Sensors
Fine Sun Sensor
Compact, High-Accuracy Sun Sensor
Fine Sun Sensor
Compact, High-Accuracy Sun Sensor
A high-accuracy, CMOS-based fine sun sensor with a wide field of view (FOV). It is optimised for low power consumption and features a pre-calibrated distortion model and integrated processor, and has immunity to albedo effects. Its housing is designed to allow for easy and robust mounting, while providing improved EMI mitigation. To support production and quality assurance at scale, we have dark optics tunnels designed and built in-house. These allow for the concurrent calibration of multiple fine sun sensors. The modular design of these tunnels makes them easily scalable based on production demands. The result is faster lead times for our customers.
Integrated processor
Reduced ADCS computer processing demand
CMOS-based optical sensor
Low power consumption with high accuracy
170° FOV lens
Greater potential for obtaining vectors during sunlit part of orbit
Pre-calibrated distortion model
Improved performance throughout sunlit part of orbit
Full albedo immunity
Guaranteed performance when maneuvering during sunlit portions
Common node design
Standardised interfaces and functionality shared between all Gen 2 products
Flight-proven algorithms
Confidence in performance due to flight heritage
Key documents
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