Satellite Systems and Space Science
TU Dresden in Space
Wissenschaftler, Doktoranden und Studenten entwickeln Pico- und Nanosatelliten, deren Untersysteme und wissenschaftliche Experimente für Satelliten und Raumstationen. Dabei arbeiten wir im Spannungsfeld zwischen neuen Entwicklungen aus der Physik, der Materialwissenschaft und den herausfordernden Bedingungen im Weltraum. Diese Randbedingungen und Entwicklungen geben neue Impulse und Ideen, die auch in erdgebundene Anwendungen zurückfließen.
Contakt:
Dr.-Ing. Tino Schmiel Tel. 0351 – 463 38287
Leitung des Forschungsfeldes Kleinsatelliten und Spin-off Technologien
Head of Research Group Small Satellites and Spin-off Technologies
Current Activities:
SOMP2 Flight Model during test campaign
SOMP2: Development of a Nano Satellite to operate scientific payloads in space
Nanosatellite SOMP2 - Student OnOrbit Measurement Project - is clompletely developed, built and tested, has a volume of only 20x10x10 cm3, at a mass of 2 kg, and is carrying 3 main payloads:
- FIPEXnano - small sensor system to investigate residual gas particles in space
- TEG - thermo electric generator to demonstrate energy harvesting in space
- CiREX - material experiment to investigate the influence of space environment on nano materials
Launch expected in March / 2017 via ATLAS-V rocket to space station
Related projects are funded by DLR, BMBF, EU
FIPEXnano Flight Model
FIPEXonQB50: Development and operation of a small measurement system to measure the residual atomic oxygen on multiple points in space
Very small electrochemical sensors have been developed, space qualified and integrated into a small housing including miniaturized eletronics and standard interfaces for easy integration on satellites; QB50 is an international network of small satellites for multi-point, in-situ exploration of the thermosphere. SOMP2 is part of it.
FIPEXnano is ready for flight on 14 Nanosatellites - launch is spread on two launch systems: ATLAS-V via space station and indian PLSV rocket.
Launch expected in March / 2017 via ATLAS-V rocket and in April / 2017 via Indian PSLV rocket
Related projects are funded by BMBF, EU, ESA, Industry
Electromagnetic radiation test of Carbon Nanotube Layers
CNT-EMI / CiREX: Investigation and Tests of Carbon Nano Materials in Space and Research on orientation behaviors of CNTs in electromagnetic fields.
The research focuses on the investigation of carbon nanotubes under harsh space condition (e.g. proton and electron radiation, visible light, atomic oxygen). We test these materials on ground and in space (CiREX on SOMP2 Nanosatellite). Applicaiton in space could be e.g. carbon nanotubes based electromagnetic interference (EMI) films. So we investigate the production and handling of carbon nanotube based composite and their alignment in electromagnetic fields in consideration of the environmental influence.
Related projects are funded by DLR
MOTAR: Development of a scalable and modular thermal analysis model for Pico and NanoSatellites, Investigation of new small componentes for thermal control
For Pico- and Nanosatellites we develop a user friendly tool that allows reseachers to analyse and control the thermal relations between various satellite components right from the beginning of the complex development process. We also develop and test new and small thermal control technologies applicable for these small satellites.
Related projects are funded by DLR
First test results of electrochromic layers
ELCH: Development of an electrochromatic space radiator with adoptable thermal emissivity and thermal absorbtivity
The temperature of a spacecraft is mainly influenced by the balance between absorption of solar flux and the emission of its own heat to the cold cosmic background. We develop adaptable surfaces to influence and control both: emissivity and absorptivity of the satellites surface, so heating and cooling of the spacecraft can be controlled at a time without folding radiators. This will lead to significant benefits in the electrical power subsystem and a lower overall mass of the spacecraft.
Related projects are funded by DLR and in house
First test results of electrochromic layers
Small Gas Sensors: Development of miniaturized electrochemical sensors and its overall system (sensor, housing, electronics, contacts) for extreme applications/ environments
- AO: Atomic Oxygen in space
- O2, CO2: Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide sensors for medical in-situ applications
- O3: Ozone measurement with small and mobile sensors
- NOx: Nitrogen Oxide Sensors for combustion
- H2/O2: Hydrogen Measurement of residual Hydrogen in Oxygen (and vice versa) and automotive applications
Related projects are funded by BMBF, AIF, BMWi, Industry
FlexTEG: Development, Characterisation and Demonstration of Thermoelectric Systems for Power Harvesting in Space
External and internal thermal loads on satellites induce high heat flows that are emitted to space unused so far. Thermoelectric generators (TEG) can convert waste heat flows into electrical power - even during shadow phases. We analyse and test TEGs for autonomous supply of low-power-demands, although the efficiency of TEGs is expected to be low. Flexible TEGs can be attached to any curved surface, which makes them predestined for many space and terrestrial applications. With special consideration of the harsh space environment, we develop flexible thermoelectric layers which are printed on polymer substrates in thick film technology .
Related projects are funded by DLR, EU, SAB
TU Dresden in Space: Overview of Space Mission with high participation of students
| 1996-2003 | FIPEX (Gen. 0) auf ballistischen Flügen auf TEXUS, TEAMSAT (Ariane 502), IRDT (Sojus/Fregat) in enger Zusammenarbeit mit IRS Stuttgart |
| 2004 | RSS on ESA/Airbus Parabolic Flight Campain |
| 2008 | FIPEXonISS (gestartet mit Space Shuttle Atlantis) 572 Tage Operation von FIPEX (Gen. 6) auf der Internationalen Raumstation ISS (erste zeitaufgelöste Insitu-Messungen von AO) |
| 09/2012 | CaRu@REXUS Runge-Pictures in low gravity (ballistic flight) |
| 04/2013 | Kleinsatellit SOMP1 gestartet mit SOYUS mit FIPEX (Gen. 7), CIGS-Dünnschichtsolarzellen |
| 05/2014 | MOXA@REXUS Ozon-Test-Sensoren (ballistic flight) |
| 06/2014 | FIPEXonQB50_precursor (Gen. 9a) gestartet mit DNEPR |
| 10/2014 | TamaOS@BEXUS Test-Sensoren (Gen. 9b) mit Höhenballon |
| 10/2016 | LOTUS-D Studentisches Experiment mit Höhenballon |
| Nächste geplante Weltraumflüge |
2017 SOMP2 – Nanosatellit mit wissenschaftlichen Nutzlasten: |
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