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YUSEND Communication System Design Update ENG 4000 - February 4, 2009
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YUSEND Communication System Design Update. ENG 4000 - February 4, 2009. Background. Project Overview. Ground Station. Progress Update. Functionality. Received first signals 2m and 70cm bands Motor control Azimuth and elevation pointing. Space Segment. Progress Update. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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YUSEND Communication SystemDesign Update ENG 4000 - February 4, 2009
BackgroundProject Overview
Ground StationProgress Update
Functionality
• Received first signals• 2m and 70cm
bands
• Motor control• Azimuth and
elevation pointing
Space SegmentProgress Update
Hardware Selection
• Based primarily on flight heritage
• Handheld transceiver• Yaesu VX-3R
• TNC • Paccomm
PicoPacket
Space SegmentProgress Update
On-Board Computer
• Successfully connected to camera
• Able to issue commands Future work
Space SegmentProgress Update
Antenna Design
• Tx, Rx
• Alternate designs• Measuring tape• Spring-loaded• Telescopic
University of Tokyo XI-IV
Future Work
• Acquiring remaining hardware
• Antenna deployment
• In-lab wireless transmission
• Power management modes
Future Work
• Acquiring remaining hardware
• Antenna deployment
• In-lab wireless transmission
• Power management modes
