The FLP Microsatellite Platform. Flight Operations Manual.

. Ed(s): Eickhoff, Jens

ISBN 10: 3319235028 / ISBN 13: 9783319235028

Published by Springer International Publishing AG, 2015

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Editor(s): Eickhoff, Jens. Series: Springer Aerospace Technology. Num Pages: 706 pages, 210 black & white illustrations, 56 colour illustrations, 20 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJF; TRP; UYQE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1220. . 2015. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The FLP Microsatellite Platform. Flight Operations Manual.
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319235028
• ISBN 13: 9783319235028
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.   

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