Joining a Student Satellite Project: How Can I Contribute?

[dharavsolanki]

Let me put the facts first: -

A students team from my college is building a satellite, under guidance from professors and research institutes. The students belong to the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and the professors/mentors/contribtors are from varied institutions like IIT-M, TIFR, ISRO and others.

They have planned to expand the team and I want to join them as a member, mainly because I want to be involved in a multi disciplinary project right now. My problem is, I am a second year student for a B. Tech. program in biotechnology, and there is no direct contribution that knowledge from my branch can provide to the project.


However, I DO know that there is some overlap in or Biotech courses (dwelving into computer science, applied mechanics and electronics) and the CS/Electronics and electrical engineering/Material Sciences courses.

So, My question, in a nutshell, is... What subsystem of the satellite program should i register for?

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[dharavsolanki]

The subsystems that I can work on in the satellite programme are: -

* Altitude Determination and Control System
* Communication System
* Electrical Power System
* Onboard Computing and Data Management System
* Structures and Thermal Control System
* Payload - Magnetometer
* Payload - High Energy Particle Detector

Additional details of the program/subsystems can be viewed on www.indianphysicists.com[/url]. Direct link - [PLAIN]http://indianphysicists.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=63&Itemid=57

My Biotech Corse has the following course topics, this is not an exhaustive list,

* Biochemistry
* Genetics and Molecular Biology
* Reaction Engineering Fundamentals
* Transport Processes and Unit Operations
* Analytical Techniques in Biotechnology
* Genetic Engineering
* Biochemical Engineering
* Bioinformatics
* Structural Biology
* Immunology
* Plant Biotechnology

 

[oswaler]

I would encourage you to join the student satellite project as it offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a diverse and interdisciplinary project. Your background in biotechnology may not seem directly related to the project, but as you have mentioned, there are areas of overlap that could potentially be beneficial to the project. Additionally, your contribution can go beyond your specific field and can involve skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, which are essential in any scientific project.

In terms of which subsystem you should register for, I would suggest exploring all the different subsystems and their requirements to determine where your skills and knowledge can be best utilized. You can also consult with the professors and mentors involved in the project to get their input and guidance on which subsystem would be a good fit for you.

Remember, being a part of a multidisciplinary project like this can also provide you with valuable learning opportunities and exposure to new fields, which can be beneficial for your future career in science. So I would encourage you to take on this challenge and contribute to the student satellite project in any way you can. Good luck!