Space Technology Capacity Building in Support of SDG 2030 Through CubeSat SharjahSat-l

Aslan, A. R.; Al-Naimiy, Hamid M. K.; Fernini, Ilias; Manousakis, A.; Shaikh, Mubasshir; Madara, Sahith Reddy; AlKaabi, Tarifa; Karabulut, Bogac; Oztekin, Onur; Turkoglu, Sibel; Kalemci, Emrah

doi:10.1109/rast.2019.8767863

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“…Sharjah-Sat-1 is being built as a collaborative effort among the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, University of Sharjah, Istanbul Technical University, and Sabanci University. The project not only serves as a purely scientific purpose, but also provides a platform for education and capacity building for students and engineers at the respective institutes involved in the design and testing of the instrument from the development of the concept to the launch and operations [1]. For the details of the scientific aspects of the iXRD, see [2].…”

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The Improved X-ray Detector (iXRD) on Sharjah-Sat-1, design principles, tests and ground calibration

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The iXRD is the primary science payload on Sharjah-Sat-1, a 3U CubeSat expected to be launched in Q4, 2022. Its main scientific goal is monitoring bright hard X-ray sources and transients in 20 -200 keV band. The iXRD consists of a CdZnTe crystal (6.45 cm 2 area, 5 mm thickness), a Tungsten collimator with square holes with an opening angle of 4.26 • , readout and control electronics and power circuitry, a back-shield and mechanical structures. Some of the design elements of iXRD have been inherited from the XRD on BeEagleSat with significant improvements in terms of collecting area, X-ray background and electronic noise. In this article, the design of the iXRD is discussed in detail taking into account mechanical, electronics, control software and data handling aspects. Its expected performance is determined after ground calibration. Depending on the pixel size, the energy resolution is 4 -7 keV at 60 keV and the minimum detectable energy is 19 -23 keV.

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The Improved X-ray Detector (iXRD) on Sharjah-Sat-1, design principles, tests and ground calibration

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The ixRD is the primary science payload on Sharjah-Sat-1, a 3U CubeSat expected to be launched in Q4, 2022. Its main scientific goal is monitoring bright hard X-ray sources and transients in 20 - 200 keV band. The iXRD consists of a CdZnTe crystal (6.45 cm2 area, 5 mm thickness), a Tungsten collimator with square holes with an opening angle of 4.26o, readout and control electronics and power circuitry, a back-shield and mechanical structures. Some of the design elements of iXRD have been inherited from the XRD on BeEagleSat with significant improvements in terms of collecting area, X-ray background and electronic noise. In this article, the design of the iXRD is discussed in detail taking into account mechanical, electronics, control software and data handling aspects. Its expected performance is determined after ground calibration. Depending on the pixel size, the energy resolution is 4 - 7 keV at 60 keV and the minimum detectable energy is 19 - 23 keV.

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“…Woellert et al [27] shed light on CubeSats capabilities in science education and spur technology for developing nations. Aslan et al [28] constructed a CubeSat project in Sharjah-Emirates, one of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. e project aims to educate students in cutting edge technologies including space technology, which puts human capacity development in its centre and support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) for 2030.…”

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Predicting Joint Effects on CubeSats to Enhance Internet of Things in GCC Region Using Artificial Neural Network

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2021

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Satellite telecommunication systems promise to bridge digital gaps and deliver wireless communication services to any corner of the world. However, despite satellites’ global connectivity and wide footprint, still atmospheric and dust impairments are open challenges that face satellite systems, especially at high-frequency bands in arid and semiarid regions. Therefore, this paper aims to predict joint effects of atmospheric and dust attenuations in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on CubeSat communications using Artificial Neural Network (ANN). The prediction model has been carried out using a massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna payload at K-frequency Bands. Consider these joint effects have positive relations in calculating satellites link margin, which leads to obtaining efficient communication system, delivering better quality of service (QoS), and enhancing Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, or even Internet of Space Things (IoST). Predicated results infer that the ANN attenuation predictions, along with the 5G MIMO antenna on-board the CubeSat, offer much promise channel model for satellite communications, which in turn leads to not only supporting IoT connectivity but also reducing power consumption, thus enhancing lifetime of CubeSat. Also, this study can provide a reference for CubeSat engineers to guarantee large-capacity communication.

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Space Technology Capacity Building in Support of SDG 2030 Through CubeSat SharjahSat-l

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The Improved X-ray Detector (iXRD) on Sharjah-Sat-1, design principles, tests and ground calibration

The Improved X-ray Detector (iXRD) on Sharjah-Sat-1, design principles, tests and ground calibration

The Improved X-ray Detector (iXRD) on Sharjah-Sat-1, design principles, tests and ground calibration

Predicting Joint Effects on CubeSats to Enhance Internet of Things in GCC Region Using Artificial Neural Network

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