Test Transmissions beginning for Applications Workshop
30 Sep 2008
The test transmissions began on 7 November from 12:00 and will continue with only periodic interruptions until the ESA Telecom Applications Workshop 2006 (TAW2006), which…
Students practice medicine remotely on Stan the (simulated) Man
17 Sep 2008
Stan makes the perfect patient; he never complains about being used as a test-subject. His heartbeat, pulse and breathing are normal, and if trainees…
Air Traffic Management via satellite
16 Sep 2008
ESA is embarking on development of an entirely new approach to how air traffic will be managed. Making this a reality will require a new…
Climate Change expedition using mobile satellite broadband communications
16 Sep 2008
Led by Dutch polar explorer Marc Cornelissen, the students have set up camp on the ice and are assisting with experiments which will be used…
e2v pumps up ODU power
15 Sep 2008
Earlier this year, e2v technologies of the UK completed an ESA supported project to develop 400 watt ODU’s (see related links). It involved design…
European Data Relay Satellite a European resource for more quality from space
09 Sep 2008
The EDRS concept consists of relaying information from platforms such as LEO/MEO satellites, aerial vehicles or launchers directly to ground stations, headquarters or processing centres in…
ARTES 10 industrial activities briefing: Friday, 13th July 2007
05 Sep 2008
Interested parties are invited to download the presentation through the link at the right and confirm their intention to attend by e-mail to: franco.ongaro@esa.int. The presentation…
IRIS Workshop Planned For September 18
01 Sep 2008
The workshop takes place Tuesday, 18th September 2007 at ESTEC in Noordwijk, The Netherlands from 14:00 to 17:00. Agenda 14:00 Welcome 14:10 Context of Air…
Broadband on Trains achieved with Thalysnet
26 Aug 2008
A consortium, lead by Nokia Siemens Networks, combined satellite communications with UMTS and WiFi technologies to provide a continuous Internet connection on board trains travelling across…
Pilot phase beginning for High-Speed Broadband on Thalys trains
14 Aug 2008
The initial 3-month pilot phase is underway, and will test the performance of the technology as well as gather customer impressions. The technology allows passengers…