Click on the links below to access Clyde Space Papers and Presentations.
Power Budgets for Mission Success
Presented at the 2011 CubeSat Workshop in San Luis Obispo. This paper outlines the importance good power budget analyses and the ability to switch things off when power availability is low in order to keep the spacecraft alive.
Huge Power Demand...Itsy-Bitsy Satellite Solving the CubeSat Power Paradox
Presented at the 2010 Small Satellite Conference in Utah. This paper outlines the importance of solar panel and electrical power system configuration when trying to maximise power generation on a CubeSat platform.
A Control Moment Gyro for Dynamic Attitude Control of Small Satellites
Presented at the 2010 Small Satellite Conference in Utah. This paper describes the development and qualification of Control Moment Gyro control electronics for small satellites.
Medium Resolution Multispectral Earth Observation From A 5kg Nanosatellite.
Presented at the 2010 European Small Satellite Services Symposium in Madeira. This paper outlines how it is possible to use a 3U CubeSat platform to gather high quality, medium resolution Earth Observation data for commercial and scientific applications.
Cubesat Platforms As An On-Orbit Technology Validation And Verification Vehicle
Presented at the 2010 European Small Satellite Services Symposium in Madeira. Describes the benefits of using CubeSat platforms for technology validation purposes and raising the TRL level of space components.
An Advanced Electrical Power System For Cubesats
Presented at the 2010 European Small Satellite Services Symposium in Madeira. Provides an overview of our latest (June 2010) CubeSat EPS design.
Lithium Ion Polymer Cell for Small Satellites
Presented at the 2008 NASA Battery Workshop. Summarises the work performed by Clyde Space to characterise our lithium polymer cell.
The Design Of A Power System For The Petsat Modular Small Spacecraft Bus
Presented at the 2008 European Small Satellite Services Symposium in Rhodes. Summarises the design of the power system for the SOHLA-2 mission.
The Space E-Commerce Revolution
Presented at the 2008 Small Satellite Conference in Utah. Presents Clyde Space's innovative approach to CubeSat on-line sales.
A High Performance Very Low Cost Power System for Microspacecraft
Presented at the 2008 European Space Power Conference in Konstanz. Summarises the design of the Clyde Space CubeSat Electrical Power System.
Evaluation of Lithium Polymer Technology for Small Satellite Applications
Presented at the 2007 Small Satellite Conference in Utah. Summarises the results of a study funded by ESA into the potential of lithium polymer technology for space use.
Power System Challenges For Small Satellite Missions
Presented at the 2006 European Small Satellite Services Symposium in Sardinia. Provides an overview of approaches to small satellite power systems design.
The Off-The-Shelf CubeSat Subsystem: Lessons Learned
Presented at the 2009 CubeSat Workshop at USU in Logan, Utah. This presentation summarises our experience to date in the design and supply of commercial CubeSat subsystems for the CubeSat community.
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