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High-tech solutions for space awareness


Safran Data Systems is a key player in space situational awareness. The company provides customers with the ability to have accurate knowledge of orbiting satellites, as well as an precise picture of the frequency spectrum used by satellites communications. This is a significant competitive advantage as space and communication awareness has become a worldwide global strategic challenge.


s a leader in its market, Safran Data Systems contributes to its customers’ success by offering them long-term support, high reliability, backward compatibility and scalability. The company guarantees innovation, unrivalled performance and availability.


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A world-wide network WeTrack is a unique service, developed, owned and operated by Safran. Based on a global network of radio frequency sensors, it provides continuous tracking of satellites in orbit, real-time detection of their manoeuvres and monitoring of their orbital positions. Thanks to a


determination solutions. These technologies guarantee continuous and accurate monitoring of satellite orbits.


Controlled quality of service LYNKS product range offered by Safran provides the ability to control the quality of service of satellite communications by checking the spectral allocation on the transponders on board the satellites, compliance of the signal characteristics and potential presence of any interference. LYNKS can detect, characterise and track changes in signals received by satellites in cooperative or non-


“Safran designs, builds and supports high- tech solutions to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world.”


patented technology for the reception of satellite transmissions entirely in passive mode, WeTrack covers all orbits with networks deployed in Europe, North America and Asia. WeTrack uses a secured web portal providing full access to real-time information. Benefits of this service include: ■


Real time satellite manoeuvre detection – 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of the weather.


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Identification of the satellite’s radio frequency signature and characterisation.


Continuous satellite tracking.


Periodic updates of ephemeris, provided with high accuracy.


The traditional cooperative ranging measurement solutions offered by Safran are now supplemented by entirely passive


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cooperative mode, as well as precisely locating the sources of those signals. While using monitoring mode – in continuous mode – LYNKS allows the operator to automatically manage events (alarm, procedure, etcetera) when detecting any change in characteristics or appearance of interference, for example. Benefits of this service include: ■


Integrated and scalable product range, from surveillance to geolocation.


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Cooperative or non-cooperative mode. Comprehensive and reliability analysis.


Digital signal processing Safran has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of modulation and coding (error correction) for all signals from space, related to satellites, deep space exploration or any scientific missions. Safran is also a member of


several international standardisation committees, such as CCSDS. The success achieved by Safran can be attributed to the values promoted at the highest level by its top management and shared by all employees: customer satisfaction, passion, excellence and innovation. These four essential values have enabled Safran to become a world leader in its markets and are supporting the company growth and its positioning: ■


Customer satisfaction: A primary focus for Safran, the company is constantly improving its industrial means and its customer service in order to always improve the customer relationship.


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Passion: Safran is a company driven by the most competent and committed teams, motivated by passion and promoting performance by working together.


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Excellence: The company strives for technological and operational excellence, and is committed to provide the best service: responsiveness, quality, reliability and innovation.


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Innovation: The spirit of innovation is hardwired into the basis of every Safran employee’s DNA. Entrepreneurial spirit is another pilar of the company, in order to meet the high demands within a constantly evolving market.


Thanks to the commitment of its employees, proven innovation and operational excellence, Safran designs, builds and supports high-tech solutions to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. ●


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