately 925 cm³, is divided into modular bays. The control, power, and radio communication (CPR) of the satellite occupies one of these bays. The other bays are to be outfitted with standardized interfaces allowing the snap-in of interchangable, independently engineered payloads. The unique design of Dartsat is to provide a benchmark for future space flight orbital operations.

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Amish Parashar, Todd E. Kerner, and Augustus S. Moore "Modular architecture for nanosatellites", Proc. SPIE 4136, Small Payloads in Space, (7 November 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406648

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