2nd Design Update Presentation

March 17, 2009

OverviewGround Segment

Space Segment

OBC

TNC

Transceiver

Antenna

PC

TNC

Transceiver

Antenna

Rx

TxRx

TxRx

TxRx

Tx

Narrowed ScopeNeed to connect Linuxstamp to TNC via RJ-11Current software not adequate upgrading to newer Program ROCMore channels needed in interface between the TNC and Transceiver

Space Segment

OBC

TNC

Transceiver

Antenna

Rx

TxRx

Tx

Status of Project

Ground station able to receive and transmit data from computer

Status of ProjectTransceiver disassemblyPico Packet tested with the ground station computer

Status of Components/systemsReceivedTNC : PicoPacket

On OrderGround station softwareTo Be AcquiredCables

Modeling and Analysis

Modeling and Analysis

PrototypesGroundstation Prototype using handheld testing AntennaSpace segment transceiver is the current prototype for point to point communication

Future TasksMounting components into Cubesat Further Groundstation testing using spectrum analyzerWriting AX.25 software for CubesatCubesat antenna constructionTesting range, power, durability

Budget

CashItemCostChange since Feb.Antenna assembly and deployment mechanism$150.00Yaesu VX-3R$239.00PicoPacket TNC$320.00Wires and other materials$36.00+$16.00Presentation Supplies$150.00Subtotal$895.00+$16

Week ofSept 15Sept 22Sept 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Nov 3Nov 10Nov 24Dec 15Jan 5Jan 19Jan 26Feb 2Feb 9Feb 16Feb 23Mar 2Mar 9Mar 16Mar 23Mar 30Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27May 4May 11May 18May 25TasksProject ProposalContract ProposalGround Station Assembly & testingBasic radio operator's qualificationDesign Specification reviewSoftware development begins1st design update presentationAntenna design and modelingPreliminary design reviewAntenna fabrication2nd design update presentation1st communication link testCritical Design reviewFinal design report

Questions?

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