Earthquake Signature Detection Using Cubesat Technology

Authors

  • Shivang Nayyar Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon
  • Sandeep Kumar Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon
  • Vikas Suhag Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/nneee.v1i2.256

Keywords:

Cubesat, Quakesat, ELF, SSDL, Ritcher Scale

Abstract

Cubesats play a vital role in development of new micro components being used in various micro/nano satellites. Cubesats have an effective small design and have the ability to get modified easily. Quakesat, a satellite being deployed by Space Systems Development Laboratory (SSDL) is used to study, detect, record, and downlink extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic signals, which are used to predict earthquake activity. Quakesat is a live example of cubesat technology, uses non space application components and provides a low cost alternative to launch space missions and support nano satellite infrastructure in future.

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Published

2014-02-28

How to Cite

Nayyar, S., Kumar, S., & Suhag, V. (2014). Earthquake Signature Detection Using Cubesat Technology. Journal of Advance Research in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (ISSN 2208-2395), 1(2), 04-06. https://doi.org/10.53555/nneee.v1i2.256