spacecraft-power

# 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