In recent years, the number of satellites in orbit has increased, in part due to their smaller sizes. With more compact designs, it is possible to launch multiple small satellites from a single rocket. Inside these satellites are miniaturised electronics that are packed closely together and can generate waste heat and subsequently cause structural deformations. Engineers must design the satellites to properly radiate the heat to surrounding space in order to keep the electronics within safe temperature ranges. Preflight testing is difficult and costly, and when the satellite is in orbit, components may fail in unexpected ways, making modelling and simulation beneficial in satellite design and maintenance.
This free white paper discusses the challenges of small satellite construction and highlights how modelling and simulation plays an essential role in design prior to launch, as well as how thermal modelling enables satellite operators to predict a satellite's behaviour when it is in orbit.
Read “Thermal Modelling of Small Satellite” White Paper
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