DLR - Institute of Communications and Navigation

Departments of the Institute

Satellite Networks

The Satellite Networks department plays since many years a leading role in Europe in the conception and investigation of novel system concepts, transmission techniques, protocols and applications for Satellite Communications.

Communications Systems

The focus of the department Communications Systems is on "aeronautical communications", "terrestrial mobile radio", "location and context aware services", "applications for transport" and "indoor navigation". Most of these topics combine navigation and communications.

Navigation

The department of Navigation in the Institute of Communications and Navigation aims for a significant role in the realization of the European Global Navigation Satellite System (Galileo) with a focus on ground systems and user terminals. Due to the integration of Communications and Navigation, new fields of research with economic importance shall be developed. In this context, augmentation systems for safety of life applications of satellite navigation as well as multifunctional, cost-efficient and compact user terminals should be mentioned.

Satellite Communications

Optical Free-Space Communication

Aeronautical Communication

Multisensor Navigation

Satellite Navigation