Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Undergraduate
group
What campus are you from?
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Steven Insignares, Junior Jacob Blanton, Junior Cole Walker, Sophomore
Lead Presenter's Name
Steven Insignares
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Sean Crouse
Abstract
In the last twenty years, CubeSats and similar small satellites have become increasingly popular, offering a cost-effective way to conduct important scientific activities in low Earth orbit compared to traditional satellites, including scientific research, education, technology demonstrations, and commercial applications like communication networks. The Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite (ROSISat) is an ongoing 1U CubeSat project designed to study the effectiveness of different materials in shielding against radiation in space. The main goal of ROSISat is to carry out experiments testing nine different materials, including simulants of lunar and Martian regolith, to improve protection against single-event upsets to prepare for future missions to these celestial bodies. ROSISat will also carry a small camera and electromagnetic shutter system to study a compact low-power method to protect delicate payloads from the space environment.
To aid in the development of ROSISat, some CubeSat components have been produced on-site, while more complex parts will be sourced externally. A prototype magnetorquer was designed and optimized using MATLAB and CAD software and machined for testing. The magnetic field strength produced by the magnetorquer prototype was measured at various points and found to be accurate to the theoretical models.
The ROSISat team is preparing to apply for NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative next fall to secure a rideshare launch opportunity for our mission. Once in orbit, the data collected from these experiments will enhance the safety protocols and will have tangible implications for future space exploration missions, especially those to the Moon and Mars.
Did this research project receive funding support from the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Yes, Ignite Grant
ROSISat - the Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite
In the last twenty years, CubeSats and similar small satellites have become increasingly popular, offering a cost-effective way to conduct important scientific activities in low Earth orbit compared to traditional satellites, including scientific research, education, technology demonstrations, and commercial applications like communication networks. The Radiation Orbital Shielding Investigation Satellite (ROSISat) is an ongoing 1U CubeSat project designed to study the effectiveness of different materials in shielding against radiation in space. The main goal of ROSISat is to carry out experiments testing nine different materials, including simulants of lunar and Martian regolith, to improve protection against single-event upsets to prepare for future missions to these celestial bodies. ROSISat will also carry a small camera and electromagnetic shutter system to study a compact low-power method to protect delicate payloads from the space environment.
To aid in the development of ROSISat, some CubeSat components have been produced on-site, while more complex parts will be sourced externally. A prototype magnetorquer was designed and optimized using MATLAB and CAD software and machined for testing. The magnetic field strength produced by the magnetorquer prototype was measured at various points and found to be accurate to the theoretical models.
The ROSISat team is preparing to apply for NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative next fall to secure a rideshare launch opportunity for our mission. Once in orbit, the data collected from these experiments will enhance the safety protocols and will have tangible implications for future space exploration missions, especially those to the Moon and Mars.