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 |
page revision: 7, last edited: 06 Feb 2008 15:24