CubeSat project: experience gained and design methodology adopted for a low-cost Electrical Power System

Kerrouche, Kamel Djamel Eddine; Seddjar, Abderrahmane; Khorchef, Nassima; Bendoukha, Sidi Ahmed; Wang, Lina; Aoudeche, Abdelkader

doi:10.1080/00051144.2022.2065420

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“…The EPS consists of solar panels, a battery, and a distribution unit. The solar panels are used to generate electricity during the sunlight period of the orbit [24].…”

Section: System Design and Platform Subsystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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RETRACTED: A 6U CubeSat Platform for Low Earth Remote Sensing: DEWASAT-2 Mission Concept and Analysis

Eapen,

Bendoukha,

Al-Ali

et al. 2023

Aerospace

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This paper presents an in-depth analysis of DEWASAT-2, a 6U CubeSat designed for low Earth remote sensing applications. DEWASAT-2 is equipped with two payloads: a high-resolution camera for Earth observation and a spectrometer for detecting greenhouse gases. This paper describes the mission analysis and design of DEWASAT-2 as well as the link budget, power budget, and data budget. Additionally, the paper includes simulations and plots that illustrate the access times, lifetime, and other important parameters of the CubeSat. The outcomes presented in this article emphasise that DEWASAT-2 will contribute to fulfilling and enhancing various use cases of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) network such as weather monitoring and forecasting and the detection of seawater salinity.

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“…The EPS consists of solar panels, a battery, and a distribution unit. The solar panels are used to generate electricity during the sunlight period of the orbit [24].…”

Section: System Design and Platform Subsystemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The EPS consists of solar panels, a battery, and a distribution unit. The solar panels are used to generate electricity during the sunlight period of the orbit [24]. The maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm is implemented in the design of the CubeSat to maximise power generation.…”

Section: Electrical Power Supply (Eps)mentioning

confidence: 99%

RETRACTED: A 6U CubeSat Platform for Low Earth Remote Sensing: DEWASAT-2 Mission Concept and Analysis

Eapen,

Bendoukha,

Al-Ali

et al. 2023

Aerospace

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“…For LEO applications, the trend is to optimize numerous existing MPPT techniques, with different degrees of complexity and accuracy [54]. Possibly, the simple tracking method is the perturb and observe (P&O) method which can be implemented in an EPS and can require less computational time and instructions.…”

Section: Maximum Power Point Trackingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comprehensive Analysis and Design of Electrical Power Systems for Nanosatellite Platforms: A Focus on Robust MPPT Control Using Sliding Mode Control Method

Eddine,

Lina,

Abderrahmane

et al. 2024

International Journal of Energy Research

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This paper is aimed at performing a comprehensive review of the approaches employed in nanosatellite platforms, specifically 1 U and 3 U, for electrical power systems (EPS). Moreover, it seeks to develop a robust maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller using the sliding mode control (SMC) method. The proposed control strategy is intended to monitor the solar panel’s maximum power point (MPP) and adapt to changes in temperatures and solar irradiance in low Earth orbit (LEO). The EPS model, designed with the proposed sizing method, is built in MATLAB-Simulink and integrates a solar panel, battery storage, and power converters controlled by diverse MPPT methods. Then, simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed SMC approach compared to other conventional control methods for the designed EPS under varying LEO conditions. To achieve a robust validation of the most appropriate MPPT control method under steady-state conditions, this paper presents an experimental investigation into the proposed EPS hardware design. The proposed SMC method achieved an increase in power generation from 10% to 12% for buck and boost power converters, respectively, compared to traditional control methods.

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“…There is no requirement to regulate the main bus, as the subsystems themselves will separately regulate their specific supply [47]. A similar topology is used in commercial and developed CubeSat EPS, as presented in [48][49][50][51][52][53].…”

Section: Electrical Power Subsystemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applications of Nanosatellites in Constellation: Overview and Feasibility Study for a Space Mission Based on Internet of Space Things Applications Used for AIS and Fire Detection

Kerrouche,

Wang,

Seddjar

et al. 2023

Sensors

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In some geographically challenging areas (such as deserts, seas, and forests) where direct connectivity to a terrestrial network is difficult, space communication is the only option. In these remote locations, Internet of Space Things (IoST) applications can also be used successfully. In this paper, the proposed payload for IoST applications demonstrates how an Automatic Identification System (AIS) and a fire detection system can be used effectively. A space mission based on efficient and low-cost communication can use a constellation of nanosatellites to better meet this need. These two applications, which use a constellation of nanosatellites, can provide relevant university-level data in several countries as an effective policy for the transfer of space technology in an educational initiative project. To enhance educational participation and interest in space technology, this paper shares the lessons learned from the project feasibility study based on an in-depth design of a nanosatellite with several analyses (data budget, link budget, power budget, and lifetime estimation). Lastly, this paper highlights by experiments the development and application of a cost-effective sensor node for fire detection and the use of GPS to enable AIS capabilities in the IoST framework.

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CubeSat project: experience gained and design methodology adopted for a low-cost Electrical Power System

Cited by 6 publications

References 48 publications

RETRACTED: A 6U CubeSat Platform for Low Earth Remote Sensing: DEWASAT-2 Mission Concept and Analysis

RETRACTED: A 6U CubeSat Platform for Low Earth Remote Sensing: DEWASAT-2 Mission Concept and Analysis

Comprehensive Analysis and Design of Electrical Power Systems for Nanosatellite Platforms: A Focus on Robust MPPT Control Using Sliding Mode Control Method

Applications of Nanosatellites in Constellation: Overview and Feasibility Study for a Space Mission Based on Internet of Space Things Applications Used for AIS and Fire Detection

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