Flight Opportunities
Flight Testing of a Universal Access Tranceiver (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Transmitter Prototype for Commercial Space Transportation Using Reusable Launch Vehicles
Project Description
This project represents flight opportunities for the second phase of flight testing to evaluate a Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) based (978MHz) Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transmitter developed to support commercial space transportation (see Technology 33). ERAU aims to flight test this payload on three platforms: (1) Near Space Corporation (NSC) High Altitude Shuttle System (HASS) to evaluate the performance of the payload for a greater flight duration and range, (2) Masten Xaero to assess operation and demonstrate success onboard a VTVL rocket vehicle, and (3) Up Aerospace SpaceLoft XL to assess payload performance in the significantly more hostile, dynamic flight environment (vibration, rotation, and g-loading) of a sounding rocket.
Paper (April 2013): Initial flight tests of UAT ADS-B unit for suborbital reusable launch vehicles More »
Paper (April 2013): Initial flight tests of UAT ADS-B unit for suborbital reusable launch vehicles More »
Anticipated Benefits
This technology will allow returning reusable launch vehicles to use the National Airspace without the need for sanitizing large volumes of airspace, thus benefitting the commercial space industry.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | Lead Organization | Academia | Prescott, Arizona |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Supporting Organization | Academia | Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Supporting Organization | Academia | Daytona Beach, Florida |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Florida
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