JuliaSatSim – Physical Layer Software Simulator in Julia
January 1, 2024
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European Space Agency
Role: Principal Investigator (PI)
Funding: European Space Agency (ESA) · €340,000 (2024–2026)
Executive Summary
JuliaSatSim develops an open-source, high-performance physical layer software simulator written in Julia, supporting both 3GPP 5G NR NTN and DVB-S2X/RCS2 standards for European satellite infrastructure including IRIS².
Key Objectives & Contributions
- High-Performance Simulation: Leveraging Julia’s just-in-time compilation for multi-gigabit link simulations.
- Dual-Standard Support: Full PHY stack implementations of 3GPP Release 17/18 5G-NTN and DVB-S2X.
- EU IRIS² Readiness: Providing open benchmarking tools for the upcoming European Sovereign Constellation.
Project Details
- Funding Agency: European Space Agency (ESA ARTES)
- Budget: €340,000
- Duration: 2024 – 2026 (24 months)
- Role: Principal Investigator (PI)