Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Nano-Satellites : Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics comprehensively presents the latest research on the fast developing area of nano-satellites. It begins with a brief history of nano-satellites and introduces nano-satellite technologies, payloads for nano-satellite and explains how these are deployed into space. Part two provides an overview on ground segment and operations and part three focuses on the regulations, policies, economics and future trends. With contributions from global experts, Nano-Satellites: Space and Ground Technologies, Operations and Economics, is a comprehensive reference for researchers and practitioners working with nano-satellites in the aerospace industry"-- Provided by publisher.

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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword: Nanosatellite Space Experiment -- Introduction by the Editors -- Chapter 1 I-1 A Brief History of Nanosatellites -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Historical Nanosatellite Launch Rates -- 1.3 The First Nanosatellites -- 1.4 The Large Space Era -- 1.5 The New Space Era -- 1.5.1 Technology Development -- 1.5.2 Commercial Nanosatellites and Constellations -- 1.6 Summary -- References -- Chapter 2 I-2a On-board Computer and Data Handling -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 History -- 2.3 Special Requirements for Space Applications

2.4 Hardware -- 2.4.1 Components -- 2.4.2 Brief History of On-board Computers -- 2.4.3 Processors -- 2.4.3.1 Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) -- 2.4.4 Mass Memory -- 2.4.5 Bus -- 2.5 Design -- 2.5.1 System Architecture -- 2.5.2 Central Versus Distributed Processing -- 2.5.3 Design Criteria -- 2.5.4 Definition of Requirements -- 2.5.5 Resource Estimation and Data Budget -- 2.5.5.1 Data Budget Analysis -- 2.5.6 Commanding -- 2.5.7 Telemetry -- 2.5.8 Time Generation -- 2.5.9 Handling of Errors -- 2.5.10 Radiation Effects -- References -- Chapter 3 I-2b Operational Systems -- 3.1 Introduction

3.2 RTOS Overview -- 3.3 RTOS on On-board Computers (OBCs): Requirements for a Small Satellite -- 3.3.1 Requirements -- 3.4 Example Projects -- 3.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4 I-2c Attitude Control and Determination -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 ADCS Fundamentals -- 4.3 ADCS Requirements and Stabilization Methods -- 4.4 ADCS Background Theory -- 4.4.1 Coordinate Frame Definitions -- 4.4.2 Attitude Kinematics -- 4.4.3 Attitude Dynamics -- 4.5 Attitude and Angular Rate Determination -- 4.5.1 TRIAD Quaternion Determination -- 4.5.2 Kalman Rate Estimator -- 4.5.2.1 System Model

4.5.2.2 Measurement Model -- 4.5.3 Full-State Extended Kalman Filter Estimator -- 4.6 Attitude and Angular Rate Controllers -- 4.6.1 Detumbling Magnetic Controllers -- 4.6.2 Y-Momentum Wheel Controller -- 4.6.3 Three-axis Reaction Wheel Controller -- 4.7 ADCS Sensor and Actuator Hardware -- 4.7.1 Three-Axis Magnetometers -- 4.7.2 Sun Sensors -- 4.7.3 Star Trackers -- 4.7.4 MEMS Rate Sensors -- 4.7.5 Magnetorquers -- 4.7.6 Reaction/Momentum Wheels -- 4.7.7 Orbit Control Sensors and Actuators -- 4.7.8 Integrated ADCS Modules -- References -- Chapter 5 I-2d Propulsion Systems -- 5.1 Introduction

5.2 Propulsion Elements -- 5.3 Key Elements in the Development of Micropropulsion Systems -- 5.4 Propulsion System Technologies -- 5.4.1 Chemical Propulsion Technologies -- 5.4.1.1 Cold Gas Thruster -- 5.4.1.2 Monopropellant Engines -- 5.4.1.3 Bipropellant Engines -- 5.4.1.4 Solid Propellant Engines -- 5.4.2 Electric Propulsion Technologies -- 5.4.2.1 Resistojet -- 5.4.2.2 Gridded Ion Engine (GIE) -- 5.4.2.3 Hall Effect Thruster -- 5.4.2.4 Pulsed Plasma Thruster (PPT) and Vacuum Arc Thruster (VAT) -- 5.4.2.5 Colloid/Electrospray and Field-emission Thruster -- 5.5 Mission Elements