Simulation of the Microacceleration Dynamics Within a Spacecraft’s Interior Environment Induced by the Thermal Shock Effects of Its Solar Panel Array

The temperature shock of solar panels causes a whole spectrum of disturbances. The most significant of them are indignation in the first seconds after a temperature impact. However, long-term thermal effects also induce disturbances. One such phenomenon is thermal deformation. Some studies indicate that thermal deformations in certain solar panel systems (for example, ROSA) can compromise the controllability of small spacecraft. However, modern literature lacks quantitative assessments of this impact. This work aims to quantify microaccelerations in spacecraft angular motion induced by thermal deformations of solar array panels. Such an assessment will establish management protocols to enhance the efficiency of executing target tasks for small spacecraft. Specifically, this involves gravitationally sensitive processes and high-precision remote Earth sensing from space.