August 2016
High-resolution Earth observation data is changing the character of war
...used to provide additional scientific insights - the near infrared (band 5) in this image can be helpful for understanding vegetation...plants reflect near-infrared light and the shortwave infrared (band 6) makes it easier to tell the difference between...
October 2017
Cassini observations open up Saturn’s atmosphere
... and then ammonia ice at the topmost levels. When banded structures, swirling vortices and storms are observed on Saturn, ... this monster storm collided, creating a new white, chaotic band in Saturn’s springtime hemisphere. The vigour of the storm ...
November 2018
Monitoring illegal rainforest deforestation
...of the forest. A convenient combination of spectral bands will allow for important contrast between the vegetation...it is directly associated with deforestation. The spectral bands are selected considering the maximisation of contrast between ...
September 2019
Expectations in a connected world
... within the satellite industry due to its reliability, range and resistance to weather. Since operators rely upon C-band to deliver existing service, it is hugely important that the transition into spectrum sharing is a well delivered and regulated...
July 2021
Arecibo - an astounding legacy
...observed at Arecibo. The upgrade also included the addition of the S-band (2380 MHz/13 cm) transmitter to improve radar studies of planetary ...a paraboloid that works at all frequencies. The S-band transmitter was also upgraded to a one megawatt system...
October 2023
Slovenia’s footprint in space
...tolerant onboard computer, NANOlink software defined radio-based S-band transceiver with best-in-class SWaP (size, weight and...Unit (RTU) functions, their flagship NANOlink-boost S-band communication subsystem with integrated diplexer and the fully ...
