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                        The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation. Its work ranges from the theoretical foundations to the demonstration of new procedures and systems in a real environment and is embedded in DLR's Space, Aeronautics, Transport, Security and Digitalization programmes.

                        The Institute currently employs around 255 staff, including about 190 scientists at the locations Oberpfaffenhofen and Neustrelitz and Aachen-Merzbrück.

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                        The DLR Institute of Communications and Navigation is dedicated to mission-oriented research in selected areas of communications and navigation.

                        Departments

                        We work in numerous fields of research, which are divided into five specialist departments. These are supported by a cross-sectional department.

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                        The Institute of Communication and Navigation is located at two sites: in Oberpfaffenhofen and Neustrelitz. Here you will find information on the locations and directions.

                        Awards & Records

                        Here you will find awards that have been bestowed in recognition of the Institute's outstanding research achievements as well as significant results that represent a world record in the respective field of research.

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