ERAU CubeSat Project

Brandon Wagner

Mentors:

Dr. Ronald A. Madler

John L. Crabtree

Overview

• Response to NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative

• Software defined radio payload (ADSB Extender)

Goal

• Create a simplistic CubeSat structure

• Use as a tangible model to build the internal systems within

Requirements

• Simplistic machining

• Include mounting points for PC/104 boards

• Skeleton dimensions slightly smaller than standard 10cm cube

Phase 1 Design

Figure 1: Isometric View

Phase 1 Design

Figure 2: Corner Bracket Figure 3: PC/104 Mounts

Next Step

• Implement railings onto the structure

• Implement solar panel mounting points

• Refine wall thickness and add any needed strengthening

Questions

Resources

• "CubeSat Design Specification Rev. 12." The CubeSat Program, Cal Poly SLO. Web. <http://www.cubesat.org/images/developers/cds_rev12.pdf>.

• "SPECIFICATIONS--PC/104." PC/104 Consortium. Web. <http://www.pc104.org/pc104_specs.php>.

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