Imagine the upper atmosphere as a wavy glass lens that bends radio signals from satellites. When these waves shift, your GPS or satellite phone can lose accuracy or drop the connection. This work cleans up messy data from space and ground sensors to create a clearer map of these atmospheric disturbances. It's like upgrading from a blurry photo to a high-definition image of the sky's electrical layers.
Satellite signals are distorted by the ionosphere, leading to errors in navigation and communication. Current models lack the precision and standardized data needed to correct these errors in real-time for commercial use.
The project is building high-level, standardized ionospheric data products derived from space missions (Swarm, GRACE, etc.) and ground receivers.
If you are a navigation service provider dealing with signal drift and positioning errors — this project developed high-level data products that provide accurate estimates of ionospheric characteristics. This allows for more precise signal correction and improved reliability of GPS-like systems.
If you are a satellite internet provider dealing with signal interference during space weather events — this project developed standardized data products that improve ionospheric specification. This helps in predicting and mitigating signal outages for end-users.
If you are an air traffic management firm dealing with unreliable radio propagation in high-altitude corridors — this project developed improved ionospheric models. These models ensure safer and more predictable communication between aircraft and ground control.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or commercial cost model is mentioned; the project is funded by a EUR 1,492,875 EU contribution.
The project focuses on creating standardized data products that adhere to Research Data Alliance standards, making them ready for integration into existing space agency infrastructures.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the goal is to provide data products that can be reused by the research community and space agencies.
The results are designed to complement ESA's Space Science Archives and the Space Weather Network, as well as global GNSS receiver networks.
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31.
The consortium consists of 5 partners across 5 countries, showing a balanced academic-research lean with 2 universities and 2 research organizations. With only 1 SME (representing a 20% industry ratio), the project is heavily driven by scientific expertise from institutions like the National Observatory of Athens, suggesting the primary output is high-quality data rather than a commercial off-the-shelf product.
Contact the National Observatory of Athens (ETHNIKO ASTEROSKOPEIO ATHINON)
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