Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP190102444]Researchers: Ahmed El-Mowafy (Chief Investigator) , Peter Teunissen (Chief Investigator) , Prof Chris Rizos (Chief Investigator) , Prof Dr Jun Zhou (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Tracking formation-flying of nanosatellites using inter-satellite links. This project aims to realise real-time kinematic precise orbit and attitude determination of nano satellites. Formation flying, based on distributed miniaturised satellites such as Cubesats, is envisioned to revolutionise the way the space-science community conducts autonomous missions. The project will develop a purely kinematic concept exploiting the full capabilities of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) carrier-phase measurements for instantaneous precise orbit and attitude determination of the Cubesats. The project will also pioneer the use of the satellite based augmentation systems (SBAS), supporting the future Australian SBAS program, and the development of integrated algorithms for space-based, Precise Point Positioning with fixed ambiguities supported by SBAS.
Funding Amount $390,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP190102444
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP190102444
