College - Author 1

College of Engineering

Department - Author 1

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 2

College of Engineering

Department - Author 2

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 2

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 3

College of Engineering

Department - Author 3

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 3

BS in Mechanical Engineering

College - Author 4

College of Engineering

Department - Author 4

Mechanical Engineering Department

Degree - Author 4

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Date

6-2021

Primary Advisor

Andrew Kean, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department

Additional Advisors

John Bellardo, College of Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering Department

Abstract/Summary

Reaction wheels are a common, but expensive, component used in CubeSats, that can accurately position a satellite using an imparted momentum (or impulse) from a rotating flywheel to adjust a satellite’s attitude. This document serves as the final design review and report for the 3-Axis Reaction Wheel Senior Design Project in the Mechanical Engineering Department of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The goal of this project is to produce a functional, low-cost 3-axis reaction wheel system based on previous research done by a master’s student at Cal Poly to be implemented in future CubeSats in the Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory. Since the main components of the reaction wheel are already specified and designed by a published thesis that is the basis of the project, the team focused design efforts mostly on the motor and outer housing of the reaction wheel system as well as how it interfaces with the CubeSat. The manufacturing, assembly, and testing will be done on the entire system of reaction wheels and housings to ensure a successful prototype can be delivered to the sponsor.

Download

Share

COinS