Satellite Modes

Current suggested satellite modes:

• Off (for launch)
• Initialisation
• Powersaving
• Beacon
• Beacon/Payload Acquire
• Camera Acquire
• Communication
• Payload Acquire
• Powersaving

Timeline:

• Off (for launch)
• Initialisation
  • turn on, deploy antenna etc.
• Powersaving
  • until minimum charge on battery
• Beacon
  • try to power up payload
• Beacon/Payload Acquire
• Normal operation:
  • Camera Acquire
  • Communication
  • Payload Acquire
  • Powersaving

Power Requirements:

• Payload Acquire:

Required Systems	Consumption	Possible Systems	Consumption	Systems on standby	Consumption
PSU	?	Camera	50mW
OBDH	66mW	COMS	?
ADS	80mW
Payload	?

• Initialisation:

Required Systems	Consumption
PSU	?
OBDH	66mW

• Powersaving:

Required Systems	Consumption
PSU	?
OBDH	>=66mW