Imagine trying to shine a laser pointer at a friend across a windy field; the air makes the beam dance and blur, ruining the signal. This technology acts like a magic lens that cleans up that blur in real-time. It allows huge amounts of data to travel through the air as light, making internet connections as fast as fiber optics but without the cables.
Radio frequency bandwidths are saturated and cannot handle the massive data loads (e.g., 40 Tbits/day) from modern satellites. Atmospheric turbulence currently prevents the wide-scale use of laser communication as a viable alternative.
A modular, compact Laser Communication Terminal (LCT) featuring a unique turbulence mitigation module that removes the need for expensive moving parts.
If you are a ground station operator dealing with 40 Tbits of daily data from satellites like Pleiades Neo — this project developed a Laser Communication Terminal that provides 10+ Gbps speeds to clear data bottlenecks.
If you are a drone manufacturer dealing with the need for secure, undetectable links — this project developed a compact, modular terminal that offers secure links with low probability of detection.
If you are a maritime provider dealing with saturated radio frequencies in remote areas — this project developed a robust terminal without moving parts that delivers broadband connectivity to sea-vehicles.
The CROCUS terminal is designed to be multiple times cheaper than traditional adaptive optics-based systems.
Yes, the project objective was to industrialize the patented technology into a mature product for worldwide integration into vehicles and ground stations.
The system is based on a unique patented technology developed by Cailabs for mitigating atmospheric turbulence.
The terminal is designed to be modular and scalable, ensuring compatibility with standard telecom equipment.
The system provides 10+ Gbps as a standard and is designed to be upgradeable to 100+ Gbps in the future.
The project is led by a single SME, CAILABS, based in France. With a 100% industry ratio and a focused single-partner structure, the project is streamlined for commercialization rather than academic research, leveraging the company's own patented technology to move directly toward a market-ready product.
Contact CAILABS in France for licensing or integration of the turbulence mitigation module.
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