MATLAB and Simulink were used to create a behavioral model of the Space Technology 5 (ST-5) satellites, which are scheduled for launch after 2003. The model focused on the health status of the satellite power system and data recorder, and on the satellite's ability to transmit at a given time. The model will serve as a testing and updating tool for the Goddard Space Flight Center. The project idea was generated from a similar project performed by the United States Air Force Academy in which requirements and behavioral models were created and implemented for the FalconSat small satellite program.

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Creator

• Casey, Sarah Jean
• Blanchard, Paul Rene
• Rhorer, Allison C.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02A010M

Advisor

• Looft, Fred J.

Year

• 2002

Center

• Goddard Space Flight Center Project Center - MQP

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright