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Free-space Optical Communications for Aerial-sateLlite networks

Description du projet

Une connectivité illimitée avec des communications optiques dans l’espace libre

Les systèmes de satellites basés sur les radiofréquences ont atteint leurs limites de capacité. En l’absence d’une alternative viable, il sera impossible de fournir un accès à Internet aux milliards de personnes qui en sont actuellement privées. La communication optique offre une bande passante beaucoup plus large et améliore la sécurité des données par le canal de communications quantiques. Les premières liaisons optiques entre satellites ont déjà été déployée. Soutenu parle programme Actions Marie Skłodowska-Curie, le projet FOCAL est dédié à la préparation des jeunes esprits européens à l'explosion potentielle des nœuds optiques aériens et spatiaux en tant que nouveau réseau de communication dans le ciel. FOCAL créera un réseau de formation doctorale axé sur les technologies sans fil optiques aériennes et spatiales pour les futurs réseaux de télécommunications quantiques dotés d’une connectivité infinie et d’une résilience exceptionnelle.

Objectif

With currently 3 billion people lacking access to broadband internet worldwide, European operators are struggling to fill the white areas with insufficient or nonexistent connectivity. In light of the early promises of 6G wireless networks, it is tempting to consider non-terrestrial networks as complementary to the ground-based radio and fiber infrastructure. However, radio frequency-based satellite systems are nearing their capacity limits and cannot be scaled further. Free-space optical technology is a natural alternative to deliver greater capacity and to better address data security needs by leveraging quantum communications. The first optical intersatellite links are being deployed in commercial networks at relatively low data rate (10 Gbps). However, once the most important remaining research challenges are resolved, they could rapidly expand and serve as a catalyst for the development of a new communication backbone in the sky, consisting of aerial and space optical nodes at different altitudes.
The overarching aim of the FOCAL project is to train a new generation of highly qualified doctoral candidates in developing innovative aerial and space optical wireless technologies that will provide future telecommunication networks with ubiquitous connectivity, resilience, and quantum-proof security. In addition to contributing to the fundamental understanding and technical know-how of such networks through co-supervised individual research projects, FOCAL will train talented and innovative researchers with multidisciplinary expertise and skills that are desirable in this European industrial sector. This will be achieved through a combination of theoretical and hands-on research training provided by a unique consortium of 16 academic and 10 industrial partners from 8 countries, resulting in collaborative research including co-supervision and secondments, as well as transferable training skills, which is necessary for prosperous careers in this prominent R&I area.

Coordinateur

ECOLE CENTRALE DE MARSEILLE EGIM
Contribution nette de l'UE
€ 565 387,20
Adresse
RUE FREDERIC JOLIOT CURIE 38 TECHNOPOLE CHATEAU GOMBERT
13383 Marseille Cedex 13
France

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Région
Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Bouches-du-Rhône
Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Coût total
Aucune donnée

Participants (11)

Partenaires (14)