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Polar satellites play an important role in gathering information on various weather phenomena. However, real-time access to satellite imagery remains constrained by operational costs and the technical complexity of receiving ground stations (GS). This paper presents the design and implementation of a low-cost, portable, and easily deployable GS to receive signals from weather satellites operating in the VHF band. The GS integrates standard commercial hardware with open-source software for receiving and processing satellite images. We perform detailed link budget calculations using the System Tool Kit (STK) software to ensure reliable data transmission during communication sessions. Experimental validation is demonstrated through the successful acquisition of NOAA-19 weather images. The results highlight a cost-effective and practical solution that improves access to real-time weather information for a wider community and Internet of Things applications.

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Enabling Low-Cost Access to Weather Satellite Imaging: A Ground Station Solution for IoT Applications

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年

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  • Ramy Samy,
  • Ahmed Sakr,
  • Mohamed Hassan,
  • Hassan Ahmed,
  • Basem M. ElHalawany

摘要

Polar satellites play an important role in gathering information on various weather phenomena. However, real-time access to satellite imagery remains constrained by operational costs and the technical complexity of receiving ground stations (GS). This paper presents the design and implementation of a low-cost, portable, and easily deployable GS to receive signals from weather satellites operating in the VHF band. The GS integrates standard commercial hardware with open-source software for receiving and processing satellite images. We perform detailed link budget calculations using the System Tool Kit (STK) software to ensure reliable data transmission during communication sessions. Experimental validation is demonstrated through the successful acquisition of NOAA-19 weather images. The results highlight a cost-effective and practical solution that improves access to real-time weather information for a wider community and Internet of Things applications.