Author: Joshua Wallace, ANSYS
Problem Specification
1. Start-Up
2. Geometry
3. Mesh
4. Physics Setup
5. Numerical Solution & Results
Modal Analysis of a Satellite
Created using ANSYS 17.1
Problem Specification
A simplified CubeSat is held in a rectangular box called a P-POD while being launched into orbit. The 1U CubeSat with legs has dimensions of 10.5cm x 10cm x 10cm. The structure is made of Aluminum 6061-T6. The CubeSat also contains boxes and a cylinder, which represent simplified internal components such as a main flight computer and the attitude control system.
Mock CubeSat
P-Pod Launcher