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SMART OFFICE
SMART OFFICE
SATELLITE & ROCKET (CARBON FIBER)
An ultra-lightweight, high-rigidity carbon fiber composite engineering solution designed to withstand rocket launch loads and minimize thermal deformation in space-grade optical systems.
OVERVIEW & KEY CAPABILITIES
TOPU’s Satellite Optical Module Structural Engineering service uses high-modulus,
low-moisture carbon fiber composites to design primary cylindrical structures for Formosa satellites. Combining FEA simulation, AI layout optimization, and autoclave curing,
the process precisely tunes ply angles and layer sequences to produce flight-ready components for deep-space environments.
INDUSTRY VALUE & IMPACT
Engineered for extreme aerospace constraints—where launch costs exceed $1,400 per kilogram—replacing metal structures with carbon fiber significantly reduces satellite mass and rotational inertia for easier attitude control. Low-hygroscopic resin prevents outgassing to protect sensitive optical lenses from contamination, while optimized ply orientations deliver high rigidity and minimal thermal expansion, preventing optical defocusing during rapid temperature swings.
VALIDATION & EMPIRICAL RESULTS
The satellite cylinder’s mechanical integrity was validated through physical modal testing, confirming its first six natural frequencies, mode shapes, and thermal expansion metrics under launch loads. Developed in direct collaboration with the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA), the project demonstrates a complete flight-qualified design, fabrication, and testing pipeline.
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