iADCS400
AAC Clyde Space
The iADCS400 is an integrated attitude determination and control system (ADCS) designed for small satellites, offering a complete solution for attitude control.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.4 kg
- Power
- 5 W
- Largest dimension
- 90 mm
- TRL
- 8
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Pointing accuracy
- <0.1° (3σ) with star tracker
- Attitude rate
- <0.05°/s
- Sensors
- 3-axis magnetometer, sun sensors, gyroscope, star tracker interface
- Actuators
- 3-axis reaction wheels + magnetorquers
- Reaction wheel speed
- Up to 6000 RPM
- Interface
- I2C / CAN / SpaceWire
- Supply voltage
- 5 V / 12 V
- Power consumption
- ~5 W (peak, all actuators)
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Mass
- ~400 g
- Dimensions
- ~90 x 90 x 50 mm
- Radiation tolerance
- 10 KRad
- TRL level
- 8
- Compatible CUBESAT size
- 3U to 16U
- ADCS software
- Embedded (EKF/UKF-based)
About
The iADCS400 is a comprehensive integrated attitude determination and control system (ADCS) specifically engineered for small satellite missions. While the provided text does not offer extensive details on its features, configurations, or applications beyond its general purpose, it is presented as a complete solution for managing a satellite’s orientation in space. The product page lists several related ADCS components from AAC Clyde Space, including various magnetometers, gyroscopes, reaction wheels, and star trackers, suggesting that the iADCS400 likely integrates or leverages similar technologies to provide its functionality. The system is designed to provide precise attitude control, which is crucial for mission success in various small satellite applications.
Documentation
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