Answer: Engineering efficiency.. There is far more computing power on the ground than the satellite. Also, KISS principle. Also, calibration can be done without modifying flight code. And finally, it is far more compact to send binary or hex than human readable decimal.
Bob, WB4aPR -----Original Message----- > why not provide the engineering values in the downlink without the extra step having to be done on the ground? What is the logic of doing this? _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
