SATERA
Space-based composite Ads-b and multilaTeration systEm validation thRough scalable simulAtions
SATERA addresses the concept of a space-based composite ADS-B + E-MLAT system using ADS-B and MLAT receiving stations on board small satellites on low Earth orbits.
SATERA Aims
SATERA aims to design and validate a GNSS independent ATC surveillance system enabling the definition of integrity parameters for space-based ADS-B data improving the Air Traffic Security and Safety.
SATERA aims to be a key enabler to optimize air operations, mainly for long-haul flights over oceanic or uninhabited areas, allowing the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the increase of airspace capacity, safety and security.
SATERA aims to enhance European airspace sovereignty by fostering the provision of critical ATM services by European companies, enhancing the European industrial leadership on the ATC by the use of satellites and boosting the deployment of space-based ADS-B in Europe.
SATERA Objectives
Project Timeline
Latest News
- CNSM 2025
📍 Bologna, Italy (27–31 October 2025)During these days, our team from University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra) participated in the 21st International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM 2025), where Tiago Cruz presented a paper, “Exploratory Performance Evaluation of VM Migration as MQTT Moving Target Defence.” 🌐💻 This work, authored by a joint Portuguese–Brazilian team — Matheus Torquato, Tiago Cruz, Denis Rosario, Michele Nogueira, and Eduardo Cerqueira — investigates… Read more: CNSM 2025 - ✨EASN 2025✨
📍 Madrid, Spain (14-17 October 2025) Our SATERA team presented the poster “SATERA PPT: A Performance Prediction Tool for Satellite-Based Air Traffic Independent Localisation and Surveillance” at the European Aeronautics Science Network (EASN) International Conference 2025 . 🛰✈️ 📡 The SATERA PPT proposes a satellite multilateration concept as a backup and validation system for GNSS-independent air traffic surveillance. The Performance Prediction Tool (PPT), developed in MATLAB, evaluates the localisation performance… Read more: ✨EASN 2025✨ - Video interview
We’re excited to share our latest video interview featuring some of the brilliant minds behind SATERA . 🚀In this video, our team members open up about their experiences, challenges, and the inspiration driving SATERA forward. Don’t miss this video look at our journey — it’s full of insights, ideas, and authenticity.