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DESIGN AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A SUN SENSOR FOR THE SSETI-ESEO PROJECT

Pedro M. Rodrigues, Pedro M. Ramos
  • Abstract:
    Sun sensors are used to measure the orientation of the satellite in orbit using the sun as a reference. This paper includes the preliminary design of a sun sensor, the design and implementation of an automatic testing system and a preliminary characterization of the most important components.
  • Keywords:
    SSETI, sun sensor, photodiode, PSD, position sensing detector
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  • DOI:
    _unreg_wc-2006.TC4-007

Event details:

  • IMEKO TC:
  • Event name:
    XVIII IMEKO World Congress
  • Title:

    Metrology for a Sustainable Development

  • Place:
    Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL
  • Time:
    17 September 2006 - 22 September 2006