My head filled up with questions today, so I'm trying to get a few out to the folks who know the answers.
First, Thanks to Jan for sending a copy of his presentation!
My question: We can get data about voltages coming from X, Y, and Z solar panels. I understand that X, Y, and Z are three spatial axes.
But solar panels are planes. Are the panels oriented in a particular plane (i.e. is the X panel in the X-Y plane or the X-Z plane) or do they rotate around their particular axis?
If they are fixed in one plane, is it standard for most satellites, or does it vary from satellite to satellite? If it varies, how can we tell which plane the solar panel is in?
Are the axes always in the same orientation (e.g. is the Z axis always pointed towards the Earth?)?
If there is a book or other reference for these kinds of things, please let me know.
Thanks for your thoughts!!
Steve AI9IN