From 1daa19661e5759ebc3f0dc8f4aa574962a684568 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Moe Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:25:22 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Overview, upstream --- README.md | 48 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 48 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c819140..2d7a54c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -8,10 +8,42 @@ and is based on their freely available files. # Ground Station ![SatNOGS Spacecruft Ground Station 2733](img/spacecruft-satnogs.png) + SatNOGS network ground station #2733 is the implementation of this design. * https://network.satnogs.org/stations/2733/ + +# Overview +Designed for artificial satellite tracking. + +* Libre. +* Completely documented design listing all parts and sources + from Antennas to Zipties. +* All commodity-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts from the North American market. +* Requires no special tools or skills to assemble. +* VHF and UHF antennas on crossboom. +* Alt/az rotator optimized for satellite tracking. +* 24/7/365 outdoor operation. +* Relatively low cost, but parts selected for quick deployment not price + (e.g. no Arduino hacking, no soldering, etc. which could lower price). +* Indoor computer and controllers. +* 110V AC power (e.g. not a solar system). +* Quick and easy mast deployment. +* Non-permanent mount, which can be easily moved. +* All parts shipping via courier (UPS, FedEx), no freight required. +* Easily serviced, upgraded, modified. + + +# Bill of Materials +The core document is the Satellite Ground Station Bill of Materials. +It is a spreadsheet in Libre Office format. + + +* [Satellite Ground Station Bill of Materials](docs/satellite-ground-station-bom.ods) + + + # SatNOGS *A global network of satellite ground stations, designed as an open source participatory project.* @@ -19,6 +51,22 @@ participatory project.* * SatNOGS Website --- https://satnogs.org/ * SatNOGS Network --- https://network.satnogs.org/ +The base design comes from the Libre Space Foundation. +The present design adds review of other designs in the SatNOGS network +and feedback from the #SatNOGS Matrix channel. + +Upstream docs: + +* SatNOGS Introduction --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Introduction +* SatNOGS Ground Station Build Overview --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Build +* Ground Stations --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Ground_Stations +* Raspberry Pi --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Raspberry_Pi +* Antennas --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Antennas +* Software Defined Radio (SDR) --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Software_Defined_Radio +* Yaesu G-5500 Rotator docs --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/G-5500 +* Papers --- https://wiki.satnogs.org/Academic_Papers + + # Copyright Unofficial project, not part of official `Libre Space Foundation` software or