| RF Test and Enviromental Test Equipment |
Enhance testing capabilities |
Thermal Vacum Chamber
Vibration Test System
Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Chamber
Multipaction Test Set Up
More RF Test Equipment |
| UAV Laboratory |
With the appropriate enhancement of our laboratory with machines such as 3D Printer and CNC Router we will be able to manufacture some items tailored to our needs, optimizing the performance of our UAVs and without having to seek them in foreign markets. The aquisition of specific sw applications for satelite, image data processing will increase the capacity of ADDITESS into the areas of remote sensing and photogrammetric products |
Large volume 3D PRINTER:
- Print volume up to 1 meter in height
- Printing speed 400 mm/s
- High accuracy 20, 20, 50 micron
- Low dimensions
CNC Router:
- Working Area: 1300*2500mm
- Speed: 12000mm/min
- Max Engraving Speed: 12000mm/min
- Working Accuracy: ±0.08/300mm
SW applications:
- Agisoft Metashape Pro (latest edition)
- Artec Studio 15 Pro
- Blender
- CloudCompare
- Meshlab
- ColorChecker Passport Photo
- Affinity Photo (latest edition) |
| C-Scan |
Higher quality in characterisation of specimens |
To examine samples for cracks and inclusions and corrosion or thickness mapping. |
| Cyprus SuperDARN |
To monitor ionospheric electron density depletions and disturbances moving from north to south potentially affecting European latitudes. |
Super Dual Auroral Radar in Nicosia to be part of the mid-latitude chain Network of SuperDARN installations as a network of high-frequency (HF) radars operated under international cooperation. It is an over-the horizon radar able to monitor ionospheric irregularities moving from north to south. |
| Microwave Test Equipment |
To enable measurements up to at least 110 GHz in support of development of W-band satellite components |
Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer and Phase Noise Analyzer, all three to operate to at least 110 GHz. |
| Clean Room |
EMC Testing
PCB Assembly |
Size: 4×4×2 m
Class: ISO8 (Class 100 000) |
| Cluster of Multi-core machines and HPC facility |
The Aristarchus Research Center (ARC) at European University Cyprus is involved in the analysis of large volumes of data generated by ESA space missions (e.g. Herschel Extragalactic Legacy Project) as well as computer simulations that are used to model the data and carry out science. For this work access to a high performance computing facility (HPC) is needed. Currently the group has access to the Cyclone facility at Cyprus Institute and we would like this to continue. We would also like to develop a local cluster of multi-core machines for code development and testing. |
Intel 40 Core Xeon Platinum 3rd Gen 8380 Scalable Server CPU/Processor
Intel Xeon Platinum 8380, S 4189, Ice Lake, 40 Core, 80 Threads, 2.3GHz, Turbo, 60MB Cache, 64 Lane, OEM |
| Clean Room |
Enable assembly and test of microelectronic components and circuits, including chip scale measurements |
Clean room plus associated equipment (including probe stations for measurement of microwave integrated circuits and photonic integrated circuits) |
| Thermal Vacuum Chamber |
Testing of specimens under space enviroment conditions |
TVAC is a vacuum chamber where the radiative thermal environment is controlled. Frequently used for testing spacecrafts or space parts under simulated space environment conditions. |
| Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) |
Higher quality in characterisation of specimens |
To determine the thermal transitions of a materials including the glass transition temperature (Tg), crystallization temperature (Tc), and melting temperature (Tm). |
| Advanced Materials Printer |
Enable the fabrication of next generation of electronics with advanced form factors (flexible, stretchable, transparent, wearable, etc.). The applications of these electronics vary from smart spacesuits to additive manufacturing in space. |
Capable of printing the following materials: Nanomaterial-based dispersions, conducting and insulating polymer-based inks with low to medium viscosities. |
| Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) |
Characterization of specimens. Currently this is outsourced and is very costly and time consuming. |
