C-DReAM


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Simulator for satellite constellation design

C-DReAM is a Python implemented simulator with the capability to simulate various sized NGSO and GSO satellite constellations. It’s a link budget / capacity level simulator that operates on a configurable time resolution.

With C-DReAM, you can evaluate satellite system capacity, optimize constellation parameters, analyze the coexistence of satellite and terrestrial systems – and more.

C-DReAM is highly configurable, with support for customer and project specific modifications.

Design NGSO & GSO satellite constellations

Large scenarios and long simulation times focusing on the dynamicity of the satellite optimization.

Perform geospatial and coverage analysis

Visualize and analyze satellite coverage and performance over specific areas.

Analyze the coexistence of satellite and terrestrial systems

Assess interference and coexistence scenarios to ensure best system performance.


From orbit design to coexistence analysis: Use cases of C-DReAM

USE CASES

  • Design LEO, MEO and GEO constellations

    • Optimize the constellation and parameters, e.g. number of satellites, satellite orbits, inclination, altitude

    • Link budget analysis e.g., with different power, frequency range/band and antenna/beam assumptions

    • Satellite system capacity evaluation with different design assumptions, e.g. the number of satellites and terminal deployment/traffic demand

    • Resource allocation algorithm design, optimization, and testing

    • Radio resource management algorithm development and testing
Simulated visualization of the Starlink satellite constellation, showing numerous satellites orbiting above Europe
Simulation of six satellites orbiting above Europe, demonstrating their coverage areas over the region
  • Perform coverage and geospatial analysis

    • E.g. hyperspectral camera and SAR satellite constellations

    • Thermal, radiation and energy analyses assisted with orbit simulations

    • Calculate spatial relationships between non-terrestrial and terrestrial objects 
  • Analyze interference and coexistence

    • E.g. between satellite systems or between satellite and terrestrial systems

    • Evaluate 5G NR-NTN usability for NGSO satellite constellation systems
Satellites simulated with white and red beams

See how C-DReAM is driving innovation in SatCom


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C-DReAM: Advancing satellite simulation for the future of SatCom

We developed the C-DReAM simulator as part of the C-DReAM project with the European Space Agency. Development continued through the DASCE project, where we advanced the system toward supporting 5G NTN direct access.

C-DReAM continues to evolve, as we refine and expand its capabilities to meet the demands of next-generation SatCom systems even better.

More insights about C-DReAM:

5 ways simulations drive sustainability in space

C-DReAM helps you make more sustainable choices when designing your future satellite constellations – for example, helping you reduce the number of satellites needed for your constellation.

Simulating satellite coverage for more accurate services

C-DReAM helps you visualize and analyze satellite coverage and performance over specific areas.

By optimizing satellite performance and the number of satellites, you can enhance the accuracy of your services.

The rise of LEO mega-constellations: Shaping the future of SatCom and global connectivity

As satellite constellations get more complex, there’s an increasing need for advanced tools for optimizing these systems.

At Magister, we are always on the lookout for new and better uses of technology for optimizing LEO mega-constellations.

C-DReAM is one example of our simulation tools, enabling customers to determine the optimal number of satellites, evaluate coverage and capacity, and gain deep insights into constellation performance.

Explore ISL routing and coexistence with Magister’s simulators for New Space

There are various challenges and opportunities related to the New Space landscape, caused by both new innovations and new players entering the field.

Simulation tools, such as C-DReAM, provide an effective way to tackle these problems: including LEO satellite routing, ISL links, and coexistence.


Highly configurable satellite simulator

FEATURES

Multi-Orbit Satellites

  • Configurable constellations
  • TLE files
  • Trace files

Beams

  • Configurable beam patterns
  • Quasi-Earth-Fixed (QEF) or Earth-Moving (EM) beams

Bandwidths and Resolution

  • Highly configurable

Frequency Bands

For example:

  • FR1/S-band
  • FR2/Ka-band

Air Interfaces

  • 5G NR-NTN (IoT-NTN)
  • DVB-S2X
  • DVB-RCS

Payload Resources

  • Transmission power
  • Frequency band/split
  • Time resources

Radio Resource Management

  • API for different resource allocation algorithms

Various Frequency Reuse Schemes

For example:

  • FRF-1
  • FRF-3

Key Statistics

For example:

  • Number of visible satellites
  • C, I, SNR, SINR
  • Throughput, load, capacity

User Equipment / Terminals

  • Many ways of inputting terminals (locations)
  • Traffic demand (kbps)
  • Handheld (omni-directional) / VSAT terminals

Start simulating your future satellite constellation today

C-DReAM gives you the tools to simulate and evaluate satellite systems with confidence. Get in touch to learn more.


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