FluxDemonSat

Fluxgate Magnetometer Core Technology Demonstrator

A CTE Mission Cubesat Proposal from the Columbus Space Program

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The Team

Tilahta, Ray - Mechanical Integrated Process Team, Cora - Science, Michelle - Electrical/Payload Circuitry

ABSTRACT

FluxDemonSat proposes to advance the TRL level for a new type of core material used in NASA research class fluxgate magnetometers. Besides being a technology demonstration mission, this satellite will also have an education plan that uses an existing network of schools and teachers sponsored by NASA. AMSAT and the Columbus Space Program are proposing this CubeSat mission to address a documented need in terms of advancing an exploration technology and also inspiring the next generation of explorers with an education program. AMSAT offers the expertise to build a robust satellite bus with communications capability in the satellite and with an expansive network of amateur operators on the ground. The AMSAT network of amateur radio operators make it possible to collect the necessary performance data to advance the TRL of these untested magnetometer cores. The Columbus Space Program has launched 31 high altitude balloons and built numerous custom electronic payloads and invention projects. Besides being a co-curricular organization with students who can take on advanced projects, the Columbus Space Program is connected to many other similar programs across the country like the NASA sponsored FIRST Robotics competition having built over 2 dozen 150 pound robotic systems.

Magnetometer Design