CUSat: An End-to-End In-Orbit Inspection System University Nanosatellite Program

Abstract

CUSat is Cornell University's entry in the University Nanosatellite Program (UNP4) . The student team has met many of the objectives of the program already, including education and outreach. The project promises a first-ever, end-to-end in-orbit inspection system. with centimeter-level accuracy, carrier-phase differential GPS enables CUSat to navigate and use its cameras to gather target-satellite imagery. In the ground segment, image-processing techniques verify the CDGPS position and orientation estimates and provide a 3D model of the target satellite for the data end-user.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA475467

Entities

People

  • Mason A. Peck

Organizations

  • Cornell University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circuit Boards
  • Construction
  • Image Processing
  • Manufacturing
  • Nanosatellites
  • Navigation
  • Small Satellites
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Panels
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Students
  • Switched Mode Power Supplies
  • Systems Engineering
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites