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Location Independent and Modular Satellite

As a passionate group of friends interested in various areas of scientific research and development ranging from engineering to biochemistry, we decided to challenge our current knowledge and put ourselves in the position to gain valuable hands-on experience from our fields.

The main goals for this year's CanSAT competition are compiled from an ever-changing list of ideas we ponder upon. We would like to mention the ones we deemed the most useful, interesting or achievable in the time allocated. Our picks so far are to:

1.

Achieve Full Location Control of the CanSat

Using wings to control the satellite is not feasible within the size restrictions. This issue can be adressed by using the parachute to gain control over the satellite. The user should be able to easily pick the landing spot, by forwarding the desired GPS coordinates. We hope to create a user-friendly way to access this feature.

2.

Achieve Long-Range Two-Way Communication

We believe that our focus on long-range communication can be appreciated by many use-cases, especially in remote locations. Our goal is to ensure that our probe retains its basic functionality regardless of its immediate proximity to the ground control station (GCS).

3.

Achieve Versatility for Different Reaserch

Our plan is to create a baseline model that could be equipped with different main modules containing various sensors or apparatuses used for specific experiments such as a thermometer, humidity sensor, or camera module. Our goal is to support many experimental settings.

4.

Fulfill the Requirements of the Primary Mission

Besides being a given requirement, the Primary Mission serves as the baseline for many experiments that could be carried out with our version of the satellite; therefore, it should be our goal.