Rapid sizing the Structure Subsystem of a Very High Resolution Satellite Based on the Design for System Performance Strategy

Kosari, A.; Saghamanesh, M.; Ahmadi, A.

doi:10.22061/jrsgr.2022.1982

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

¹ Department of Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

² School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

https://doi.org/10.22061/jrsgr.2022.1982

Abstract

Background and Objectives: At the present time, the industry of space systems design, manufacture and launch has fallen out of favor with governments and numerous private sector representatives around the world are competing with each other for a greater share of this thriving business. The tendency from large single-satellites, high life-cycles in high-altitude orbits to high numbered constellations consisting of small satellites with low life-cycles and in low-altitude orbits is one consequence of this change. Space industries are increasingly keen to deploy small and low-cost satellites which demand for low-cost design. Technological advances in the design and manufacture of each satellite subsystem have accelerated this process and it has made the new generation of satellites superior not only in size but also in terms of performance. Minimizing multiple cycles in the design process and replacing cyclic optimization methods with straightforward ones can help improve this process.
Methods: Rapid sizing techniques are well-known in aircraft industries as they allow designers to quickly prepare a ball-park design for their intended aircraft. In this research, we propose a similar approach, for Very High Resolution Passive Scan Agile Earth Observation Satellites that allows designers to become aware of the design different boundaries. The key is to prepare a 2/D space which describes any specific mission-leg with respect to the key configuration parameters. Such a design tool exhibits critical mission phases and their relationship to the key technological factors. In this approach, a designer can quickly decide upon technological barriers that might influence the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) phases of the design and/or negotiate with stakeholders on any changes to the satellite mission. As total life-cycle cost is normally influenced by decisions made during RDT&E phase, it is expected that this method play an essential role to keep the overall cost down. Such rapid-sizing technique allows designers to do more trade-studies. This research has been concentrated on three main issues: (1) Existence of a design space for RS-satellites (2) The parametric characteristics and influential parameters that form such space. One suitable case-study have been discussed to support the proposed methodology. The maximum mass of VHR-PS-AEOS is largely influenced by its overall configuration, and its minimum mass is also influenced by the altitude reduction rate during the satellite's operational lifetime. The dimensions of the payload and its placement inside the structure to provide the required agility are critical requirements for determining the overall dimensions of the satellite and as a result its surface and volume.
Findings: This research has been concentrated on three main issues: (1) Existence of a design space for RS-satellites (2) The parametric characteristics and influential parameters that form such space. One suitable case-study have been discussed to support the proposed methodology.
Conclusion: The maximum mass of VHR-PS-AEOS is largely influenced by its overall configuration, and its minimum mass is also influenced by the altitude reduction rate during the satellite's operational lifetime. The dimensions of the payload and its placement inside the structure to provide the required agility are critical requirements for determining the overall dimensions of the satellite and as a result its surface and volume.

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Satellite Technology Eengineering

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Journal of Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Research

Rapid sizing the Structure Subsystem of a Very High Resolution Satellite Based on the Design for System Performance Strategy

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Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
January 2023
Pages 115-126

Rapid sizing the Structure Subsystem of a Very High Resolution Satellite Based on the Design for System Performance Strategy

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References

Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1January 2023Pages 115-126

Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
January 2023
Pages 115-126