Projects

The overall project objective is to advance the European State-of-the-Art in multi-frequency mobile user terminal antenna technology. The specific objective is to demonstrate by design, manufacture and test the viability of Artificial Magnetic Conductor technology for multi-frequency mobile user terminal antennas.

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The Feasibility Study addresses an innovative approach to providing an end to end service management capability at low cost (as compared to existing systems of today) for a hybrid terrestrial-space communications scenario.

The purpose of this project was to develop a new generation of a compact GPS receiver family
(dual or single frequency) able to deal with new civil L2CS GPS signal.

The continuing push to higher TWTA power levels and EPC voltages, respectively in combination with higher efficiency and lower mass and volume is currently limited by known insulation technology.

The objective of this activity is to develop an Engineering Model (EM) of a high speed fibreoptic
transceiver for use on board telecom satellites consolidated through testing.

The project activity consists of developing a laboratory test-bed capable of emulating in real time a complete satcom system. The system implements the DVB-S2/RCS mobile specifications, applicable to both LOS and NLOS conditions and for both aggregate and not-aggregate types of traffic.

This project involves the analysis, design and manufacturing of a deployable gossamer sail for satellite de-orbiting. It will address the growing concern of orbital debris and space debris mitigation by providing a low-cost reliable solution to providers of future space equipment.

The goal of the MIMOSA project is to develop a propagation channel model including a software simulator implementation for satellite MIMO channels valid for L to C-bands taking satellite and polarisation diversity into account.

The project investigated the design and implementation of Multi-Port Amplifiers that would operate at Ku or Ka-bands.

This project aims to provide a holistic assessment of the contribution of the Satcom industry to global sustainable development, considering economical, societal and environmental aspects.

With this study the benefits coming from the application of photonic technologies on the channelization section of a Telecom P/L have been investigated and identified.

In this project Newtec will enhance its AZ111 product with a larger set of features so that it can be used in more applications, including contribution, primary distribution (in addition to pure DTH) and generic applications.

In response to the high demand of antenna farms to be mounted in the spacecraft top floors, EADS CASA Espacio is carrying out a new development to increment its portfolio in this type of structures

The objectives of this study are to determine how existing security technologies can be used for satellite networks, to assess their advantages and disadvantages, to consider the costs of these technologies and to recommend architectures for their deployment.

The main objectives of this project is to investigate a number of issues which are related to the transport of IP (IPv4 / IPv6) over DVB networks, support ongoing research activities on these topics and to implement one of the currently proposed drafts of the IP-over-DVB community.

The φSAT project aims to study and assess the potential role of SatCom with respect to the Future Internet (FI) networking research trends at the EU and global level, and to investigate the technical feasibility and business viability of the integration of SatCom with terrestrial FI networks.

Development of an EM Switch Module as part of a SMP concept intended to support a wide variety of telecoms and science missions using the next generation of deep sub-micron digital processing technology.

This project encompasses the development of key technologies required for UAV - GEO communications links. It encompasses a pulsed laser transmitter for PPM communications and a fade tolerant acquisition and tracking sensor.

The Generic Flexible Payload programme covers the design, development and qualification of new generic and flexible equipment and payload designs.

The project objective is to optimise the role of satellites in support of terrestrial mobile networks and hence to maximise the likelihood of take-up of an integrated mobile satellite system.

This project is concerned with the development of an EQM Switch Module as part of a SMP concept intended to support a wide variety of telecoms and science missions using the next generation of deep sub-micron digital processing technology.

The principal objective of the proposed work is the evaluation/analysis of emerging and evolving terrestrial broadband last-mile access technologies.

The scope of this study is to propose an alternative to currently used reliability prediction methods in the European Space Industry compliant with ESA PA approach and requirements (ECSS-Q standards) for the design, development and analysis of space systems in general and low cost telecommunication satellites in particular.

In the project technical issues have been identified relating to the deployment of VPN solutions in a network based on a broadband satellite system. Appropriate solutions for these issues have been assessed and validated via functional tests as well as performance measurements and the results have been illustrated.

The key objective of this project is clearly the investigation of the influence of an introduction of the new Internet Protocol IPv6 on today's satellite communication.

The main objective of this project is the procurement, integration, configuration, test and delivery of testbed demonstrating IP security over satellite.

The KosmoMed project aims to develop a series of innovative Telemedicine products and services using satellite telecommunication technology in order to improve the quality of healthcare interventions and sustain the growth of the telemedicine sector.

The primary objective of ESA under the Alphasat Programme is to facilitate an early first flight, and in-orbit validation of the Alphabus platform, currently under development with industry.

The aim of the activity is to manufacture two 3P modules with VES180SA-Alternate cells (LF3) and then perform one accelerated life-test under Astrium conditions and another one under TAS conditions.

This project aims to develop a highly flexible and modular SNS on top of an open-source simulator to be distributed to industrial and academic organizations for use in future ESA activities.

The project is aimed at developing a Ka-Band transmit antenna concept able to handle a high number of beams with flexibility-oriented capabilities such us power allocation, null fixing or beam hopping.

The objective is to demonstrate extreme power handling at Ka Band using advanced RF, Mechanical, and Thermal design to build and test a proof of concept output multiplexer.

JANUS Phase 1 study is aimed to verify a well set of needs and a baseline design for the antenna system that TeS intend to offer to the market of broad band satellite communications services and that shall be able to operate either in Ka- or in Ku-band according to user and service operators agreement.

This project seeks to achieve two general goals. Firstly, to demonstrate the simplification for standard fixed satellite installations, resulting in cost savings for an installer company and ultimately in a self-aligning antenna system fit for self-installation by the end user. Secondly, to remove cost barriers for a wide range of applications by implementing a low-cost, vendor-independent and self-aligning antenna system.

The Lift Off project is identifying and implementing a solution based on the Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) of the IP traffic on the KA-SAT network, to enable a “flat” profile offering for applications such as Web browsing and email in a market context (Satellite Broadband) where such an offering does not currently exist.

The project aims to design, develop and industrialise a Payload Interface Unit (PLIU), which is the equipment that acts as an interface between the satellite central computer and the telecommunication payload for all types of TM/TC lines as well as heater interfaces.

The project concerns the development and qualification of two modules of the Payload Distribution and/or Interface Units. This development will increase the range of potential Platforms that can implement this unit and will avoid problems with export restrictions (ITAR free design).

The previous ARTES 5.2 phase of this project developed four types of quartz crystal oscillator for the space market, with improved performance compared to existing products: an ultra-stable oscillator based on an existing Airbus product; a smaller, cheaper OCXO; a TCXO; and a new VCXO product. An EM of each oscillator was completed and this phase of the programme developed an EQM model of each oscillator type that was fully tested to space qualification.