Preliminary Hardware Design and Development of On-Board Data Handling for Pico-Satellite in National Space Agency

2012 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 492-496
Author(s):  
Syahrim Azhan bin Ibrahim ◽  
Sharizal Fadlie Sabri ◽  
Nor'Asnilawati Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Signal Transmission ◽  
Hardware Design ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Data Communication ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
National Space ◽  
Space Agency

Malaysia had in the past sent two remote sensing satellites to orbit by collaborating with foreign space companies to build homegrown capacities for space technology development. At the educational institutions, a pico-satellite development program would be an ideal first step to establish such capacity as students could gain the experience and know-how through the complete cycle of designing, building and testing a satellite. As it is now, some of their overseas counterparts have already succeeded in running CubeSat programs due to strong support from kit manufacturers and their national space agencies. However, the cost to purchase such kits could be discouraging and National Space Agency (ANGKASA) recognises the needs to initiate some designs that could be used or referred to for further development or expansion. In this paper, a hardware design of On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) board using PIC Microcontroller is presented. OBDH is a main subsystem which controls all subsystems in the satellite. It provides a series of important services like command, telemetry, data communication, data acquisition, process, storage and management. The PIC Microcontroller made by Microchip Corporation is chosen as it is widely used by the industry and academia in Malaysia. The 16-bit PIC24 microcontroller has been recognized as a suitable part due to its performance, memory, peripherals, cost effective solutions as well as availability. The method used in designing the OBDH in this pico-satellite is first based on a main mission to investigate ionospheric effect on GPS signal transmission. Other considerations taken are that the parts used should be of commercial off the shelf product and having its own development board for ease of testing. The expected result would be the successful arrangement of all required parts in limited pico-satellite’s size and the accomplishment in achieving the satellite’s missions through simulation.

scholarly journals THE NANOSATC-BR, CUBESAT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – A JOINT CUBESAT PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY UFSM AND INPE/MCTIC – SPACE GEOPHYSICS MISSION PAYLOADS AND FIRST RESULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson J. Schuch ◽  
Otávio S. C. Durão ◽  
Marlos R. da Silva ◽  
Fátima Mattiello-Francisco ◽  
João B. dos S. Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
First Results ◽  
Recursos Humanos ◽  
Santa Maria ◽  
Major Target

ABSTRACT.  The INPE-UFSM’s NANOSATC-BR, CubeSats Development Program started in 2008. Currently, the Program counts with two CubeSats: the NANOSATC-BR1 (1U) launched in 2014 and still in operation & the NANOSATC-BR2 (2U), under development, which is expected to be launched in the last quarter of 2019. In this article, the scientific and technological results of the NANOSATC-BR1 and the finalization of NANOSATC-BR2 are presented. Considering the Capacity Building, the major target of the Program, the paper emphasizes the involvement of Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM undergraduate/graduate students in the conception, development and operation of NANOSATC-BR1, as well as the participation of the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais - INPE graduate students in the onboard data handling (OBDH) software subsystem development, verification and validation for the NANOSATC-BR2. In addition, the collaborations of other Space Science, Engineering and Computer Science institutions involved in Brazil and abroad are discussed. The Program has received financial support from the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) and the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC). Keywords: cubesats, nanosatellites, capacity building. RESUMO. O programa NANOSATC-BR, Desenvolvimento de CubeSats, parceria INPE – UFSM, teve início em 2008. Atualmente, o Programa conta com dois CubeSats: o NANOSATC-BR1 (1U), lançado em 2014 e ainda em operação, e o NANOSATC-BR2 (2U), que está em desenvolvimento e tem expectativa de lançamento no último trimestre de 2019. Nesse artigo, a finalização do desenvolvimento do NANOSATC-BR2 e os resultados científicos e tecnológicos do NANOSATC-BR1 são apresentados. Considerando a Capacitação Profissional, o maior objetivo do Programa, o artigo dá ênfase ao envolvimento dos alunos de graduação na concepção, desenvolvimento e operação do NANOSATC-BR1, ao mesmo tempo em que enfatiza a participação dos alunos de pós-graduação do INPE no desenvolvimento, verificação e validação do Subsistema de Computador de Bordo para o NANOSATC-BR2. Além disso, colaborações de outras instituições de Ciência Espacial, Engenharia e Institutos de computação aplicada do Brasil e Exterior, são igualmente discutidas. O Programa recebeu suporte financeiro da Agência Espacial Brasileira (AEB) e do Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovações e Comunicações (MCTIC). Palavras-chave: cubesats, nanosatélites, formação de recursos humanos.

