Spacecraft Power

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name: spacecraft-power
description: Skill for spacecraft power system sizing and analysis
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metadata:
  version: "1.0"
  category: aerospace-engineering
  tags:
    - space-systems
    - power-systems
    - solar-arrays
    - batteries
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  domains: [domain:aerospace-engineering]
  specializations: [specialization:aerospace-engineering]
  skillAreas: [skill-area:physics-simulation, skill-area:statistical-analysis, skill-area:mathematical-reasoning]
  roles: [role:research-engineer, role:systems-integration-engineer]
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# Spacecraft Power Analysis Skill

## Purpose
Enable comprehensive spacecraft power system sizing and analysis including solar array design, battery selection, and power budget management.

## Capabilities
- Power budget development
- Solar array sizing and configuration
- Battery sizing and selection
- Eclipse and sunlight power analysis
- Power regulation topology selection
- Worst-case power analysis
- End-of-life degradation modeling
- Load scheduling optimization

## Usage Guidelines
- Define power requirements for all mission phases and modes
- Account for solar array degradation over mission life
- Size batteries for worst-case eclipse duration
- Include power system losses in budget calculations
- Consider thermal effects on power generation and storage
- Document power budget margins and assumptions

## Dependencies
- MATLAB
- Power system modeling tools
- Spacecraft design software

## Process Integration
- AE-016: Spacecraft Power Budget Analysis