Development of small satellite automated attitude control with déployable solar panel for the oceanic study

The research project is aimed to study, design, and perform the simulation for the investigation of the possibilities of implementing a 1.5 Unit Cubic Satellite for a number of Oceanic applications. This study would focus on Intelligent Attitude (Command, Control & Navigation) Operations of Small-Satellite with deployable solar arrays, including the research towards space hardware and software. The paper demonstrates the conceptual methods of déployable solar panels and critical review of various hardware and software requirements for the Altitude Determination and Control System (ADCS). The outcomes of this research study will help to develop the ADCS and Structural subsytems of a Small-satellite aimed to perform various Ocean-Robotics Communications applications which could be a reliable system for operational point of view as well as ease of launch. This new design is determined to have an efficient low-altitude control system which enables the Small-sat in station-keeping using optimum energy and with having efficient Communication ability.