scholarly journals Steerable space fed lens array for low-cost adaptive ground station applications

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Q. Lee ◽  
Zoya Popovic ◽  
Sebastien Rondineau ◽  
Felix A. Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Lens Array ◽  
Ground Station

DEVELOPMENT OF A SPACE TECHNOLOGY CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-52
Author(s):  
Folasade Dahunsi ◽  
Oluwasina Aderinwale ◽  
Abayomi Adesida ◽  
Abiola Alayande ◽  
J. Ojo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Satellite Communication ◽  
Spatial Information ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Data Communication ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Space Technology ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Ground Station ◽  
Means Of Transmission

Satellite communication is a wireless means of transmission of intelligible signals/information. When properly utilized it will bring about a great and positive development on the economic growth of any nation. The Federal Government of Nigeria made a giant step in the communication sector by launching five satellites into space: NigeriaSat-1, NigComSat- 1, NigeriaSat-2r, NigeriaSat-X and NigComSat-1R. With adequate spatial information, informed decisions can be made by stakeholders and adequate steps taken to ensure the growth of the nation. Demand for training capacity building in space technology is increasing. Unfortunately, space technology is a relatively expensive field with ongoing research for affordable training approaches. This paper presents methods of building capacity by developing Demo Satellites that receive telemetry data with radiofrequency and internet of things communication protocol. Web Dashboard was developed for remote monitoring of ground station and for exploring mobility in data communication, Localization was achieved to also track the Demo Satellites and the ground station in real-time. It is shown that the implementation of a low-cost capacity building programme is not only possible but a goal that should be aimed at. Multiple segments in the design of the schematics produced can be reused. It presents a pioneer satellite constellation prototype that displays the capabilities of a satellite in solving some of the country’s challenges and creating awareness on space research and its trends.

scholarly journals Design and Fabrication of Wafer-Level Microlens Array with Moth-Eye Antireflective Nanostructures

Nanomaterials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuping Xie ◽  
Xinjun Wan ◽  
Bo Yang ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Xiaoxiao Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nanoimprint Lithography ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microlens Array ◽  
Wafer Level ◽  
Lens Array ◽  
Wafer Level Packaging ◽  
High Production ◽  
Aspherical Lenses ◽  
Profile Accuracy

Wafer-level packaging (WLP) based camera module production has attracted widespread industrial interest because it offers high production efficiency and compact modules. However, suppressing the surface Fresnel reflection losses is challenging for wafer-level microlens arrays. Traditional dielectric antireflection (AR) coatings can cause wafer warpage and coating fractures during wafer lens coating and reflow. In this paper, we present the fabrication of a multiscale functional structure-based wafer-level lens array incorporating moth-eye nanostructures for AR effects, hundred-micrometer-level aspherical lenses for camera imaging, and a wafer-level substrate for wafer assembly. The proposed fabrication process includes manufacturing a wafer lens array metal mold using ultraprecise machining, chemically generating a nanopore array layer, and replicating the multiscale wafer lens array using ultraviolet nanoimprint lithography. A 50-mm-diameter wafer lens array is fabricated containing 437 accurate aspherical microlenses with diameters of 1.0 mm; each lens surface possesses nanostructures with an average period of ~120 nm. The microlens quality is sufficient for imaging in terms of profile accuracy and roughness. Compared to lenses without AR nanostructures, the transmittance of the fabricated multiscale lens is increased by ~3% under wavelengths of 400–750 nm. This research provides a foundation for the high-throughput and low-cost industrial application of wafer-level arrays with AR nanostructures.

Low-cost, automated ground station for LEO mission support

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 12-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Firestone ◽  
R Atkin ◽  
C Hooks ◽  
C R Englert ◽  
D E Siskind ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Ground Station

scholarly journals Preliminary Design of an Unmanned Aircraft System for Aircraft General Visual Inspection

Electronics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umberto Papa ◽  
Salvatore Ponte
Keyword(s):  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Unmanned Aircraft System ◽  
High Definition ◽  
Ground Station ◽  
Aircraft System ◽  
Visual Testing

Among non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques, General Visual Inspection (GVI), global or zonal, is the most widely used, being quick and relatively less expensive. In the aeronautic industry, GVI is a basic procedure for monitoring aircraft performance and ensuring safety and serviceability, and over 80% of the inspections on large transport category aircrafts are based on visual testing, both directly and remotely, either unaided or aided via mirrors, lenses, endoscopes or optic fiber devices coupled to cameras. This paper develops the idea of a global and/or zonal GVI procedure implemented by means of an autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS), equipped with a low-cost, high-definition (HD) camera for carrying out damage detection of panels, and a series of distance and trajectory sensors for obstacle avoidance and inspection path planning. An ultrasonic distance keeper system (UDKS), useful to guarantee a fixed distance between the UAS and the aircraft, was developed, and several ultrasonic sensors (HC-SR-04) together with an HD camera and a microcontroller were installed on the selected platform, a small commercial quad-rotor (micro-UAV). The overall system concept design and some laboratory experimental tests are presented to show the effectiveness of entrusting aircraft inspection procedures to a small UAS and a PC-based ground station for data collection and processing.

scholarly journals Advanced Software Ground Station and UAV Development for NLoS Control Using Mobile Communications

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr AbdElHamid ◽  
Peng Zong ◽  
Bassant Abdelhamid
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Weather Forecast ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Unmanned Aerial Systems ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Ground Station ◽  
Commercial Off The Shelf ◽  
End Node ◽  
Aerial Systems

Over the last decades, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) have gained much attention due to their various applications in different sections. However, their communication range is limited to utilized communication equipment. Therefore, utilization of GSM channels opens a new prospect towards long distance UAV missions and mobile command and control centers. This paper demonstrates new design and development of a small-scale UAV and a Ground Control Station (GCS) using GSM bidirectional communications for Non-Line of Sight (NLoS) long range control. GCSs are considered the front end node in UAV guidance process. Therefore, the proposed GCS employs a two-layer framework to consider all ground pilot requirements. Moreover, a new exploitation of global weather forecast data is added to the GCS. On the other hand, the proposed airborne system utilizes a new integration of different Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) components and excludes short range receivers. The ground and flight tests show that stable bidirectional GSM communication is established, reliable hardware integration is accomplished, real time performance is achieved, GCS functional fidelity is obtained, and low cost is maintained. Finally, some qualitative aspects of the proposed platform are presented to address the detailed features.

Low-cost dichroic mirrors for future Deep Space ground stations

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 595-600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Pasian ◽  
Maurizio Bozzi ◽  
Luca Perregrini
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Feeding System ◽  
Deep Space ◽  
Reflector Antennas ◽  
Ground Station ◽  
Metal Stamping ◽  
Manufacturing Accuracy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Typical Scenario

Future Deep Space (DS) ground stations envisioned by running projects funded by major space agencies are based on arrays of reflector antennas operating in different frequency bands. Therefore, a multi-band feeding system is required for each antenna, and a possible solution foresees the use of dichroic mirrors to separate/combine different beams. This paper presents a low-cost and fast manufacturing process for the fabrication of dichroic mirrors, usually referred to as punching technique or metal stamping. In particular, the specific advantages and limits of this fabrication technique are outlined and discussed, showing both electrical performance and manufacturing accuracy measurements from a test prototype. In addition, a typical scenario for future DS ground stations is described, showing the impact of these low-cost dichroic mirrors on the final ground station performance and cost, compared to the standard approach for dichroic mirror manufacturing based on more expensive and time-consuming technologies (e.g. milling machining).

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