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Jennifer Hoffman
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Advisor: Dr. Hank Pernicka
Abstract
This report covers the thermal aspects of the two satellites involved in the Nanosat 6 competition from the Missouri Satellite team. These two satellites, MR and MRS-SAT (Missouri-Rolla Satellite and Missouri-Rolla Second Satellite) were to be modeled in hot and cold case orbits to ensure proper measures were taken to keep certain parts within workable temperature limits. Thermal sensors were also to be installed on the satellite to compare actual temperatures in orbit to those created in the model. A model of MR SAT was completed in MATLAB and, from this model, it was determined that the satellite would need multiple heaters on the battery boxes and propulsion tank. A similar model is being created for MRS SAT.
Jennifer Hoffman is a senior in aerospace engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and is from Chesterfield, MO. She became a member of the Missouri Satellite Team in the fall of 2010. Since coming to Missouri S&T she has been recognized with the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award and scholarships from Boeing, Women in Science and Engineering, and the Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Jennifer plans on pursuing a career and potentially a master's degree in the aerospace engineering field. Upon graduation, she also plans on getting her pilots license.
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