This paper describes a proposal for a rapid, low cost, nanosatellite mission to demonstrate the concept of GPS ocean reflectometry and to investigate the feasibility of determining sea state for a future operational space-based storm warning systems. The aims of this mission are to prove the general feasibility of GPS ocean reflectometry, to demonstrate sea state determination and to enable the...

-One of the latest manifestations of miniaturization in space applications is the development of standardized nanosatellite. Recent achievements and future trends of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology have indicated that microtechnology is the critical technologies of future space programs. Enabling technologies for demanding applications will surely make use of MEMS based compo...

A powerfully instrumented, reliable, low-cost 3-axis stabilized nanosatellite is in final design using novel technologies. The Thunderstorm Effects in Space: Technology (TEST) nanosatellite implements a new, highly modular satellite bus structure and common electrical interface that is conducive to satellite modeling, development, testing, and integration flow. TEST is a low-cost ($0.1 – 0.2 M)...

This paper discusses several cases of the Offline Nanosatellite Task Scheduling (ONTS) optimization problem, which seeks to schedule start and finish timings payloads on a nanosatellite. Modeled after FloripaSat-I mission, nanosatellite, examples were built expressly test performance various solutions ONTS problem. Realistic input data for power harvesting calculations used generate instances, ...

Constellations and platoons of small satellites can offer an assortment of benefits over larger, single function spacecraft. The strict mass, volume, and power limitations of small satellites will require unique micro-technologies to help develop efficient propulsion systems for maneuvering. The Free Molecule Micro-Resistojet (FMMR) has been analyzed and tested in this study to determine its ap...

We report on the performance of a compact photon pair source that was recovered intact from a failed space launch. The source had been embedded in a nanosatellite and was designed to perform pathfinder experiments leading to global quantum communication networks using spacecraft. Despite the launch vehicle explosion soon after takeoff, the nanosatellite was successfully retrieved from the accid...

A communication blackout is one of the major problems that occurs during reentry a satellite into Earth’s atmosphere, which caused by plasma blocking electromagnetic waves near for telecommunication. Moreover, it prevents tracking and data transmission, resulting in inaccurate prediction landing sites loss. Therefore, there necessity to evaluate propagation mitigate blackout. An inflatable aero...

Abstract This work is related to the Store and Forward (S&F) technology demonstration mission of UiTMSAT-1 (UiTM’s first nanosatellite). The aims develop an array Ground Sensor Terminal (GST) units communicate with a single nanosatellite S&F application. terminal unit will uplink Earth based sensor’s data nanosatellite, hence requires specific equipment ensure successful transmission. A...