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Muhamamd Faisal (University of Wuerzburg, Germany)25/03/2025, 14:35Poster SessionPoster session
In this paper the architecture of a new generation router has been presented, It is reconfigurable as it is implemented on a mixed signal Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) platform. It is meant to be used in a decentralized structure of new space applications in order to get fast, efficient and reliable transfer of the network packets.
This project is related to a radiation tolerant...
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Nicolรฒ Ghielmetti (CERN)25/03/2025, 14:35Poster SessionPoster session
The increasing demand for onboard data processing in space
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applications has led to the integration of Artificial Intelligence
(AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays
(FPGAs). This is particularly relevant for missions requiring
optimized data transmission, such as Earth observation
applications. AI-driven techniques can enhance onboard autonomy by
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Ms Benedetta De Flaviis (Universitร degli studi dell'Aquila), Mr Riccardo Prosperococco (Universitร degli studi dell'Aquila)25/03/2025, 14:35Poster SessionPoster session
At Thales Alenia Space Italia, implementation of FEC codecs on FPGA in collaboration with ESA and academic institutions dates back various decades [1],[2] and has contributed to CCSDS standards definition [3]. TAS-I has implemented PCCC (Parallel Concatenated Convolutional Codes) and SCCC (Serially Concatenated Convolutional Codes) codecs and, most recently, LDPC.
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Michael Baron (deutsch), Moritz Thome (Fraunhofer IIS)25/03/2025, 14:35Poster SessionPoster session
In the New Space era, the challenge of determining the need for high-cost radiation-tolerant components versus the viability of using more affordable Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) parts is increasingly relevant. This decision-making process highlights the need for effective radiation monitoring within satellite payloads to ensure the reliability of systems operating in harsh...
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Mr Dario Lo Presti (GMV)25/03/2025, 14:35Poster SessionPoster session
Edge computing in space is revolutionizing on-board data processing for Earth Observation (EO) satellites, enabling real-time analysis of optical and SAR imagery. GMV has explored novel FPGA-based AI acceleration solutions using the rad-tolerant Xilinx Versal AI Edge, leveraging Vitis AI workflows to map deep learning models for vessel detection and fire hotspot identification. Various Xilinx...
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Michael Amon (Fraunhofer IIS)25/03/2025, 15:15Poster SessionPoster session
With 3GPP Release 17, satellites were incorporated in the 5G New Radio standard. This significantly strengthens the role of satellite connectivity for future mobile networks. 5G and 6G non-terrestrial networks bridge gaps in terrestrial network coverage, ensuring seamless connectivity in unconnected zones. Due to this, the ongoing project ESA 6G LINO focuses on creating an open experimental...
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Tommaso Bocchi (Universitร di Pisa)25/03/2025, 15:15Poster SessionPoster session
In recent years, the space community has shown a growing interest in the use of AI onboard satellites. FPGAs have emerged as competitive accelerators for these algorithms in the space harsh environment, and methods for automating their design have gained significant attention. Among the available frameworks, FPG-AI stands out as a promising solution for facilitating the deployment of AI in...
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Mr Raphael Wolf (German Aerospace Center)25/03/2025, 15:15Poster SessionPoster session
To address the growing demand for precise global positioning in commercial and scientific applications, the German Aerospace center (DLR) proposed the Kepler concept to increase the end-user performance of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) service. By utilizing optical links between satellites for precise time transfer and ranging Kepler enhances the performance, enabling down to...
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Inรจs Winandy (ENAC)25/03/2025, 15:15Poster SessionPoster session
Model-based approaches are widely adopted in the aerospace industry to streamline the implementation of command laws. In this context, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) play a crucial role in deploying Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms for aerospace systems, offering the benefits of massively parallel computational capabilities and predictable execution times....
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Mr Matรญas Lรณpez Lovera (Universidad de Mรกlaga)25/03/2025, 15:15Poster SessionPoster session
The growing significance of small satellites in space missions motivates the definition of streamlined CubeSat platforms that emphasizes cost-effective and flexible communication solutions. Central to this effort is the use of FPGAs, chosen for their capacity to integrate commercial off-the-shelf components while meeting stringent performance and reliability demands. By capitalizing on...
