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Earth Horizon Sensor

Compact, IR Earth Horizon Sensor

12

weeks lead time

5+

years lifetime

14.16

g RMS random vibration

24

kRad radiation

Earth Horizon Sensor Earth Horizon Sensor

Earth Horizon Sensor

Compact, IR Earth Horizon Sensor

A compact and reliable infrared earth horizon sensor. It provides high-accuracy nadir determination throughout the entire orbit. This allows for accurate satellite control in eclipse without the need for a star tracker, making it a less expensive alternative. Each earth horizon sensor is verified with our infrared lens calibration and earth emulator jig, designed and built in-house.

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Earth Horizon Sensor

Earth Horizon Sensor

Product Brochure

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Earth Horizon Sensor

Earth Horizon Sensor

Specification Sheet

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Earth Horizon Sensor

Earth Horizon Sensor

Interface Control Document

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