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Element 1 - Innovation in satellite Navigation
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Start date: 09/10/2025Duration: 23 MonthsThe objective of the activity is to investigate new concepts for ultra-accurate formation flying systems and initiate the develop a proof-of-concept software simulator on selected critical technologies. The activity will study and design concepts starting from the state-of-the-art satellite formation flying and considering cross-fertilization with technologies currently in use or under… -
Quantum sensing using Rydberg atoms offers a potential route to wide bandwidth, small, all optical reception of electromagnetic signals. The sensor is based on optical pumping of alkali metal vapour to a level which is resonant with incoming EM radiation; this impacts the optical transmittance of the vapour allowing optical readout of modulated signals. This work will assess the potential to… -
The work proposed focuses on developing AI-based anomaly detection software to detect anomalous signals from quantum sensors used within PNT applications. Infleqtion have been developing a novel approach to AI called “Contextual Machine Learning” which is inspired by quantum contextuality and has been shown to perform particularly well in settings where context can improve the AI model’s…Prime contractor
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Start date: 04/09/2025Duration: 18 MonthsThis activity will demonstrate a fiber-optic technique for high-precision time and frequency transfer as a robust complement to GNSS, enabling UTC distribution across geographically separated and even transnational sites. Building on Cycle’s long-standing expertise in stabilized RF transfer over short-range fiber-optic links, the work will advance this capability to long-haul distances exceeding… -
KENOTOM will undertake the identification of State-of-the-Art of PNT Usage in AD/ADAS, the final Synthesis & Recommendations for NAVISP as well as the project management of the project NAVISTAR.Subcontractors
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Start date: 16/07/2025Duration: 24 MonthsTo investigate new concepts for ultra-accurate formation flying systems and initiate the develop a proof-of-concept software simulator on selected critical technologies. Main Outputs: Survey of state of the art, study of the possible concepts, enabling technologies and associated trade-offs Concept simulator (SW) Roadmap for technology maturation up to in-orbit demonstration, for instance…Prime contractor
Name: Thales Alenia Space Italy
Country: Italy
Website: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/global/activities/space
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Various 5G terrestrial positioning techniques have been studied and demonstrated by the 3GPP, so positioning accuracy and availability with 5G terrestrial networks is a well- established concept and several positioning methods are defined in 3GPP; however, position integrity with 5G private networks seams largely un-investigated. If 5G is to be used for reliable positioning, then further…Prime contractor
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Name: University of York
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/our-universities/university-york
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The project addresses the increasing relevance of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies as critical enablers for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) across diverse operational environments in land mobility. -
Start date: 17/06/2025Duration: 24 MonthsThere is increasing worldwide dependency on global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) that deliver uninterrupted timing signals. This GNSS dependency is driving novel holdover clock development to flywheel over periods when the GNSS signal is unavailable. Enhanced GNSS with next-generation optical clock technologies could facilitate both significantly reduced positioning errors and improved…Prime contractor
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Name: Opto-Electronics Research Centre (University of Southampton)
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-departments/optoelectronics-research-centre
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097 - Use of ML Tech. to Optimize the Adaptive beam-Steering Capabilities of CRPAs for GNSS Receiver
Start date: 16/06/2025Duration: 24 MonthsScope of the project is to perform activities and provide deliverables in relation to Use of ML techniques to optimize the adaptive beam-steering capabilities of CRPAs for GNSS user receivers. The core objectives of the project are: • Identify the best ML algorithm for adaptive null-steering beamformer with a compact antenna (elements spacing <λ/2) • Develop and evaluate the real-time…Subcontractors
