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Design of a Polarization Diversity System for Ground Stations of CubeSat Space Systems


Abstract:

In this letter, a new polarization diversity system for ground stations that operate CubeSat spacecraft is presented. This new system aims to minimize communications link...Show More

Abstract:

In this letter, a new polarization diversity system for ground stations that operate CubeSat spacecraft is presented. This new system aims to minimize communications link losses caused by unpredictable variations of the radiation pattern of the antenna in spacecraft that spin freely. It is based on the combination of multiple signals orthogonally polarized. The ground station that controls the XaTcobeo spacecraft has implemented this system. The spacecraft has been launched recently and is still in Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP).
Page(s): 917 - 920
Date of Publication: 06 August 2012

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I. Introduction

Cubesat missions are becoming more common today. Typically, these systems are composed of a CubeSat-type spacecraft and a ground station. This ground station is based on the usage of amateur radio equipment and additional small self-developed equipment. The most important limitations in the communications link for this approach are the following.

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