Ship Tracking with Space based AIS Receiver

The Satlab QubeAIS is a fully self-contained SDR based Automatic Identification System receiver (AIS), which is suitable for LEO satellite missions. Weighing less than 55 g and using only 800 mW during full load.

This versatile SDR offers excellent performance given the typical constraints of a CubeSat - or as an additional payload on larger satellites.

The Satlab QubeAIS has flown on several successful missions. Aalborg University have public data from their AAUSAT3 mission.

Main Features

AIS Receiver Board features:

• Easy to configure stand-alone AIS receiver
• Monitors both AIS channels simultaneously
• Possible to download raw IF spectrum samples
• Low Power

RF Features:

• -113 dBm sensitivity
• LNA and SAW filters onboard
• Multiple connector and placement options

Interfaces:

• Delivered with SW library for easy integration
• CubeSat Space Protocol (CSP)
• UART and CAN

Mechanical Features:

• PC/104 form factor
• MCX or SMA antenna connector