Atmospheric Characterization

At Miratlas, we understand the atmosphere.

By providing a measurement of Turbulence and Cloud Cover in all places, Miratlas enables the selection of the best path between Earth and space where atmospheric disturbances are minimal.

Atmospheric characterization instrument - Sky Monitor

Atmospheric Characterization thanks to the Sky Monitor Instrument

Atmospheric Characterization in Real-Time for DIRECT TO EARTH LASER COMMUNICATIONS

Through the development of laser communication between Earth and Space, satcom and telecom operators are converging to extend the core terrestrial fiber network into space.

Miratlas understands this. That is why we provide Atmospheric Characterization in Real-Time using our Sky Monitor Instrument.

Our company attaches great importance to working with operators to modernize and optimize their network infrastructures using free-space optical telecommunications technology.

MIRATLAS SKY MONITOR DATASHEET V4

MIRATLAS HELPS OUR CUSTOMERS ENSURE OPTIMAL OPERATIONS THANKS OUR INSTRUMENTS AND SOFTWARE

Identify the best sites

In collaboration with Durham University, Miratlas offers an atmospheric turbulence modelling service based on historical weather data. This helps to identify the most promising sites for optical ground stations. The data accumulated by the Miratlas Sky Monitor network validates and continuously improves our model.

Evaluate bandwidth availability

Once a site has been pre-selected by modeling, a measurement campaign is carried out with a Sky Monitor on location to confirm the availability and bandwidth potential.

Real time data and forecasting

Our atmospheric database, already spanning several years in some locations, is growing by the minute. This history allows us to advise our clients but also forms the basis for forecasts using machine learning.

ATMOSPHERIC CHARACTERIZATION USING OUR ADVANCED SOFTWARE

Expertise and advice are at the heart of Miratlas’ commitment

Miratlas offers operational advice for the implementation of our instruments on the most promising locations. We assist in the interpretation of the collected data. And we provide input for the decision on the number and location of Optical Ground Stations to ensure the best return on investment for our customers.

Our offer to Satcom and Telecom operators

SELECT THE BEST SITES

Miratlas enables operators to identify the best sites for transmitting and receiving information transmitted by laser communication. These sites are crucial to guarantee the most operational continuity of services, considering the location of terrestrial and space infrastructures. This selection of sites is done through the process of modeling atmospheric turbulence to map the best terrestrial locations.

OPTIMIZE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

Miratlas enables existing terrestrial facilities to evolve towards offering laser communication as a service to their space customers, by qualifying the availability and bandwidth potential according to atmospheric conditions.

ENSURE THE BEST PATH

By providing the optical transfer function of the atmosphere and in all places, Miratlas enables the selection of the best path between Earth and space where atmospheric disturbances are minimal.

Atmospheric Characterization for Earth-Space Laser Communication