Space Empowerment

SpaceTech Skills

Empowering academia and newspace with insightful spacetech models and recommendations.

Systems Engineering Expertise

Leading trends analysis and strategic recommendations for early adoption of new space technologies.

Data Analysis Skills

Turning data into actionable insights for real systems and labs development.

Projects Dissemination

Selected Projects Highlights

Numerical Calculations of Charging Threshold at GEO Altitudes With Two Temperature Non-Extensive Electrons

Surface charging at geosynchronous altitudes poses significant risks to spacecraft, often linked to extreme charging events during substorms. By employing a two-temperature q-non-extensive distribution function, we developed an improved current balance equation that better predicts charging thresholds compared to Maxwellian models, considering the effects of various non-extensive plasma parameters.

Air traffic monitoring using optimized ADS-B CubeSat constellation

Our study explores how CubeSats enhance Mega Constellations in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for air traffic control and management. We present an optimized ADS-B CubeSat constellation designed to improve global air traffic surveillance, especially over oceans. By leveraging ADS-B technology, our solution offers cost-effective, comprehensive coverage for intercontinental flights.

Investigation of VLF/LF electric field variations related to magnitude Mw≥5.5 earthquakes in the Mediterranean region for the year 2023

This study statistically analyzes lithosphere–atmosphere–ionosphere interactions for Mw5.5+ earthquakes in 2023, utilizing sub-ionospheric VLF/LF radio links. With high-resolution electric field measurements from the INFREP network, we investigate significant variations, notably in the TBB-GRZ link associated with the Turkey–Syria earthquake sequence, interpreting results via atmospheric gravity waves.

Numerical Modelling and Rugged Techniques for De-orbiting of LEO Space Debris

We present a cost-effective approach to space debris mitigation using a Hoover Capturing System (HCS). By modeling debris clusters from events like Fengyun-1C and Iridium 33, and applying a magnetic field-based capture method, we offer a robust solution for removing millimeter and centimeter debris, ultimately burning fragments upon reentry.

Design concept of cost effective LEO satellite system for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

We present a design for a space-based ADS-B system comprising 20 LEO satellites to enhance global air traffic surveillance, particularly over trans-oceanic routes. The system offers improved accuracy and coverage, addressing limitations of existing radar and terrestrial ADS-B systems in monitoring congested airspace, with a feasible and cost-effective solution.

A LEO Nano-Satellite Mission for the Detection of Lightning VHF Sferics (Space and Ground Segments)

We discuss a LEO nano-satellite designed to detect lightning VHF sferics. It addresses the integration of a lightning experiment antenna, receiver, and data acquisition into a compact structure, utilizing a gravity gradient boom to enhance sensitivity. The mission features a constellation of three identical nano-satellites for local and global coverage, supported by a distributed ground segment network for real-time data tracking, analysis and dissemination.