Total Ionizing Dose Effects on a Highly Integrated RF Transceiver for Small Satellite Radio Applications in Low Earth Orbit

Budroweit, Jan; Sznajder, Maciej

doi:10.1109/ipfa.2018.8452610

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“…Unfortunately, only a few databases contain up-to-date information in the public domain on monitoring the broad spectrum of radiation. Most related missions aim at the study and technological validation of components and systems under the effect of radiation emission, whose available data are final research results (Budroweit and Sznajder 2018). Hence, the LOHGRM mission proposes prototyping a 1U CubeSat for sensing and mapping the levels of gamma radiation in low orbit as a proof of concept.…”

Section: Lohgrm Missionmentioning

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Design, Prototyping and Stratospheric Launch of CubeSats for University Competition

Coutinho

Paulino

Vilela

et al. 2023

J. Aerosp. Technol. Manag.

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This work presents the design and prototyping of two 1U standard CubeSats for the First Brazilian MCTI Satellite Olympiad, launching one in a stratospheric helium-filled balloon. The nanosatellites were designed for two missions: Internet of Things connectivity in remote areas based on CubeSat (IoSat) and low-orbit harmful gamma radiation mapping (LOHGRM). The IoSat mission aimed to provide server connectivity for a remote sensor network. The LOHGRM CubeSat was designed for sensing and mapping gamma radiation power levels in the satellite's orbit to construct a heat map to study the gamma radiation effect on the equipment. The prototype's performance was evaluated based on physical, mechanical, magnetic, thermal, and transmission characterization, with satisfactory results under test conditions. The LOHGRM mission test was carried out on the ground as proof of concept without flying while a stratospheric balloon launched the IoSat prototype. Due to restrictions imposed by the competition, the IoSat nanosatellite only captured and registered altitude, pressure, and temperature data without testing the communication payload. Instead, this data was sent to the ground station through the competition communication system and stored in a memory card to assess its operation during the flying. The satellite's maximum altitude was 22.6 km, operating under -23.5 °C.

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Section: Lohgrm Missionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Design, Prototyping and Stratospheric Launch of CubeSats for University Competition

Coutinho

Paulino

Vilela

et al. 2023

J. Aerosp. Technol. Manag.

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“…Two samples were irradiated and tested in an in-situ configuration. The required sample number (10) according to the ESCC-22900 was reduced due to the limited test equipment, test time and laboratory space. The standard dose rate window required by the ESCC is between 0.36 and 180 krad(Si)/h.…”

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Characterization of an IR-UWB Transceiver Under Radiation Conditions

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Drobczyk

Budroweit

2020

2020 IEEE International Conference on Wireless for Space and Extreme Environments (WiSEE)

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In this paper, the characterization of an impulse radio ultra-wideband (IR-UWB) radio frequency transceiver in a radiation environment is presented. IR-UWB is a well-known terrestrial technology for wireless communication and localization with interesting features also for space applications. The currently available hardware is Commercial-of-the-Shelf and it is essential to analyze the performance under radiation conditions to utilize the transceiver in reliable space applications, specifically intra-spacecraft communication. The device under test is exposed to γ-rays to evaluate total ionizing dose effects. Another test campaign is performed to analyze the single event effects induced by protons. The test procedure and results are presented and show that the transceiver withstands typical low earth orbit radiation conditions without significant degradation or malfunction.

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“…A model of the GSDR hardware with its adaptable mother and daughterboard design is presented in Figure 1. The design of the GSDR is mainly based on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) devices, which mostly have already been investigated (and individually tested) for radiation effects before [5]. Critical system parts, like the input power regulator or digital interface driver of the GSDR are designed to be replaced with RadHard solutions.…”

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In-Situ Testing of a Multi-Band Software-Defined Radio Platform in a Mixed-Field Irradiation Environment

Budroweit¹,

Mueller

Jaksch³

et al. 2019

Aerospace

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This paper presents an in-situ test concept for a multi-band software-defined radio (SDR) platform in a mixed-field radiation environment. Special focus is given to the complex automated test setup with respect to the requirements of the irradiation facility. Additionally, selected test results of a system-level evaluation are presented and discussed. For the verification of the mixed-field radiation environment, the software-defined radio (SDR) was also tested under proton irradiation. The cross-sections for the observed single event effects are compared and show similar results.

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Total Ionizing Dose Effects on a Highly Integrated RF Transceiver for Small Satellite Radio Applications in Low Earth Orbit

Cited by 16 publications

References 3 publications

Design, Prototyping and Stratospheric Launch of CubeSats for University Competition

Design, Prototyping and Stratospheric Launch of CubeSats for University Competition

Characterization of an IR-UWB Transceiver Under Radiation Conditions

In-Situ Testing of a Multi-Band Software-Defined Radio Platform in a Mixed-Field Irradiation Environment

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