scholarly journals The Present & Future of the Brazilian INPE-UFSM NANOSATC-BR, CubeSats Development Program

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson J. Schuch ◽  
Rodrigo P. Marques ◽  
Otávio S. C. Durão ◽  
Marlos R. da Silva ◽  
Odim Mendes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Aerospace Engineering ◽  
Data Handling ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
Energetic Particle Precipitation ◽  
Building Program ◽  
Capacity Building Program

Abstract. The Brazilian INPE-UFSM NANOSATC-BR CubeSats Development Program, the related Capacity Building Program (CBP), the results of the NANOSATC-BR1, the first Brazilian CubeSat launched from Russia in June 2014, and the Program's future and present are discussed. The NANOSATC-BR Program consists of two CubeSats, NANOSATC-BR1 (1U) & NANOSATC-BR2 (2U). NANOSATC-BR2 is expected to operate in orbit for at least 12 months, while NANOSATC-BR1 this year has completed more than four years in orbit operation. The CBP is concerned with activities in space science, engineering and computer sciences for the development of space technologies using CubeSats satellites. The INPE-UFSM’s CBP has the involvement of UFSM's undergraduate students, graduate students from MG/II/UFRGS, ITA/DCTA/CA-MD, and the participation of INPE’s graduate students in the Onboard Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem development, verification and validation for the NANOSATC-BR2. The NANOSATC-BR1 & NANOSATC-BR2 Projects Ground Stations (GS) can operate with VHF/UHF band and S-band antennas. This paper also focuses on the future development of NANOSATC-BR3 & NANOSATC-BR4, in a partnership with the UFSM's Aerospace Engineering Course and on the launching of NANOSATC-BR2. The Program’s concepts were developed (i) monitor the Geospace in real time and determine the effects concerning the very close environment (by measuring the Earth's Magnetic field, the Ionosphere, and the energetic particle precipitation) and (ii) study the disturbances at the Earth's Magnetosphere-ionosphere system over the Brazilian Territory. The Program has received financial support from the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) and the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC).

Suggestions for a Roadmap towards Becoming a Launch Capable Nation

2012 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 561-565
Author(s):  
Fairul Azmin Zaraini ◽  
Tengku Farah Wahida Ku Chik ◽  
Nor Hafizah Abdullah ◽  
Ahmad Ammar
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Launch Vehicle ◽  
Low Earth Orbit ◽  
Eastern Coast ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
National Space ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Solid Rocket ◽  
National Programs

Propulsion Technology Program under the National Space Agency (ANGKASA) was commenced in 2009 with an ambition to launch satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using its own independent launch vehicle. Four members of the Space Application and Technology Development (SATD) with various backgrounds have been entrusted to draft roadmap for National Satellite Launcher and at the same time conducting Research and Development (R&D) related to rocketry. The first program was solid rocket development between ANGKASA and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through budget allocated in Rancangan Malaysia ke-9 (RMK-9). The rockets developed in this project have been successfully launched at eastern coast of peninsula Malaysia in 2010. This achievement needs proper and effective continuation towards enabling Malaysia to be a launch capable nation. Therefore, this paper investigates rocket development programs and activities ran by various countries which could be adopted into national programs in order to spur participation in rocket science and space industries, hence materialise completion of Malaysian own launch vehicle in timely manner. Moreover, this paper will look over obstacles and potencies of rocket development with current Malaysian environment.

