Horizon Sensor for Nano and Micro Satellites (HSNS) of Solar MEMS technologies - SmallSat Catalog - Orbital Transports

HSNS

Horizon Sensor for Nano and Micro Satellites (HSNS) of Solar MEMS is a Quad Thermopile sensor for Earth detection and Nadir vector determination. This device measures the infrared radiation from Space and from Earth with 4 IR-eyes, providing accurate and reliable detection and attitude determination.

HSNS is based on previous experience of Solar MEMS making attitude sensors and long research projects on IR sensing devices. Every HSNS is characterized and tested and includes a microcontroller for fast integration with different options like UART or I2C protocols.

Specifications
Lead Time:
12 weeks
Field of View:
+/- 64 degree
Field of View:
+/- 2.5 degree of each IR eye
Accuracy:
< 1 Degree (3 sigma, EOL)
Output Rate:
10 Hz
Voltage Input:
5 V
Power Consumption:
150 mW peak
Interface:
UART
Interface:
I2C
Connector:
microD 15 pins
Dimensions:
90 x 92 x 50 mm
Mass:
120 g
Material:
Aluminum 6082, Alodine 1200s and Anodized
Orbit:
LEO
Lifetime:
Designed for 3 years
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