MPBC aims to overcome some of the optical design challenges and limitations associated with creating amplifiers for deep space communications focusing on high peak power and high energy per pulse transmission. We are developing a polarization-maintaining Erbium-Ytterbium doped fiber amplifier with an output power exceeding 20 W, designed to be compatible with the CCSDS 141x0b1 standard. Additionally, we are investigating the potential of using hollow-core anti-resonant fibers to deliver high-peak power pulses efficiently.
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The VO2-based Thin-Film Smart Radiator Device (SRD) improves passive thermal control for spacecraft by adjusting its emissivity based on external temperature, helping to regulate internal temperatures without excessive power use.
Using a thin film of tungsten-doped VO2, the SRD shifts between a low-emissivity, heat-conserving state and a high-emissivity, heat-releasing state, depending on the thermal environment.
This technology reduces the need for heaters, extending satellite lifespan and mission efficiency, with successful ground tests meeting European Space Agency (ESA) standards.
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