CCSDS has published widely recognized data communication standard for space missions. This paper discusses a custom streamlined implementation of the CCSDS channel, frame and packet layers. Non ess ... Read More

This paper presents the design and analysis of a multistage low-noise amplifier (LNA) using Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor (PHEMT). The LNA is designed at the center frequency of 1 ... Read More

Nextel Ceramic fibers are developed primarily for heat resistant applications. Due to their good strength to weight ratio, these fibers are finding extensive use both as reinforcement material and ... Read More

Sun Sensor is a commonly used sensor in satellites for attitude determination. This paper discusses the design and development of 2-axis digital sun sensor (DSS) using commercial-off-theshelf (COT ... Read More

The paper discusses the design and development of a Fluxgate Magnetometer, for use in space for Attitude Determination and Control (ADC) of Low Earth Orbits (LEO) satellites. The designed sensor co ... Read More

This paper presents the prediction of various space radiation parameters for PakSat. The measurement of the parameters includes the measurement of trapped particles, solar energetic protons and Gal ... Read More

This paper describes the design of space environment module that is used for validation of Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) control algorithms for LEO Satellites. This module is th ... Read More

Once the satellite is in space, it is very important to make sure that it is in its correct and prescribe orbit, along with the appropriate attitude, at any given point of time. Orbit propagators a ... Read More

This paper deals with the development of orbit propagator for low Earth orbiting satellites incorporating dominant perturbations for them. This simulator involves modelling the space environment a ... Read More

This paper presents the design of pitch channel autopilot of aircraft using Generalized Predictive Control with input constraint (CGPC). Due to inconsistent behavior of pitch plane dynamics, estima ... Read More

this paper discusses the attitude estimation problem using low cost Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) inertial sensors, for which a complementary sensor fusion solution is proposed using the K ... Read More

In this paper, the design of the Satellite Attitude and Orbital Dynamics Simulator (SAODS) is described in detail, including working principle and control system. The development of SAODS is aimed ... Read More

Main objective of this research was to develop a Finite Element Model (FEM) of thin walled flat metal ribbon wound pressure vessel (FMRWPV) using ANSYS software. In this research work, analytical f ... Read More

This research work was carried out to apply the homogenized modeling technique and to investigate the behavior of a prototype aluminium honey comb satellite structure under various kinds of mechani ... Read More

In this paper the equation of motion is derived for a given set of boundary conditions governing the nonlinear vibrations of an isotropic plate with an arbitrarily located partthrough crack at the c ... Read More

Small Satellites are becoming increasingly popular due to their low cost, minimized volume and reduced design and development time yet fulfilling all the ne9cessary objectives of a space mission. T ... Read More

Generally launching satellites for the purpose of research and technology demonstration largely remained with the national space agencies as huge funding requirements inhibited the initiation of su ... Read More


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