ASIGN - Mission-critical visual communications for integrated space applications

In mission-critical visual communications, and situations where the need for network capacity a concern, focus is on the impact images may have for operations, not the technical quality of the image. By focusing communications capacity on operationally relevant content, savings in network loads over 99% are realistic while keeping full image quality for relevant parts. Based on several space projects, we have developed an optimal mission-critical visual sensor communications solution for low-bandwidth mobile or satellite networks. It is also applicable live images from UAVs, and for providing hi-resolution satellite imagery details to field users using mobile satellite networks. The operational system has been designed by interactions with United Nations, Civil Protection, Police and Military, and has won several innovation awards.