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Objectives
The objective of this activity was to revisit the full validation approach of communications payloads, associated satellite system and networks for large multibeam missions (approaching 200 to 300 beams), with due to consideration to technical and economic aspects.
The approach has considered
– The definition of reference scenarios to allow the further assessment of the proposed methods versus existing ones,
– Review of existing methods and associated economic costs
– Identification of methods for improvements
– Review of economic benefits that could be expected
– Identification of the needs for specific developments
– Definition of a roadmap,
– Market demand and forecast analysis
Challenges
The study has enlighten some improvements for
– Communication module mechanical integration
– Communication module RF tests phases
– Satellite TVAC profile
– Radiated FFT/CATR optimisation
– In orbit test phase
– Virtual network
Plan
Project Plan has been composed of five major tasks:
– Definitions of the reference scenarios and metrics
– Review of existing methods for validation of sitcom systems
– Methods for improvements in the validation of sitcom systems
– Techno-economic analysis of validation methods
– Specific developments, roadmap, analysis and forecast
Current Status
The Project is completed.
Final Review was held on 1st December 2015.
