Work continues on the KubeSat programme at regular pace. Chris Blower developed some STK (Satellite Tool Kit) plots on the size and orientation of potential orbits wherein he stated that an orbit with an altitude of 900 km with an inclination of 72 degrees will give the maximum coverage of 52000 seconds a week which roughly translates into 8.65% of the orbital period.
Alex reported with some useful data on image sensors as received from Aptina stating parameters of one such model. It was also benefitting to get an idea of the cost and their operational temperature range.
Jack will write a technical report on the software code wherein a feasibility study will be conducted to assess the capabilites of National Instruments' equipment and establish whether it is possible to develop one and export it to a General data target board. Meanwhile work continues as normal for Shahzad, Mohsin and Ben.
Sunday, 22 February 2009
Monday, 16 February 2009
Work has continued this week in all areas. Technical reports into thermal control and communications are nearly finished; allowing for a detailed design analysis and trade-off study to be completed in support of the generic KUbeSat design.
Work continues with payload component selection with developments expected next week as suppliers get back to the project team with costing estimates.
The KUbeSat programme synopsis is close to completion, with issue 2 currently moving through the formal review process. It is anticipated that this will be finished next week, when a link to the page will be made available from this site. Watch this space!
In other news, work continues into ground station development with site surveys hampered by the recent inclement weather. This will be completed soon and represents a major milestone in the KUbeSat project evolution. Also this week, efforts have been to re-new the amateur radio licence held by Dr. Chris Welch, so that he can operate the ground station.
Finally, research into equipping Kingston University with a cleanroom facility has been completed, with initial indications suggesting that a three man room could be installed relatively cheaply. This is an important finding as a cleanroom not only supports the development of KUbeSat, but also helps address some of the project team's objectives.
Work continues with payload component selection with developments expected next week as suppliers get back to the project team with costing estimates.
The KUbeSat programme synopsis is close to completion, with issue 2 currently moving through the formal review process. It is anticipated that this will be finished next week, when a link to the page will be made available from this site. Watch this space!
In other news, work continues into ground station development with site surveys hampered by the recent inclement weather. This will be completed soon and represents a major milestone in the KUbeSat project evolution. Also this week, efforts have been to re-new the amateur radio licence held by Dr. Chris Welch, so that he can operate the ground station.
Finally, research into equipping Kingston University with a cleanroom facility has been completed, with initial indications suggesting that a three man room could be installed relatively cheaply. This is an important finding as a cleanroom not only supports the development of KUbeSat, but also helps address some of the project team's objectives.
Sunday, 8 February 2009
The team have been active over the last week, with developments being made in all sections.
The Synopsis is near completion and is expected to be ready for distribution as the the upcoming week.
The technical research and reports are coming along well with developments being made in the power systems, and the thermal controls initial review completed by the teams next meeting. The first stage of the payload selection and review has been finalised and consequently allowing the component selection process to begin. This will be coming into further detail over the next few weeks.
For developments of the Kingston University Campus, the facilities review has now been completed with research and reviews being made into the installation of a clean room for the KUbeSat to be developed within.
Overall the project is making good progress and in future weeks will have a good foundation for the KUbeSat programme to be set upon.
The Synopsis is near completion and is expected to be ready for distribution as the the upcoming week.
The technical research and reports are coming along well with developments being made in the power systems, and the thermal controls initial review completed by the teams next meeting. The first stage of the payload selection and review has been finalised and consequently allowing the component selection process to begin. This will be coming into further detail over the next few weeks.
For developments of the Kingston University Campus, the facilities review has now been completed with research and reviews being made into the installation of a clean room for the KUbeSat to be developed within.
Overall the project is making good progress and in future weeks will have a good foundation for the KUbeSat programme to be set upon.
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