SAASST News (414)
Observations of Ionospheric Scintillation over the Arabian Peninsula Abdollah Massoud Darya
On Wednesday, May 22, Abdollah Masoud Darya, a Space Weather and Ionosphere Laboratory researcher presented a talk titled: “Observations of Ionospheric Scintillation Over the Arabian Peninsula”.
Farewell to Mrs. Maryam Al-Ansari
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude, the Space Sciences Department bid farewell to Mrs. Maryam Al-Ansari, a beacon of excellence and innovation in our CubeSat Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology.
Computer Microprocessors in Space
Ali Almajedi
CubeSat Laboratory
Computer processors on your computers, laptops, and phones have gotten fast. Extremely fast.
Total Solar Eclipse
SAASST Engineer Yousuf Faroukh had a remarkable a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse during his trip to the USA to attend the coming SPIE conference in Washington, D.C. He recorded the remarkable experience of witnessing the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, from Cleveland, Ohio.
Does a CubeSat Require a Propulsion System?
Eng. Ahmad Al-Tunaiji
Rocket Propulsion and Exhaust Systems Laboratory
CubeSats are miniature, standardized satellites that have revolutionized space exploration and are used for educational and research purposes.
Sharjah-Sat-2 Payload (Hyperspectral Camera)
Eng. Maryam Al-Ansari
CubeSat Laboratory
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) in the United Arab Emirates stands as a leader in the progression of space technology and research.
Big Data in Earth Observation: Challenges & opportunities
Eng. Manar Anwer Abusirdaneh
Space Weather and Ionospheric Laboratory
Ever since the first remote sensing satellite was launched in the early 1960s, followed by hundreds of space-borne missions and thousands of space-borne sensors, the field of Earth Observation (EO) started to witness an explosive growth in data resources that ultimately pushed it into a new era, that of “Big Data,” where the term “Big” refers to much more than quantity here.
Finding The Path in Space: How A Satellite Does It
Eng. Zian Shafi
CubeSat Laboratory
In the modern world, satellites play a huge role in day-to-day navigation.
Remote Sensing Using GNSS-Reflectometry
Abdollah Masoud
Space Weather & Ionosphere Laboratory
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) consist of two main segments: the satellites that broadcast positioning and timing information and ground receivers that receive and decode that information.
Soil Moisture Monitoring for Food Security and Agriculture
Mohammad Musharraf
Radio Astronomy Laboratory
“Nasa Harvest” is NASA’s global food security and agriculture consortium.
RAMADHAN 1445 AH When does it start? Ilias Fernini (Independent Astronomer)
Below is some basic astronomical Information about the observations of the crescent of Ramadhan 1445 AH for the city of Sharjah.
Unveiling Earth's Degradation and Desertification From Space
Ms. Noora Salem Abdulla
Meteorite Center
Land degradation and desertification are some of the most important environmental issues in the world.
Meteorological Satellites “Meteosat”
Mr. Mohammad Rihan
Radio Astronomy Laboratory
We live on the floor of a great ocean called the atmosphere, which supports all kinds of life and preserves the liquid water.
Infra-Red Remote Sensing
Samar Hassan
Radio Astronomy Laboratory
Infrared sensors are usually used to find radiation from heated objects on the Earth’s surface.
A “Light” Introduction to Electromagnetic Spectrum and Multi- and Hyperspectral remote sensing
Dr. Antonios Manousakis
High Energy Astrophysics Laboratory
Remote Sensing has been identified as the field of study associated with “extracting information about an object without coming into contact with it.”
The Weather Machine 2 By Mohammad Rihan
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a general lecture on the "Weather Machine 2" on Feb. 21, 2024.
SAASST Radio Observations Radio Blackout Caused by a Solar Flare
On Feb. 16, 2024, the active sunspot AR3576 erupted at 06:53 UT, producing brief but intense solar flares and an ultraviolet shock that caused a radio blackout.
AC2's SAASST Participation
Two researchers from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated in the "AC2: Alumni Catalysts of Change" organized by the College of Sciences on Feb. 10, 2024.
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SAASST Planetarium Team Participates in DAPA’s Event
The Planetarium team at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology actively participated in a program, “Physics Event Horizon,” organized by the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sharjah on Feb. 08, 2024.
Ajman University Students Visit Sharjah Optical Observatory
A group of students from Ajman University visited the Sharjah Optical Observatory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on Feb. 06, 2024.
SAASST Researchers Attend NYUAD Astrophysics Workshop
Researchers from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) attended a workshop on "Variable Sources in Galaxies" organized by the NYUAD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences (CASS) on Feb. 06-07, 2024.
SAASST's Participation in the Florence Exhibition
From Jan. 31 – Feb. 05, 2024, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) actively participates in the Florence program, significantly impacting space sciences and astronomy.
Noora Al-Ameri Participates in the Khorfakkan Youth Council Program
On Jan. 30, 2024, The Khorfakkan City Municipality Youth Council orchestrated a captivating program entitled "Dialogue About Astronomy," which left a lasting impact on attendees.
SAASST Receives NASA’s Gateway Team
Under the theme “The Future of Space Collaboration: Preparing the Next Generation for Deep Space Exploration,”