Hands-on Small Satellite

Estimated cost: R5001 – R10 000
Field Of Study: Aerospace Engineering
Department Name: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Objectives:

Introduce the core objectives of
satellites.
* Introduce the core subsystems in
satellites, including the physical
structure, communication system,
ground station, electrical power
supply, and sensors of a nano-satellite.
* Introduce the assembly and integration
process of a nano-satellite.
* Introduce the test and debug process
to produce working subsystems.
* Introduce the coding and
communication with the satellite using
a ground station.

Entry Requirement: Advanced Certificates/Diploma/or Equivalent Qualification
Certificate Type: Attendance
Delivery Mode: Contact
Duration: 3 days
Presentation Language: English
Contact Person Name: A Barnard
Contact Person Email: abarnard@sun.ac.za
Contact Person Phone: (021) 8084006
Latest Year Offered: 2023