PAYLOAD Volume Requirement

[SeanTedesco]

Introduction

PAYLOAD wants to maximize its volume in the spacecraft; however, spacecraft volume is severely constrained. We shall determine if a set volume of ½ the spacecraft volume is sufficient to provide the required optical parameters for the Selfie-Sat mission.

Note: There is also a slightly different way we can approach this which may take longer, but would lead to a more optimal design. Instead of starting with a volume, we make this a variable and attempt to find the minimum volume required to allow for the required optics. The definition of done questions would then be something along the lines of: Answer: “What is the minimum volume required assuming a refracting lens configuration (Keplerian telescope)?” and Answer: “What is the minimum volume required assuming a refracting lens configuration (Galilean telescope)?”

Supporting Information 📖

Factors to go into determining PAYLOAD volume requirement:

• Focal Lengths
• Lens Diameters
• Assume available volume is ½ spacecraft volume: 9cm x 9cm x 17cm
• CSDC Requirement: TO BE INCLUDED

Next Steps 🚶

What we have to determine:

• Lens Diameter
• Field of View
• Ground Spatial Distance
• Magnification

Definition of Done 💯

1. Answer: "Will a Keplerian telescope constrained to ½ the spacecraft volume provide sufficient optical parameters for the camera?"

2. Answer: "Will a Galilean telescope constrained to ½ the spacecraft volume provide sufficient optical parameters for the camera?"

cc: @kateszabo @emmapaczkowski @SeanTedesco

[matthewuhthoff]

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