The IVA-replaceable Small Exposed Experiment Platform (i-SEEP) is a hardware adapter for Kibo’s Exposed Facility (EF), to which several units of exposed experimental hardware weighing up to 200 kg and measuring up to 50 x 70 × 35 cm in size can be attached. It is a new EF platform used as an interface between the EF and exposed payloads. Through Kibo’s airlock, it allows for more frequent installation and the return of the experimental devices.
Specifications
| Description | Details | |
| Power I/F | 28 V DC 2 ch, 200 W max. for each channel | |
| Communications I/F | Medium speed | Ethernet: Ethernet II or IEEE802.3 2 ch Wireless LAN: IEEE802.11n, One access point |
| Low speed | MIL-STD-1553B 2 (dual) USB USB2.0 2 ch |
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| Video | NTSC 1 ch | |
| Air to Ground Communication I/F | Maximum 60 Mbps including all Exposed Facility payloads | |
| Waste heat I/F | 400 W (Nominal maximum) (Sum of heat conduction of two cold plates) Estimated temperatures of cold plates:16-40 ℃ |
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| Vibration requirements | Launch: 9.47 grms Landing: 8.29 grms (If delivered unpacked. Other provision applies if packed) |
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Please refer here for detailed technical requirements, etc. for iｰSEEP.
Additional Equipments as i-SEEP extension
Small Payload Support Equipment: SPySE
SPySE will be attached to i-SEEP and supports the operation of small payloads with a data interface that provides power and communication environment for small payloads in 10-30 cm size range. SPySE can carry up to eight payloads. This equipment is suitable for mounting small payloads that are difficult to mount directly on i-SEEP.
Exposed Experiment Bracket Attached on i-SEEP: ExBAS
ExBAS is one of the devices to be installed on SPySE. It is designed to integrate multiple exposure samples (up to 17) and be installed on the SPySE/i-SEEP outside the Kibo to conduct various exposure experiments. Experimental samples and small items can also be stored in the internal box. This bracket is equipped with a temperature measurement system to provide the temperature data during the exposure experiments.
Examples of Utilization
EF HDTV camera 2
Photographs of Earth will be taken using a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) camera for the purposes of public affairs, education, disaster observation, and demonstration of a COTS product. It is one of the two first payloads to be attached to i-SEEP.
Examples of images (images taken in past missions)
In-orbit demonstration of the GPSR/Wheel unit
A demonstration of commercialized components to be loaded into small satellites will be performed to reduce the costs associated with satellite development. It will lead to market growth and strengthen the competitiveness of domestic parts manufacturers. It is also one of the first payloads to be attached to i-SEEP.
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