Design and realization of nano satellite cube for high precision atmosphere measurement

Abstract

Typical nanosatellite missions are currently dedicated either to observing and measuring the Earth's environment or to testing new technologies in the space environment. A nanosatellite can accompany a large satellite when it is put into orbit by a rocket or it can be launched by a balloon which is done in this study and thus enable universities around the world to launch scientific experiments in space at a reduced cost. The aim of this project is the development of a nanosatellite cube that will be able to retrieve a number of information to study the weather behavior and atmosphere characteristics at high altitudes that can reach 40 Kilometers. The present cube was developed around an embedded electronic system with a high computing intelligence. Associated with several sensors it can acquire, analyze and communicate or store physical data for end user application. For the nanosatellite cube enclosure, we are used a new 3D printing technology to develop a solution that meets the demanding mechanical requirements and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) which is a thermoplastic polymer characterized by good impact resistance, relatively rigid, lightweight and can be used as a 3D printing material. In this article, we will present the design concept of the Nano Cube SAT project that was developed by the Private University of Fez-UPF, in collaboration with KSF agency. The nano satellite cube was raised into high atmosphere by a balloon which has been done in July 2019 from INDIA.

Keywords

• Nanosatellite
• Cube sat
• Space environment
• 3D printing
• Embedded system
• Sensors