Optimization and Feasibility Analysis of Satellite Earth Station Power System Using Homer
Abstract: Satellite earth
stations which located in remote areas are one of many applications powered by
the renewable energy sources. Ground system consists of ground station and
control centers working together to support the spacecraft and the data user.
Earth station consists of major subsystems, transmitter, receiver, antenna,
tracking equipment, terrestrial interface equipment and power supply. Power
subsystem is an important part that required for supplying the earth station
with electrical power to continue communicating with its remote sensing
satellite. This paper deals with simulation and optimal sizing of earth station
power system using HOMER software. A combination of two energy sources (solar,
and wind) to provide a continuous electric power production is used to
determine the optimum system operation. Three system configurations are
compared with respect to the total net present cost (NPC) and levelized cost of
energy (COE). Also, economical study will be analyzed for energy demand and
sensitivity analysis will be performed.
Author: Hanaa T. El-Madany,
Faten H. Fahmy, Ninet M. A. El-Rahman, Hassen T. Dorrah
Journal Code: jptkomputergg120060