NUTS 1 (satellite)
Mission type | Atmospheric studies[1] |
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Operator | NUTS project - NTNU |
Spacecraft properties | |
Manufacturer | NTNU |
Launch mass | 2.66 kg (5.9 lb) |
End of mission | |
Decay date | Launch + <20 years |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric |
Regime | Low Earth |
Inclination | 98° Polar planned |
Period | Approx 1 hour planned |
NUTS-1 (NTNU Test Satellite) was a Norwegian 2U
Specifications
The satellite is based on the standardized CubeSat dimensions made to fit into a specialized deployer. 2U or double means the satellite will be 2 standard cuboid units long. Outside dimensions are locked to the standards interface, but internal dimensions are created on a platform uniquely developed for the satellite. Electronics will be based on a non-standard backplane design, in contrast to common stacked Printed Circuit Board designs.[9]
Subsystems
The subsystems of NUTS-1 is in designed, constructed and built by the students in the projects, using few off the shelf parts. Commercially based single electronic components are used throughout the system. The satellite is structured into the subsystems below.[10]
Structure
NUTS-1 is built with lightweight
On Board Computer
The OBC system will use an Atmel AVR32 UC3 with access to external flash and RAM, running a FreeRTOS lightweight operating system.
Communication
The NUTS antenna system will consist of a VHF and a UHF circular polarized turnstile antenna. Communication will be done on standard ham radio bands.
Electric Power System
NUTS-1 will use high efficiency
Attitude Determination and Control system
NUTS-1
Payload
The satellite is planned to carry an IR-camera to capture images of atmospheric fluid
A wireless bus is also implemented as a secondary payload for testing purposes.
Launch
The satellite was planned to be launched in a P-POD (Poly-pico orbital deployer) or a similar deployer as an auxiliary payload. The CubeSat was previously planned to be launched in 2016.
See also
References
- ^ Krebs, Gunter D. "NUTS". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "NTNU sikter mot stjernene - NTNU aims for the stars". dusken.no. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ Wahl, Terje. "Satellitt-tur til Trondheim, mindre is på Grønland, og litt om sola". Forskning.no. Terje Wahl, Norsk Romsenter. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "NTNU Test Satellite – NUTS Norwegian Cubesat". AMSAT-UK. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "ANSAT". Rocketrange.no. Andøya Rocket Range. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ Birkeland, Roger. "NUTS-1 Mission Statement" (PDF). NUTS. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ^ Støle, Mathias. "Home". Orbit NTNU. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ "NTNU SmallSat Lab - NTNU". www.ntnu.edu. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
- ^ Birkeland, Roger; Odd Gutteberg (3–9 February 2013). "Overview of the NUTS CubeSat Project" (PDF). Proceedings of the 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellite Missions and CubeSat Workshop, IAA Book Series, Editors: Filippo Graziani, Chantal Cappelletti, Rome, Italy. IAA-CU-13-09-09. 2 (2). Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "NUTS – NTNU Test Satellite". Robonor. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ "Vant pris for beste masteroppgave". SINTEF. Archived from the original on 6 October 2013. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
- ^ Rønning, Snorre (17–28 October 2013). "OPTIMIZING AN INFRARED CAMERA FOR OBSERVATION OF ATMOSPHERIC GRAVITY WAVES FROM A CUBESAT PLATFORM". IAC-13-B4.4-x18138. 64th International Astronautical Congress.