A robust low power communications architecture for nano-satellites

Nirav Annavarapu; Bhagath Singh Cheela; Kshitij Sandeep Sadasivan

doi:10.1109/AERO.2016.7500624

A robust low power communications architecture for nano-satellites

Nirav Annavarapu, Bhagath Singh Cheela, Kshitij Sandeep Sadasivan

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This paper describes a low power communication architecture for 2U class nano-satellites. The system is designed to operate two links in the UHF and VHF bands, each of which is managed by independent microcontrollers. Impedance matching networks and harmonic filters are designed to ensure that the maximum power is transferred and spurious emissions are within the acceptable limits. It contains a transceiver module on both the links to ensure that in case one link fails, the other can take over. This system is implemented on two separate PCBs. The link budget calculations are shown here for all the communication links.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2016
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Volume	2016-June
ISBN (Electronic)	9781467376761
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/AERO.2016.7500624
Publication status	Published - 27-06-2016
Externally published	Yes
Event	2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2016 - Big Sky, United States Duration: 05-03-2016 → 12-03-2016

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Conference	2016 IEEE Aerospace Conference, AERO 2016
Country/Territory	United States
City	Big Sky
Period	05-03-16 → 12-03-16

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Aerospace Engineering
Space and Planetary Science

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