Representative Ms Yuxin HE (third from the left) beaming with pride as the recipient of the prestigious Excellent Research Paper accolade.
Certificate of Award: Second Runner-Up for Excellent Research Paper
Dr Bing XU was awarded the Excellent Instructor Award.
Certificate of Award: Outstanding Organisation Award
The PolyU LEO navigation team, comprising AAE’s outstanding PhD students Ms Yuxin HE, Mr Qi Zhang, Ms Jingxiaotao FANG, and Ms Xin QI, has proven their brilliance by clinching the esteemed second runner-up award at the second edition of the Space Universities CubeSat Challenge Domestic Finals, which took place on 23 August 2023 in Beijing, China. The prestigious competition was organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and its Space University Administrative Committee (SUAC) in collaboration with the Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA), The captivating theme of 2023’s competition is "CubeSat, a platform for new technology verification and international cooperation".
The distinguished pool of 36 competing teams covers over 25 renowned institutions, including Tsinghua University, Beihang University, Tongji University, The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Amongst these esteemed teams, the PolyU LEO navigation team secured the second runner-up position in the Research Paper Track. Their research paper, entitled “Design of OFDM Navigation Signal for Accurate Ranging Estimation in a Power-Limited CubeSat Transmitter” focuses on the innovative signal design for LEO navigation, with a specific emphasis on accurately estimating ranging in a power-limited CubeSat transmitter. Dr Bing XU, the team’s supervisor, was duly recognized with the “Excellent Instructor Award” for his exceptional guidance. Moreover, the team was also honoured with the Outstanding Organisation Award for their superb performance in planning and managing the project.
The outstanding performance of the PolyU LEO navigation team demonstrated their exceptional skills, unyielding dedication, and profound expertise in the realm of LEO navigation. Their triumph in this prestigious competition further reinforces AAE's pivotal role in the Satellite Communication and Navigation research area.
The Department congratulates the PolyU LEO navigation team on their extraordinary achievement. Please join us in congratulating the team!
