Fabrication and test of functional panels for multimission modular satellite platform

Sara Coppola; Ciro Tortora; Veronica Vespini; Massimo Rippa; Pietro Ferraro

doi:10.1117/12.2675478

15 August 2023 Fabrication and test of functional panels for multimission modular satellite platform

Sara Coppola, Ciro Tortora, Veronica Vespini, Massimo Rippa, Pietro Ferraro

Proceedings Volume 12618, Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection XIII; 126182Z (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675478
Event: SPIE Optical Metrology, 2023, Munich, Germany

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Abstract

In this paper we report the results related to an integrated approach for the working test of a titanium (Ti) panel as a component for a multi-mission modular satellite platform. The multifunctional panel here characterized has been made by additive manufacturing. The panel has been conceived integrating its mechanical properties for the structural support, electronic cabling, and for loading all the components and payloads of the satellite platform, with the innovative property of heat dissipation. In fact, this prototype module comprises internal heat pipes; The management of the heating in excess is still a demanding for the implementation of advanced modular and multi-mission satellite platform, in 50-kg microsatellite class, with possible housing of multiple interoperable payloads. In this framework, here we focus on the study and development of technologies and characterization of advanced smart structures through the use of innovative materials. The profile and section of the micro-channels have been designed to favor the liquid evaporation under heating in microgravity condition and thus for different space applications. In the following the characterization and test on the earth is illustrated and discussed for the prototype. We believe that functional panels with these novel characteristics would find application for energy waste recovery also in case of electronic dissipation for module dedicated to space exploration.

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Sara Coppola, Ciro Tortora, Veronica Vespini, Massimo Rippa, and Pietro Ferraro "Fabrication and test of functional panels for multimission modular satellite platform", Proc. SPIE 12618, Optical Measurement Systems for Industrial Inspection XIII, 126182Z (15 August 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675478

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