Design and Implementation of a Nanosatellite Thermal Control System, A Case Study
Abstract
This paper describes the design and implementation of a nano-satellite thermal control system. The system is implemented and tested on ConSat-1, a 3U CubeSat developed by Concordia University's Space Concordia for the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge. ConSat-1 is a candidate for launch in late 2013. Topics discussed include: general design theory, analysis, orbital environment factors, operations, as well as thermal vacum/functional test procedures and results. The purpose of this document is to provide design guidelines to assist in the development of future CubeSats, especially for university groups.
Design and Implementation of a Nanosatellite Thermal Control System, A Case Study
This paper describes the design and implementation of a nano-satellite thermal control system. The system is implemented and tested on ConSat-1, a 3U CubeSat developed by Concordia University's Space Concordia for the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge. ConSat-1 is a candidate for launch in late 2013. Topics discussed include: general design theory, analysis, orbital environment factors, operations, as well as thermal vacum/functional test procedures and results. The purpose of this document is to provide design guidelines to assist in the development of future CubeSats, especially for university groups.
