INTRODUCTION
The center is mainly engaged in the research of microsatellite, MEMS and sensors, integrated optical gyroscope, etc. as well as training relevant talents. Since 2010, the center has successfully launched 4 pico- and nano- satellites, and developed several core components that are already applied in over 30 satellites. The center has made outstanding contributions to the development of long-life satellite that applies industrial-grade devices, the integrated design of pico- and nano- satellite, as well as the design and application of its constellation. The center has achieved second prize of Natural Science Award of MOE, first prize of Science and Technology Award of Zhejiang Province, etc.
Center Website: http://microsat.zju.edu.cn/
RESEARCH AREAS
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
The research work includes general technology of microsatellite, satellite measurement and control and communication technology, satellite attitude control technology, highly reliable electronic system, satellite formation technology and satellite test technology. We've developed China's first kilogram-class satellite——ZDPS-1A, and was launched on September 22, 2010.
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
The research work includes design and development of MEMS sensor, high-performance sensor processing circuit and simulation model of sensor system. Sensors include analog MEMS accelerometer, digital MEMS accelerometer, digital MEMS gyro, etc.
The research work includes the resonant cavity of silicon-based silica optical waveguide, the technology of polarization-preserving fiber ring resonant cavity, the modeling and simulation of resonant optical gyroscope system, the high-precision digital phase-locked demodulation technology based on single-chip FPGA, the high-precision laser frequency servo loop technology, the testing technology of optical devices such as light source, etc.
