EUSATfinder Team
The company was founded in Terni in 1998, from the entrepreneurial spirit of a group of professionals in the ICT and information security fields from important Italian companies in the sector. Leader for services and integrated software solutions for over twenty years, Sistematica S.p.A. today is one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the ICT sector, specializing in software development and system integration activities, including the most recent areas of big data analysis, machine learning, security.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Project Coordinator
- Technical coordinator (with TPZ) for E2E EUSATfinder solution
- Integrated Turn-Key solution provider for first responders
- MOC platform integrator
Founded in Italy in 1961, Telespazio is a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) and one of the world’s biggest suppliers of satellite solutions and services. The company teams up with Thales Alenia Space in the Space Alliance, a strategic partnership offering a complete range of space services. Telespazio is headquartered in Rome and counts more than 3000 employees in 15 countries through its various subsidiaries and joint ventures. Telespazio operates several Space Centres across Italy, Europe and Latin America. The Fucino Space Centre, with its 170 antennas and 370,000 square metres, it is recognized as the first and most important teleport in the world for civilian use. Telespazio is the Italian leader and a major European player in radio and television broadcasting. It also manages communications networks capable of integrating satellite and ground-based infrastructure, responding effectively to the requirements of business and institutional markets, media and broadcast sectors and global telecommunications operators.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Technical coordinator (with SIST) for SATCOM connectivity aspects
- TPZ SATCOM HUB operations responsible
- Athena Fidus ITA payload (GOVSATCOM GEO FSS) service provider
- Konnect VHTS GOVSATCOM service provider
- User terminals procurer for Athena FIDUS (ITA payload) and VHTS Konnect
Founded in 1961, CNES is a programmatic agency, field centre and space operator encompassing all of the functions required to shape and execute the French government’s space strategy, and to deploy public policies that rely on the space sector (land management, agriculture, health, telecommunications, natural disasters, defence, etc.). CNES is a government agency overseen by the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, the Ministry for Armed Forces and the Ministry for Higher Education and Research .In Paris, Toulouse and Kourou, CNES has more than 2,300 people working to project French excellence around the world and make France a partner of choice in the major science programmes.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- CNES SATCOM center operations responsible
- Athena Fidus FRA civil payload (GEO FSS) service provider
- Support for GEO MSS experimentation
Since its creation in 2019 by an aeronautical and artificial intelligence engineer and a professional firefighter, MidGard's mission has been to support the resilience of territories in the face of natural and technological risks. The company continuously innovates to develop solutions tailored to operational needs, working closely with end users such as emergency responders, civil protection authorities, and crisis management stakeholders.
Role as subcontractor and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Support to Integrated Turn-Key solution provider for first responders
- Support to dissemination
The M3 Systems company is a specialist in reliable and accurate geolocation. Since its origins in 1999, we have developed a unique know-how in the fields of Space / Defence (GNSS), air navigation (ATM) and terrestrial transport (ITS). M3 Systems has contributed to the definition of innovative concepts and solutions that support the R&D activities of space agencies (ESA, CNES) and of the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL). Created in Lavernose, near Toulouse in France, the company is also present in Brussels with its sister company, M3 Systems Belgium. Our mission is to contribute, through our expertise and products, to the reliable and accurate geolocation of autonomous systems (road, rail, drones).
