The FLP Microsatellite Platform: Flight Operations Manual

by Jens Eickhoff (Editor)

Overview

This book represents the Flight Operations Manual for a reusable microsatellite platform – the “Future Low-cost Platform” (FLP), developed at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. It provides a basic insight on the onboard software functions, the core data handling system and on the power, communications, attitude control and thermal subsystem of the platform. Onboard failure detection, isolation and recovery functions are treated in detail. The platform is suited for satellites in the 50-150 kg class and is baseline of the microsatellite “Flying Laptop” from the University.

The book covers the essential information for ground operators to controls an FLP-based satellite applying international command and control standards (CCSDS and ECSS PUS).

Furthermore it provides an overview on the Flight Control Center in Stuttgart and on the link to the German Space Agency DLR Ground Station which is used for early mission phases. Flight procedure and mission planning chapters complement the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319235028
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	12/11/2015
Series:	Springer Aerospace Technology
Edition description:	1st ed. 2016
Pages:	680
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Microsatellite Platform.-Data Handling and Control Concept.- Core Data Handling Subsystem.-Power Control Subsystem.-Platform Communication Subsystem.-Thermal Control Subsystem.-Payload Control Subsystem.-Satellite Mission Phases and Planning.-Stuttgart Mission Control Infrastructure.-Earth Observation Mission Planning.-Flight Procedures.-FLP Mission Information Database.