This work is related to the hardware selection and software implementation / debugging for a suitable Communications device, for use in the Martín-Lara mission.

Compression algorithms such Kosinski or LZSS would be desirable.

Experimental testing is intended to be performed, in collaboration, with the atmospheric ballon project.

Design, develop and implement the operational modes of an AOCS system.

As well, the work involves software and hardware selection and control. Due to AOCS operation requires actuators, such reaction wheels and magnetorquers.

This work is related to the development of an entire platform that consists on an atmospheric ballon for research purposes, as well it represents an interesting academic platform where algorithm and sensor devices training can be performed, as well communication links can be tested using this platform.

S/C and missions will benefit from an increased ability of planning autonomously maneuvers, be it for attitude or trajectory guidance.

Convex optimization includes a set of techniques to obtain the maximum or minimum point of a convex function taking into account dynamics and constraints, ensuring the existence of a feasible solution.

The TFM aims at:

Investigating Convex Optimization techniques

Reviewing existing Convex Optimization solvers

Investigating Convexification techniques, to render a non-convex problem actually convex

Apply convex optimization to a simplified scenario for attitude guidance or Moon landing

Define the problem

Convexify the problem

Implement the convexified problem

Select a solver and use it to solve the problem

The main objective of milliRAD is to develop passive multifrequency mm-wave remote sensing radi-ometers for application in earth observation and weather monitoring. They are meant to introduce technological advances in this area, so that they will help to overcome some of the current technologi-cal and economical roadblocks in both applications.

The project overall objective, to develop novel hyperspectral millimeter-wave remote sensing radiome-ters requires a wide combination of technologies and know-how, especially since two approaches have been proposed to reduce the risks: a heterodyne approach (with a traditional structure and novel LO scheme based on photonics) and a photonic-based approach (based on photonic resonators).

The overall objective of this thesis will be to develop sub-mm radiometers for Earth observation and radiastronomy purposes such as observing CMB.

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