VDE-SAT compliant communications payload for small satellite platforms by MBI Group (Italy).
VDE-SAT Payload for Small Satellite Platforms
VDE-SAT compliant communications payload for small satellite platforms by MBI Group (Italy).
Description
MBI Group (Pisa, Italy) designs and develops advanced satellite telecommunications systems, including a VDE-SAT compliant payload for small satellite platforms presented at the ASMS/SPSC SATCOM conference. VDE-SAT (VHF Data Exchange - Satellite) extends the maritime VHF Data Exchange System to space, enabling two-way data communication with vessels beyond coastal coverage. MBI's satellite solutions address global connectivity scenarios where terrestrial networks are unavailable or disrupted, and the company participates in European R&D programmes across satellite communications and connected-services domains.
Specifications
| Standard | VDE-SAT (VHF Data Exchange - Satellite) |
|---|---|
| Platform | Designed for small satellite platforms |
| Application | Maritime data exchange beyond coastal VHF coverage |