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Porras-Hermoso A, Marin-Coca S, Gonzalez-Monge J, Bermejo-Ballesteros J, Roibas-Millan E, Zamorano J, Perez AAuthorMarín-Coca S.Corresponding AuthorGonzalez-Monge J.AuthorBermejo-Ballesteros J.AuthorRoibás-Millán E.AuthorZamorano J.AuthorPérez A.Author

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April 1, 2024
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Derivation of a Sun-tracking law for payloads with pointing restrictions in the UPMSat-3 mission

Publicated to: Journal Of Physics: Conference Series. 2716 (1): 012098-012098 - 2024-01-01 2716(1), DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/2716/1/012098

Authors:

Porras-Hermoso A; Marin-Coca S; Gonzalez-Monge J; Bermejo-Ballesteros J; Roibas-Millan E; Zamorano J; Perez A
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Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnologías Aplicadas a la Ingeniería Técnica Agrícola - Author
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 , Departamento de Ciencia y Tecnologias Aplicadas a la Ingenieria Técnica Agrícola - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , Facultad de Informática - Author
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Abstract

Satellites dedicated to remote sensing either for the Earth or space, typically require their instruments to be pointing toward the location of their object of study. These satellites can face significant challenges as different components also have its own pointing requirements to be operative or work optimally. For instance, we have the case of solar panels for electrical power generation, where perfect pointing of the panels toward the Sun can affect negatively to payload operation. Common solutions for maximizing power generation include the usage of orientable solar panels. However, this approach increases the complexity of the satellite, raising the cost of the solar panels and their associated mechanism. In this study, we propose a new approach that enables high-consuming remote sensing payloads to operate for extended periods without using orientable solar panels. To ensure maximum power generation without compromising the satellite's pointing constraints, an optimal tracking law is derived. This law maximizes the projected solar array area at each instant, resulting in maximum electrical power generation. The proposed method is validated against an actual mission scenario. This work offers significant benefits for satellite operators, reducing the need for costly orientable solar panels and enhancing the overall efficiency of satellite missions.
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Keywords

Affordable and clean energy

Quality index

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.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-12-20:

  • Open Alex: 2
  • Google Scholar: 2
  • Scopus: 2
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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 2025-12-20:

  • 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: 1 (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.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/84336/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 176
  • Downloads: 69
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 54% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.
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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) and Last Author (PEREZ GARCIA, ARTURO).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been MARIN COCA, SERGIO.

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