Reduced costs have made it possible for smaller actors, such as NTNU, to acquire and operate their own satellites. The small satellites at NTNU can change its attitude in all directions, giving it far more flexibility than traditional Earth observation satellites. This flexibility can be leveraged in what is called super-agile operations. Many aspects influence how well a satellite can function through its operations, from the model of the attitude dynamics of the satellite, the utilization of its battery capacity, its data downlink strategy, the implementation of the scheduling algorithm, and many more. The focus of the student working on this project will be determined in discussion with the supervisors based on the student’s interests.

For more information, contact Tor Arne Johansen (tor.arne.johansen@ntnu.no), Jan Tommy Gravdahl (jan.tommy.gravdahl@ntnu.no) or Bjørn Andreas Kristiansen (bjorn.a.kristiansen@ntnu.no).