Difference between revisions of "Nano Satellite"
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A miniaturized satellite is an earth-orbiting device having lower mass and smaller physical dimensions than a conventional satellite , such as a geostationary satellite. They are well-suited for use in proprietary wireless communications networks, as well as for scientific observation, data gathering and the Global Positioning System (GPS). | A miniaturized satellite is an earth-orbiting device having lower mass and smaller physical dimensions than a conventional satellite , such as a geostationary satellite. They are well-suited for use in proprietary wireless communications networks, as well as for scientific observation, data gathering and the Global Positioning System (GPS). | ||
| − | Miniaturized satellites can be classified according to mass in kilograms(kg). A micro-satellite(or microsat) masses between | + | Miniaturized satellites can be classified according to mass in kilograms(kg). A micro-satellite(or microsat) masses between 10kg and 500kg. A nano-satellite(or nanosat) masses between 1kg and 10kg. A pico-satellite(or picosat) masses less than 1kg. |
| − | We are working on a nano satellite, which will weigh approximately 1. | + | We are working on a nano satellite, which will weigh approximately 1.2kgs. We being amateurs at this, are working on a very basic model, which will be capable of clicking pictures, recording video, measuring pressure, temperature, humidity, altitude, UV radiations and CFC content. It will not orbit around earth like a satellite is supposed to, rather we will use a meteorological balloon filled with helium gas and an attached parachute to conduct our tests. |
The purpose of building this satellite is to demonstrate that it is possible to build a satellite for less than Rs 10,000 using commonly available parts and take pictures of curvature of earth. | The purpose of building this satellite is to demonstrate that it is possible to build a satellite for less than Rs 10,000 using commonly available parts and take pictures of curvature of earth. | ||
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During our research we referred to some links: | During our research we referred to some links: | ||
http://www.ardl.org/ | http://www.ardl.org/ | ||
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6hwiEg2gaw | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6hwiEg2gaw | ||
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CanSat | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CanSat | ||
Revision as of 17:11, 8 October 2015
A miniaturized satellite is an earth-orbiting device having lower mass and smaller physical dimensions than a conventional satellite , such as a geostationary satellite. They are well-suited for use in proprietary wireless communications networks, as well as for scientific observation, data gathering and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Miniaturized satellites can be classified according to mass in kilograms(kg). A micro-satellite(or microsat) masses between 10kg and 500kg. A nano-satellite(or nanosat) masses between 1kg and 10kg. A pico-satellite(or picosat) masses less than 1kg.
We are working on a nano satellite, which will weigh approximately 1.2kgs. We being amateurs at this, are working on a very basic model, which will be capable of clicking pictures, recording video, measuring pressure, temperature, humidity, altitude, UV radiations and CFC content. It will not orbit around earth like a satellite is supposed to, rather we will use a meteorological balloon filled with helium gas and an attached parachute to conduct our tests.
The purpose of building this satellite is to demonstrate that it is possible to build a satellite for less than Rs 10,000 using commonly available parts and take pictures of curvature of earth.
Most of our electronic materials are bought from OM ELECTRONICS, SP Road. It consists of a basic range of sensors, lithium-ion battery and arduino.
During our research we referred to some links: http://www.ardl.org/
