Numerical investigation of solar panel orientation for optimal power generation and drag performance on a VLEO satellite

• Main Author: Ling, Merrick Tong Le
• Other Authors: Chan Wai Lee
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Numerical investigation; Power generation; Drag performance; VLEO satellite; Very low earth orbit; Solar panel orientation
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/176758
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This research paper delves into the field of small satellites (SmallSats) operations in the very low Earth orbit (VLEO) environment. With orbital altitudes ranging below 450km, the VLEO environment offers numerous advantages for satellite missions in the form of optimising mission performances, redu...