Smart Small Satellites: Design, Modelling and Development: Proceedings of the International Conference on Small Satellites, ICSS 2022

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This book comprises the select proceedings of the International Conference on Small Satellites and its Applications (ICSS) 2022. It aims to provide a comprehensive and broad-spectrum picture of the state-of-the-art research, development, and commercial perspective of various discoveries conducted in the real-world smart small satellites, applications and their services. The contents of this book focuses on efficient power management system, application-based optimum payload designs, telemetry and telecommand, advanced navigation and RF systems, flight and ground software’s, structure, mechanism and materials, space craft autonomy, quality, testing and reliability for designing the small satellites through advanced computational procedures for a variety of applications, etc. This book proves a valuable resource for those in academia and industry. Preface Contents About the Editors Miniaturized TR Modules for Radar Imaging Payloads: A Review of Materials to Methods for Manufacturability 1 Introduction 2 Packaging Considerations for Space TR Modules 3 Materials for Miniaturization 4 Manufacturing Processes 5 Manufacturability, Testability, and Reliability 6 Conclusions References B-Dot Controller Simulation for a 3U CubeSat: BMSCE Upagraha 1 Introduction 2 B-Dot Law 3 Modelling 3.1 Euler Angles 3.2 Quaternions 3.3 Reference Frames 4 Simulation 4.1 Assumptions 5 Results 5.1 With Gyroscope 5.2 Without Gyroscope 6 Conclusion 6.1 Inferences References Overview of On-Board Computing Subsystem 1 Introduction 2 Design of OBC 2.1 Hardware Architecture 2.2 Software Architecture 3 Modes of Operation 3.1 Modes of Operation Based on Battery Capacity 3.2 Modes of Operation Based on Contingency 4 Interfacing of Different Sensors to OBC 5 Data Handling 5.1 Payload Data Processing 6 Common Obstacles Encountered While Designing OBC  6.1 Reliability  6.2 Space Radiation  6.3 EEPROM Errors 7 Fault Tolerance Methods 7.1 Watchdog Timer 7.2 Radiation Associated with Fault Tolerance for FPGA 7.3 Radiation Associated with Fault Tolerance for Flash Memory 7.4 Multilevel Reset Mechanism 8 Conclusion References Thermal Management Scheme for SWIR IDDCA Used in Space Payloads 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Material Selection 3 Results and Validation of the Scheme 4 Conclusion References EO Characterization of SATURN SWIR Detector Array 1 Introduction 2 Methodology and Experimental Setup 2.1 System Configuration 2.2 Measurement of CVF, FWC and Linearity, EDR, Array Operability 2.3 Readout Noise, Dark Signal and Dark Signal Non-Uniformity 2.4 Photo Response Non-uniformity 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Hardware and Simulation Comparison of Synchronous Buck Topology for Hi-Rel Applications 1 Introduction 2 Conventional Buck Converter 3 Synchronous Buck Converter 4 Implementation of Synchronous Buck Converter 4.1 Selection of Switching Device 4.2 Input Capacitor 4.3 Output Capacitor 4.4 PWM Controller 4.5 Control Loop/Closed Loop Circuit Design 4.6 Programming the Switching Frequency 4.7 Programmable Current Sense 4.8 Programmable Soft-Start 4.9 Output Inductance 5 Simulation 5.1 Simulation Results 6 Hardware Results 7 Conclusion References Design and Implementation of 32 W Dual Output Forward Converter with Bias Feedback for Spaceborne Systems 1 Introduction 2 Converter Specification 2.1 Block Diagram 3 Design Consideration 3.1 Conventional Forward Converter 3.2 Selection of Transformer 3.3 Feedforward Voltage Technique 4 Hardware Results 5 Conclusion References Design and Implementation of High Frequency Single Output Forward Converter for Space Application 1 Introduction 2 Forward Converter Working Principle 2.1 Proposed System 2.2 Lossless Snubber (Non-dissipative Snubber) 3 Forward Converter Specification and Design 3.1 Power MOSFET Selection 3.2 Rectifier Diode Selection 3.3 PWM Controller IC Selection 4 Results and Waveforms 4.1 Experimental Status 4.2 Waveforms 5 Conclusion References Design and Implementation of High Power Pulsed Output DC-DC Converter 1 Introduction 2 Converter Specifications 3 Block Diagram 4 Design Procedure 4.1 Selection of MOSFET 4.2 Selection of Secondary Rectifying Diode 4.3 LC Snubber Design 5 Pulse Modulator 6 Overcurrent-Protection (OCP) Circuit 7 Test Results and Waveforms 7.1 Efficiency at Nominal Input Voltage and at Different Load Conditions 7.2 Line and Load Regulation 8 Conclusion References EMI Reduction of Forward Converter with Backshells and Copper Braid for Space Application 1 Introduction 1.1 Conducted EMI 1.2 Radiated EMI 2 Converter Specifications 3 Block Diagram 4 CMI and DMI Filter Design Calculations 4.1 Common Mode Noise Calculation 4.2 Differential Mode Noise Calculation 4.3 Common Mode and Differential Mode Filter Calculation 5 Experimental Results 5.1 CE102 and RE102 Results 5.2 CS-101 Results 6 Conclusion References Automatic Gain Control for High Dynamic Signals Using Feedforward Technique 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Design 4 Measured Results 5 Conclusion References Solar Panel Deployment Mechanism for Nano-Satellite 1 Introduction 2 Literature Survey and Option Studies 3 Solar Panel Deployment Mechanism 4 Multi-Body Dynamics Analysis 4.1 Settling Time Analysis for Single Panel 4.2 Spacecraft Body Rates During Deployment 4.3 On-Orbit Deployment Observations 5 Conclusions References Design and Development of an Electrical Power System for a 3U Cubesat 1 Introduction 2 Requirements for EPS Design 2.1 Orbital Parameters 2.2 Load Power Data 3 Design 3.1 Solar Panels 3.2 Battery 4 Block Diagram of EPS and Simulation 5 Conclusion References Solar Panel Based Wireless Power Bank Works in a Small Satellite Power Management System 1 Introduction 1.1 Background Study 2 System Model and Problem Description 2.1 Solar Panel 2.2 Charging Kit for Wireless Devices 2.3 USB Port 2.4 Circuit Diagram and Working 3 Result and Discussion 4 Conclusion and Future Scope References Design and Computational Analysis of Parallel Flow Heat Exchanger with Effectiveness Improvement Technique 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Result and Discussion 5 Conclusion References FPGA Implementation of TTC and OBC for a Cubesat 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Block Diagram 2.2 Design Details 2.3 Implementation 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Simulation 3.2 Synthesis 4 Conclusion References