NSS CubeSat Sun Sensor NCSS-SA05

The CubeSat sun sensor determines the spacecraft body angles with respect to the sun. The sensor is extremely small and light to minimise the demands on nano-spacecraft. The sensor achieves much higher measurement accuracy than traditional photodiode cosine sensors.

Main Features

Application:

 · Accurate determination of sun-angle

 · Six sensors can achieve full sky coverage

 · Used in conjunction with a magnetometer for simple attitude control

 · Can be used as safe-mode sensors on gyro or star-mapper controlled systems

Testing & Heritage:

· More than 100 CubeSat Sun Sensor have been delivered to a multitude of international programmes.

Specifications:

· Field of view：114°

 · Update Rate：>10 Hz (limited by ADC)

 · Accuracy：<0.5°RMS error over FOV

 · Thermal (operational)：-25°C to +50°C

 · Interfaces：

    -Power Supply: 5V

    -I/F: 5 analogue channels, 9-way Nano-D connector

    -Mechanical：3x M2 threaded holes

 ·Mass: < 5 g

 ·Power: < 10 mA

 ·Size: 33mm x 11mm x 6mm