Optical performance results for the polar communication and weather mission space technology development program

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
François Tanguay ◽  
Stéphane Lemelin ◽  
Michel Roux ◽  
Frédéric Grandmont ◽  
Jean-François Lavigne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Optical Performance ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Performance Results

Study on Signal Integrity Simulation for High Speed Serial Rapid IO

2013 ◽  
Vol 340 ◽  
pp. 881-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Xu Jiang ◽  
Xiao Hong Zhang ◽  
Wei Zhao ◽  
Jin Yuan Lu
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Signal Integrity ◽  
Signal Transmission ◽  
Hardware Design ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Parameters Optimization ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Signal Quality

With the increases of signal transmission rate in digital systems, the signal integrity becomes increasingly important in high-speed circuit design. During the hardware design of high-speed serial Rapid IO, signal integrity simulation of 5Gbps high-speed serial bus had been carried out by using Channel Analysis tools. Reliable data was formed by effectively analysis and evaluation of pre-simulation, the signal quality of high-speed serial Rapid IO was verified by post-simulation. The non-ideal design parameters were optimized by referring to the effective data obtained in pre-simulation. Signal quality has been greatly improved by parameters optimization. Signal integrity simulation analysis and verification of serial Rapid IO provides strong support for the design and significantly improves the efficiency of hardware design.

Consortium for National Space Resources Access (CNSA)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meiditomo Sutyarjoko ◽  
Yuliawan Cahya Pamungkas
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
World War ◽  
National Space ◽  
Satellite Technology ◽  
Space Race ◽  
Geo Satellite ◽  
Start Ups

Space technology development history goes way back to the World War II era fueled by the “space race”. Indonesia is one of the early adopter of GEO satellite communication technology, and remain largely as satellite operator – albeit of the national program to master the space technology. Mastering space technology is not an easy task, and so far India is the only developing country that able to reach the rank #13 in the Space Technology Ladder. The space technology conservatism, particularly in the GEO satellite technology, that discourage innovations has been seen shifted due to recent structural industry change. The non-GSO satellite seems to lead the Disruptive Satellite Technology (DST) and has been self evidence on the start ups advancement in satellite industry. Increase in leverage as satellite operators, proposed to be achieved through the CNSA model should lead to a better rounded satellite coordination orchestration and more benefit for the satellite procurement processes. Aggregation of the satellite procurement processes, should benefit the procurement investment amount, technology transfer in the forms of training, program offset, or increase in local content should be less challenging, and for satellite operators who are the member of the consortium may only procure the satellite capacity as needed in their business plan.

scholarly journals Romanian Public-Funded Research And Development Activities In The Space Sector

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 756-759
Author(s):  
Nicolae-Mihail Toncea ◽  
Andrei Stan ◽  
Octavian Cristea
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
European Space Agency ◽  
Sensitive Information ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Full Membership ◽  
National Space ◽  
Space Industry ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
Program Star ◽  
Strategic Project

Abstract Romania achieved full membership within ESA (European Space Agency) in 2011 and is actually involved in several European flagship space programmes. The “National Strategy for Space and Related Fields” is a strategic project funded through the Romanian Space Technology and Advanced Research Program (STAR), which is implemented by a consortium coordinated by IAROM S.A. One of the project goals is to identify national space- related technological capabilities and possible niches for Romania within the European space industry, as well as to identify cooperation opportunities within the mandatory and optional ESA programs. This paper presents an overview of the areas of expertise covered by projects contracted in 2012 and 2013 in the framework of the national space research and development programme. The paper does not cover industrial space contracts since they contain sensitive information.

Strategic Environment and Implementation of Satellite Technology Acquisition Programs in ASEAN

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robertus Heru Triharjanto
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
National Space ◽  
Technology Acquisition ◽  
Satellite Technology ◽  
Space Agency ◽  
Asean Countries ◽  
The Growth Of Economy ◽  
Technology Industries ◽  
High Technology Industries

With the growth of economy in ASEAN countries, their desire to create high value-added jobs or high technology industries are increasing. Such drive, in addition to the clasic motivation of creating national pride and strategy for defense and security, made many of them started to have national space program. Since they are satellite users, they started the program with acquiring satellite production technology. Due to such background, the paper discusses about satellite technology acquisition programs in ASEAN countries, with focus on the program’s strategic environment and implementation. The objective of research is to establish positioning map of satellite technology aqusition program in ASEAN. The method used is decriptive analytics, in which data on the program scale and coverage, technology regulations, and institutional buildings in each countries were sumarized and compared. The study shows that all of the ASEAN countries started their satellite technology acquisition by developing remote sensing satellites. It is found that Singapore and Malaysia are the highest in current satellite technology program scale, and in the future, Vietnam’s program scale will catch up with Indonesian and Thailand’s. For Indonesia, even though it has technology mastering and space agency, but lack of investment made it unable to move beyond micro-satellite program

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