Solar MEMS Technologies S.L.
Solar MEMS - Model HSNS -Horizon Sensor for Nano and Micro Satellites
Horizon Sensor for Nano and Micro Satellites (HSNS) of Solar MEMS is a Quad Thermopile sensor for Earth detection and Nadir vector determination. This device measures the infrared radiation from Space and from Earth with 4 IR-eyes, providing accurate and reliable detection and attitude determination. HSNS is based on previous experience of Solar MEMS making attitude sensors and long research projects on IR sensing devices. Every HSNS is characterized and tested, and includes a microcontroller for fast assembly and integration with different options like UART or I2C protocols.
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- Sensor: Horizon sensor
- Accuracy: <1 degree, 3sigma (EOL)
- Aperture:
- ±64 º adapted for 700 km LEO orbit
- To be tailored for each mission
- FOV of each IR eye: ±2,5 º
- Output rate: 10 Hz
- Housing: Aluminum 6082 (Alodined and Anodized)
- Power supply: 5V and <30 mA
- Electrical interface: UART or I2C, microD 15 pins
- Dimensions: 90 x 92 x 50 mm
- Mass: 120 g
- Orbit: LEO (Customization for different altitudes)
- Lifetime: Designed for 3 years
- Operating Temperature: -30º to 70º Celsius
- Qualification:
- 30 kRad Total Ionizing Dose
- Space-grade components
- Space qualified microcontroller

