In a student project such as SEDSAT-II there is always the need for an infusion of new recruits as existing members become swamped by other academic commitments or graduate, or even to simply supplement the existing knowledge base within the project. It is important the integrity of the project’s timeline not be compromised, and it is for this reason that we have, on several occasions in the past, initiated recruitment drives. We believe that the time has come again for a fresh influx of participants, both generally and particularly in the Attitude Determination and Control system (ADCS).
A CubeSat communication subsystem needs to provide a method of transferring data between a control team on the earth and an orbiting satellite. The system can be divided into two overlapping blocks, the ground station subsystem, and the on-satellite subsystem. This article is from the perspective of the ground station subsystem.
The paper “SEDSAT-II: Design and Implementation of a High Resolution Imaging Payload with On-board Image Analysis” has been selected for presentation at the International Astronautical Congress 2008, to be held in Glasgow. This paper is based on the work carried out on the SEDSAT-II imaging payload and is co-written by payload team members Tom Nordheim and Brynjar Larssen from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth and communications team member Lavina Parwani from PhilSEDS.
The abstract can be read here.
A CubeSat communication subsystem needs to provide a method of transferring data between a control team on the earth and an orbiting satellite. The system can be divided into two overlapping blocks, the ground station subsystem, and the on-satellite subsystem. This article is from the perspective of the on-satellite communication subsystem.
Up to date technology for Micro and Nano satellites include advanced attitude control and station keeping systems, especially with regard to soon scheduled missions including formation flying. Equipping even small satellites with fully operational thruster systems becomes particularly interesting with regard to the increasing focus on de-orbiting possibilities to avoid an increasing number of small satellites out of use in LEO. Miniaturized electric propulsion therefore seems to be a promising candidate for such future mission profiles.
Set at the idyllic campus of the Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey it was time for the first UK Space Conference. The SEDSAT-II Payload team was represented by several members through genereous student sponsorship provided by UKSEDS, offering accommodation and conference attendance at greatly reduced fees. Serving as the venue for this year’s conference was the Charter House School; An exclusive boarding school founded in the 17th century with it’s sprawling campus of grassy fields and traditional buildings situated on the outskirts of the small English town of Godalming.
We are glad to welcome you to our new webpage. You will see that this page will update rapidly with the latest news from the SEDSAT II team. We would also like to remind everyone about our wiki-page at http://wiki.seds.org/index.php/SEDSAT-2.
SEDSAT II is an educational satellite project organized through SEDS Earth, involving student members from over 16 different nations and 5 different continents.
On Feb. 13th Alexandra Ruths and Paul Schmitzberger of SEDS Austria took advantage of the SGAC’s Permanent Observer Status with the UN COPUOS and made a technical presentation under the UNISPACE III agenda item at the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee.
Held in the technological centre of Hyderabad (also known as Cyberabad among the locals), this year’s International Astronautical Congress was a grand affair showcasing Indian culture and space technology alike.
At this year IAC we were lucky enough to manage to recruit a new advisor for matters concerning space regulations and space law. We all welcome Dr. E. Weeks to the team.
SEDSAT II is an educational satellite project involving student members from over 16 different nations and 5 continents.
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