Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite

In response to the stalling fault of the solar array drive assembly (SADA) in an in-orbit MEO satellite, an analysis and research on the energy balance algorithm are conducted. This is performed under the continuous changes in the light period, shadow period, and the incident angle of the solar pane...

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Main Authors: Chenjie Kong, Huan Liu, Baojun Lin, Xueliang Wang, Qiang Zhang, Yabin Wang
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/9/2315
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Xueliang Wang
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Yabin Wang
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Yabin Wang
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description In response to the stalling fault of the solar array drive assembly (SADA) in an in-orbit MEO satellite, an analysis and research on the energy balance algorithm are conducted. This is performed under the continuous changes in the light period, shadow period, and the incident angle of the solar panels. An output energy model of the solar panels is presented. It is proven that this model is a continuous function, and the optimal stalling angle for energy output is deduced. By simulating and calculating the energy output under different stalling angles and taking into account the on-orbit performance degradation of the solar cell array, the energy output curve within one orbital period is obtained, which provides support for the on-orbit operation and maintenance of the satellite. Moreover, on-orbit verification was carried out in the case of a stalling fault of the -Y-wing SADA of a certain MEO-orbiting satellite.
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spelling doaj-art-2f5846ff4c0b462b82c381b22fe4eab32025-08-20T03:52:57ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-04-01189231510.3390/en18092315Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit SatelliteChenjie Kong0Huan Liu1Baojun Lin2Xueliang Wang3Qiang Zhang4Yabin Wang5School of Astronautics, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, ChinaInnovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201304, ChinaInnovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201304, ChinaInnovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201304, ChinaInnovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201304, ChinaInnovation Academy for Microsatellites of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201304, ChinaIn response to the stalling fault of the solar array drive assembly (SADA) in an in-orbit MEO satellite, an analysis and research on the energy balance algorithm are conducted. This is performed under the continuous changes in the light period, shadow period, and the incident angle of the solar panels. An output energy model of the solar panels is presented. It is proven that this model is a continuous function, and the optimal stalling angle for energy output is deduced. By simulating and calculating the energy output under different stalling angles and taking into account the on-orbit performance degradation of the solar cell array, the energy output curve within one orbital period is obtained, which provides support for the on-orbit operation and maintenance of the satellite. Moreover, on-orbit verification was carried out in the case of a stalling fault of the -Y-wing SADA of a certain MEO-orbiting satellite.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/9/2315SADAadaptiveincident angle of solar panelpower control
spellingShingle Chenjie Kong
Huan Liu
Baojun Lin
Xueliang Wang
Qiang Zhang
Yabin Wang
Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite
Energies
SADA
adaptive
incident angle of solar panel
power control
title Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite
title_full Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite
title_fullStr Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite
title_full_unstemmed Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite
title_short Energy Adaptability Analysis Based on the Stall Fault of Solar Array Drive Assembly for Medium Earth Orbit Satellite
title_sort energy adaptability analysis based on the stall fault of solar array drive assembly for medium earth orbit satellite
topic SADA
adaptive
incident angle of solar panel
power control
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/9/2315
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