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词条 SumbandilaSat
释义

  1. Launch site

  2. Satellite specifications

  3. On-board experiments

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. External links

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| name = SumbandilaSat
| image =
| image_caption =
| mission_type = Technology
| operator = University of Stellenbosch
| COSPAR_ID = 2009-049F
| SATCAT = 35870
| mission_duration =
| manufacturer = SunSpace
| dry_mass =
| launch_mass = {{convert|81|kg|lb}}
| power =
| launch_date = {{start-date|17 September 2009, 15:55:07|timezone=yes}} UTC
| launch_rocket = Soyuz-2-1b/Fregat
| launch_site = Baikonur 31/6
| launch_contractor =
| disposal_type =
| deactivated = {{end-date|June 2011}}
| last_contact =
| decay_date =
| orbit_epoch = 25 January 2015, 05:27:07 UTC[1]
| orbit_reference = Geocentric
| orbit_regime = Low Earth
| orbit_periapsis = {{convert|456|km|mi}}[1]
| orbit_apoapsis = {{convert|461|km|mi}}[1]
| orbit_inclination = 97.15 degrees[1]
| orbit_period = 93.63 minutes[1]
| apsis = gee
}}

SumbandilaSat (formerly ZASAT-002, AMSAT designation SO-67[2]), is a South African micro earth observation satellite, launched on 17 September 2009 on a Soyuz-2 launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.[3] The first part of the name, Sumbandila, is from the Venda language and means "lead the way".

The University of Stellenbosch, SunSpace and the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) were key players in constructing SumbandilaSat. The CSIR's Satellite Application Centre (CSIR-SAC) was responsible for operations, telemetry, tracking, control as well as data capturing.

SumbandilaSat is part of a closely integrated South African space programme and will serve as a research tool to investigate the viability of affordable space technology. Furthermore, the data will be used to, amongst others, monitor and manage disasters such as flooding, oil spills and fires within Southern Africa.

In June 2011 the satellite was damaged during a solar storm. The damage caused the on-board computer and the camera to stop functioning. This has caused it to stop fulfilling its primary objective and has been written off as a loss by SunSpace, its builder.[4]

Launch site

The launch site at the Baikonur Cosmodrome is known as LC-31/6, and can be found in at the following coordinates:

  • {{coord|45.99657|N|63.56386|E|type:landmark_region:KZ|format=dms|name=Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31}}

Satellite specifications

General satellite specifications
ItemSpecification
ImagerNER < 0.6% with a forward motion compensation (FMC) factor of 4:1
Operational MTF: >= 5% over the full field (excluding orbit motion effects)
GSD = 6.25m @ an orbit altitude of 500 km
6 spectral band (visible range) line scanner
Matrix sensor included for "snapshot" pictures
Image quantisation: 12-bit (data for each pixel stored as 2 bytes)
Image modesDefault scan mode with FMC = 4:1 but system can operate with FMC = 1:1 with consequent degradation in NER
In FMC = 4:1 mode, non-contiguous scenes of 45 km x 45 km can be imaged (max 10 scenes in 6 spectral bands before data downloading is required)
In FMC = 1:1 mode, a contiguous strip with 45 km swath can be imaged (max track length of 450 km can be imaged in 6 spectral bands before data downloading is required)
Imager data store24 Gbyte
Image data downlinkExpected frequency to be implemented on satellite exploration S-band
Link margin: 3dB @ 10° (calculated with 0dBi satellite antenna; 5W Tx power and SAC GS parameters)
Data rate sufficient to download full image data store during two night passes
No real-time downloading of images (all images stored on board the satellite)
ViewfinderLive downlinking of PAL video images during TT&C ground station passes
PAL images selectable between B&W (narrow FOV) and two wider FOV colour PAL cameras
Satellite bore-sight steerable with "joystick" interface
Viewfinder mode can be interrupted with either image snapshot or image linescan modes upon ground command
The bore-sight direction of the viewfinder is the same as the main imager
ADCS systemThe satellite is 3-axis stabilised
System performance is sufficient to maintain pointing accuracy for image downloading
ADCS performance shall not degrade image quality
The satellite bore-sight can be controlled to within 3 km on the ground
The intended system implementation will use a combination of the following actuators and sensors: Horizon, fine-sun, coarse-sun sensors; star camera; magnetometer(s); fibre-optic gyros; reaction wheels and magneto torquers
A satellite slew manoeuvre from one stabilised position to another stabilised position, through an angle of 30°, can be completed in less than 1 minute
Propulsion SystemSufficient propellant included to maintain a satisfactory orbit for 3–4 years
System will demonstrate orbit constellation deployment as well as orbit maintenance
TT&C Communication LinkExpected frequencies to be implemented on commercial VHF uplink and UHF downlink
Link margin: 6dB @ 5° (calculated with -12dBi satellite antenna null; 5W Tx power and 12dBi GS antenna gain)
Satellite HousekeepingOne TT&C GS pass per 24h will be sufficient for the purpose of monitoring telemetry and uploading of new command sets and SW
PowerEnergy source: solar panel with 65W (EOL) capacity
Mission planning will dictate energy requirements per orbit
ExperimentsProvision is made for two 1-kg experiments
SU will certify the space environmental readiness of the experiments at MC level prior to integration
Average power available per experiment: 1.2W (TBC)
Peak power available per experiment: 10W (TBC)
Orbit lifetimeDesign lifetime of 3 years at an orbit altitude of 500 km (subject to average sun activity)
Given the ultimate unpredictability of the space environment, the operational life can vary from the design lifetime
* Courtesy of SunSpace

On-board experiments

It has a number of secondary experimental payloads on board:[5]

  • Stellenbosch University — Architectural radiation experiment for commercial off the shelf devices and a software defined radio project.
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University — A forced vibrating string experiment.
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal — Very low frequency (VLF) radio experiment.
  • SA AMSAT — 2m/70 cm amateur radio transponder, parrot repeater and a voice beacon. The AMSAT designation of this payload is SO-67

See also

{{Portal|Spaceflight}}
  • SUNSAT, first South African satellite

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=35870|title=SUMBANDILA Satellite details 2009-049F NORAD 35870|publisher=N2YO|date=25 January 2015|accessdate=25 January 2015}}
2. ^ANS-294 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin SumbandilaSat Designated as SO-67, AMSAT News Service, bulletin ANS-294 of 2009-10-21 (naming as OSCAR), accessed 2009-10-25
3. ^{{cite news |title=SA satellite finally lifts off |url=http://www.news24.com/Content/SciTech/News/1132/b5480c6d12f049289a98e11936bd1522/18-09-2009-08-12/SA_satellite_finally_lifts_off |date=Aug 18, 2009 |work=News24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090922190753/http://www.news24.com/Content/SciTech/News/1132/b5480c6d12f049289a98e11936bd1522/18-09-2009-08-12/SA_satellite_finally_lifts_off |archivedate=2009-09-22 |df= }}
4. ^http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22870:sumbandilasat-beyond-repair
5. ^http://www.amsatsa.org.za/index.htm

External links

  • The Official SumbandilaSat Mission Blog
  • Official Stellenbosch University Website
  • SunSpace Website
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20090921143912/http://www.csir.co.za/SAC/ CSIR-SAC Website]
  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20030922132904/http://www.space.gov.za/ Space.gov.za]
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