AIS Technology Powers Maritime Solutions with LizzieSat Constellation
An agreement between Sidus Space and SatLab will facilitate the integration of second-generation AIS technology into the LizzieSat satellite constellation.
“Utilizing AIS technology combined with our on-orbit Hyperspectral imagery will support real-time data processing, which allows for immediate results and greater efficiencies."
Carol Craig, Sidus Space Founder and CEO.
Automated Identification System, or AIS technology, uses sophisticated systems on board marine vessels to identify and track ships in order to prevent collisions and protect life at sea. The integration of this technology into Sidus’s satellites will enable more accurate vessel tracking and monitoring while providing valuable information about ship movements in real time
“We are excited to partner with SatLab to support the AIS industry and growing Maritime market," said Carol Craig, Sidus Space Founder and CEO. “Utilizing AIS technology combined with our on-orbit Hyperspectral imagery will support real-time data processing, which allows for immediate results and greater efficiencies. Our one-of-a-kind 3D printed space infrastructure supports multiple verticals including Maritime and we believe this data will be attractive to prospective customers.”
AIS Technology Increases Safety for Mariners
SatLab’s AIS technology enables enhanced safety for mariners as well as increased efficiency in port operations and improved visibility of ship traffic patterns for better resource planning and environmental management. The global AIS market was $260 million in 2021 and is projected to grow to $440 million in 2030, according to Straits Research.
The Satlab QubeAIS is a fully self-contained SDR based Automatic Identification System receiver (AIS), suitable for LEO satellite missions. Weighing less than 55 g and using less than 1 W during full load. This versatile SDR offers excellent performance given the typical constraints of a CubeSat - or as an additional payload on larger satellites.
The Satlab QubeAIS has flight heritage from several successful missions.
Sidus says that its LizzieSat constellation is optimized to meet the precise conditions of commercial and governmental demands in our increasingly interconnected, cloud-based, and data-driven world.
(Source: Sidus Space news release. Image from file)