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2.2.2 LaunchVibrations <strong>and</strong> accelerationsThe payload <strong>of</strong> Vega will be subjected to vibrations during the launch. The maximum amplitude<strong>and</strong> the frequency <strong>of</strong> the vibrations at the base <strong>of</strong> the launcher are characterized infigure 2.2.Figure 2.2: Sine excitation at spacecraft base [14].The effects <strong>of</strong> acceleration during launch are not to be underestimated. The payload <strong>of</strong>Vega has to be able to withst<strong>and</strong> an acceleration <strong>of</strong> 15g [14], even if it will probably be lowerin reality.Special attention must be paid to the fixation <strong>of</strong> heavy components. Also, componentscould be damaged by the bending <strong>of</strong> the PCB under vibrations <strong>and</strong> accelerations. Automotivecomponents will be chosen whenever possible.TemperaturesThe launch vehicle will pass through several atmospheric layers with specific temperatures.Inside Vega LV, the CubeSat will endure temperatures <strong>of</strong> -40 ◦ C to 80 ◦ during launch [13].Components <strong>of</strong> the EPS have to be able to withst<strong>and</strong> such temperatures during storage (theCubeSat is inactive during launch). Components with a working temperature range <strong>of</strong> -40 ◦ Cto 85 ◦ C should not have any problems.The batteries are still the most sensible component. Their storage temperature shouldstay between -20 ◦ C <strong>and</strong> 60 ◦ C [20]. A passive solution must be found to protect them duringlaunch. Thermal insulation <strong>and</strong> thermal inertia will certainly help.Regulations for CubeSatsFollowing articles are extracted from the document ”CubeSat <strong>Design</strong> Specifications” [12]:3.3.1 No electronics shall be active during launch to prevent any electrical or RF interferencewith the launch vehicle <strong>and</strong> primary payloads. CubeSats with rechargeable batteries shallbe fully deactivated during launch or launched with discharged batteries.3.3.2 <strong>On</strong>e deployment switch is required (two are recommended) for each CubeSat. Thedeployment switch should be located at designated points (Appendix A).3.3.5 A remove before flight (RBF) pin is required to deactivate the CubeSats duringintegration outside the P-POD. The pin will be removed once the CubeSats are integrated into15

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