Abstract
The Orbiting Low Frequency Array for Radio astronomy(OLFAR) project is aimed at developing a radio telescope in space sensitive for the 0.3–30 MHz range by using a swarm of more than 50 identical nano-satellites. The satellites will form a very large aperture, capable of capturing very weak electromagnetic astronomical signals. The radio telescope
functionality and the swarm behavior result in stringent requirements for the inter-satellite links. An adequate communication layer that takes into account size and power constraints of nano-satellites is necessary to ensure data distribution within the network of satellites. Considering the limitations of the space hardware, we design a communication scheme that meets OLFAR’s requirements.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | 63rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2012) |
Place of Publication | Paris, France |
Publisher | International Astronautical Federation (IAF) |
Pages | B2.5.2 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 1995-6258 |
Publication status | Published - 3 Oct 2012 |
Event | 63rd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2012 - Naples, Italy Duration: 1 Oct 2012 → 5 Oct 2012 Conference number: 63 |
Publication series
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Publisher | International Astronautical Federation (IAF) |
ISSN (Print) | 1995-6258 |
Conference
Conference | 63rd International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2012 |
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Abbreviated title | IAC |
Country | Italy |
City | Naples |
Period | 1/10/12 → 5/10/12 |
Keywords
- METIS-289728
- EWI-22352
- IR-81941