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Mr. Emanuel Puschita

Dr.-Ing. Habil.

Full Professor - UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA

Researcher | Teaching staff | Scientific reviewer | Consultant

Web of Science ResearcherID: https://publons.com/researcher/AAA-9976-2019/

Expertise & keywords

The RoSSA system - extension of the informational solution and development of the electro-optical system; development of Romanian capabilities for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Call name: P 5.6 - SP 5.6.3 - Solutii
PN-IV-P6-6.3-SOL-2024-2-0220 2024 - 2027

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA

Project partners: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL ASTRONOMIC (RO); ACADEMIA ROMANA FILIALA CLUJ (RO); INSTITUTUL DE STIINTE SPATIALE-FILIALA INFLPR (RO); GMV INNOVATING SOLUTIONS S.R.L. (RO); RARTEL S.A. (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://rossa2.rosa.ro

Abstract:

The space domain faces significant challenges due to the exponential growth in the number of space objects, including active satellites and space debris. This increased congestion in space, combined with rapid technological development and the expansion of global space ambitions, underscores the need for coordinated action to manage space traffic (Space Traffic Management - STM) and improve space situational awareness (Space Situational Awareness - SSA). The consortium embraces the objectives outlined in the terms of reference and aims to expand and enhance the current space surveillance system (ROSSA) through a series of technological upgrades and strategic integrations. This initiative directly addresses the growing requirements for monitoring and analyzing space objects, reflecting a commitment to maintaining the safety and sustainability of space activities both nationally and internationally. The ROSSA2 project introduces a unique approach to space surveillance, combining for the first time at the national level advanced optical sensor, radar, and radiofrequency interference (RFI) monitoring technologies with dedicated software for space risk analysis and assessment. The novelty lies in the system's ability to provide a comprehensive view of the space environment, thus enhancing the efficiency of space object detection and offering precise risk assessments. The implementation of an updated catalog for Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) and Near-Earth Objects (NEO), in line with new European space regulations, as well as the development of re-entry and collision avoidance services, are key points of the proposal. The ability to rapidly relocate sensors developed in ROSSA2 adds a new dimension to space monitoring, creating possibilities for dynamic and flexible observation.

Tactical, secure, and private 4G-5G networks Call name: P 5.6 - SP 5.6.3 - Solutii
PN-IV-P6-6.3-SOL-2024-2-0213 2024 - 2026

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO); Ministerul Apararii Nationale prin Agentia de Cercetare pentru Tehnica si Tehnologii Militare (ACTTM) (RO); AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY R&D SRL (RO); K & M TECHNOLOGIES SRL (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://www.itim-cj.ro/PNCDI/mcx4sts/

Abstract:

To meet the beneficiary's requirements, the goal of the MCX4STS project is to develop a tactical, secure, private 4G-5G network that is mobile and scalable, which: (1) implements a 3GPP standard network infrastructure using 4G-5G technologies in areas where traditional communication infrastructure does not exist or is unavailable, and (2) provides secure Mission Critical (MCX) communications services such as MCPTT, MCData, and MCVideo for exceptional/emergency situations. The MCX4STS solution integrates the following functional subsystems: (1) the 4G-5G mobile private tactical network, which includes the RAN-CN assembly and UE, and (2) the MCX solution with MCX server and client applications, and the MCX dispatcher console. Innovatively, the MCX4STS solution also proposes the integration of additional components: (1) an airborne base station to serve a distant tactical network, and (2) a search and automatic detection service for missing persons using AI image processing algorithms. This approach offers the versatility needed to adapt the system to various applications and tactical usage scenarios. The MCX4STS components will be integrated on a ready-to-deploy mobile road platform to provide the shortest possible commissioning time. The benefits of MCX4STS are: (1) a modular, scalable, and configurable solution tailored to specific strategic needs/tactical scenarios; (2) a robust and reliable solution ensured by 3GPP professional components that are technologically mature and ready-to-deploy with a high degree of compatibility and interoperability; (3) increased coverage and high performance regardless of the deployment environment by using an airborne BS that can be elevated above obstacles (buildings, forests); (4) implementation of local and distant tactical networks; (5) integration of an AI-based search service indispensable in emergency situations or military operations; and (6) operational validation and certification under real operating conditions.

