Imagine a high-tech internet hotspot that works anywhere on Earth, even if cell towers are knocked down by a storm. It's a rugged box you can carry in a backpack or put in a car that automatically finds and tracks satellites to keep you connected. It also acts like a smart map, combining weather and satellite images to show rescuers exactly where to go.
Emergency services often lose communication in disaster zones when cellular networks fail. Current satellite gear is often too bulky, slow to set up, or vulnerable to signal jamming.
A portable, rugged satellite terminal with an automatic flat electronic antenna and management software that integrates Copernicus and Galileo data.
If you are a government agency dealing with total cellular network failure during a flood — this project developed a portable, rugged satellite terminal that provides reliable voice and data transmission. It ensures coordinators maintain a situational picture using Galileo and Copernicus data.
If you are a rescue operator dealing with communication dead zones at sea — this project developed a mobile terminal that maintains a connection while moving. It allows for the division of a single satellite channel into independent virtual networks.
If you are an NGO dealing with a lack of medical infrastructure in disaster zones — this project developed a secure SATCOM solution for telemedicine. This allows specialists to provide remote care via satellite where terrestrial radio systems are unavailable.
Based on available project data, the specific unit price for the terminal is not disclosed; however, the project received an EU contribution of EUR 3,587,500 for development.
The project focuses on building a portable terminal and developing application software for management centers, with demonstrations based on specific usage scenarios. Based on available project data, it is in the demonstration phase rather than full industrial scale.
Based on available project data, there is no specific information regarding IP rights or licensing models for the developed software and hardware.
The terminal automatically locates itself using GNSS, specifically including Galileo, and is designed to be resistant to signal jamming and spoofing.
The project runs from 2024-11-01 to 2027-10-31, indicating that the final demonstrated system will be ready by late 2027.
The consortium is lean, consisting of 7 partners across 4 countries (AT, EL, PL, SK). It is heavily industry-weighted with a 29% industry ratio and 3 SMEs, led by EXATEL SPOLKA AKCYJNA. The absence of universities suggests a strong focus on practical engineering and deployment rather than theoretical research.
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