First Satellite Image Captured by SRC-UCP: A Milestone Achievement

 We are excited to share a major breakthrough at the Space Research Center (SRC-UCP), University of Central Punjab, Lahore. After months of dedicated effort, our team has successfully captured its first satellite image from a NOAA weather satellite.

Since June 2024, researchers at SRC-UCP have been diligently working on designing and developing a custom satellite ground station. This achievement is a testament to their expertise and commitment.

The success was made possible by creating specialized VHF antenna systems optimized for satellite signal reception. These include innovative designs such as cross-dipole, V, inverted V, and quadrifilar helix antennas. A software-defined radio (SDR) integrated with GNU Radio served as the receiver, allowing us to decode satellite signals into the stunning image attached below. This image covers the Central Asia region, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, parts of Iran, China, and India.

We are also proud to announce that SRC-UCP
now houses a fully operational satellite ground station. Building on this success, the team is expanding the project by developing S-band antenna systems capable of receiving high-resolution satellite images.

This initiative has become a cornerstone of our Antenna Design course, inspiring students to design and develop their own antennas to capture satellite signals. It is fostering a new generation of engineers passionate about space technology.

The received satellite imagery will serve as a valuable resource in diverse research fields, including image processing, environmental sciences, weather forecasting, and disaster management.

This milestone is not just a testament to SRC-UCP's capabilities but also a stepping stone toward more ambitious projects in space technology and research. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore new frontiers!













 

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