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Satellite Assembly, Integration & Verification (AIV) Facilities
Prior to arranging to supply a client with complete satellite AIV facilities, including a clean room environment, we strongly recommend that the client considers the professional development program (PDP) we offer titled "System AIV, AIV Planning and AIV Facilities". This 5-day course was developed for satellite project managers as well as satellite engineers and the purpose is to teach how to manage satellite projects during the AIV process as well as present a detailed introduction to all AIV components. This course differs from the comprehensive know-how "operational" training program (see below) that accompanies the procurement of any AIV facilities from the preferred supplier.
Satellite AIV facilities will give the client the necessary tools to develop, test and evaluate their own satellites in a simulated space environment. The complete AIV facility will consist of the following components;
ii. Centrifuge
iii. Vibration tables, including measurement sensors & devices
iv. Pyroshock test facilities, including measurement sensors & devices
v. Measurement & control equipment for vibrating table & pyroshock facility
vi. Attitude control test facilities, including air bearing table, magnetic field & sun simulation
vii. Thermal-vacuum chambers with cold space & sun simulation
viii. Simulation Chamber for complex space environment (KOBE), including vacuum, UV-light, electron & proton bombardment units
x. Mass and centre of gravity test facility
xi. Osmosis, VA water & ultrasonic cleaning facilities (for cleaning mechanical parts before cleanroom AIV)
xii. Cleanrooms for assembly, integration & testing (100,000 or 10,000 class)
In addition to the facilities, our preferred satellite AIV facility supplier will also provide advanced and detailed operational know-how training to teach a team of your engineers how to operate all the components for both space and terrestrial applications. The logic here is that no one will ever develop satellites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. So, we advocate an approach to keep your engineers 'on their toes' by engaging in terrestrial projects during lull times which will not only afford an opportunity to contribute to your nation's terrestrial engineering projects but also develop their own skills which in turn can be re-introduced into future space projects.
AIV facilities for all sizes of satellites can be cater for but the most common are 100kg and 350kg.
It is important to note that prior to confirming a sale, the AIV facility should be approved for export by BAFA, the German export control organisation.
In order to receive a preliminary project proposal, please contact us at the following details;
T: +44 (0)151 280 8858
M: +44 (0)79 76 63 19 46
E: enquiries@interplanetary.ae
