Find more about our latest innovations on the ground telemetry segment, including recorders, receivers and tracking antennas.
October 30, 2023
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
From October 23-26, we were exhibiting at ITC in Las Vegas. The International Telemetering Conference is the premier event gathering telemetry and instrumentation experts.
October 27, 2023
Implementation of AESA Technology for High-Target Dynamic Telemetry Ground Antennas
How to reconcile COTS components and tailored future-proof Data Acquisition System in Flight Test Instrumentation
Telemetry quality & efficiency improvement by Multi-location ground stations centrally controlled
VLAB – Enhanced Video Pre-Processing
IRIG106-17 Chapter 7 Packet Telemetry Downlink Basis And Implementation Fundamentals
During the International Telemetering Conference, we had the opportunity to showcase our latest product innovations:
Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG): highly compact modular Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) interrogator integrated into an XMA stack mixing together legacy analog, digital and video acquisitions on airborne application and Fiber Sensing measurements! Multiplex custom temperature and strain measurements in a single low intrusive (100micrometers diameter), ATEX compliant and EMI immune optical fiber.
Wireless Instrumentation: Experience the future of data acquisition with our fully wireless technology. Say goodbye to slip rings and embrace low-intrusive! The XMA-ROTOR supports up to 120 strain gauges, pressure sensors, accelerometers, or 240 temperature sensors, or any combination you need for your unique application. Enjoy low uncertainty down to 200ppm and high isosynchrone sampling downto 10ns, ensuring precision and reliability in your measurements.
Using Artificial Intelligence: If you are looking to enhance telemetry bandwidth utilization for video transmission, we have the solution. Our New MDR Module features Artificial Intelligence. This On-Board Artificial Intelligence Processing is able to identify relevant image content. In addition, you also have the power to track an object and/or to hide it.
Ground Telemetry Solutions:
– RSR-RF-200: Your Ultra-Wideband, Ch10 Compliant Recorder
The RSR-RF-200 captures and reproduces your entire RF Telemetry spectrum. The RSR-RF-200 is capable of recording and reproducing two channels with up to 200MHz of continuous bandwidth in L, S and C-band TM spectrum with extended dynamic range up to 100dB.
– BSS: Select the Best Source
The BSS improves the Realtime Telemetry reception while accepting and mixing multiple input streams in various formats. These include Analog Baseband, PCM Data/Clock, and TMoIP Packets (IRIG-106 Ch10 or IRIG 218-20). Different criteria are available to perform the source selection: Frame Synchronizer, Majority vote and Data Quality Metric (DQE/DQM).
RTR-X1 and RTR-X4: Your Reliable Telemetry Receivers
– RTR-X1 and RTR-X4 represent the cutting-edge of telemetry receivers, featuring state-of-the-art technology. While retaining all the features of their predecessors, these products introduce new capabilities and are fully prepared for the future of the IRIG standard.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
We are delighted to welcome Andrei Gugiu as new VP, Aerospace Instrumentation Systems at Safran Data Systems, Inc.
June 2nd, 2023
Prior to joining Safran Data Systems Inc., Andrei had 20+ years of Aerospace and Defense Industry experience with a proven track record of shaping, leading and winning large initiatives for US Government and private commercial clients. Additional expertise includes solid growth and P&L (>$250M) management experience and development and execution of strategic plans for business growth. He is highly skilled in leading diverse project teams with global matrixed staff members.
Andrei was most recently Senior Director of Programs at Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for managing the growth and business operations of all C4ISR Programs, including leading the long-term strategy and road map for ATSC products and software with a $100M book of business for 2023 and beyond. Prior to ATSC, he was Director, CONUS/Americas Programs at FLIR Systems in Washington, D.C. where he managed the Business Development team for all DHS accounts, implemented a 3-year growth strategy for DHS and DoD and led efforts for business transformation. His experience also includes executing large captures and management at Raytheon and PAE through successful capture of DoD Defense Threat Reduction Agency CTRIC III IDIQ ($950M) and $5.1B Army (GTACS) II Contract.
Andrei holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Business from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma certifications.
