Fine Spinning Sun Sensor (±64°)
Overview
The Fine Spinning Adcole Sun Sensor provides better accuracy and resolution than the Miniature Spinning Sun Sensor.
It is a redundant system consisting of one optical head per redundant electronics channel. It is used for attitude determination of spinning spacecraft, sun acquisition, and fail-safe recovery.
Key Specifications
Applications
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Parameters
Field of View | ±64° Fan-shaped (each sensor) |
Accuracy | Sun Pulse Aspect Angle |
Size | Sensor Electronics |
Weight | Sensor Electronics |
Input Power | 28 ± 7 VDC (other ranges available) (Typical power dissipation 0.4 W) |
Output | Sun Pulse (one per revolution) |
Configuration
Number of Measurement Axes | 1 Plus Sun pulse (each sensor) |
Redundant System | 2 Sensors (with redundant electronics) |