Lessons Learned Developing Separation Systems For Small Satellites

Lessons Learned Developing Separation Systems For Small Satellites

Several lessons learned developing separation systems for small satellites are presented. The relationship between vibration environment and quasi-static loading is shown. The relationship of separation system wiring harness schematic to the real harness is shown. The impact of dissimilar structures to load peaking is illustrated. The relationship between velocity, separation springs and tip-off is discussed. The relationship between flatness of adjoining structures and stress in the structures is discussed.