Design and development of VDE-SAT compliant payload for small satellite platforms.<\/strong>” This work is dedicated to the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) scenario, with a particular focus on VDE-SAT, an advanced and innovative payload designed to enable bidirectional communication over VHF frequencies for maritime applications. Our contribution explores the design, development, and integration of a VDE-SAT compliant payload within small satellite platforms, addressing key challenges and opportunities in the evolution of satellite-based maritime communications.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/logo.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”ASMS 2025″ title_text=”ASMS 2025 Conference” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MBI is pleased to announce its participation in the SATCOM conference ASMS\/SPSC, in Sitges, 26th \u2013 28th February 2025, where we will present the paper “Design and development of VDE-SAT compliant payload for small satellite platforms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":31179,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the\u00a0JEANS Project<\/b>, which focused on developing advanced techniques to protect Internet-of-Things (IoT) satellite networks from sophisticated jamming attacks. With the rise of IoT devices operating in satellite networks, the need for reliable and secure communication systems has never been greater, especially in environments vulnerable to intentional interference.After a rigorous design and development process, the team has delivered a comprehensive solution that enhances satellite communication systems by effectively detecting and mitigating jamming attacks.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\nKey Achievements:<\/div>\r\n
\r\n \t- Advanced Jamming Detection and Mitigation<\/b>:<\/li>\r\n \t
- The JEANS project developed and successfully tested innovative methods for detecting and mitigating protocol-aware jamming attacks. These attacks, which target vulnerabilities in communication protocols, are particularly damaging and difficult to detect. The system now ensures that IoT satellite networks remain operational even under hostile conditions.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Successful Protocol Selection<\/b>:<\/li>\r\n \t
- After rigorous testing, the project team selected the\u00a0S-MIM protocol<\/b>\u00a0as the most effective solution for handling jamming attacks, particularly random preamble flooding and playback attacks. This protocol demonstrated superior performance compared to NB-IoT, providing a more resilient approach to satellite communications under attack.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Real-Time Testing and Validation<\/b>:<\/li>\r\n \t
- A comprehensive software testbed was built and evaluated to simulate a large-scale IoT satellite network. The team carried out real-time tests on the\u00a0S-MIM protocol<\/b>, validating the system\u2019s performance against a range of jamming scenarios. The real-time validation platform confirmed the effectiveness of the detection and mitigation strategies, achieving a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Robust Defense Mechanisms<\/b>:<\/li>\r\n \t
- The project introduced key defense strategies, such as the\u00a0Rolling Preamble Mitigation<\/b>, which helps ensure that communication remains uninterrupted during jamming attacks. This technique enables a smooth transition to new preambles, reducing receiver overload and maintaining system performance.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Resilience under Jamming<\/b>:<\/li>\r\n \t
- During the tests, the system showed remarkable resilience under challenging conditions, including phase noise, random preamble flooding, and playback attacks. These findings highlight the robustness of the S-MIM protocol and its ability to maintain high performance even in the presence of intelligent jamming attempts.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nConclusion:\r\nWith the successful completion of the JEANS project, we have significantly advanced the field of secure IoT satellite communications. The developed detection and mitigation strategies will help ensure that IoT networks can continue to operate reliably and securely, even in the face of sophisticated jamming threats. This achievement marks a major milestone in the development of secure, scalable satellite communication systems for the growing IoT ecosystem.\r\nThe project\u2019s outcomes provide a foundation for future deployments and further optimizations, paving the way for the widespread adoption of secure satellite-based IoT communication.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30,48],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mbi-news-en","category-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31213"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31213\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mbigroup.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}