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- Title:
Design of the Autonomous, Tracking & Pointing System (ATP): A generalized satellite test bench demonstrator for free-space optical communication systems
- Document type:
- Report / Forschungsbericht
- Author(s):
- Sidhant Patra
- Abstract:
- The need for efficient and reliable communication systems in satellite applications has been on the rise, particularly in the context of distributed satellite systems. Optical communication, with its potential for high data rates and secure communication, has emerged as a promising solution for satellite communication. However, achieving optimal performance of optical communication systems requires careful consideration of factors such as directivity, which determines the accuracy and efficiency of communication links. The report expects to aid the understanding of optical communication and directivity concepts in the context of satellite communication systems, and to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, fabrication, and testing for optical communication applications. While designing any satellite architecture those implements the method of free space optical communication, it is imperative to validate and test the performance of optical communication systems on the ground before deploying them in space. In this context, the development of a satellite test bench demonstrator is of paramount importance. This work gives the groundwork on the concept and implementation of the Autonomous Tracking & Pointing (ATP) system, which is planned to be a generalized Test Bench demonstrator that focuses on investigating directivity. This also addresses implementation techniques for mechanical parts, such as optical transceivers, beam steering mechanisms, and mounting structures. The performance of the developed mechanical parts is evaluated and challenges are discussed to assess the accuracy and signal strength required to improve the system.
- Contracting organization:
- Technical University of Munich
- Publisher:
- Technical University of Munich
- Date of publication:
- 10.05.2023
- Year:
- 2023
- Year / month:
- 2023-05
- Monat:
- May
- Language:
- en
- Semester:
- SS 23
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