Masters Degrees (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

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    The development of Sun and Nadir sensors for a solar sail CubeSat
    (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03) Loubser, Hanco Evert; Steyn, W. H.; University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis describes the development of attitude sensors required for the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) for a Cubesat. The aim is to find the most suitable sensors for use on a small picosatellite by implementing miniaturised sensors with available commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technology. Specifically, the algorithms, hardware prototypes, software and filters required to create accurate sensors to determine the 3-axis orientation of a CubeSat are discussed.