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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.
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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 Hardware Selection • Based primarily on flight heritage • Handheld transceiver • Yaesu VX-3R • TNC • Paccomm PicoPacket
Space Segment Progress Update On-Board Computer • Successfully connected to camera • Able to issue commands Future work
Space Segment Progress 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