Remote sensing mission sentinel pro: Analysis of satellite tracking, control, and health monitoring system with solar tracking capability

Abstract

Nowadays, satellite systems are experiencing noticeable disruptive issues due to the single functionality, high cost of operations, and limited adaptability. This paper presents a satellite mission control system with RF duplex communication, which gives multiple functionalities and health monitoring systems with solar tracking capability. This aims to present a flexible and affordable solution called the Remote Sensing Mission Sentinel Pro Platform. The quantitative approach is used and implemented to trans-receive data from space and pass it to the ground station. Arduino-based prototype uses the nRF24L01 module with an antenna at the ground station to trans-receive satellite data has been developed. Testing and verifications of the developed platform prototype indicated that satellites could monitor key health parameters, including temperature, humidity, and battery charge capacity.

Keywords

• remote sensing
• satellite communication
• satellite operations
• satellite health monitoring
• telemetries
• satellite orbital movement
• satellite tracking
• satellite control activities