Fine Sun Sensor
Adcole Space (Redwire)
A high-precision sun sensor for attitude control applications requiring sub-arcminute accuracy and millidegree angular resolution. Available in single or dual-axis configurations and fully customizable.
Typed specifications11 values
Discloses 4 of 8 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 4).
- Accuracy
- 0.01 ° min · datasheet p.1 0.05 ° max | 0.01–0.05 ° ±0.01° to ±0.05°
- Field of view
- 100 ° 100° x 100° (each sensor); spec block headed "Fine Sun Sensor… · datasheet p.1 100 ° x 100° (each sensor)
- Sensor class
- fine datasheet p.1
- Axes
- 1 number of measurement axes, each sensor; two sensors can be m… · datasheet p.1
- Flight heritage
- Adcole Fine Sun Sensors have flown on more than 100 spacecraft datasheet p.1
- Missions flown
- 100 datasheet p.1 100 min · flown on more than 100 spacecraft
- Resolution
- 0.001–0.004 ° LSB size · datasheet p.1
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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Accuracy
- Sub-arcminute
- Resolution
- Millidegree
- Axes
- 1 or 2 (configurable)
- Field of view
- Custom (per mission requirement)
- Flight heritage
- Yes
- Status
- In Production
- Form factor
- SmallSat compatible
About
The Adcole Space Fine Sun Sensor is an advanced precision optical sensor designed for spacecraft attitude control applications that require sub-arcminute accuracy and millidegree angular resolution. It is the preferred choice for missions where precise sun pointing is critical, such as solar observation instruments, coronagraphs, and science platforms requiring stable sun-referenced attitude.
Each fine sun sensor can be designed and configured as a single-axis or two-axis unit, with the field of view, accuracy, resolution, and other key parameters customizable to meet specific mission performance requirements. This flexibility makes the product suitable for a wide spectrum of missions from SmallSats to flagship science platforms.
Adcole Space’s fine sun sensors have been integrated into numerous landmark space missions and have provided reliable attitude data across decades of operations. The sensors leverage the company’s 50+ years of heritage in analog and digital optical sensor design.
Documentation
- SatCatalog_-_Adcole_Maryland_Aerospace_-_Fine_Sun_Sensor_-_Datasheet.pdf PDF source: satcatalog.s3.amazonaws.com ↗
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