EnMAP: A new superhero for the Earth

observation. They can usually detect different wavelength ranges of visible light and infrared radiation. What[...] UV and infrared radiation for example. From the human eye to hyperspectral Earth observation Irrespective[...] makes a hyperspectral satellite so special? Hyperspectral remote...

MTG Meteosat Third Generation: Taking a precise look at the atmosphere

aerospace industry. They involved, for example, designing a new generation of infrared detectors[...] an operating temperature of around 52 Kelvin, about minus 220°C, on the retina of the detectors. In orbit[...] and IRS, share a large number of technological features, such as the scanner, the de...

5 Questions and Answers about the MTG - Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite programme

. With the IRS instrument, OHB is building a new generation of infrared detectors with unprecedented sensitivity. 5. When[...] responsibility for all six satellite platforms, two IRS (infrared sounding) instruments for both Sounder[...] . In more technical terms, this means that the Sounder...

Safety first: OHB subsidiary Digital Solutions in Graz tracking down jammers with GIDAS

detected GNSS interference, i.e. a disruption of the navigation signal. The aircraft was lucky because[...] the interference signal was detected in real time by GIDAS®, a device developed by OHB Digital Solutions GmbH[...] bands and detects any intended or unintended interference. Andreas Lesch,...

Detective work on the oceans

23. April 2020 Detective work on the oceans LuxSpace project SIMMO II tracking ship movements[...] mysteries above the shimmering surface of the sea that are waiting to be discovered. Detective[...] and the special detective services they perform. Why is it so important to evaluate AIS data and...

Space Encounter: Europe is building an infrastructure of findings with Copernicus

of the global climate. CO2M is intended to make it possible to detect regions with high carbon dioxide emissions[...] is building an infrastructure of findings with Copernicus July 2, 2020. For several decades, climate change[...] of the environment, climate and security. Because this monitoring...

Space Encounter: Space debris must not become a tool for a new Cold War in space

that cannot be detected by radar. And in the next few years, the number of satellites will continue[...] infrastructure in various orbits. An incredible 8,500 tonnes of space debris are already orbiting the Earth[...] the infrastructure in space. This would have serious consequences for everyday...

Muscle work in space: Training plan à la OHB for Alexander Gerst

a vibration in the skin which the device detects as a basis for evaluating the muscle characteristics[...] so that the data can be evaluated in detail. This will make it possible to detect with a high degree of precision[...] integrated in the system, making it portable and not-depending from...

Space Encounter: Why earth observation is essential

, environmental pollution will be easier and quicker to detect and, ultimately, it will be possible to answer[...] -wave infrared. This technology delivers high-quality and, above all, more useful data for environmental[...] imaging sensors, such as high-resolution electronic optics, radar or infra...

PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data and AI

. © Pixabay Career Earth Observation 26. August 2024 PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data[...] is contributing to making anthropogenic methane emissions easier to detect and quantify from space. The main[...] emissions. Earth observation satellites can detect methane plumes...

The Flyeye-Telescope – early warning service for the sky

OK” had passed the Earth almost without ­ eing detected. And the asteroid known as Apophis or the “God[...] for its name. Home at an altitude of 1,865 meters The telescope will be able to detect celestial bodies[...] for operation at the end of 2023. ESA is providing the local infrastructure in...

MT Mechatronics and Max Planck Institute to collaborate on the large-scale radio telescope project SKA

. The centrepiece of the observatory will be the 15-metre parabolic reflectors in South Africa, which can detect[...] in the field of radio astronomy and infrared astronomy. We strive to explore the physics of stars, galaxies

OHB Digital Solutions’ customer-centric view of the world

information from them. The GIDAS® product monitors the GNSS frequency bands to detect intentional or unintentional[...] GIDAS® steps in. The device can detect a GNSS disturbance, i.e. a disruption of the navigation signal[...] and detects any intentional or unintentional interference. Because...

What is Galileo capable of?

infrastructure. The high-precision atomic clocks will make bank transactions in high-frequency trade, for example[...] economy and infrastructure in Europe and also elsewhere. Many people do not realize that GPS is a military[...] to be convinced to implement Galileo. A large ground infrastructur...

Space Encounter: Bremen consolidating its “City of Space” reputation as the host of the IAC 2018

and environmental pollution have reached a threatening level. Earth observation satellites can help us to detect[...] , we will be recruiting more than 200 new employees in Bremen and also continuing to expand the infrastructure of our[...] ” asteroids, for example, to determine how strong the...

Germany's eyes in space – The SAR-Lupe and SARah satellite reconnaissance systems

advantage of radar satellites is that they can also precisely detect the speed of movement of objects[...] surveillance, which can only be guaranteed by a flexibly deployable, sovereign infrastructure. For this reason[...] means that infrastructure, vehicles and weapon systems can be recognised...

Germany is a global center for superstition

MTG, are to be launched. This will supply us with a much broader range of possibilities. The infrared[...] . What is important is that we don’t fail to  detect anything as things stand right now[...] . optics and infrared, offering good resolution from an altitude of about 700 kilometres. That...

Space Encounter: How OHB's IPO led to greater transparency

employees, in infrastructure, in new technology, and possibly also in takeovers, if a reasonable opportunity[...] that it is precisely this greater attention that acts as a deterrent, especially for many SMEs. In reality, however[...] ; we must immediately disclose any activity that could influenc...

10 questions and answers about Galileo

infrastructure. 3. How expensive is a Galileo satellite and how big is it? A satellite is worth about 40 million[...] for the entire economy and infrastructure. 5. So why do we need four global navigation systems? Even though[...] is this the case with trackers fitted to trucks and cargo. In this...

Space Encounter: Despite the Corona pandemic: 5 reasons why space industry will continue to gain importance in 2021

will be able to serve in the future. In the future, the satellite infrastructure will also increasingly[...] it is in the face of crises and major challenges. The expansion of the digital infrastructure will happen not least[...] it's an exaggeration to say that the degree of digitization of a...

Guidelines for a sustainable Space Traffic Management

also rules for sustainable handling of the infrastructure in space do not yet exist. For this reason[...] in the various working groups. We also have to determine which technologies are needed to capture space debris[...] of satellites, but also on competitiveness, are exciting questions that we...

Space Encounter: Germany demonstrates claim to technology leadership

an integral part of the provision of public services. The existing satellite infrastructure ensures[...] . We are determined to contribute our expertise to this mission as well. And we also intend to participate[...] to come. Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs studied law in Berlin,...

Satellites

the overall development of the Infrared Sounder instrument, a highly challenging imaging spectrometer[...] repetition times.The data is evaluated by classifying the quasi-continuous spectrums to determine[...] and/or manufactured. Links to related press releases:...

EASI-STRESS: Non-destructive analysis of residual stress in components

connections Read more Career 26. August 2024 PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data[...] is to be completed. Roland Schneider: So far, non-destructive testing methods for determining residual stresses[...] to catastrophic material failure. How can residual stresses in components...

Space Encounter: The moon is an exciting target, especially from a research point of view

the infrastructure created by humans (or also as a result of terraforming ...). The moon allows us to better[...] to deteriorate heavily before Mars would be seen as a more viable place to live than the earth through[...] is worth such an investment. Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs...