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SBGM is the acronym for Sealed Brush Gear Motor and the mechanism is mainly dedicated as in orbit motion control and actuation for solar array panels, but can also be used for other applications where a robust, simple and space qualified actuator is required.
This study has been initiated to develop a new concept for grounding of Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) foils and to discover if there are good and reliable alternatives to the current state of the art technologies.
he study identified and looked at the trade-off techniques at the ground segment for different scenarios offering broadband GEO satellite services to fixed stations targeting near terabit per second capacity by the 2020 timeframe.
The objective is to design, manufacture and test a Ka/IF EM Down-Converter based on a Non hermetic packaging and reduce the weight and the size of RF/IF section, LO section, TM/TC section, DC/DC section by using new devices and technologies or by considering new architectures.
This project covers the specification, design, implementation and pre-operational demonstration of a ‘Platform for Advanced SAT-AIS Maritime Applications’ (PLASMA) at the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult facility in Harwell.
This activity is concerned with the evaluation of optical modulator technologies and products and the development, manufacturing and testing of an optical modulator with improved performances for applications in photonic sub-systems of future satellite payloads.
Design and demonstrate a protocol for VSAT communication with significantly higher performance for the return link than achievable with DVB-RCS (ETSI EN 301 790).
The objective of the project has been to finalize the development and perform the validation of a pulse command output driver, EOCD. The ASIC will primarily be used in on board computers and data handling systems.
The main aim of the activity is to investigate new commercial terminal architectures in order to significantly lower the cost of ownership in terms of cost of the terminal and cost of installation of the current devices.
Satellite communication data traffic rates are growing. In the scope of obtaining higher data rates, the increase of the spectral efficiency and the use of higher bandwidth is mandatory. Future systems will also implement multi-carrier operation.
The study is related to Delay-/Disruption-Tolerant Networking (DTN) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications. It investigates potential DTN/M2M and other DTN use-cases and their applicability for satellite communication scenarios.
The ability to perform radio functions in the software domain enables cheaper, more reliable and highly flexible systems to be developed. This is important in the space segment, where the expected life of the equipment is long and the ability to configure and upgrade the radio to implement additional features and requirements after deployment is highly desirable. The more of the design that can be made “softâ€, the greater the ability to re-use technology and capitalise on previous investment.
The objectives are: To design, manufacture and test a thermal control device able to evacuate a high power generated by a compact active antenna Breadboard (4 kW) made of 97 Direct Radiating Arrays (DRA) dummies. To demonstrate that the Mechanically Pumped Loop (MPL) complies with the specification of high power rejection and a very low gradient between all radiative elements. To show that a very dissipative Active Antenna can be thermally controlled with high accuracy.
SoftWear Antennas is a product development project, which will result in a wearable antenna product family. Patria has already completed two ESA funded ARTES 5.1 projects, successfully demonstrating that fully textile, wearable antennas are extremely versatile and therefore feasible for different user applications.
This projects aims to review and develop channel models, data and tools tailored for the design of High-Capacity Flexible Broadband Satellite Systems operating (Q/V and Ka Band) with a major focus on future system at Q/V Band.
The project aims to develop a laboratory test-bed including a modem prototype (terminal and hub sides) implementing some innovative physical and MAC layer algorithms/techniques suitable to enhance the performance of broadband interactive satellite terminals implementing the DVB-RCS standard.
The HYDRA TELECOM product is a variant of the already developed and qualified HYDRA baseline product, optimized to address the GEO telecommunication platforms market.
The main objective of this project is to design, manufacture and test a prototype of an ATN/IPS air-ground router as the interface between EATMN and the ground earth station.ecific design and architecture is required for the AGR when compared to commercial off-the-shelf products.
The work of the Satellite Communication Network of Excellence (SatNEx) initially supported by the European Union (EU) is continuing with support from ESA´s TIA Directorate through the Advanced Research in Telecommuncations Programme (ARTES) and the Technical Directorate Network of Centers programmes. Due to this shift in support, the name of the group has changed slightly to the Satellite Communication Network of Experts.
The overall objective of the proposed work is to develop an ad-hoc radio network product which is integrated into a satellite system for the purpose of emergency service use, disaster recovery and Government security applications. It can also be used for commercial application in mineral extraction and oil and gas industries to improve safety, efficiency and to aid the rescue of personnel following incidents and accidents.
Altobridge´s 3G lite-site (DATE) solution offers bandwidth hungry 3G services to remote communities. The current 2.5G altoPod provides 2TRX capacity which is capable of voice and GPRS/EDGE. The 3G lite-site is a natural evolution of the solution into 3G technology.
The Payload Control System in the Ground Segment is the necessary other half of the Satellite system to be able to fully control the Next Generation Integrated Processors as fitted to Alphasat and for future spacecraft.
The objective of the study has been to brainstorm potential communication satellite standardized modules and to derive a solution which allows to save manpower and costs for non-recurring and recurring satellite design. It also aimed to shorten the AIT process, giving an estimation of the relative high non-recurring costs for the design and prototyping of the standardised modules.
The objective of this project was the definition of the requirements and the design of a Low Cost Coarse Earth Sensor, suitable for use both in GEO telecoms and for LEO missions of Earth Observation and constellations. An Engineering Model for GEO applications has been manufactured, assembled and tested.
During this project, an experimental campaign was conducted in order to understand the characteristics of the so-called flash-over phenomenon. Therefore, a real solar panel has been tested in a large vacuum chamber under representative conditions.
A new device for the mitigation and control of negative spacecraft charging phenomena has been developed at Thales Alenia Space in Italy. The instrument is based on a very low weight and power consuming cathode, emitting electrons in a diode configuration.
The mould is a significant element in determining the shape accuracy and surface finish of the cured CFRP reflectors. The work to be performed in the frame of this project is to define a new tooling method, curing procedures and if necessary material selection for antenna reflectors.
In the scope of the project SkyWAN® Release 7.2 several new features were provided: extended site redundancy options, added comfort for site installations, Chinese User Interface for SkyNMS, and integration with the SWE-DISH CCT portable user terminal
The proposed feed system aims to create a four colour multi spot beam Ka-band scenario using only one reflector to transmit and one to receive. Thanks to the saving of two large reflectors compared to a single feed per beam approach, the new feed system also allows to realise mixed missions on large space crafts.
The TESLA project targets the development of an OPTEL‑µ Engineering Model of the space terminal and a prototype of the ground terminal. The main parameters were established together with ESA in the preceding START study.
The primary objective of the GTIS is to provide a means to test next generation complex multi-spot beam payloads. The ever increasing numbers of uplink and downlinks requires greater interfaces and the GTIS looks to provide a non-flight interface which will efficiently test these complex architectures and reduce testing times.
The project has developed integrated laser and detector components suitable for as transmitters and receivers in DBS distribution systems based on optical fibre technology.
The project objective is to design, manufacture and test a representative end-to-end breadboard of an optical switch. The aim is to demonstrate ultra-fast and high-throughput switching at sub nanosecond time level with the potential for scalability.
When integrated in the Pioneer range of baseband systems both the NAC and Linux 2.6 KlasRouter provide additional features in a smaller package when compared with competitors.
