MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) in Pune has recently made a groundbreaking advancement in its research capabilities with the inauguration of a cutting-edge Ground Station on campus. This state-of-the-art facility is a major leap forward in both satellite communication and radio astronomy.
The new Ground Station, unveiled by MIT-WPU Executive President Rahul Karad, is a pioneering addition to the university’s nano-satellite initiative. This facility is designed to enhance research in radio astronomy and improve satellite communication by integrating modern technology with academic research.
Featuring six distinct antennas capable of receiving signals from satellites across various orbits, including Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), High Elliptical Orbit (HEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), the Ground Station employs specialized dish and horn antennas to capture high-frequency signals. This makes it a valuable tool for studying minute cosmic signals, galaxy mapping, dark matter, and radio imagery of the universe, as well as collecting weather data from open-source satellites and telemetry from CubeSats, Nanosats, and Microsats.
Students from MIT-WPU’s Cosmos Club are actively involved in operating the Ground Station, gaining hands-on experience by uploading data to satellites and acquiring HAM Radio licenses to enhance their practical skills in satellite communication. A dedicated team of 35 students and 4 faculty members, including Dr. Anup Kale, Associate Dean of the School of Science & Environmental Studies, and Professors Anagha Karne, Deobrat Singh, and Sachin Kulkarni, are working on this project.
Prof. Dr. Milind Pande, Pro Vice Chancellor of MIT-WPU, highlighted the unique dual capabilities of the Ground Station in effective satellite communication and studying cosmic emissions to gain insights into celestial bodies. Dr. Anup Kale emphasized the facility’s role in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application, benefiting fields such as climate science, disaster management, and space exploration.
Ojas Dhumal, a third-year Mechanical Engineering student and Cosmos Club member, expressed his excitement about the facility’s control room functionality and successful data reception from NOAA, Meteor satellites, and the International Space Station, aiding in weather pattern analysis and environmental tracking.
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