Re: Payload
From: Michael Playle (usenet_at_newdawn.uklinux.net)
Date: 06/14/04
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Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:25:58 +0100
Phil Newman wrote:
> In terms of a satellite, what is the payload? what does it do? Generally
> speaking, rather than a particular satellite, that is. Is it where the
> satellite handles all the data? Or, how much data it can handle?
Satellite = Payload + Bus.
The payload = the parts which actually do the job - eg cameras on a
weather satellite, or transponders on a broadcast satellite.
This is distinct from the bus: the infrastructure which is required
to keep the thing up there and working. This includes the mechanical
framework, solar panels, batteries, attitude control system (keeps the
satellite in the right place & pointing in the right direction), etc.
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