Optical Star Pattern Simulator (OSPS)
TY-Space Technology
The TY-Space Optical Star Pattern Simulator (OSPS) is a static star simulator designed for testing the function and performance of star trackers, including in environmental experiments like thermal vacuum and thermal cycling.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.108 kg
- Largest dimension
- 73 mm
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
- Field of view
- 15°×15°
- Number of stars
- >15
- Sky district
- North Pole Area / Customization
- Optics / illumination
- Collimating / LED
- Dimensions
- Φ65 mm×73 mm
- Mass
- 108 g
- Adjusting
- X,Y,Z（Tri-axially adjustable）
About
The TY-Space Optical Star Pattern Simulator (OSPS) is a simple, static star simulator specifically designed for testing the functioning and performance of star trackers. It is particularly useful for environmental experiments such as thermal vacuum and thermal cycling, ensuring the star tracker’s reliability under various conditions. Beyond functional testing, the OSPS can also be utilized for performing star tracker polarity and data stability testing, which are crucial for verifying the accuracy and consistency of the star tracker’s output. This instrument plays a vital role in the development phase of star trackers and in the testing of satellite applications that rely on these sensors for navigation and attitude control. Its specifications include a Field Of View of 15°×15°, the ability to simulate more than 15 stars, and a Sky District that can be set to the North Pole Area or customized. The optics and illumination system uses collimating technology with LED light sources. The device has a compact dimension of Φ65mm×73mm and a mass of 108g, and offers tri-axial (X, Y, Z) adjustability.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.