For image and surface topography examination of samples by taking images and scanning the surface with a focused beam of electrons. |
| Autoclave |
Higher quality in manufacturing |
For curing composite materials on by applying a thermal cycle and a pressure cycle. |
| Universal Test Machine (UTM) with higher load cell |
Higher quality in testing of specimens |
To perform mechanical testing (tensile, compression, fatique) for FRP samples. |
| Impact Testing - Drop Tower |
Higher quality in testing of specimens |
To measure energy absorbed of a sample or to apply a set amount of damage to a specimen at specified impact velocities. |
| Expand Satellite fleet and Ground systems |
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| Optical Test Equipment |
To enable measurements of photonic components |
Optical spectrum analyser (resolution down to at least 1 GHz), optical vector network analyzer, tunable laser, programmable optical filter |
| Moisture Analyzer |
Higher quality in testing of specimens |
To determine the moisture content of a material (e.g. pellets) with the loss on drying method and consists of a weighing and halogen heating unit. |
| UAV Fleet - Sensors |
Taking into account the rapid development of technology and the need for continuous upgrade of our fleet, our company aims to purchase new UAVs. Specifically, the upgrade includes the purchase of a new fixed wing UAV with the ability of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and Satellite communications systems for seamless operations. Additionally, a new generation multicopter with the ability to carry a load of about 5 kg and be equipped with RTK module. In addition to the purchase of new UAVs, the goal is to upgrade the existing fleet as well with new autopilots and communication equipment with military specifications. Following our research activity, our company is searching the market to acquire more CBRN related sensors, specialized wide range sensors (hyperspectral, multispectral), and finally a LIDAR sensor |
VTOL UAV:
- 8 h endurance with a fuel-injected engine option
- Capable of safe takeoff and landing in over 15 m/s (33.5 mph) wind
- In-line propeller stopping design for reduced air drag during level flight
- Up to 7.0 kg payload capacity, Carbureted 28 cc gasoline 2-stroke engine
- 3 liter (0.78 gal) fuel tank with tubing
Satelite RTx: open
CBRN sensor:
- Full CBRN detection capability in one package
- Simultaneous chemical and radiation detection
- Internal bio test memo
- Chemical, biological and radiation detection results sharing with the team
- Bluetooth gas & vapor simulation sources to use with in-built training mode.
Hyperspectral:
- FX10e sensor with 38 deg FOV lens
- Data acquisition and power unit
- Data storage 480 GB SSD
- Data format ENVI compatible bil16 raw binary format with ASCII header file
- Positioning accuracy 3.0 m SPS, 0.9 m DGPS
- Roll and pitch accuracy 0.05 degree
- Heading accuracy 0.15 degree with dual antenna configuration (2m antenna separation), 0.06 degree (4m antenna separation)
LIDAR:
- Max. Measurement Rate 750,000 pts / sec
- Field of View 330°
- Scan Range 1350 m @ reflectance ≥ 60%
- System Accuracy Horizontal Accuracy < 10 cm
- Vertical Accuracy < 10 cm |
| Anechoic Chamber |
EMC Testing |
Size: 5×5×4 m
Range: 0.03-40 GHz
Standards: ANSI C63.4,
ECSS-E-ST-20-07C_REV-1_07FEB2012,
MIL-STD-461F/G,
CISPR 16,
IEC/EN61000-4-3 |
| UAV Mobile Command & Control Centre |
Installing an auto tracking antenna system in our mobile command and control centre we will have up to 20 times stronger signal for communication with the UAVs, receiving data and information for better operational and technical use of the UAVs increasing their operational safety and security of information |
- Auto tracking antenna system:
- Set of L-Band, S-Band, and C-Band interchangeable MIMO feeds. These (3) feeds cover all of the frequency bands over which Persistent’s (5) Radio Modules operate.
- The feeds needs to be quickly installed for Horizontal / Vertical Polarization or Slant Left / Right Polarization to match the antenna configuration on the air platform.
- Harsh winds.
- Torrential downpours.
- Frigid temperatures.
- Blinding snow |
| X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) |
Higher quality in characterisation of specimens |
To determine the crystallographic structure of a material. |