Satellite Selfie
About the Competition
The Satellite Selfie is a competition to download an image from a weather satellite as it passes over head. Participants will build an antenna and use a low-cost software-defined radio to listen to the satellite radio broadcasts. Then software will be used to decode the signal and generate an image. Participants will win by downloading the clearest image.
This competition takes place during the spring and summer semester. It has been configured to accommodate those who are away from campus or out-of-state.
Skills Learned
Welcome to the world of radio! This project will teach you the basics of radio and antennas. After completing this project, you'll be equipped with the skills to build simple antennas, use software-defined radio to tune into various radio transmissions, and decode audio and data streams. You'll gain experience exploring the VHF/UHF radio spectrum and you'll be well on your way to learning about radio transmission and reception.
Eligibility
Participants must be a undergraduate students enrolled at BYU.
Scoring
Scores will be assigned based on quality of the image. Quality is primarily judged by the number of consecutive un-corrupted image lines, but may also include factors such as image clarity, land visibility, cloud formation, etc.
More information will be forthcoming.