Title :
CubeSat communications transceiver for increased data throughput
Author :
Clark, Christopher ; Chin, Andrew ; Karuza, Petras ; Rumsey, Daniel ; Hinkley, David
Author_Institution :
Aerosp. Corp., Los Angeles, CA
Abstract :
CubeSat communication links require small size, low power, and low cost transceivers. Link parameters resulting from the satellite´s low earth orbit (LEO) can impair transceiver performance, degrading mission data throughput. This paper describes the characteristics and control of a new CubeSat transceiver. The new transceiver provides an estimated 300% increase in data throughput for a typical 45-degree maximum elevation angle LEO pass over the Aerocube-2 transceiver.
Keywords :
satellite communication; transceivers; CubeSat communications links; CubeSat communications transceiver; low Earth orbit; mission data throughput; Communication system control; Costs; Energy consumption; Frequency shift keying; Low earth orbit satellites; Power amplifiers; Radio frequency; Satellite ground stations; Throughput; Transceivers;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace conference, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Big Sky, MT
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2621-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2622-5
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2009.4839404
