Design and Implementation of a Control System for a Mechanical Vibration Test Bench for CubeSat Satellites from 1U to 3U.
Design of a control algorithm for a testing bench of sinusoidal, random and shock mechanical vibrations for CubeSats from 1U to 3U.
Design and implement a control algorithm with its electromechanical system associated with a test bench of sinusoidal, random and shock mechanical vibrations for CubeSats from 1U to 3U.
1.- Determine characteristics of commercial sensors and actuators according to design.
2.- Design control algorithm.
3.- Design corresponding electronics to control the electromechanical system.
4.- Implement the control system.
5.- Test the operation of the control system.
Mexico is a country that is technologically behind by almost 80 years in the field of space technology compared to the leading world powers in the area. In this context, the national development of nanosatellite projects, such as those built under the CubeSat standard, is essential to acquire capabilities in the field and reduce this technological gap.
A fundamental point in the development of space vehicles, and especially satellites, is their validation to guarantee their operation in the space environment. One of the fundamental validations is the mechanical vibration tests, which ensure that the device will resist the stresses caused by the vibrations to which it will be subjected during its transportation, launch and operation throughout its useful life. To do this, three types of strict tests are carried out: sinusoidal, random vibrations and mechanical shock, which are regulated by the NASA GEVS standard: GSFC-STD-7000 A.
This project proposes the design and implementation of an algorithm together with its electromechanical system that allows carrying out said mechanical vibration tests at the three levels of strictness provided by the aforementioned standard: prototype, proto-flight and acceptance, providing tests standardized, redundant and automated for CubeSats of 1 to 3 units developed in Mexico at affordable costs for third world countries, which would even allow the Institute to provide this service at the regional level (Latin America).