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Santos Valente, Hugo MicaelAuthorPiqueras CarreÑo, JavierAuthorRoibas Millan, ElenaAuthorCubas Cano, JavierAuthorAlonso MuÑoz, Alejandro AntonioAuthorPorras-Hermoso A, Piqueras J, Cubas J, Roibas-Millan E, Alonso A, Valante HAuthor

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April 1, 2024
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Use of thermal data to estimate satellite rotation rate in the UPMSat-2

Publicated to:Journal Of Physics: Conference Series. 2716 (1): 012099-012099 - 2024-01-01 2716(1), DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2716/1/012099

Authors: Porras-Hermoso A; Piqueras J; Cubas J; Roibas-Millan E; Alonso A; Valante H

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Facultad de Informática - Author
Instituto Universitario de Microgravedad Ignacio Da Riva - Author
Instituto Universitario de Microgravedad Ignacio Da Riva , Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , Facultad de Informática - Author
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Abstract

Attitude determination is a fundamental task of the Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS). It involves determining the spacecraft's orientation with respect to a reference system and calculating its angular velocity, which is essential for understanding where the payload is pointing and the spacecraft's stability. The determination of the attitude is obtained using sensors such as Sun sensors, Nadir sensors, or Star trackers. Regarding the spacecraft angular velocity, gyroscopes or MEMs can be used to measure the angular velocity of the satellite, but in their absence the velocity can be derived from the attitude data of the other sensors. However, this method requires a sampling rate to be twice the frequency of the movement, otherwise the angular velocity cannot be calculated with traditional methods. To address this issue, this study proposes a thermal analysis of the external temperatures of a rotating satellite to obtain its rotation rate. This method is especially useful for satellites with low or limited data sample rates. The proposed methodology is used in the UPMSat-2 case to demonstrate the functionality of its experimental ADCS.

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Affordable and clean energy

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Journal Of Physics: Conference Series, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Physics and Astronomy (Miscellaneous), give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-25:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 2 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 7 - Affordable and clean energy, with a probability of 51% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (PORRAS HERMOSO, ANGEL LUIS) .