Satellite Control System: Part II - Control Modes, Power, Interface, and Testing

Abstract

This part II of the chapter Satellite Control System (SCS) was originally planned for publishing in the book Satellite Systems (Acad. Ed. Dr. T. Nguyen), dedicated to the Systems Design, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis, together with the Part I (SCS Architecture and Main Components). However, restricted volume of this book did not let the publisher to put then this part in the book. The book Recent Applications in Remote Sensing (Acad. Ed. Prof. M. Marhgany) considers the various aspects of the optical and radiolocation sensing and imaging of the Earth surface from Space. Consequently, as it was presented in the Part I, the author adheres to the point of view here that satellite is not just a platform to carry in Space a payload, but is equipment integration system and its designer is in charge for fully integrated and Space-qualified Space segment, which with the corresponding operation and ground equipment would be capable to successfully execute dedicated mission (Remote Sensing). The material, presented in this part, briefly highlights the basic aspects of SCS control modes, electric and informational interface, and ground testing, which would promote successful interaction with satellite payload, such as Remote Sensing subsystem and mission success.