NTS—A nanosatellite space trial

Coleshill, Elliott; Cain, Jeff; Newland, Franz; D’Souza, Ian

doi:10.1016/j.actaastro.2009.11.007

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“…CubeSats have also been utilized in a nanosatellite program known as the Nanosatellite Tracking of Ships (NTS) [23]. This trial program is intended to test the satellite in a real space environment to ensure communication between the receiving part of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver radio and AIS transmitter in LEO within a range of 100 km [23]. This system is capable of collecting the message from space to provide the awareness of global marine traffic and for other common applications [23].…”

Section: Space Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This trial program is intended to test the satellite in a real space environment to ensure communication between the receiving part of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver radio and AIS transmitter in LEO within a range of 100 km [23]. This system is capable of collecting the message from space to provide the awareness of global marine traffic and for other common applications [23]. The NTS mission is to collect the AIS signal in the LEO range, to measure the surrounding radio frequency from 160 MHz to 162 MHz with noise level identification, and to provide a platform for future mission qualification [23].…”

Section: Space Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This system is capable of collecting the message from space to provide the awareness of global marine traffic and for other common applications [23]. The NTS mission is to collect the AIS signal in the LEO range, to measure the surrounding radio frequency from 160 MHz to 162 MHz with noise level identification, and to provide a platform for future mission qualification [23]. The structure of NTS is only 20 cm 3 along with two strings for solar cells, which serve as the source power of the spacecraft attitude [23].…”

Section: Space Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Review of Antennas for Picosatellite Applications

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International Journal of Antennas and Propagation

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Cube Satellite (CubeSat) technology is an attractive emerging alternative to conventional satellites in radio astronomy, earth observation, weather forecasting, space research, and communications. Its size, however, poses a more challenging restriction on the circuitry and components as they are expected to be closely spaced and very power efficient. One of the main components that will require careful design for CubeSats is their antennas, as they are needed to be lightweight, small in size, and compact or deployable for larger antennas. This paper presents a review of antennas suitable for picosatellite applications. An overview of the applications of picosatellites will first be explained, prior to a discussion on their antenna requirements. Material and antenna topologies which have been used will be subsequently discussed prior to the presentation of several deployable configurations. Finally, a perspective and future research work on CubeSat antennas will be discussed in the conclusion.

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Section: Space Researchmentioning

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A Review of Antennas for Picosatellite Applications

Lokman

Soh

Azemi

et al. 2017

International Journal of Antennas and Propagation

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“…Among civilian applications we can mention: Earth monitoring: weather, ozone hole, oceans, Technology and algorithms demonstration, University education, terrestrial capture of low resolution images, Scientific mission: earthquake sensor Communication systems: supplement to GEO services; Store and forward: space mail, remote data collection, Cellular relay, Internet services (Baker et al 2005, Sarda e al., 2006, Deschamps et al, 2009, Koudelka et al, 2009, Coleshill et al, 2010, Ashida et al 2010, Bouwmeester et al 2010, Xiang et all., 2012, Spangelo et al, 2013…”

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Pehuensat-1

Quiroga

Lassig

Mendieta

2013

International Journal of Space Technology Management and Innovation

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Nowadays, it is possible to achieve low cost and short production times space missions using satellites with a mass below 10 kg. These small satellites are described as nanosatellites. Current microelectronic technology makes it possible to develop nanosatellites for scientific experiments and relatively complex measurements (as well as for other applications), making it easy for universities and small research groups to have access to space science exploration and to exploit the new economic possibilities that emerge. This paper describes an experiment developed in Argentina at the Universidad Nacional del Comahue to design, construct and flight test a nanosatellite called Pehuensat-1. Finally is presented to Pehuensat-2 as future commercial nano-satellite.

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