Qascom delivers Moon test bed
Qascom S.R.L. (IT) has successfully delivered the final presentation of the NAVISP-EL2-081 – MOOD (Moon testbed) project, marking the culmination of a multi-year effort to develop a cutting-edge GNSS simulation testbed for lunar, cislunar and space-based PNT applications.
For this purpose, Qascom upgraded its QA707 GNSS simulator introducing advanced features such as lunar-specific ranging strategies, support for multiple coordinate reference systems, custom signal transmitters (including LunaNet AFS), and a 3D Viewer for real-time scenario visualization. It also integrates BeiDou B1C signal simulation and dual-frequency RF streaming capabilities.
Key achievements include successful validation of LunaNet and BeiDou signals, implementation of Moon Principal Axis (Moon-PA) ranging, and integration with open-source and COTS receivers. The simulator has already supported the project NAVISP-EL1-062 – DEMOS-1(Lunar Surface PNT Beacon Demonstrator) and is now Qascom’s flagship GNSS simulation product.
Looking ahead, Qascom plans to enhance QA707 with direct dual-frequency RF output and integration with SDR hardware, being developed under the project NAVISP-EL2-090 – JNRS (Joint Navigation Radio System).
The project was supported through NAVISP Element 2 for PNT competitiveness for European industry. The slides of this final presentation can be found here.
About the Author: Tracy Cozzens
Senior Editor Tracy Cozzens joined GPS World magazine in 2006. She also is editor of GPS World’s newsletters and the sister website Geospatial Solutions. She has worked in government, for non-profits, and in corporate communications, editing a variety of publications for audiences ranging from federal government contractors to teachers.
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