Andrei currently resides in the Washington D.C. area with his wife Gabriela and children Matei and Emma. Andrei is a passionate football supporter and played professionally in Europe; his interests are also space, nature and serving as a mentor for young football players on different clubs.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
From May 22 to 25, 2023, Safran Data Systems, Inc. teams attended ITEA TIW (Test Instrumentation Workshop) trade show in Las Vegas.
May 26, 2023
The team was present in Las Vegas during the Workshop organized by ITEA, the International Test and Evaluation Association. This year’s edition was focus on the need to be alert and aware of all technological developments that may have an impact on our test and evaluation operations. This workshop discussed selected tenets of the various sensor instrumentation support to include the network, communications, and the massive resultant data.
In parallel of the exhibit hall, “hands-on labs” (HOL) were organized. journey through the entire flight test process. HOL represented seven different phases of flight tests.
Safran Data Systems, Inc. was covering phases 2, 4 and 5.
In addition of the booth and the HOL, Johnny Pappas (CTO) gave a class on “IRIG 106-17 Chapter 7 Packet Telemetry Downlink Basis and Implementation Fundamentals”.
This course focused on presenting information to establish a basic understanding of the 2017 release of the IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry Downlink Standard.
It also focused on the implementation of airborne and ground system hardware and methods to handle IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry data.
The presentation addressed the implementation of special features necessary to support legacy RF Transmission, data recording, RF Receiving, Ground Reproduction, and Chapter 10 data processing methods.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
The team was present in Las Vegas during the Workshop organized by ITEA, the International Test and Evaluation Association. This year’s edition was focus on the need to be alert and aware of all technological developments that may have an impact on our test and evaluation operations. This workshop discussed selected tenets of the various sensor instrumentation support to include the network, communications, and the massive resultant data.
In parallel of the exhibit hall, “hands-on labs” (HOL) were organized. journey through the entire flight test process. HOL represented seven different phases of flight test ; Safran Data Systems was covering phases 2, 4 and 5.
In addition of the booth and the HOL, Johnny Pappas (CTO) gave a class on “IRIG 106-17 Chapter 7 Packet Telemetry Downlink Basis and Implementation Fundamentals”. This course focused on presenting information to establish a basic understanding of the 2017 release of the IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry Downlink Standard. It also focused on the implementation of airborne and ground system hardware and methods to handle IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry data. The presentation addressed the implementation of special features necessary to support legacy RF Transmission, data
recording, RF Receiving, Ground Reproduction, and Chapter 10 data processing methods.
Safran Data Systems, Inc. attended the 2023 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (QUAD A) in Nashville on April 25-27.
May 4, 2023
On our Safran booth #338 shared with Optics 1, Safran Electronics & Defense and Safran Helicopter Engines, our team were thrilled to be part for the first time as exhibitor at this trade show.
This show was for Safran Data Systems, Inc. the possibility to show our expertise on these domains and how we can answers DoD and private companies needs.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
One year after the second edition in the U.S. (Huntsville, AL and then Palmdale, CA), Testing & Training in Motion came back last week for the third edition. On program: training and hands-on sessions, keynote speaker (Pax River only) with our experts from the US and Europe.
On March 28th, we welcomed our customers in Dowell, near to the Pax River Range, Maryland. We had the pleasure to welcome Dave Walsh, our keynote speaker, who shared his tremendous stories. Dave had a 40+ year career as a flight test engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. He retired in late 2021 and is currently working part time as a pilot. For the last 10 years of his time at Sikorsky he was a senior Technical Fellow for flight test. More details here: Keynote Speaker TiM Pax River – Meet Dave Walsh! – Safran (safrandatasystemsus.com)
From East to West Coast, the team traveled on March 29th and set up everything in Fort Worth to be ready for the next day.
Agenda
Four training sessions were proposed – the occasion for our attendees CEUs (Continuing Education Units*)
As well as 8 hands-on sessions during the day:
This event format reinforces Safran Data Systems’ image in the U.S. as a provider of effective, sustainable and innovative solutions. Another edition in 2024 is already scheduled.
*A continuing education unit (CEU) is a measure used in continuing education programs to assist the professional to maintain their license in their profession.
