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The FLP Microsatellite Platform

Flight Operations Manual

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  • 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 satellite platform.
  • Contains all relevant information for the satellite ground operators to startup the satellite, to control it during routine operations, and to recover it from contingency scenarios
  • Presents the necessary applied ground control center infrastructure
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Aerospace Technology (SAT)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
  2. The FLP Platform Operability

    • Kai-Sören Klemich, Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 25-71
  3. Data Handling and Control Concept

    • Ulrich Mohr, Bastian Bätz, Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 73-102
  4. Core Data Handling Subsystem

    • Jens Eickhoff, Rouven Witt, Bastian Bätz
    Pages 103-119
  5. Power Supply Subsystem

    • Kai-Sören Klemich, Bastian Bätz
    Pages 121-172
  6. Platform Communication Subsystem

    • Jens Eickhoff, Kai-Sören Klemich
    Pages 173-194
  7. Attitude Control Subsystem

    • Oliver Zeile, Ulrich Mohr, Bastian Bätz, Nico Bucher
    Pages 195-243
  8. Thermal Control Subsystem

    • Fabian Steinmetz, Sebastian Keil
    Pages 245-270
  9. Payload Control Subsystem

    • Philipp Hagel, Paul Walker, Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 271-289
  10. Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery Concept

    • Rouven Witt, Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 291-404
  11. Satellite Mission Phases and Planning

    • Jens Eickhoff, Michael Lengowski, Kai-Sören Klemich
    Pages 405-420
  12. Stuttgart Mission Control Infrastructure

    • Jens Eickhoff, Nico Bucher, Maximilian Böttcher, Charles Thibaut, Dougie Johnman, Bryan Tatman
    Pages 421-450
  13. Stuttgart/DLR Infrastructure for LEOP

    • Peter Willburger, Klaus Wiedemann, Rolf Kozlowski, Marcin Gnat, Ciprian Furtuna, Jens Eickhoff et al.
    Pages 451-465
  14. Earth Observation Mission Planning

    • Kai-Sören Klemich, Gianluca Cerrone, Wolfgang Heinen
    Pages 467-480
  15. Flight Procedures

    • Kai-Sören Klemich, Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 481-492
  16. FLP Mission Information Database

    • Kai-Sören Klemich, Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 493-505
  17. Annexes and Data Sheets

    • Jens Eickhoff
    Pages 507-666
  18. Back Matter

    Pages 667-680

About this book

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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Editors and Affiliations

  • Airbus DS GmbH , Friedrichshafen, Germany

    Jens Eickhoff

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Softcover Book USD 249.99
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Hardcover Book USD 249.99
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