Kopernik Pt.2 - Emir Tasan; Mert Bekirogullari; Taha Ucar; Teoman Kaman;

Week 1 – 02/18/2025

Summary

- Enhanced recording scripts, updated location/time settings, and automated data acquisition and scheduling. Explored alternative SDR solutions.

Accomplishments

Recording Scripts:

 - Auto-creation of directories, termination of existing `rtl_fm` processes, absolute path usage, and detailed logging.

Script Updates:

 - Updated `new.py` with corrected coordinates, timezone (EST), noise command, and PNG management.

SDR Integration:

 - Connected SDR to gpredict, adjusted NOAA15 frequency, and found gqrx as an alternative.

Data Pipeline:

 - Created “Emir” folder, developed `n2yo.py` for data scraping, used `filter.py` to refine data, scheduled recordings with `schedule.py`, and automated the workflow with `runall.py`.

To Do

- Test and debug `record.py` and the automation loop.
- Resolve remaining SDR and scheduling issues.
- Fine-tune data processing and logging.