ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, will showcase its Intuition ground system's next-gen capabilities in advanced automation, multi-orbit connectivity, and cloud-driven scalability through live demonstrations at the Satellite 2025 Conference and Exhibition. Designed to address the challenges of evolving satellite networks, Intuition's next release is scheduled for later this year. Attendees at the event will also get a preview of its future automation capabilities and proof-of-concept, with insights into how these innovations will shape the future of satellite ground operations.

Key highlights of the demonstrations

Deployment Options and Scalability

• Virtualized Network Processing: Displays high-speed performance and configurable scaling using Cloud compute to handle diverse workloads seamlessly.
• Flexible Baseband Options: Highlights virtualized baseband processing with the flexibility to deploy on COTS hardware or High-Density Hub Baseband (XBB) for optimized efficiency and reduced costs.
• Scalable Architecture: Demonstrates Network Management Systems support in the public Cloud, accommodating growing network demands.

Multi-Orbit Connectivity

• Optimized Traffic Routing: Presents best-path routing via GEO, MEO, LEO, terrestrial, and cellular networks for reliable service.
• Innovative Tracking Algorithm: Shows precise frequency and timing adjustments, enabling seamless beam switching and uninterrupted connectivity between satellites operating in multiple orbits.

Efficiency and Optimization

• Mx-DMA MRC Waveform: Demonstrates enhanced spectral efficiency with real-time adaptive bandwidth adjustments for shared capacity.
• Global Bandwidth Management: Highlights flexible connectivity through advanced load balancing and dynamic pooling of space segment resources.

ST Engineering iDirect will also provide a preview into Intuition's future automation capabilities and proof-of-concept innovations that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies to enable automation and enhance network monitoring, troubleshooting, and operations. These include:

• Zero-Touch Adaptive Coding and Modulation: Optimization of channel performance and real-time adjustments.
• AI-Powered Anomaly Detection: Early detection of network-impacting activities such as rain fade and noise to reduce system disruptions.
• AI-Based Network Assistant: Enables smarter, faster interactions for improved network operational metrics.

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