Design and realization of linear APS-based sun sensor

He Liang; Jianfu Zhang; Zhengxin Lv; Chengwu Yu; Jinzhong Jia

doi:10.1117/12.2028984

24 October 2013 Design and realization of linear APS-based sun sensor

He Liang, Jianfu Zhang, Zhengxin Lv, Chengwu Yu, Jinzhong Jia

Proceedings Volume 8889, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XVII; 88891T (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028984
Event: SPIE Remote Sensing, 2013, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

Linear APS-based sun sensor is a kind of sun sensor based on a linear array Active Pixel Sensor (APS) with low power consumption, small size, and small mass. It is integrated with optical, mechanical and electronic technologies. The main function of linear APS-based sun sensor is to realize two-axis measurement of solar aspect angle, determining the attitude of spacecraft. The image of the solar is projected on the linear image sensor through an N-shape aperture in front of it. By comparing the position shift of solar image projection on linear array APS, we can obtain the position of the sun relative to sensor. This paper analyzes the sources of system error and some specific solutions are proposed. The error compensation algorithm in the software designed makes the sun senor meet the accuracy requirements. The performance characteristics are as follows: FOV is ±64°x±64°; the accuracy of α-axis is better than 0.02° (3σ) in the FOV of less than 45°, and better than 0.03° (3σ) in other FOV; the accuracy of β-axis is better than 0.03° (3σ) in the whole FOV. Linear APS-based sun sensor was successfully carried by satellite on orbit in October 2012. On-orbit testing showed that it operates normally and the data curves prove the accuracy meets requirements.

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He Liang, Jianfu Zhang, Zhengxin Lv, Chengwu Yu, and Jinzhong Jia "Design and realization of linear APS-based sun sensor", Proc. SPIE 8889, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XVII, 88891T (24 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028984

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