Objectives:
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After completing this lesson, the student will be able to describe the power management activities of a satellite, identify the different types of sensor calibrations required and gain knowledge on managing control system components.
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Understand the importance of establishing and maintaining the power state of the satellite
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Describe how battery state of charge (SOC)/depth of discharge (DOD) is managed operationally
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Identify operational approaches to “load shedding” and how it impacts power management
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Discuss the operational impact of needing to manage battery duty cycle
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Understand the need to validate mission plans from a power standpoint before uploading command sequences to the satellite
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Discuss the operational need to calibrate satellite sensors
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Understand the need for and implications of momentum management as part of routine operations
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Discuss the process for momentum dumping from momentum/reaction wheels (desaturation)