spacecraft-power

name	spacecraft-power
description	Skill for spacecraft power system sizing and analysis
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Spacecraft Power Analysis Skill

Purpose

Enable comprehensive spacecraft power system sizing and analysis including solar array design, battery selection, and power budget management.

Capabilities

• Power budget development
• Solar array sizing and configuration
• Battery sizing and selection
• Eclipse and sunlight power analysis
• Power regulation topology selection
• Worst-case power analysis
• End-of-life degradation modeling
• Load scheduling optimization

Usage Guidelines

• Define power requirements for all mission phases and modes
• Account for solar array degradation over mission life
• Size batteries for worst-case eclipse duration
• Include power system losses in budget calculations
• Consider thermal effects on power generation and storage
• Document power budget margins and assumptions

Dependencies

• MATLAB
• Power system modeling tools
• Spacecraft design software

Process Integration

• AE-016: Spacecraft Power Budget Analysis