Satellites and subsystems > Attitude > Attitude sensors > Earth sensors and horizon sensors > Earth Sensor for Satellite
Key highlights
The Earth Sensor is an equipment for attitude determination of Micro-Satellites. 4 pieces of multi-pixel array of thermopile sensors detect Earth edge to calculate the roll angle and the pitch angle. Its compact design is suitable for Micro-Satellites.
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Last updated: 2020-06-11
Technical specs
field of view
33 deg
accuracy
4.125 deg
voltage
5 V
power
< 1 W
operating temperature
-25 to 60 C
mass
< 250 g
length
40 mm
width
40 mm
height
55 mm
data interface
RS485
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