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Space at i2CAT means communications. We research technologies that contribute to the creation of a new paradigm: access to connectivity anytime, anywhere.
We specialise in space communications and their connection with wireless communications. We focus on the intersection between ground-based and non-terrestrial networks and research how to adapt, integrate, and deploy terrestrial networks in space while offering a transparent experience to the end user. We develop and implement use cases that make use of these new communication technologies to solve the connectivity challenges of today’s society.
As a multi-technology centre, our knowledge integrates concepts from a broad spectrum of disciplines, such as IoT, AI, cybersecurity and software-defined networks.
ETHER aims to provide a holistic approach for integrated terrestrial-non-terrestrial networks. To achieve this, ETHER develops solutions for a Unified Radio Access Network (RAN) and energy-efficient, AI-enabled resource management across the terrestrial, aerial and space domains while creating the business plans driving future investments in the area. Within the project, i2CAT will lead the Zero-touch data-driven network and service orchestration in the 3D ETHER architecture.
The expected result of 6GSatNet is the contribution over 6G for the deployment of satellite networks in the paradigm of non-terrestrial networks (NTN). To this end, the project leverages the construction of a 5G core compatible with non-terrestrial networks, as well as the development of new routing and access medium protocols.
The NewSpace Strategy of Catalonia aims to strengthen companies and the research system to become more competitive in this global economy and to foster the creation of new data-based solutions using space technologies. i2CAT, the IEEC, and the ICGC collaborate on the strategy.
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