CaNOP 3U CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control Testing System: Helmholtz Cage Design

Authors

  • Celestine Elyse Ananda Carthage College
  • Nicholas Bartel Carthage College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17307/wsc.v1i1.222

Keywords:

Helmholtz, CubeSat, ADCS, ADACS, Testing, Magnetism, Electromagnetism

Abstract

Canopy Near Infrared Observing Project (CaNOP) is a WSGC-funded 3U CubeSat program to make multispectral reflectance measurements across a range of global forests.  The project requires active attitude knowledge and control. This paper describes the design and construction of a test apparatus to validate the detumbling and attitude control systems of the CaNOP satellite. The apparatus generates a uniform 3-axis adjustable magnetic field to simulate on-orbit magnetic conditions. A Helmholtz cage implements six coils to create a region of uniform and adjustable magnetic field in which to test the orientation and attitude determination and control systems of a satellite.

Author Biographies

Celestine Elyse Ananda, Carthage College

Undergraduate Physics and Mathematics major

Nicholas Bartel, Carthage College

Undergraduate Physics major

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Published

2018-01-04

How to Cite

Ananda, C. E., & Bartel, N. (2018). CaNOP 3U CubeSat Attitude Determination and Control Testing System: Helmholtz Cage Design. Proceedings of the Wisconsin Space Conference, 1(1). https://doi.org/10.17307/wsc.v1i1.222

Issue

2017: New Windows: Gravitational Wave Astronomy

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Physics and Engineering

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