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CanSat design and implementation for remote sensing applications Atallah, Mohammed; Alkalbani, Dhabiya; Alsheryani, Maha; Albedwawi, Moza; Alshehhi, Reem; Almeqbaali, Reem; Okasha, Mohamed; Dief, Tarek N.
Applied Research and Smart Technology (ARSTech) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Applied Research and Smart Technology
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/arstech.v3i2.1188

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With the increasing potential of satellite technology, it becomes crucial to learn its principles and develop the basic satellite subsystems for the undergraduate level. Working on a real satellite is a challenging target and requires a solid technical background. In contrast, less complex models, such as CanSat, CubSat and HeptaSat, introduce basic ideas to the undergraduate studies level. This paper presents the CanSat design and implementation for remote sensing applications such as measuring the CO2 level in contaminated areas. The CanSat has the size of a soft drink can and simulates the subsystems of the satellite (e.g., payload, power, communication, onboard computer, and structural). Its mission was to be released from a certain altitude and send real-time data to the ground station during landing. The design process was elucidated at the subsystem level. It included the mission requirements and specifications, component selection, and software and hardware design. Arduino Nano was utilised as an onboard computer. A printed Circuit Board (PCB) was designed using Diptrace© to connect the electronic components to Arduino Nano. Xbee was used as a communication module to send the collected data to the host computer. This data was visualised in real-time by LabView©.
A remotely-controlled micro airship for wireless coverage Kafafy, Raed; Okasha, Mohamed; Alblooshi, Shamma; Almansoori, Hessa; Alkaabi, Salma; Alshamsi, Salma; Alkaabi, Turfa
Applied Research and Smart Technology (ARSTech) Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Applied Research and Smart Technology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/arstech.v3i2.1190

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This paper describes the design process and prototype development of a remotely controlled airship for wireless coverage. The airship is designed to be used as a platform to provide wireless coverage for rural areas. The design process follows a systematic design process for lighter-than-air vehicles, modified to impart slight heaviness to the vehicle. A remotely-controlled, thrust-vectored electric propulsion system offsets the slight vehicle heaviness. The electric propulsion system comprises two tilting rotors for takeoff, cruise, hovering, and horizontal manoeuvring. A rudder-less, rotor-less, cruciform fin design was implemented. A reduced-scale prototype of the airship was developed to prove the design concept. The airship prototype was successfully tested in an indoor environment. It was discovered that propeller tilting enables the dynamic thrust vectoring demanded by the various flight manoeuvres. If the airship can fly, no one will have to handle its flight when it is needed for wireless coverage.