Recent public funded research projects at BITNET

Ongoing projects

LEOSCOPE (2008-2011): The "Experimental Low Earth Orbit Surveillance Stereoscope" will detect and provide information concerning the orbital parameters of LEO satellites and other bright space objects (meteors, comets, boosters, etc). In the case of big objects in its FOV, the LEOSCOPE will provide photometric and shape parameters. Other applications are related to stereoscopic astronomy. Partner organizations: BITNET (co-ordinator), the Technical University of Cluj and the Astronomical Observatory of the Romanian Academy - Cluj branch. Supported through the Space & Security priority within the "Partnerships in priority S&T domains" Program.

MARCH - Multilink Architecture for Multiplay Services (2008-2011): An EUREKA CELTIC project which is targeting the development of innovative business models and technical solutions that will enable the evolution from today's still segmented service architectures to scalable integrated telecommunication architecture for mutiplay services. The project aims at convergence of broadband, mobile, and broadcast approaches and its application to urban and rural deployment. BITNET is a partner within an international project consortium led by TELENOR (Norway).

COSMOS (2007-2009): S-band mobile space communication platform for LEO nano-satellites. Partner organization: the Technical University of Cluj. Supported by the national Innovation Program.

URSA (2007-2010): A joint project targeting the development of a ground-based electro-optic and radio deep space surveillance facility in Romania. Partner Organizations: BITNET, the Technical University of Cluj, the Romanian Space Agency and the Astronomical Observatory of the Romanian Academy - Cluj branch. Supported through the Space & Security priority within the "Partnerships in priority S&T domains" Program.

PLURIBUS (2007-2010): BITNET is participating to a joint project led by the Romanian Space Agency, regarding co-orbital clusters of nano-satellites operating in a networked environment. Supported through the Space & Security priority within the "Partnerships in priority S&T domains" Program.

FORMUAV (2007-2010): BITNET is participating to a joint project led by the Romanian Space Agency, regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicles flying in a networked environment. Supported through the Space & Security priority within the "Partnerships in priority S&T domains" Program.

Other projects (selection 2003-2008)

DOG (2005-2006): A preparatory project supporting the development of the first Romanian satellite surveillance facility. Supported by the the national Security Research Program.

HOTSAT (2005-2008): a joint project that will explore satellite hotspot technologies and their applications. Satellite hotspot technologies allow users to access broadband multimedia satellite services using a cheap wi-fi card. Supported by the CEEX program.

GOLIAT (2005-2008): BITNET signed a contract with the Romanian Space Agency for participation to the GOLIAT project. GOLIAT is the first microsatellite that will be built and operated by Romania. Supported by the CEEX program.

SCANSAT (2004-2006): A multi-band radio telescope for satellite detection and broadcasts analysis. Supported by the AEROSPACE program.

PORTASAT (2003-2005): A joint development project targeting the development of satellite telecom applications for the Romanian building industry. Supported by the AMTRANS program.

TELSAT (2003-2005): A joint research project targeting the development of a facility that will disseminate through a satellite platform regional real-time data concerning vegetation indexes and meteo. The project is supported by the Romanian AEROSPACE program and private companies.

STAR (2002-2004): A contracted joint research project focused on the development of a highly automatic facility for real-time monitoring Romania's environment through satellites belonging to the North American Earth Observing System and the future European GMES.  The project is supported by the Romanian AEROSPACE program.