DIGITAL TWIN OF CUBESAT SIMULATOR

• Main Author: Yuni Astutik, Liya
• Format: Theses
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/72632
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

The CubeSat nanosatellite simulator is a new nanosatellite simulation system that will be used as a practical tool in the classroom. The CubeSat nanosatellite simulator introduces a sturdy body design with easy maintenance, modular circuit design that facilitates the installation of supporting system components, and functionality similar to an actual CubeSat. Based on the claimed advantages of the American Radio Relay League Education and Technology Program CubeSat (ARRL ETP CubeSat) from various references, the purpose of this study is to explain the CubeSat nanosatellite simulator that provides functionality similar to the ARRL ETP CubeSat made by Mark Spencer, WA8SME, in 2009. In addition to explaining the CubeSat nanosatellite simulator that provides functionality similar to the ARRL ETP CubeSat, this study also explains the use of wireless communication using WiFi to connect to the internet, so that it can be accessed remotely by other users, and other users can connect to the server to do their own decoding. The decoded data will be stored in the MySQL database, making it easily accessible to other users who want to know which system is working. In addition to explaining the use of wireless communication using Wireless Fidelity (WiFi), this study also explains the 3D CubeSat animation interface on the PC, which aims to simulate the system movement on the x, y, z axes virtually, so that users can easily choose which method to observe. Based on the test results, wireless communication using WiFi is highly effective based on the data transmission process and distance. The data transmission process was 100% successfully saved in the MySQL database periodically. In addition, the 3D CubeSat animation can work perfectly to follow the system movement on the x, y, z axes periodically and without any failures.