We have been developing terahertz high resolution spectrometers and radiometers on CubeSat platforms for astrophysics, planetary science, and Earth science applications. We are also developing millimeter-wave communications systems on CubeSat platforms to provide communication links during the entry-descent-landing (EDL) phase of Mars and other planetary missions. In this paper, we present an overview of the state of the millimeter-wave and terahertz instrumentation development for CubeSat platforms. We discuss the design and implementation challenges for these instrument developments. We also look into innovative packaging solutions, antenna technology, and low-power backend options for these instruments. We show that CubeSats and SmallSats will play a key role in future scientific space missions and also they will find increasing applications in commercial communication and other endeavors.


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    Title :

    Terahertz Instruments for CubeSats


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    IEEE MTT-S International Microwave & RF Conference (IMaRC 2017) ; 2017 ; Ahmedabad, India


    Publication date :

    2017-12-11


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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