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Space-Based Data Centers
Problem:
As satellite data volumes grow, transferring all information back to Earth for processing is increasingly inefficient, leading to delays and high bandwidth costs.
Solutions:
The Space-Based Data Centers project developed autonomous, in-orbit data processing systems to streamline data handling.
KP Labs' objectives:
- Designed distributed architectures for large-scale data storage and processing directly in space.
- Validated machine learning models for space-based systems.
- Explored innovative uses in space exploration, such as scout-mothership and lander-rover configurations.
- Proposed expanding data centers by shifting computation closer to data sources.
- Enabled real-time processing of Earth observation and research data, reducing latency and bandwidth needs.
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Super-resolution reconstruction
The aim of the super-resolution reconstruction (SRR) techniques is to improve the quality and increase the resolution of images (upscale images) while restoring as many details as possible from the source image. Additional goals include: preserving sharp edges, limiting the number of unwanted image distortions after the transformations, producing a visually appealing image.
Φsat-2
- The Φsat-2 mission demonstrates advanced AI capabilities in Earth observation through a 6U satellite equipped with a multispectral instrument, launched in August 2024.
- KP Labs developed a CNN-based algorithm for automatic cloud detection, optimizing data transmission by filtering out cloud-covered images before downlink.
- The project implemented 8-bit quantization to ensure algorithm efficiency within CubeSat hardware limitations while maintaining effective real-time image processing capabilities.
ORCHIDE (Orchestration of Reliable Computing on Heterogeneous Infrastructures at the Edge)
- The ORCHIDE project addresses satellite communication limitations by developing an edge computing ecosystem for autonomous data processing and AI integration in space.
- The system implements a software framework for in-orbit reprogramming and deploys machine learning models directly on satellites, enabling autonomous operations without constant ground contact.
- The solution focuses on real-time decision-making and decentralized computing architecture, supporting extended missions through enhanced system autonomy and resource optimization.
Space-Based Data Centers
- The project addresses the challenge of efficiently handling growing satellite data volumes, as transferring all data to Earth for processing leads to delays and high bandwidth costs.
- KP Labs developed autonomous, in-orbit data processing systems for the Space-Based Data Centers project, designing distributed architectures for large-scale data storage and processing directly in space.
- The project validated machine learning models for space-based systems, explored innovative uses in space exploration, and enabled real-time processing of Earth observation data, reducing latency and bandwidth requirements.