7. Cost Analysis:
The system consists of only one satellite. Design of the system is aimed for the least cost. The satellite costs approximately $200 million to build and launch and $1 million per watt to power. Transmit power of the satellite is 0.585 watt, cost is $ 585,500.
Satellite equipment :
| Table 9: Electronical equipment used in the system | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo Code | ComBlock COM-7001 Turbo-Code Error Correction Demodulator | Rate 0.25 to 0.97 Block Length: 64 bits to 4K bits |
$375 |
| Low Noise Amplifier | AD605 Dual, Low Noise, Single-Supply Variable Gain Amplifier | 34 dB gain | $79 |
| Bandpass Filter | Wenzel Electronics Low Noise Bandpass Filter | Noise Temp: 36.214 @ 500 MHz | $44 |
| Local Oscillator | Epson EG-2121CA | Low Jitter, High-frequency oscillator Accuracy: 50 ppm | $54 |