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NanoSiGN will be the first nanosatellite with permanent 3-axes stabilization dedicated to the scientific interpretation of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) dual-frequency signals in the low Earth orbit. It will carry and operate a complex GNSS receiver and antenna system for Precise Orbit Determination (POD) and GNSS ionospheric remote sensing based on measurements with a dual-frequency GNSS receiver for space applications whose design is based on Commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) technologies and which is therefore free of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) limitations. The NanoSiGN design builds on the know-how of the longtime TUBSAT series and on volume- and power-saving technologies from the recent faulttolerant BeeSat design by the TU Berlin. It is a robust design set up to be adaptable to other payloads. Despite its comparatively high volume of 350 × 350 × 350 mm³ NanoSiGN will be a nanosatellite of not more than 20 kg. It takes advantage of new and innovative technologies sized for nanosatellites such as micro-reaction wheels and a star tracker for precise attitude determination and control.
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Pacholke, F., Vu, H.Q., Kornemann, G. (2010). NanoSiGN – Nanosatellite for scientific interpretation of GNSS dual-frequency signals in the low Earth orbit. In: Sandau, R., Roeser, HP., Valenzuela, A. (eds) Small Satellite Missions for Earth Observation. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-03501-2_27
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