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Objectives
Objectives:
- Generate high-fidelity simulation tools to enable analysis of satellite formation flight.
- Using tools, refine and stress-test flock-level and system-level requirements for the associated Flocking Module to enable formation flight and autonomous flock management.
- Design, develop, and mature associated RF subsystem to EM level, for inter-satellite and ground communications.
- Carry out mission analyses to verify value added by Flocking Module to typical constellation and cluster missions for nanosatellites.
Figure 1. Breadboard of K-/Ka-band RF system subassembly (heat sink and EM shield removed)
Current Status
Completed.
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Companies
Orbital Astronautics Ltd
United Kingdom