September 5, 2024

Nominal's Products used in Groundbreaking Camera Edge Processing Project

Dr Brenton Smith

Nominal Systems is proud to announce its participation in an exciting new project under the iLAuNCH Trailblazer initiative. Within the project, Nominal will provide its full-stack satellite simulation products to project partners to validate an advanced multi-sensor space camera for Earth observation. This innovative project, a collaboration with Leonardo, Spiral Blue, and The Australian National University (ANU), aims to enhance disaster resilience, and land management capabilities through high-speed image transmission from space.

Revolutionising Space Technology

Our involvement in this project underscores Nominal Systems' commitment to taking simulation beyond “dots in space” to provide deeper insights and assurance into system functionality. By leveraging our simulation and hardware-in-the-loop design tools, we ensure seamless validation of the space camera functional performance with the rest of the satellite bus.

Collaborative Excellence

Leonardo: Provides advanced shortwave infrared detectors, capable of imaging through clouds and detecting heat, bringing unparalleled sensitivity to the project.ANU: Develops the Rosella processor, which serves as the central computing unit, ensuring robust image processing and data management.Spiral Blue: Integrates its SpaceEdge AI hardware with the Rosella processor, enhancing image processing capabilities through advanced AI techniques.

Advancing Space Observation

Nominal Systems' contributions will facilitate the verification of a "ready to fly" space camera/telescope, with ANU further qualifying the hardware for spaceflight. This collaborative effort paves the way for commercialising a space solution with high-speed data communication and remote imaging capabilities.

Nominal Systems is excited to contribute to this transformative project, aligning with our mission to enhance space mission design, testing, and operational decision-making through our innovative digital twinning technology. We extend our gratitude to our partners, iLaunch, Leonardo, Spiral Blue, and ANU, for their collaboration and commitment to advancing space technology.

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