Introduction
Designed SMA actuator and low-power motor based antenna with 1 rotational & 2 translational degrees of freedom, and planned its signal reception & transmission.
Duration: January 2019 to February 2019
Mentor: Dr. Sahil Kalra (PhD), Space Technology Cell, IIT Kanpur (presently, Assistant Professor, IIT Jammu)
Details
- Developed mechanism for ISRO to allow movement of space antenna deployed in satellite with 2 translation degrees of freedom.
- Rendered 3D model using Autodesk Fusion, integrated low powered motor to allow rotational degree of freedom.
- Utilized state memory alloy (SMA) actuator developed by Dr. Kalra to allow movement of axis of rotation.
- Planned to use ISRO’s NavIC chip to allow transmission and reception of signals to control the antenna.
- Studied signal transmission protocols pertinent to NavIC in order to devise communication strategies.
