Project description
Technology demonstrating stable laser transmission in the atmosphere close to commercialisation
Laser communication in space is deemed the next generation of secure, high-throughput communications, offering increased bandwidth and faster data transfer. This new technology, however, faces a major problem. Owing to their density, atmospheric turbulence diffracts the laser beams and scrambles information transfer. Funded by the European Innovation Council, the CROCUS project aims to further advance a high-throughput laser communication terminal showing robustness to atmospheric turbulence that has been developed and tested by France-based company Cailabs. CROCUS envisions integrating the product into ground stations, drones, aeroplanes, ships and any vehicle below the stratosphere.
Objective
Communication is the heart of our society. However, 1/3 of the world population still does not have access to the internet, while the appetite for connectivity is growing worldwide. As RF networks are reaching their limits in bandwidth, spectrum and security, new architectures are required to reach all populations and support increase in traffic. Laser communication is the ideal candidate, but faces issues due to beam scrambling when crossing the atmosphere.
CROCUS will develop a high throughput, reliable and embedded laser communication terminal. Based on its unique patented technology, Cailabs has already built laser communication terminal subsystems, demonstrated performance on the ground through strong turbulence, and validated the relevance of its solution with early adopters. We now need to industrialize it into a mature product that will be integrated worldwide inside ground station, drones, airplanes, ships, and any vehicle below the stratosphere.
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- natural sciences computer and information sciences internet
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering robotics autonomous robots drones
- natural sciences physical sciences optics laser physics
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HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC)
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35000 Rennes
France
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