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• Developed and evaluated orbit propagation model for a LEO satellite mission, integrating GPS data and an Extended Kalman Filter to enhance accuracy.
• Generated guidance profiles for various spacecraft modes, such as orbit pointing, sun pointing, station pointing, SAR imaging, and orbit maneuvers.
• Designed and implemented Telemetry and Telecommand (TMTC) for the guidance module, ensuring seamless integration with onboard systems.
• Developed a simulator module to accurately… Show more
• Developed a simulator module to accurately model environmental conditions and disturbance torques.
• Authored detailed technical documentations outlining my contributions to the mission. Show less

India

• Worked on precise orbit determination for LEO satellites using GPS data.
• Applied initial orbit determination methods based on range measurements and optical sightings.
• Studied the effects of perturbations on LEO orbits, identifying key factors to enhance orbit determination accuracy.
• Developed a POD approach using an Extended Kalman Filter and GPS data, incorporating a dynamic model that included geopotential, atmospheric drag, solar radiation pressure, and third-body… Show more
• Developed a POD approach using an Extended Kalman Filter and GPS data, incorporating a dynamic model that included geopotential, atmospheric drag, solar radiation pressure, and third-body effects.
• Verified results against STK software for accuracy and consistency. Show less

Master Of Technology - Mtech, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/Space Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechatronics