079 - REDUCED SIZE ANTENNA FOR EARTH PULSAR NAVIGATION
Status: On Going
Activity Code: NAVISP-EL1-079
Start date: 21/04/2026
Duration: 12 Months
Compact Antenna for Pulsar based Positioning and Acquisition (CAPPA) project investigates whether compact radio-frequency antennas can be designed to detect signals from pulsars, which are fast-rotating neutron stars that produce highly accurate pulsation signals. Such signals have the potential to support future autonomous navigation systems, especially in situations where satellite navigation may be limited or unavailable. The project will explore different antenna concepts, analyse their feasibility for real world platforms, and build a small laboratory prototype to assess performance under controlled conditions. CAPPA aims to provide a clear understanding of what level of performance is realistically achievable and how such technology could evolve in the future.
Prime contractor
Name: Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Country: Netherlands
Website: https://www.tue.nl/en/research/research-groups/electromagnetics
Subcontractors
Last Updated: 19/06/2026 07:21