Name | ERNST (Experimental Spacecraft based on Nanosatellite Technology) |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 12U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2023 |
Organisation | Fraunhofer EMI |
Institution | Institute |
Entity | Government (Civil / Military) |
Nation | Germany |
Oneliner |
Main payload is an advanced cryocooled MWIR camera for monitoring the Earths infrared background. |
Description |
Evaluate the utility of a 12U nanosatellite mission built on CubeSat components for scientific and military purposes. Main payload is an advanced MWIR camera for monitoring the Earths infrared background. In addition, there is a radiation sensor for in orbit measurements Cryocooled MWIR detector and FPGA-based data processing unit. The system performs background monitoring in spectral bands with low atmospheric transmission. FPGA System-on-chip provides the computational performance, interfaces and mass storage for capturing, pro-cessing and storing high-resolution images. Payloads mass of 2.5 kg and power requirements of 17 W . |
Sources | [1] [2] |
Photo sources | [1] [2] |
COTS subsystems |
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Subsystems sources | [1] |
Keywords | De-orbit device |
Last modified: 2023-06-09
Detailed ERNST entry in the Database
Full Nanosats Database (much more data)