Energy Optimization in Detumbling Mode of Cubesat Based on Genetic Algorithm

Document Type : Dynamics, Vibrations, and Control

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1 Corresponding author: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Malek-e-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

2 M.Sc. Student, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Malek-e-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Malek-e-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

4 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, Malek-e-Ashtar University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

One of the major challenges in cubic satellites with dimensions of three units and smaller is the optimization of electrical energy consumption. Implementing a suitable scenario for these satellites can be very important considering the limitations of energy production and storage. This issue can be achieved by optimizing the execution time of the main modes for the mission. In this paper, the goal is to minimize the execution time of the anti-disturbance mode, which has the most important role in energy consumption due to its long time. If the time is reduced, the elements will be on for less time and energy will be reduced. This goal will be implemented in three steps: In the first step, the anti-disturbance mode will be implemented for different angular velocity conditions and its data will be collected. In the second step, using the collected data bank and using the genetic optimization algorithm tool, the best function will be fitted to the data bank. Finally, in the third step, this function will be implemented and the results will be reviewed and analyzed; Therefore, using the genetic algorithm optimization tool, a function for the duration of the anti-jamming operational mode is presented. By estimating the duration of the anti-jamming mode according to the satellite angular velocity, a suitable estimate of the total duration of the satellite mission scenario is available and with the aim of minimizing energy, the mission can be executed at the appropriate time (executing the anti-jamming mode and then the pointing mode). The simulation results show that in addition to reducing the duration of the anti-jamming mode, the reduction in power consumption is very high at low speeds and more than 95 percent and at high speeds it is about 30 percent. As a result, the validation of the method described is confirmed based on the simulations performed.

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Energy Optimization in Detumbling Mode of Cubesat Based on Genetic Algorithm

Highlights

  • Designing the optimal function of detumbling mode components in the satellite
  • Function extraction based on genetic optimization algorithm
  • Comparison between the proposed method and common methods.

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Aerospace Mechanics
Volume 20, Issue 4 - Serial Number 78
Serial No. 78, WinterQuarterly
March 2025
Pages 13-22

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  • Receive Date: 24 August 2024
  • Revise Date: 27 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 17 October 2024
  • Publish Date: 19 February 2025

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