Block Diagram

Links To Parts

• Transceiver
• LEO Antenna
• Polarity Switch
• Surge Protector
• Cavity Bandpass
• Coaxial LNA
• Bandpass Filter
• Wide-Band Limiter
• Coax Cable
• Wide-Band Power Amplifier
  • In selection process
• Coaxial Circulator
• Dual Junction Circulator

Responsibilities

Orbit Tracking System

• Developing a predictive model for determining the location of the satellite in space given telemetric information
• Correcting for pointing error to ensure maximum uplink during
• Designing algorithms to determine pointing angles given geological location and elevation

Angular Position System

• Position the antennae to point in the direction of the satellite to enable data transfer
• Implementing feedback loop using rotary sensors to get exact angular position
• Ensuring selected actuators can function in varying environments under the loads exerted by the equipment

Pointing Control System

• Implementing a safety feature should the cubesat "go dark"
• Controlling actuators to move to their required positions in an acceptable amount time