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- BVLOS Fixed wings using secure SATCOM (GEO MSS) trans-national mission responsible
- BVLOS Fixed wings integration using secure SATCOM (LEO MSS) trans-national mission responsible
ATMOSPHERE designs, builds and operates satellite connectivity solutions for aerospace customers. Our collaborative mission management platform, PLANET, facilitates the daily life of hundreds of Aircraft, Rotorcraft, UAV/USVs and Balloons users around the globe. ATMOSPHERE is an engineering company with a core expertise in aeronautics, satellite telecommunication and networking. Founded in 2008, the company has its main base in Toulouse, in the heart of French Aerospace Valley. In addition, ATMOSPHERE has an office in Munich since 2010 to support German users. ATMOSPHERE performs aerospace systems research and development, produces satellite communication terminals, and operate network-enabled applications for Aeronautical Users.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Rotary wings using secure SATCOM (LEO MSS) and mission responsible;
- Integrated Local Terrestrial network building up
Eversat was created in 2006 and is located in one of the most dynamic technological places close to Paris. Eversat was awarded top 50 best startup of the year by the French Ministry of Research. Due to its unique Research and Development efforts, the company provides reliable and cost effective products offering unmatched performance. From the design to the After-Sales Support, we have a strong experience in satellite communications equipment. We are the only satcom operator to propose the smallest and the lightest satellite suitcases in the world with an automatic satellite pointing system. Our products provide an ideal solution for end users wishing to improve their communication systems and to minimize operating expenses.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Dual Satellite patented LightAway Athena Fidus FRA civil payload (GEO FSS) procurer
The Sara Project (TSP) was founded in 2021 aiming to bring 20 years of expertise in space and aeronautic domains and relevant innovating pulse into a company able to offer integrated turn-key solutions for public and private customers with particular insight in Monitoring, Control and Surveillance SW/HW integrated solutions. TSP. aims to perform development, production and marketing of integrated turn-key systems for public and private users operating in the environmental observation and video surveillance. The platforms, mainly produced in the cloud and carried out according to the operational needs and process of customers, will be focused on the integration of innovative sensors (mainly air, terrestrial and submarine drones) and on the development of algorithms based on satellite navigation technologies (GNSS), Satellite Observation of the Earth (EO), Computer Vision (CV) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Customisation of the application platform (mobile app)
- Tethered drone operations (including local area connection) responsible;
- Support to EMS CLMS Copernicus data processing
- I/F versus U-space based on a OSNMA enabled GNSS Rx
- Ethics issues manager
DiGi ONE is a new reality that multiplies skills and capabilities thanks to the merger of three different business entities. DiGi ONE has its main focus in raising the commitment value for the customer: that is, to offer a wider and more diversified range of products and services “ready to use”. DiGi ONE applies a dynamic, performing and resource-efficient business organization model in order to be capable of responding to the needs of a steadly evolving market. DiGi ONE people are an important part of this strategy because they share a strong sense of commitment to company goals. Leading the organization towards new challenges, enhancing technical skills and individual soft skills, ensuring the quality of business process is DiGi ONE commitment for the future ahead
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Security layer responsible for vulnerabilities and relevant countermeasures identification
GEA Space was founded in 2015 with the aim to bring his 20 years of expertise in space domain activities and his innovating pulse into a company able to offer a wide spectrum of solutions and competences to different customers. With a significant experience in complex system design, in solutions and applications life cycle activities and in the critical technology elements development and assessment process, GEA Space is able to lead and support activities and roles like User requirements identification (i.e. from interviews, consultations, workshops and working group participation) and analysis (i.e. applications and technologies trend analysis, user needs forecast).
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Support to User requirements definition
- GNSS anti spoofing algorithm for all fleet of drones
- Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation leader (contents), AB chair
DST UNIFI – Department of Earth Science of the University of Florence carries out activities for knowledge development, also in collaboration with other Competence Centres. It creates and organizes in the Central Functional Centre the national monitoring and surveillance system for hydrogeological risk through the use of tele-data to measure rate and speed of movement and/or soil deformations following landslides or catastrophic collapse, and other geological instabilities. It develops and carries out test exercises of tecniques and solid and economic systems of instrumental survey and data transmission in very aggressive environments, also submarine. It carries out real-time seismic-acoustic and technical monitoring of dynamic processes of explosive volcanoes and their connection with the speed of gravity phenomena on the side of the volcano. It contributes to strenghten monitoring and surveillance activities of Coa in Stromboli, and also the Department's technical and scientific assistance, regarding both explosive activity of Stromboli craters and triggering and landslide movements of the Sciara del Fuoco, also to predict possible seaquakes.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- User requirements responsible
- EMS CLMS Copernicus data scientific responsible (supported by TSP)
- campaign execution responsible
RadioPoints is a spin-off funded in 2020. It develops innovative technological solutions for human sensing based on the analysis of RF signals of opportunity such as WiFi, LTE, FM-radio. Main competences are RF interface design for terrestrial and satellite communications with focus on EHF and above frequencies (Q, V, W bands), RF signal of opportunity for localisation and sensing, Digital signal processing, machine learning.
