Mini and micro sensor systems: Where small does not mean immature
conference paper
There is a lack of small and affordable attitude sensors for μ-satellites. Standardisation to "commercial off-the-shelf" equipment is a means to reduce sensor cost, but does not lead to physically smaller sensors. Micro-nano-technology (analogous to wafer level production) can pave the way to smaller and cheaper attitude sensors. TNO is involved with research and application programs for miniaturization of sensors. Mini-sized sun sensors are already produced for in-orbit demonstration and operational tasks. In the mean time technology development is on-going for future analog and digital micro-sensor concepts for sun sensing and for sensor system integration. This paper addresses TNO's approach towards the miniaturization of attitude sensors and gives examples of existing and future mini- and micro sensors. © 2008 by Kees de Boom.
TNO Identifier
426525
ISBN
9781563479458
Article nr.
2008-6993
Source title
AIAA Guidance, Navigation and Control Conference and Exhibit, 18 August 2008 through 21 August 2008, Honolulu, HI. Conference code: 83206
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