Abstract
The Satellite Attitude Sensor (SAS) utilizes infrared bolometer arrays to perform the role of a staring horizon sensor with good accuracy and a wide field of view that avoids mechanical scanning. An innovative concept has resulted in a simple and inexpensive design suitable for the requirements of both low and high altitude orbits. Although SAS was designed especially for Earth-observing micro-satellites, it is applicable to satellites with geosynchronous or highly elliptical orbits and the update rate is sufficient for use with a spinning satellite or a rocket. The ability of the sensor to operate in both spinning and 3-axis stabilized modes will allow it to fulfill the needs of a large variety of scientific and remote sensing applications. Laboratory tests are in process to verify the design.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 128-134 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Volume | 3439 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Dec 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Earth Observing Systems III - San Diego, United States Duration: 19 Jul 2002 → 21 Jul 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering