Session
Technical Session XI: Education
Abstract
The DANDE mission will characterize how wind and density variability translates to drag forces on satellites in low-earth orbit (specifically an altitude of 350-500km). Here the density of the atmosphere varies greatly due to space weather and a better understanding of drag forces/composition can help predict how quickly a satellite's orbit will change. The team has gained a unique perspective through operation of the DANDE satellite, as most of the members are undergraduate students. The team has captured some of the most important lessons learned, and will focus on what was effective, as well as how other satellite projects can implement similar systems in order to have a successful mission.
Presentation
DANDE - Operations and Implications
The DANDE mission will characterize how wind and density variability translates to drag forces on satellites in low-earth orbit (specifically an altitude of 350-500km). Here the density of the atmosphere varies greatly due to space weather and a better understanding of drag forces/composition can help predict how quickly a satellite's orbit will change. The team has gained a unique perspective through operation of the DANDE satellite, as most of the members are undergraduate students. The team has captured some of the most important lessons learned, and will focus on what was effective, as well as how other satellite projects can implement similar systems in order to have a successful mission.