From March 7 to 9 2023, Safran Data Systems’ teams were in Atlanta for HAI HELI EXPO, the commercial helicopter trade show.
March 17, 2023
On our booth C2109 at HAI HELI EXPO (Atlanta), our team were delighted to meet our customers and to discuss about our products we were showcasing:
– and for Missions with the VS1410 and the VS1510 (Data & Video Recorders, Servers)
A lot of Safran companies were also presented (Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Helicopter Engines…) – the opportunity to show how Safran is involved in the U.S.
Safran in the U.S. represents more than 8,000 employees in 24 states. The group has been operated since nearly 50 years.
Safran is a key supplier to the U.S. civil aviation industry and +900 Arriel helicopter engines have been delivered to the U.S. Army.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
Join us at the new edition of Testing & Training in Motion In 2022, discover the incredible stories of our keynote speaker. Focus on Dave Walsh at TiM Pax River (March, 28).
March 10, 2023
Dave Walsh had a 40+ year career as a flight test engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft. He retired in late 2021 and is currently working part time as a pilot. For the last 10 years of his time at Sikorsky he was a senior Technical Fellow for flight test.
Dave earned a BS in Aerospace engineering from Syracuse University (1981), an MS in Mechanical engineering from Florida Atlantic University (1986) and an AS in Professional Pilot Technology from Indian River State College (2000).
He is a commercial pilot and flight instructor in both airplanes and helicopters. He and some friends built a Vans RV-7A homebuilt airplane which now has 1600+ hours on it and has flown all over the country.
David joined Sikorsky flight test in 1981 working in the handling qualities/flight controls group on H-60 (BlackHawk and SeaHawk) and S-76 development programs.
In 1984 he moved into the Chief of Flight Test (COFT) role leading teams that upgraded the performance of the CH-3E, the VH-3D and certified the S-76B. He and a small team of engineers developed the Cypher unmanned aircraft in the early 1990’s. He acted as chief of flight test for the development and certification of the S-92, managing 5 test aircraft and a team of more than 100 engineers, pilots and crew. The S-92 was the 1st helicopter certified to the latest Part 29 FAA regulations, including flight in known icing. David was then assigned as the COFT for the build, ground test and flight test of the X2 technology demonstrator. The very small X2 team was intimately involved in every aspect of the build and testing. The X2 achieved a level flight speed of 253 knots, an unofficial world speed record for a helicopter. Both the S-92 (2002) and X2 (2010) won the Collier Trophy for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America for that year.
In addition to these major programs, he has contributed to pretty much every product in the Sikorsky inventory.
Right after ITC 2022, on Friday 28th, members of the Radio-Frequency Vendor Working Group gathered in Glendale to conduct testing on their respective products.
November 7, 2023
To confirm vendor compliance of the Data Quality Encapsulation (DQE), interoperability among vendors and proper assessment of the Data Quality Metric (DQM) in accordance with the Test Methods developed by the RF Subsystems Committee of the RCC (Range Commanders Council).
DQM is a metric ranging from 0 (very bad) all the way to 65,000 (error-free) providing a quality estimate on how good is the telemetry data received.
Most manufacturers from the Telemetry community were participating to include Lumistar Inc, SEMCO, Quasonix LLC, GDP Space Systems, NetAcquire Corporation, Summation Research Incorporation, AMERGINT Technologies…
The tests were witnessed by key representatives from the U.S. government test ranges and the Industry highlighting the importance for the TM receiver vendors to properly derive the DQM metric in order to facilitate the deployment of the Best Source Selector across the U.S. test ranges.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
From October 10 to 12, 2022, Safran Data Systems’ teams were in Washington at AUSA trade show with other Safran affiliates: Optics 1, Orolia and Sensing Technologies.
October 22, 2022
Optics 1, a Safran Electronics & Defense’s subsidiary welcomed us this year on their booth to participate at AUSA trade show.
AUSA stands for “Association of the United States Army”, the Army’s premier professional association in the U.S.
Our teams from the U.S. and France received customers on Optics 1 booth and showcased mission data management products:
– Video & data recorders: VS1410 / VS1510
– Switch: ES9910
– RMM Docking station: D2362
– Interface Module: D2120
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
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