| |
Space Power Simulation |
|
| |
Typical GEO satellite SAS
27kW maximum power
|
Solar Array Simulator
- Master Control Rack with Slave Power Racks
- Can accurately simulate power generated by a solar panel to allow spacecraft testing to be as accurate as possible.
- Can perform both static and dynamic simulations to test spacecraft entering, during, and exiting from an eclipse or simulate a spinning satellite
- Open circuit voltages from 60V Voc to 150V Voc
|
Typical scientific satellite SAS 6kW maximum power |
| |
|
SAS System Datasheet
|
Next-Generation Power STE/EGSE 
-
This system is sized to accommodate most modern GEO spacecraft.
-
Contains Solar Array Simulator, Battery Simulator, Main Bus Power, Secondary Bus Power, Umbilical Power, Launch Support Power, Spacecraft Protection devices, System hardware verification tools, Universal Interface Adapter, and Mains Isolation.
-
Operated with single PC running Windows NT or Windows 2000 locally and capable of full remote control via TCP/IP.
|
|
Battery Simulator Systems
-
Available in single and dual pack versions
-
Sensor simulation available to provide thermistor, strain gauges, heater loads, and cell bypass/short.
-
Battery behavior easily modified via spreadsheet download to simulate and battery topology including Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, and Nickel Cadmium
-
Operated with single PC running Windows NT or Windows 2000 locally and capable of full remote control via TCP/IP.
|
|
|
Digital Payload Power Rack
-
Allows precise power control and monitoring of payload level tests prior to integration with spacecraft.
-
Provides multiple DC power sources with data-log monitoring of 40 outputs simultaneously.
-
Payload Protection system for over-voltage and over-current.
-
Operated with single PC running Windows NT or Windows 2000 locally and capable of full remote control via TCP/IP.
|
|
* System shown is for example only.
All systems and equipment are manufactured in accordance with client specifications. |
 |
|
|
