Test 112 Instructions
Version 2 (J. Simmons, 12/09/2013 10:44 am) → Version 3/50 (Greg Moran, 03/16/2014 09:27 am)
h1. Test 1.1.2 Instructions
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h2. Test Hardware
* Transmitter for lab and field tests - http://www.ti.com/ww/en/RF-BoosterPack/index.shtml
h2. Test 1: Lab Test
Lab lab test using low power transmitter at 915 MHz to confirm signal reception and system gain (not an AX.25 signal, but close enough). These instructions assume that the receiver and software are already assembled and installed. If not,accomplish the next 2 steps.
# Follow the instruction for "GroundSphere Kit assembly"
# Follow the instructions for Operations Manual - "Getting Started and Set up"
enough)
h2. Test 2: Field Test
long range test using low power transmitter at 915 MHz to simulate predicted link budget (which comes from analysis) and confirm signal reception
h2. Test 3: From Orbit Test
acquire signal from orbiting cubesat operating on 915 MHz (NPS just launched two cubesats which use the same radio and configuration as SkyCube)
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h2. Test Hardware
* Transmitter for lab and field tests - http://www.ti.com/ww/en/RF-BoosterPack/index.shtml
h2. Test 1: Lab Test
Lab lab test using low power transmitter at 915 MHz to confirm signal reception and system gain (not an AX.25 signal, but close enough). These instructions assume that the receiver and software are already assembled and installed. If not,accomplish the next 2 steps.
# Follow the instruction for "GroundSphere Kit assembly"
# Follow the instructions for Operations Manual - "Getting Started and Set up"
enough)
h2. Test 2: Field Test
long range test using low power transmitter at 915 MHz to simulate predicted link budget (which comes from analysis) and confirm signal reception
h2. Test 3: From Orbit Test
acquire signal from orbiting cubesat operating on 915 MHz (NPS just launched two cubesats which use the same radio and configuration as SkyCube)