NASA SCaN - Lunar Surface Propagation Intern - SIP

The Lunar Surface Propagation team’s main goal is to support the modeling of communications for astronauts on the moon. The intern’s activities will support efforts pertaining to emulation, simulation, and scripting work for model development and validation. The work for this task will involve learning how to use and operate the RF channel emulator equipment. Channel models and testing scenarios are emulated on this hardware and compared against simulated models and field testing data. Ideal outcome of the task is a streamlined emulation and simulation process. Requirement of strong programming skills, particularly in Python/MATLAB. Preference will be given to individuals with a background or interest in RF communications, antenna modeling, and AGI-STK (Systems Toolkit) or other communications analysis software. 

NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program Office, a division of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, provides programmatic oversight of NASA's networks, advanced communication technologies, and other space communication requirements. These capabilities form the backbone of all NASA missions, providing critical connectivity from spacecraft to ground. SCaN provides the strategic guidance necessary to ensure NASA's space communication resources continue to meet the needs of their customers and the agency for years to come. SCaN is actively engaged in the wider international community dedicated to interoperability and compatibility for space communications and navigation.

 To learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/index.html. To learn more about the SCaN Intern Project (SIP) at NASA GRC, visit https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/space/scan/business/psc/scan-intern-project/. Glenn Core Competency: Communications Technology and Development.