Capture a signal
Space RF communications
Duration: 1 hrs
This short exercise is intended to give the user an introduction to using the ground station network.
Commission the station
Troubleshooting
Duration: 2 hrs
The user is tasked with commissioning the ground station and identifying any mis-alignment issues with the ground station.
Polar tracking
Space RF communications
Duration: 1 hrs
This short exercise is intended to give the user an introduction to using the ground station network.
Doppler shift
Space RF communications
Duration: 1 hrs
Challenge the user to calculate the effect of doppler shift and compare their estimates with real measurements.
Noise, Noise, Noise
Space RF communications
Duration: 1 hrs
This short exercise exposes the user to real-world issues such as noise effects on signal reception.
Create a forecast
Climate science
Duration: 2 hrs
Using the ground station network, the user is tasked to receive a weather satellite image which they will use to create a forecast.Keyhole effect
Space RF communications
Duration: 1 hrs
This short exercise exposes the user to real-world issues such as the key hole effect observed commonly with ground stations.
Link Budgets
Space RF communications
Duration: 3 hrs
This exercise guides users on preparing a satellite link budget and comparing it with real-world results.Celestial
Space RF communications
Duration: 3 hrs
Use the ground station to observe RF emissions from celestial bodies such as the moon or Jupiter.”While they’re well-versed in theory through lectures, graduates struggle to apply this knowledge in real-world settings.”
“poor hands-on training related to satellite operations and communications are hindering graduates’ preparedness for real-world challenges.”
”there’s a noticeable gap in hands-on training when it comes to satellite operations”
