SATURN Project - Phase 1

FEATURES

The SATURN terminal will include a number of innovative features and facilities such as:

  • Interactive services even when out at sea
  • Multiple functions integrated into one single device
  • Easy installation on board, including sailboats
  • Interoperability with existing plotters
  • Cost effective solution
In particular some technical features are:
  • Compact and reliable antenna
  • Multicast receiver for push-based contents
  • Multimedia repository

The following block diagram shows the complete operational environment of the SATURN terminal prototype:

The innovative compact and reliable antenna reduces mass, power consumption, and both procurement and maintenance costs, while increasing the reliability and installation flexibility. Besides, the antenna implementation can be personalized to optimally serve the latitude belt wherein the vessel will usually operate. Although designed to serve vessels up to a length of 24m, the antenna installation flexibility could be conveniently exploited in ships characterized by high deck superstructures impacting the satellite visibility.