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SATURN Project - Phase 1

OBJECTIVES

SATURN is the acronym for Smart mAritime saTellite terminal for mUltimedia seRvices and conteNts.

With the proposed solution, the SATURN project aims to:

• Exploit bi-directional satellite communications in the maritime context and in particular the actual S-band coverage of Eutelsat 10A in the Mediterranean Sea
• Stimulate with its end-user cost effective terminal the creation of new applications and use cases in the satellite communications
• Set a competitive advantage to the involved parties and interested partners in the highlighted market of interest

The SATURN project delivers the design and development of a maritime user terminal able to manage broadcast services (such as Radio and TV) and geo-referenced information (e.g. weather forecasts, security information) provided by DVB-SH direct channel and interactive services using Enhanced Spread Spectrum Aloha (E-SSA) return channel based on ETSI S-MIM standard.

The innovation of this solution is represented by the use of a satellite communication technology that provides interactive services on board even in the middle of the sea, addressing the market segment of small boats not covered by other bi-directional communication satellite solutions. The following figure describes the operational scenario applicable to the project:

The objective of the project is to design and develop the SATURN terminal prototype, composed of an Antenna, an Onboard Gateway and a Plotter.

SATURN project is the logical follow-up of the preceding initiatives of ESA in the development of S-band technology (MiReSys, J-Ortigia, Denise, Costars) and will also benefit from other related activities such as SafeTRIP (EU FP7 SST).