Speaker
Prof.
Loren Chang
(National Central University)
Description
CubeSats are rapidly becoming a viable platform for scientific observations, in addition to their long established role in engineering education. In this presentation, we share our experiences in initiating a CubeSat development and operations program at National Central University (NCU) in Taiwan, building on a foundation of ionospheric research and payload development, as well as participation in INSPIRE. Leveraging our experience from involvement with INSPIRESat-1, we are developing the Ionosphere Dynamics Explorer and Attitude Subsystem Satellite (IDEASSat) - a 3U CubeSat mission funded in part by the Taiwan National Space Organization (NSPO). Like INSPIRESat-1, IDEASSat uses the Compact Ionosphere Probe as primary payload, but is subject to constraints including limited mass and power. When completed and launched, IDEASSat, in conjunction with FORMOSAT-5 and INSPIRESat-1 will provide new opportunities for expanded ionospheric observations. Development of the spacecraft is a key mission of the new Space Science and Technology Research Center being established at NCU, as well as a component of the new aerospace engineering curriculum.
Primary author
Prof.
Loren Chang
(National Central University)
Co-authors
Dr
Amal Chandran
(Nanyang Technological University)
Prof.
Chi-Kuang Chao
(National Central University)
