Lecture 15: Payload Design Overview

Author: Gloria Date: 04.11.2024 Lecturer: Florian Kehl, Simon Stähler Reading Ass: 15 Summaries: DRAFT: Payload Design Overview (../../DRAFT%20Payload%20Design%20Overview%2016c607ce73f8803e9442dd93a2b014b8.md)

Content Summary

• Instrument objectives, payload requirements, integration of scientific and communication payloads
• Remote sensing and technical demonstration payloads, mass and power constraints
• Thermal management, data acquisition and storage, signal processing
• Optical design, sensor technology, resolution and sensitivity, spectral bands
• Calibration methods, pointing accuracy, stabilization systems, electromagnetic compatibility
• Radiation tolerance, adaptability to launch environment, payload testing protocols
• On-orbit operations, data downlink capacity, mission-specific adaptations
• Miniaturization, modular design, payload processing software, user interface development
• Integration with ground data systems

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the process of defining payload objectives and requirements for various mission types.
• Gain insights into the design and integration challenges of scientific, remote sensing, and communication payloads.
• Learn about the key considerations in payload design, including power, thermal management, and data handling.
• Explore advanced topics in payload technology, such as miniaturization, modular design, and on-orbit operations.