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Space Qualified Attitude Control Magnetometers
MEDA is a leading supplier of space qualified three-axis fluxgate magnetometers for spacecraft attitude determination and control applications. Our magnetometers have a long history of success in space dating back to the 1970s.
The TAM-1 and TAM-2 series of space qualified fluxgate magnetometers offer the satellite attitude control system designer a lot of flexibility.
- Field ranges from ±100 to ±1000 mG.
- ±2.5, ±5.0, ±10.0 or 0 to 5 output voltage ranges.
- Operate from a standard 28 volt power buss.
- A calibration coil around each axis.
- Wide operating temperature range.
The two fluxgate magnetometers differ in their physical configuration. The TAM-1 has a fluxgate sensor unit that is separate from the electronics unit. The sensor can be located outside the satellite platform on a boom where it is less influenced by magnetic sources within the spacecraft. The sensor can operate over the much wider temperature range (-90șC to +80șC) required of instruments in this severe environment.
The TAM-2 integrates the fluxgate sensor and the electronics into one package. It is a compact low power magnetometer that is suitable for use where an external sensor is not needed.
The standard acceptance tests include:
- Dimensional and visual inspection.
- Performance test at the operating temperatures.
- Random vibration to the customer's specified levels.
- Thermal cycle and burn-in to the customer's specification.
The customer can specify additional tests if the environmental requirements are more severe than the current magnetometer qualification levels.
Each delivered satellite magnetometer is accompanied by an End-Item-Data Package that includes its manufacturing history, acceptance test results, all required certifications and as-built documentation.
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