Title
Sinplex: A small integrated navigation system for planetary exploration
Author
Laan, E.C.
Esposito, M.
Monna, B.
Silvio Conticello, S.
Stelwagen, F.
Theil, S.
Steffes, S.
Dumke, M.
Heise, D.
Sagliano, M.
Oosterling, J.A.J.
Nijkerk, M.D.
Duivenvoorde, T.
Berkhout, J.
Yanson, Y.
Schulte, J.
Skaborn, D.
Durkut, M.
Söderholm, S.
Samaan, M.A.
Visee, R.
Publication year
2013
Abstract
SINPLEX is a sensor suite for spacecraft navigation purposes. This paper addresses the current status of the SINPLEX prototype and the systems engineering process that has led to this status. The SINPLEX prototype is currently being integrated with the aim to demonstrate Technology Readiness Level 4, i.e. a component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment. The ultimate goal is to reach series production of an integrated instrument sensor suite capable of navigating a spacecraft in the solar system for exploration and science missions, and for satellite servicing and related markets. The SINPLEX project is supported by the European Community Framework Programme FP7 Space.
Subject
Physics & Electronics Mechatronics, Mechanics & Materials
SSE - Space Systems Engineering OPT - Optics OM - Opto-Mechatronics
TS - Technical Sciences
Space
Electronics
Information Society
Interplanetary spacecraft
Navigation systems
European Community
Integrated navigation systems
Laboratory environment
Planetary exploration
Satellite servicing
Spacecraft navigation
Systems engineering process
Technology readiness levels
Sensors
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TNO identifier
483918
ISBN
9781629939094
ISSN
0074-1795
Source
64th International Aeronautical Congress IAC, 23-27 September, 2013, Beijing, China, 7, 5036-5044
Document type
conference paper