1. Advisors: Dr. Katz and Dr. Chang

2. SATCOM on the MOVE (SOTM)
Satellite Communication
Mobile Vehicle Connection
Primarily used in military applications
Generally Bulky Design

3. SATCOM on the MOVE (SOTM)
Our Design
Low Profile
Frequency
Ka-Band Satellite Uplink/Downlink
30/20 GHz
Speed
Rotational/Elevation Speed
GPS Tracking Adjust

4. SATCOM on the MOVE Specifications Spec. Requirement Goal Frequency
30 GHz
20 GHz
Beam width
2.5o 20
Size
1.5 – 4 ft -
AZ Positioning
N/A
40 RPM
Tracking
90%

5. Project Breakdown Andrew Iepson (E.E. Major)
Project Manager
Antenna Design
Overall Electrical Design
Kevin Christman (C.E. Major)
Software Design/Interface

6. Project Breakdown James Murduca (M.E. Major) Liz LiSoony (M.E. Major)
Mechanical Assembly Design
Interface with software
Liz LiSoony (M.E. Major)
Manufacturing
Budget

7. SATCOM Antenna Design Kraus’ “Big Ear” design High Gain Low-Profile
Width of flat 20 GHz w/ 2o beam-width: 0.45m = 1.5ft

8. Tracking System USB GPS Receiver Determine azimuth angle
Continuously compare azimuth to set satellite position
Adjust device position as needed with motors

9. Interface/Software GPS Receiver Data - USB connection
Motor Control – Serial Port connection
C++ application to compare GPS data and adjust motors as needed

10. Mechanical Design Rotational Mounting Device Goal: Add Tilt Control
Size: < 4ft (mountable atop an SUV)
Speed: rotate the speed or the vehicle
Goal: Add Tilt Control
Manufacture:
Parabolic Reflector

11. Gantt Chart

12. Question