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...

Space Encounter: Europe's security is also defended in space

unlikely that the threats to critical infrastructures such as pipelines, satellite networks, power grids[...] in Ukraine or attacks on critical infrastructure. The European satellite navigation programme Galileo is also[...] part of this infrastructure. It is important to look at the technology...

Space Encounter: Missions to Mars will require more infrastructure in space

to Mars will require more infrastructure in space A moon base could be a solution   May 30, 2018[...] years. Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs studied law in Berlin, Hamburg and New York

Return to the Moon: First Apollo, now Artemis

, the infrastructure in lunar orbit and on the Moon itself is to be expanded in order to enable sustained missions[...] with refueling, infrastructure and initial telecommunications functions, is due to be launched in 2022. A small[...] is to create an infrastructure that will allow a sustained...

Space Encounter: I am convinced that with KKR we have found the ideal partner to bring us a big step forward on our way becoming the European Space Champion

adversary, the requirements for military space infrastructure have also changed fundamentally in an abrupt[...] as an infrastructure partner and in the service area, thereby being able to serve the institutional and commercial[...] . Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs studied law in...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 2: Why geoengineering is becoming a topic in climate research

. If you go back further, you have to resort to special measurement and determination methods. These include, above[...] and future climate changes. In an interview with OHB, he explains what influence humans have on the global[...] of the Earth, even without human influence? Of course, the...

Space Encounter: A satellite from Germany launches a new era in Earth observation

to detect nutrient deficiencies, water stress or pest infestations at an early stage and to respond[...] spectra depicted, it is possible not only to determine materials precisely, but also[...] , for example, not only to identify the crops being grown in a field, but also to determine the mineral...

The Twenties will be a decade of increased human activity in space

this would be inconceivable without the infrastructure that has been installed in space. So, extrapolating[...] from earlier decades, it is obvious that the importance of space-based infrastructures has increased[...] , particularly as supervisors, as initiators of projects and as operators of...

Space Encounter: What does normal mean in abnormal times?

of Germany's entry into Lufthansa has other reasons, the move makes it clear that there are infrastructures[...] with other important issues in the company in more detail. There are no more business trips[...] , but also because of an undeniably better and more efficient technology. Personal detai...

Milestones

detector and the MITA research satellite. In addition, payloads and hardware for the MIR 97 mission

Space Encounter: Germany's Internet gaps hamper innovation and damage prosperity

in many ways. Major projects such as the European data infrastructure Gaia-X, which was initiated[...] a global high-tech country. Just how far behind Germany is in the expansion of its digital infrastructure[...] , IT informed me that our communication system is being converted to "Unified...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 6: Why framing matters when communicating about geoengineering

plays a role" The way we describe things and the analogies we use have an influence on how facts[...] at the University of Bremen, to investigate how framing might influence the climate debate. In the following[...] and the analogies we use have an influence on how facts are perceived. For...

We.OHB - Part 4t: It’s fascinating to see all the things that have been achieved at this company over the last 37 years

: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data and AI Read more Pia Bausch We.OHB 24. August 2018 We.OHB[...] aroused. Between the 1:1 SAR-Lupe and Galileo models, she was immediately infected by space fever

"Environmental monitoring from space will assume a dimension we cannot even imagine at this time."

or infrared. Much more is involved when it comes to monitoring the environment. Indeed, I am convinced[...] to long-wave infrared. Measurements from space were previously not possible with the accuracy that we can[...] of the infrastructure, a kind of knowledge infrastructure that makes data...

Space Encounter: Increased funding for space technologies benefits climate protection

will make it possible to detect regions with high CO2 emissions, thus making a significant contribution[...] is to find out more about the extent to which the global climate system is being influenced by the melting[...] , I am therefore seeking a rapid and significant increase in funding for...

We.OHB - Part 3: The current growth perspective of OHB offers us great opportunities

26. August 2024 PhD at OHB: Detecting pipeline leaks with satellite data and AI Read more Pia Bausch We.OHB[...] aroused. Between the 1:1 SAR-Lupe and Galileo models, she was immediately infected by space fever

Destination Venus Part 7: How OHB intends to bring scientific instruments into the atmosphere of Venus

for this is that on Earth phosphine is mostly created through biological processes, which is why the detection[...] molecules can be reliably detected. In order to analyse larger particles and search for microorganisms[...] from Earth. But determining the atmospheric composition of a foreign...

Space Encounter: Europe must be careful not to lose out

associate with an infrastructure in space: The daily weather forecast and navigation on the smartphone run[...] it fascinating that mankind has managed to overcome the forces of physics in this way. Astronauts as influencers[...] conducting very significant scientific experiments, but also...

#DestinationVenus Part 8: On a flying visit to Earth's closest neighbour

of high-resolution atmospheric spectra with the MERTIS instrument (Mercury Radiometer and Thermal Infrared[...] regions of particular interest on the surface of Venus, which EnVision can then examine in greater detail

Space Encounter: A spaceport in the North Sea would catapult Germany into the future as a location of the aerospace industry

to justify the investment and the infrastructure. The answer to that is also clearly yes, not only[...] , but which is far too little considered and discussed: The creation of a German spaceport greatly influences[...] from an offshore spaceport in the North Sea. Personal details: Born in 1962,...

Space Encounter: Why the exploration of space makes sense, but the colonisation of other planets does not

of the moon in a few years. Water ice has been detected there, which could one day be used to produce oxygen[...] parts of the oceans. But that is exactly what influences my picture of the meaningfulness of exploration[...] life Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs studied law in Berlin,...

50 years after the first moon landing: Interview with former astronaut Thomas Reiter

? Reiter: It is crucial to be able to detect at an early stage whether an asteroid is on a collision course[...] at Christmas 1968 and has massively influenced people’s sense of what the Earth really is. It shows[...] that the Earth is only a small, vulnerable dot in the infinite blackness of...

#EngineeringOurEarth Part 1: Why OHB is conducting research on geoengineering

. From this, we then created a somewhat more detailed mission concept. However, it also quickly became clear[...] to us that there are many other potential ways to specifically influence the climate on Earth besides sunshades in space[...] geoengineering concepts and detail our concept even more....

The colonization of Mars will still have to be awaited

why the Americans were so determined to fly to the Moon was that they wanted to be the first to get[...] and contents. Half my generation is also influenced by the Earthrise photo taken by the crew of Apollo[...] – we will, conversely, be able to influence our own conditions on the Earth more...

Space Encounter: New self-confidence in space

is very determined to land humans on the moon again soon. Originally, the Trump administration had[...] of the French space agency CNES. ESA, NASA and CNES are among the most important and influential institutions[...] that. Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs studied law in Berlin,...

Space Encounter: It is only when we view our planet from space that we realize how valuable the earth is.

to see this blue sphere embedded in the blackness of infinity. I would love to have the opportunity of experiencing[...] mission. Personal details: Born in 1962, Marco Fuchs studied law in Berlin, Hamburg and New York