Very high data rate receiver for the Earth-Space link in the 22 GHz frequency for future moon exploration missions

The main objective of the activity is to develop a receiver in the 22 GHz frequency band capable of receiving coded data rates in the range of 50-100 Mbps

Future Moon exploration missions require very high data rates, in particular for the uplink, that are not supported by the current state-of-art on-board technology.This activity focuses on the design of a receiver capable of handling very high data rates and low SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) values, making novel use of the 22GHz for TTC (Telemetry, Tracking Command) uplink.The activity encompasses the following tasks:1 - Consolidation of the high level requirements of a lunar communications architecture for the Earth-Space link 2 - Design the overall on-board receiver architecture based on the requirements as derived in the first phase of the activity. In the frame of the activity, all receiver loops are designed and simulated taking into account the receiver complexity, power consumption, reliability and flexibility.3 - Implementation of a receiver breadboard. Validation of the breadboard is to be performed against a ground transmitter.