Minerva
A Safran Electronics & Defense Academic Program
Minerva gives your institution the power to push the boundaries of PNT research with full access to the Skydel GNSS Simulation Engine — the only software-defined simulator that runs on COTS hardware, with no proprietary lock-in.
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About Minerva
We believe the future of PNT technology is built on collaboration. That’s why we partner with academic
institutions to drive research forward and develop the next generation of navigation solutions.
Opening New Doors for Research
Traditionally, it has been challenging for research and learning institutions to own and use test and simulation tools for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) due to the extremely high cost of proprietary-based systems. Safran is changing the game by offering the powerful Skydel Simulation Engine to the research community through Minerva – a dedicated partnership program for qualified institutions. This offer includes a permanent Skydel Simulation Engine
license with all frequencies and constellations for professors, students, or laboratory installations..
As a Minerva member, Skydel gives you the ability simulate GNSS RF signals in real-time, build your own custom signals and connect to other systems and devices (i.e. Sensors, IMUs…) through our open source plug-in capabilities. Skydel uses an innovative and modern approach that leverages software, commercial-off-the-shelf, advanced graphics cards (GPUs) and Software Defined Radios (SDRs). Lastly, Skydel includesthe ability to generate and test the vulnerability of GNSS/GPS equipment and systems using integrated interference, jamming and spoofing capabilities. Because Skydel leverages COTS hardware (GPU, NIC, SDR), it stands alone as the only GNSS Simulation Solution that can run independently of dedicated hardware.
The Minerva Offer
Skydel is a GNSS/GPS simulation engine packed with a rich feature set — multi constellation/multi-frequency signal generation, remote control from user-defined scripts, and integrated interference generation.
Our software.
Your hardware.
Build your own simulator with COTS hardware — no proprietary equipment required.
- Maximum scalability and flexibility
- Agile development, more frequent updates
- Scalable from laptops to servers, increase the complexity of your scenarios
- Optimal value and future-proof
- Can generate thousands of signals
- Easy to upgrade, maintain and support
- Wide range of plug-ins and scripts available
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Featured Partnerships
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Osmania University Uses Skydel to Develop Their IRNSS Software Receiver
We highlight a new article published by the Research and Training Unit for Navigational Electronics (NERTU) at Osmania University in India.
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Safran’s Academic Partnership Program Advances GNSS Simulation Education at South Korea’s Konkuk University
Educators Introduce Students to Skydel GNSS Simulation Engine As South Korean Government Prepares to Launch New Global Satellite Navigation System.
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Indy Autonomous Challenge
Orolia, a recently acquired Safran Electronics & Defense company, reached a new milestone in showcasing how its market-leading resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) solutions and GNSS simulation technology are driving autonomous vehicle innovation.
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