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Coarse Earth Sun Sensor for Space Missions

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Sun Sensor by SpaceTech GmbH (1 more product)
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The CESS from SpaceTech GmbH is a Sun Sensor that is equipped with two thermo-optical sensor areas which react differently to solar and infrared heat sources. This passive sensor has a sun vector error rate of 4.4-13 degrees (LVHL) and 9.8-19.9 degrees

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    Coarse Earth Sun Sensor (CESS)
  • Manufacturer
    SpaceTech GmbH
  • Description
    Coarse Earth Sun Sensor for Space Missions

General Parameters

  • Segment
    Space
  • Type
    Analog Sun Sensor
  • Mass
    80 g
  • Space Heritage
    Yes
  • Operating Temperature
    -175 to 150 Degree C
  • Dimension
    108 x 42 x 58 mm
  • Note
    Current : 0.5 mA (permanent) 5 mA (switched), Thermistor readout : 12-bit, Earth vector error : 5° / <15°, Sun vector error : 3° / 11°, TRL : 9 / 8 (improved HW), supported spin rate : 10°/ sec

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