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The chapter contains first an overview on the power supply subsystem and discusses all the components. These are the solar panels including the deployment mechanism, the battery and in particular the Power Control and Distribution Unit (PCDU). The PCDU modes and its particular functions in the frame of the Combined Data and Power Management Infrastructure (CDPI) are explained. The last part comprises the onboard software elements and functions for control of the power supply subsystem. Additional tables are provided in the book’s annexes.
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Klemich, K. S., & Bätz, B. (2016). Power Supply Subsystem. In Springer Aerospace Technology (pp. 121–172). Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23503-5_5
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