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Silvia Romero Azpitarte (UC3M - GMV)25/03/2025, 15:50Poster SessionPoster session
Spacecraft in-orbit servicing is a vital technology for extending satellite lifespans by enabling repairs, upgrades, and refueling. Accurate pose estimation, which determines the relative position and orientation of spacecraft, is crucial for such missions but poses challenges in space environments due to varying lighting, shadows, and high precision requirements. Traditional computer vision...
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Dr Andrea Stanco (University of Padova)25/03/2025, 15:50Poster SessionOral presentation
We present a Time-to-digital Converter (TDC) implemented on Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology that exploits the statistics of single-photon detection to provide the proper input distribution to guarantee bin calibrations during the signal acquisition without any TDC stop or data loss. As a standard solution, TDCs usually integrate a ring-oscillator to provide the input statistics...
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Simone Vagaggini25/03/2025, 15:50Poster SessionPoster session
The data volume in satellite missions has expanded rapidly due to advancements in sensor technology, higher resolution imaging, and the growing number of satellites. This surge in data demands high-performance on-board processing solutions that offer both flexibility and computational power while being resistant to radiation.
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IngeniArs is addressing this challenge by developing HPCEX, a... -
Luis Alberto Aranda (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)25/03/2025, 15:50Poster SessionPoster session
In space applications, SRAM-based FPGA devices are vulnerable to radiation-induced soft errors such as single event upsets (SEUs) and multiple bit upsets (MBUs), which can lead to system malfunctions. We have developed an experimental setup to perform fault injection campaigns in the configuration memory using the AMD Soft Error Mitigation (SEM) IP Core, emulating SEUs and MBUs in commercial...
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Paolo Ritirato (Politecnico di Milano)25/03/2025, 15:50Poster SessionPoster session
Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) are emerging as a disruptive technology in artificial intelligence, offering a biologically inspired approach that enables energy-efficient and event-driven computation. Their potential impact on spatial applications, particularly for anomaly detection in satellite data, is significant. Traditional deep learning models often require extensive computational...
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Dr Josรฉ Miguel Morales Fernรกndez (Instituto de Astrofรญsica de Andalucรญa (IAA-CSIC) and Spanish Space Solar Physics Consortium), Mr Eduardo Bailรณn Martรญnez (Instituto de Astrofรญsica de Andalucรญa (IAA-CSIC) and Spanish Space Solar Physics Consortium), Ms Beatriz Aparicio del Moral (Instituto de Astrofรญsica de Andalucรญa (IAA-CSIC) and Spanish Space Solar Physics Consortium), Mr Antonio Moreno Mantas (Instituto de Astrofรญsica de Andalucรญa (IAA-CSIC) and Spanish Space Solar Physics Consortium)25/03/2025, 16:25Poster SessionPoster session
The Photospheric Magnetic Field Imager (PMI) will be one of the payload instruments on board the European Space Agency (ESA) VIGIL mission. It will provide vector magnetograms and tachograms of the solar photospheric plasma as valuable information for being used in space weather diagnostics.
The PMI instrument consists of an Electronics Unit and an Optics Unit, which are connected through a...
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Corrado De Sio (Politecnico di Torino)25/03/2025, 16:25Poster SessionPoster session
Single Event Upsets (SEUs) affecting configuration memory (CRAM) of programmable logic are a main source of faults that eventually lead to the system's failure due to hardware design corruption. The lack of information on how resources are programmed in CRAM significantly limits the ability to develop accurate reliability evaluation methodologies and tailored mitigation strategies, which could...
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Roberto Capezzali25/03/2025, 16:25Poster SessionPoster session
A common situation in hardware design for complex space systems is the need for simplification, driven by requirements related to weight, volume, power consumption, and cost. This often leads to resource limitations that pose significant challenges for designers.
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Modern FPGAs can provide resources that help address these challenges through less traditional approaches. It is crucial for... -
Tijmen T. Smit (University of Twente)25/03/2025, 16:25Poster SessionPoster session
In an era where technology underpins nearly every aspect of our lives, the importance of dependable hardware and software has never been more critical to ensure safety and security. The rapid pace of technological advancement often outstrips the ability to implement rigorous testing and validation processes, making it difficult to ensure that systems are both reliable and secure. At the...
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