Connecting the Dots: CubeSat Communication for Emergency Response Services

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 10

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Bharati Masram, Pranay Shete, Archana Tiwari, Nita Rehpade, Minal Keote, Dipti Kashyap

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I10P118

How to Cite?

Bharati Masram, Pranay Shete, Archana Tiwari, Nita Rehpade, Minal Keote, Dipti Kashyap, "Connecting the Dots: CubeSat Communication for Emergency Response Services," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 10, pp. 227-238, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V11I10P118

Abstract:

The novel idea in this paper is to design a small-sized satellite to establish a communication channel between the victims who need emergency services and emergency services respond. Basic communication systems like GSM connectivity fail due to the destruction of GSM towers, network congestion, power supply cut-off, etc., in emergency situations. The HAM radio devices, satellite phones, and radio frequencies operated devices are not available to the victim for communicating with emergency response services, which leads to epidemic and even death. In such a situation, the Wi-Fi connectivity system is provided in disaster conditions so that victims can easily communicate with the emergency response services using easily available smartphones. Along with the method, the usage of such a communication channel in CubeSAT at a frequency of 2.4 GHz is suggested and constructed. In this case, the CubeSAT was deployed 600 meters above sea level. Since there is less congestion, we have decided to use the suggested 2.4 GHz frequency for our investigation. With this channel, victims can send SOS messages by selecting the type of disaster, location, and what needs they require.

Keywords:

ADCS, COTS, Cube SAT, GSM, HAB.

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