R&D and ESA Technology Development Projects. (TRP, ARTES, GSTP)

As a high-tech company ERZIA participates on R&D projects funded by main National and European entities and programs.

When carrying out R&D projects ERZIA establishes partnerships with other Technology-leading companies from Europe to join efforts and expertise in challenging areas, such as:

  • Space Technology developments
  • RF & Microwave
  • Renewable energies
  • Wireless Communications
  • UAV Applications

A project Reference:

Venus Express mock-up

The European Space Agency is analyzing the possibility of replacing the intra-spacecraft communication cable by wireless links in order to reduce and optimize the weight of the satellites.

On this scope ERZIA was a team member of the consortium leaded by Oerlikon Space (Actual RUAG Space), that implemented the low-rate communication network with a series of wireless devices connecting sensors to uRTU, OBC and other simulated satellite devices. The complete system was mounted on a Venus Express mock-up in order to demonstrate the functionality, with excellent final results.

Wireless uRTU developed by ERZIA

ERZIA's role on this project was to:

  • Study of the suitability of the Bluetooth stack for satellite data network
  • Design and integration of a simulated wireless uRTU with several sensors attached
  • Design and integration of several wireless clients to connect simulated satellite instruments to the network
  • Wireless network design, implementation, and configuration.

We're always open to receive partnership inquiries: info@erzia.com


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