The True Power of the MEMESat-1 CubeSat: Using FreeFlyer to Develop Advanced Power Simulations

The University of Georgia's Small Satellite Research Lab's Mission for Education and Multimedia Engagement Satellite (MEMESat-1) requires the use of variables such as power generation, power draw, orbital path, packet size, and data processing times. As power generation and change varies, MEMESat-1 will automatically transition through three operational modes to prevent battery depletion and halt system processes in case of anomalies. Taking these variables and operational modes into account, the MEMESat-1 Mission Operations (MOPS) team will use FreeFlyer software to create a power simulation model useful for analyzing power generation and draw during MEMESat-1's orbital cycle. The power limitations of MEMESat-1 are budgeted based on battery and solar cell specifications implying the necessity of power simulations by MOPS.