Role as subcontractor and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Security layer support for vulnerabilities and relevant countermeasures identification
Alcina d.o.o. is a company dedicated to the advancement of technology, knowledge and excellence, and the promotion of cooperation with clients from industry and government bodies in country and abroad. Alcina deals with: counseling related to mergers and acquisitions, corporate turnarounds and capital restructuring, strategy consulting, underwriting and advisory services for companies that intend to go public on Zagreb Stock Exchange -authorized underwriter (https://progress.market/hr/advisors ), management and optimization of industrial processes, improving the energy efficiency of residential, commercial and industrial buildings, recommissioning of buildings (energy efficiency with minimal investment), energy certification and energy auditing of buildings.
Role as beneficiary and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Market analysis, CBA and business plan advisor
GEOmedia is the Italy's first scientific-popular magazine on geomatics, since 1997, key topics on: geographic information systems, cadastre, photogrammetry, cartography, geodesy, topography and remote sensing. It offers the distribution to public administration offices concerned with territorial management and detailed knowledge, as well as research labs, universities, foundations, and other organizations. Online, it is accessible via rivistageomedia.it (news published weekly and shared through newsletters) and geomediaonline.it (digital magazine content). It has strong experience in stakeholders’ involvement. Some examples: Regional Agency for Environmental Protection (ARPA), National Research Council (CNR), Higher Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), Higher Institute for Fire Prevention (ISA), Forest Fire investigation (CUFA), National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), Environmental, and Agro-food Units, Departments of Sciences for Nature Protection and Environmental Sustainability, Central and local Public Administrations involved in Urban Planning and Cadastre.
Role as subcontractor and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Support to dissemination activities
- Support to Stakeholders involvement
Advisory Board
Regione autonoma Valle d’Aosta (RAVA) performs (1) Geological site inspections in case of instability phenomena, (2) + topographic surveys for risk mitigation interventions (total station, GNSS, UAS, scanning station); (3) programming, design and construction supervision of interventions to mitigate the risk of falling rocks; (4) monitoring of large landslides in the region (third level landslides); (5) survey and monitoring of the territory following acceleration signals from satellite InSAR sensors (second level events);(6) support for the development of new methods and technologies for monitoring and surveying the territory. The EUSATfinder project is expected to enable several advanced capabilities for RAV A: (1) Control drone positions from a central command center, (2) Transmit real-time data directly from the drone's sensor, (3) Send photo and video data from the ground via satellite link, (4) Use video-sharing platform for easy access and review of footage by authorized personnel.
Role as Advisory Board member and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- Autonomous Region of Valle D’Aosta (RAVA) will have a centered role for logistic of DEMO arranged in Valle D’Aosta in coordination with CPC UNIFI.
- RAVA will manage connection with Stakeholders communities such as Search & rescue and territorial control, (local, regional) health authorities, firefighters, mountain rescue and (national, regional, local) police authorities
The EU Satellite Centre supports the decision making and actions of the European Union in the field of Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), in particular Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), including European Union crisis management missions and operations, by providing products and services resulting from the exploitation of relevant space assets and collateral data, including satellite imagery and aerial imagery, and related services. SatCen is an agency under the Common Foreign and Security Policy / Common Security and Defence Policy of the EU working under the supervision of the Political and Security Committee and the operational direction of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Role as Advisory Board member and brought experience in EUSATfinder
- SATCEN will support GEA in chairing the AB, coordinating the inputs from all the members. In particular, SATCEN will provide advice from a GEOINT user perspective, also considering the outcomes of ENTRUSTED project.