NXES1
Osprey
Miniature CubeSat Earth Sensor
Take your ADCS to the next level with our advanced CubeSat Earth and horizon sensor Osprey, purpose-built for precise attitude determination in Low Earth Orbit. This innovative sensor features an exceptionally compact and lightweight form, harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver great performance.
Main Features
Exceptional accuracy
Pitch
< 1°
Roll
< 1°
Small size
22 x 22 x 14 mm
Pitch and roll determination
Earth, Sun and Moon detection
Albedo identification for other subsystems
Earth thermal imaging
Low power consumption
Wide
field of view
110° x 75°
NXES1 Osprey plays a pivotal role in bolstering the performance of your attitude determination system. Integrating earth sensors with sun sensors can effectively mitigate the albedo effect. Osprey can also serve as a viable alternative to traditional sun sensors, particularly when your primary goal is maintaining precise satellite orientation relative to the Earth's center.
Specifications
| Field of View | 110° x 75° |
| Accuracy Roll / Pitch | < 1° / 1° |
| Attitude Update Rate | 4 Hz |
| Power Supply | 3,3 V |
| Consumption Attitude Mode | < 0.09 W |
| Consumption Standby | < 0.007 W |
| Dimensions | 22 x 22 x 14 mm |
| Mass | 8 g |
| Operation Temperature | -45 °C to +85 °C |
| BUS | I2C, RS485, UART |
| Communication Protocol | CSP or raw |
NXES1 Osprey is designed to be compact without compromising on accuracy, precision, or reliability. Furthermore, it incorporates smart features such as calibrated output, enhancing its overall functionality.