Whats been done with RUDAK?
Work with RUDAK through mid 2002 has focused on obtaining data form the GPS receivers, the CEDEX experiment, and testing the hardware to assure things work. The GPS data was a priority because the GPS receivers were expected to suffer radiation damage after about a year on orbit. The CEDEX data was the next priority because of the opportunity to collect unique data during the period of maximum solar activity in 2001. The SCOPE hardware has been tested and some striking pictures downloaded that show the hardware works and the promise of some cool pictures in the future. The DSP hardware has been loaded with some experimental code to test its functionality and the interaction between that hardware and the RUDAK processors. A variable signal level (ZRO) test has also been implemented, which transmits a series of reducing strength signals, allowing you to judge your receiving sensitivity.
