Safran DSI - CORTEX NuRoN Virtualized Software Modem for Satellite Command & Control
The CORTEX NuRoN Software Modem is the all-in-one satellite support solution, covering every step from check-out to in-orbit operations.
With NuRoN, you have the freedom to tailor your architecture to your exact needs, even allowing virtualization and centralized signal processing.
Operating on standard x86 servers, NuRoN is fully compatible with both private and public cloud setups, offering unprecedented flexibility and scalability as your company expands.
Built on the rock-solid foundation of the industry-standard CORTEX legacy, NuRoN is the hassle-free, secure, and easily deployable software modem for all your Command & Control needs.
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Ranging over WAN and Loss-less WAN/VPN/OS-through protocol.
CORTEX NuRoN Features
Hardware Agnostic COTS |
Digitizer COTS Server |
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LAN/WAN Resilient |
Lossless Transmission Protocol Network Bandwidth Reduction |
SDS-Based Software Modem |
Multi-Mission (LEO, MEO, GEO) Radio validation, RF compatibility, in-orbit operations |
Architecture Agnostic |
Virtualized or Distributed Architecture Private or Public cloud compatible |
Ranging Over WAN |
Ranging Over WAN Capable |
Cortex Heritage |
Cortex ICD and configuration management (CTX & MCS files) Already compatible with most common Space Control Centers |
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It is the perfect candidate for network telemetry applications and remote acquisitions, to reduce the wire intrusiveness, and acquire the data closer to the sensors.
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Safran DSI
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI) is a leading provider of cutting-edge solutions designed to address the evolving challenges of national defense and advanced space missions. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Safran DSI operates through specialized business units in Optronics, Space Solutions, Testing & Telemetry, Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). Safran DSI leverages its parent company's innovative technologies and global resources to deliver unparalleled solutions across air, land, sea, and space domains.
Testing & Telemetry BU provides complete end-to-end solutions from instrumentation, mission systems, on board recording and transmitting to base station for monitoring and controlling data. Our complete solutions are platform agnostic and are adaptable to the customer mission needs. Our instrumentation and telemetry turnkey solutions for mobile and stationary systems. This includes, but not limited to, data acquisition units (DAUs), on board recording, ground receiving, recording, and processing applications for fixed and rotary wing, manned and unmanned systems, eVTOL aircraft, as well as missile systems and space rockets/launchers. We offer comprehensive data management solutions for operational aircraft allowing for ISR, Search & Rescue, mission data loading & data transfer and pilot training & debriefing.
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Safran Defense & Space, Inc.
3005 Business Park Drive, Norcross, GA 30071, USA
Phone: 770-753-4017
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