A microprocessor controlled CCD starsensor (TOAST)

Computer Science – Performance

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Automatic Control, Charge Coupled Devices, Star Trackers, Breadboard Models, Data Acquisition, Performance Tests, Reference Stars, Tracking (Position)

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The TPD Off-Axis Star-Tracker aims at achieving a high accuracy of 1.5 arcsec in a 5.4 x 8.1 deg field of view, combined with random pointing capability. This requires a guide-star limit of m(silicon) = 6.5, giving a 99 percent probability of finding at least two guide-stars in the field of view, thus permitting three-axis attitude reconstitution. To enhance the usefulness of the sensor, three modes of operation are provided, enabling respectively a survey of the starfield, guide-star acquisition and fine tracking. The detector is cooled thermo-electrically. A functionally representative breadboard model was built and subjected to performance tests. Test results show that the measured performances are not far from the design goals.

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