Overview

The Satellite Communications and Engineering Centre (SCEC) of the GSSTI is mandated to explore the capabilities of space science technology and innovations through Research and Development (R&D) to plan, design, construct and apply practical space and engineering knowledge  for socio-economic benefits. The Centre comprises three engineering working groups namely; Control and Monitoring working group (CAM), Radio Frequency & Microwave Engineering Unit and Structure and Mechanical working group (S &M). The Centre also plans, installs, tests, maintains, repairs and integrates all engineering processes and activities at the GSSTI. Thus, centre serves as the backbone of the institute with regards to engineering services and its applications.

 

Our Activities

Satellite Communications and Engineering Research

Outreach and Science Awareness

 

Strategies

  • To seek collaborations with other space faring institutes globally.
  • To develop human resource capabilities.
  • To develop a programme to launch a satellite into orbit.
  • To develop a programme for a Ground Augmentation and a Direct Satellite Ground Receiving Station.
  • To develop a programme in using other space methods
  • To develop a programme to design and construct Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Human Resource Development and Training

The GSSTI believes in science and technology. We are therefore utilizing GRAO to build human capital in science, engineering and technology. The Observatory is used by graduate and undergraduate students for research and project works. Since 2014, we have trained about 15 students every year in astronomy and related sciences. Through these training, a lot of young talents have been able to secure admission for further studies both in Ghana and abroad. About 5 students get admission every year, to study space science and technology programmes at both the MSc and PhD levels.

Our Projects

Rain Gauge Development

  • To build a prototype rain gauge tipping bucket in commercial quantity by Dec. 2021.
  • As at first quarter a 3D design model of the tipping bucket was developed.
  • The power supply for the system is built and data acquisition software for collecting rains, temperature, humidity and etc is still under development.

Facilitation of Technical Experiment of DARA Training Programme

  • Provide young Africans with basic skills in Radio Astronomy and engineering.
  • To measure power transfer between transmitting antenna and receiving antenna.
  • To estimate the temperature brightness of the sun.
  • To determine the radio frequency interference at GRAO-Kuntunse.

Training of Technicians Of Response One Ghana Limited

  • Provide young Africans with basic skills in Radio Astronomy and engineering.
  • To measure power transfer between transmitting antenna and receiving antenna.
  • To estimate the temperature brightness of the sun.
  • To determine the radio frequency interference at GRAO-Kuntunse.

Projections

  • Establishment of a Research and Development (R&D) Laboratory to provide hands-on practical training programmes in space science technology and innovations.
  • Collaborations with other institutions for a multidisciplinary engineering training.
  • Development of space programme for remote sensing application in collaboration with other space institutions/agencies.

Collaborations