MEMS-based satellite propellant gauging system

STATUS | Completed
STATUS DATE | 12/01/2015
ACTIVITY CODE |
MEMS-based satellite propellant gauging system

Objectives

The overall goal of the project was to design and manufacture an engineering model of a volume gauging system and experimentally verify the novel gas injection concept with it. This included the following major steps:

  • to identify the market requirements and based on that establish a subsystem design,
  • to develop the critical components using MEMS technology, and
  • to design, build, and test an engineering model of the gauging system for demonstration

Photo: Propellant gauging system during assembly of engineering model.

Challenges

The three major drivers for the gauging system have been performance, miniaturisation and integration.

Plan

The project was finished in November 2014. 

Current Status

Project closed.