FAQ: Unlocking the Future: Satellite Solar Power Simulators for Advanced Solar Array Testing
April 10, 2024
Read this FAQ to learn more about the testing processes and hardware necessary to meet next-generation satellite requirements.
For decades, the satellite industry has been the unambiguous backend of earth-to-space communications. However, the emergence of advanced communications such as 5G — and soon 6G — and platforms such as smart vehicles, edge networks, intelligent objects, digital twins, government and military systems, and more are all turning to satellite as part of their communications.
In that vein, a myriad of satellite systems have been gaining traction. Traditional Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) platforms are being joined by Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) platforms, an umbrella for both Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Also emerging are High Throughput Satellites (HTS) designed for high-data consumer markets. All of this brings to the forefront the critical need for next-generation, reliable power management satellite testing, especially solar array simulation.
The answers to the following FAQs are available for free download:
What is an advanced solar power simulator (ASPS) and what is its function?
What are its applications?
What are its primary features?
What advanced features are integrated into the AMETEK Programmable Power ASPS Series?
What makes the ASPS Series the best choice for satellite testing?
