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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 05, 2017
Filed:
May. 13, 2013
Applicant:
Astrium Gmbh, Taufkirchen, DE;
Inventor:
Jens Eickhoff, Immenstaad, DE;
Assignee:
Astrium GmbH, Taufkirchen, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B64G 1/24 (2006.01); B64G 1/44 (2006.01); H04B 7/185 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B64G 1/24 (2013.01); B64G 1/443 (2013.01); H04B 7/18515 (2013.01);
Abstract
A multifunctional controller merges certain functions of an onboard computer (OBC) and a power supply unit (PCDU) of a satellite. The controller includes reconfiguration functions for monitoring the correct functioning of components of an onboard computer of the satellite and for switching over between redundant components and/or turning off electrical loads of the satellite in the event of a malfunction. The controller also includes control functions for controlling and distributing energy to satellite components, which is designed for turning on and off the power supply to satellite components together with the reconfiguration unit.