Session
Technical Session VII: Student Scholarship Competition
Abstract
This document presents the design and development of a new terminal node controller (TNC) and GPS/telemetry beacon for space and ground applications. The techniques developed are unique and innovative in the field of space communication. It outlines the objectives; the system requirements; the system layout; the theory of operation; software; communication protocols, including equipment specifications and other major aspects of the system. An important feature of this system is the extensive use of commercial off the shelf (COTS) components, which has lowered cost and shortened development time. Key words: terminal node controller, TNC, GPS, telemetry, beacon, space communications, satellite, nanosatellite, transmitter, receiver, transceiver, PCM page, APRS, tracking device, spacecraft, packet assembler, protocol decoder, PIC, amateur radio, Ham radio, microcontroller, digipeater, AX.25, NMEA, Engineering.
The Design and Development of a Terminal Node Controller and GPS/Telemetry Beacon for Space and Ground Applications
This document presents the design and development of a new terminal node controller (TNC) and GPS/telemetry beacon for space and ground applications. The techniques developed are unique and innovative in the field of space communication. It outlines the objectives; the system requirements; the system layout; the theory of operation; software; communication protocols, including equipment specifications and other major aspects of the system. An important feature of this system is the extensive use of commercial off the shelf (COTS) components, which has lowered cost and shortened development time. Key words: terminal node controller, TNC, GPS, telemetry, beacon, space communications, satellite, nanosatellite, transmitter, receiver, transceiver, PCM page, APRS, tracking device, spacecraft, packet assembler, protocol decoder, PIC, amateur radio, Ham radio, microcontroller, digipeater, AX.25, NMEA, Engineering.
