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NanoCom ADS-B

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NanoCom ADS-B

NanoCom ADS-B is a unique payload opportunity for small satellites, designed to track aircraft by receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) signals.

Typed specifications19 values

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Envelope (L×W×H)
92.0 x 88.9 x 6.2 mm
without stack connector · datasheet p.4
Data rate
500 kbps
USART · datasheet p.8
RX sensitivity
-103 dBm
NB · datasheet p.4 -99 dBm WB  |  -10 dBm max
Supply voltage
3.3 V
product page -0.3 V
Power consumption
170 W
RX, typical · datasheet p.8 0.5 W  |  400 W RX, max
Data interface
I2C
datasheet p.4 UART console interface
Operating temperature
-40 °C
product page -60 °C
Connector
SSMCX antenna connector
datasheet p.4 SSMCX  |  PicoBlade
Survival temperature
-65 °C
product page
Flight heritage
GOMX-1 mission
datasheet p.9

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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Volume
< 0.3U
Power Consumption
< 1 W
Max ADS-B packages per second
800
Sensitivity
-103 dBm (NB) and -99 dBm (WB)
Operating temperature
-40 °C to +60 °C
Dimensions
92.0 x 88.9 x 6.2 mm (without stack connector)
Supply voltage
3.3 V
Operating Temperature (2)
-60 °C to 85 °C
Storage Temperature
-65 °C to 120 °C
Junction Temperature
150 °C
Voltage on I2C/USART/JTAG pins
-0.3 V to 3.6 V
Supply current RX
170 mA to 400 mA

About

The NanoCom ADS-B is a flight-proven receiver for tracking aircraft, specifically designed for small satellites. It utilizes Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) technology, where aircraft determine their position via satellite navigation and periodically broadcast it. While typically received by ground stations and other aircraft, this system allows for tracking over large bodies of water where ground receivers are absent. Most civil passenger aircraft are equipped with ADS-B transponders operating at 1090MHz, transmitting information such as aircraft ID, position, and status. The NanoCom ADS-B features an on-board intelligent database that allows recorded data to be queried and searched, enabling tracking of specific flight IDs or providing regional overviews. It consists of a reconfigurable FPGA CubeSat kit compatible board, fits in less than a 0.3U volume in a nanosatellite/cubesat, and consumes less than 1 W of power. The FPGA is reconfigurable in-flight, and the system can process up to 800 ADS-B packages per second.

Documentation

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