Low-cost satellite receiver system using RTL-SDR technology for weather monitoring
This paper presents the development of a low-cost satellite receiver system using RTL-SDR technology for capturing NOAA weather satellite signals. The system integrates a cross-dipole antenna and a Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) to enhance signal reception in the 137-138 MHz frequency range. Software com...
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Research and Scientific Innovation Society
2025
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29369/2/01784111220251958142678.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/29369/ https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/Digital-Library/volume-9-issue-9/9139-9147.pdf?_gl=1*1u99uo8*_gcl_au*MTEwNjI1NjcxNy4xNzY2NDUwMDE1*_ga*MjExMTQyMTk3NS4xNzY2NDUwMDE1*_ga_J3C1TKKSZ0*czE3NjY0NzE4NzUkbzQkZzEkdDE3NjY0NzIwODckajYwJGwwJGgw https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.909000755 |
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| Summary: | This paper presents the development of a low-cost satellite receiver system using RTL-SDR technology for capturing NOAA weather satellite signals. The system integrates a cross-dipole antenna and a Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) to enhance signal reception in the 137-138 MHz frequency range. Software components include SDR# for signal processing and WXtoImg for image generation from Automatic Picture Transmission (APT) signals. Results demonstrate effective signal reception with high Signal-to-Noise Ratios (SNR) and wide antenna coverage, enabling real-time imaging of weather phenomena. The system demonstrates potential applications in meteorology, disaster management, and climate research, offering accessible tools for real-time weather monitoring and analysis. By addressing the barriers of cost and accessibility, it serves as a model for
expanding weather-monitoring capabilities, particularly in regions with limited infrastructure. Future improvements aim to optimize antenna design and software capabilities for broader deployment in remote and underserved areas. |
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