| This plot shows the current draw of various components from early in the mission. The largest draw goes to the heaters to maintain the payload at 34 degrees C; the orbital variation can be seen since the heater current demand decreases when the satellite is in the sun. The next highest current draw is for the main communications transceiver, near the end of the plot, the current drops as the transceiver is turned off for 45 minutes. CK |
Santa Clara University Robotics Systems Laboratory