Romanian National Quantum Communication Infrastructure Call name: PNCDI IV, P 5.8 - SP 5.8.2 - Europa Digitală
PN-IV-P8-8.2-EUD-2024-0036 2024 - 2025

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE SI MOLECULARE I N C D T I M (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: https://www.ronaqci.upb.ro/

Abstract:

RoNaQCI proposes the deployment of a 1500km+ QCI network including 6 metropolitan networks in the cities of Bucharest, Iasi, Cluj-

Napoca, Timisoara, Craiova and Constanta, with 36 QKD links spanning Romania and connecting 10 universities, 5 research institutes,

5 public bodies, 3 data centers and a medical clinic, and with future links planned for quantum Internet interconnecting with neighbors.

The project will be implemented by a consortium lead by UPB, the largest technical university in Romania and with key infrastructure

support from RoEduNet who manages the 6000km+ Romanian network for education and research. The consortium benefits from multi-

disciplinary expertise of 30 partners: 12 universities, 7 research institutes, 3 national agencies, 3 companies and 5 relevant stakeholders. It

includes both Romanian participants to QuantERA and 10/14 partners from all Romanian quantum communication projects (QUTECH-

RO, QSTRAT, QUANTEC). RoNaQCI will provide both upskilling and technology testbeds, establishing a national network of quantum

communication technology (QCT) hubs. Through them, RoNaQCI will produce a national QCT training and education standard. This

includes the development of a standard QCT certification and organizing workshops and training sessions to deliver a large number

of trained users in academia, public bodies and industry including internet service providers. RoNaQCI will develop and contribute to

open source software for QCI monitoring and exploitation including security certificates, VPN and SSH. RoNaQCI software will be

used for QCI testing, for 15 metropolitan advanced use cases on medical, financial and big data, public administration, research and

special communication and for 2 national use cases on education and special communication. RoNaQCI is developed in partnership with

national institutions such as the Romanian Naval Authority, the National Ministry of Education and the National Ministry of Defense.

System for the analysis and assessment of risks in outer space (RoSSA) Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Soluţii - 2021
PN-III-P2-2.1-SOL-2021-2-0192 2021 - 2023

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA

Project partners: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA (RO); INSTITUTUL DE STIINTE SPATIALE-FILIALA INFLPR (RO); INSTITUTUL ASTRONOMIC (RO); ACADEMIA ROMANA FILIALA CLUJ (RO); BITNET CENTRUL DE CERCETARI SENZORI & SISTEME S.R.L. (RO); GMV INNOVATING SOLUTIONS S.R.L. (RO); RARTEL S.A. (RO); TERRASIGNA SRL (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://rossa.rosa.ro

Abstract:

The project aims at developing research skills and capabilities in the field of knowledge of the space situation and risk assessment in outer space. Threats from space are multiple and complex, including extreme phenomena associated with space weather, obsolete satellites that may collide or re-enter the atmosphere uncontrollably, as well as threats from asteroids and meteorites. The project intends to develop an integrated system for analysing and assessing outer space risks; such a system would contribute to increasing Romania's capabilities in the field by providing real support in the management of outer space related risks. The RoSSA system is based on integrating existing infrastructure made of optical sensors and radar, with national astronomical data processing capabilities, in order to develop a national catalog of space objects, as well as to develop a national re-entry service (RE). The RoSSA system will interoperate astrometric data with other data sources resulting from studies on the avoidance of space collisions, maneuvers on a satellite to avoid a possible collision event, space weather, natural bodies with potential risk on the terrestrial environment (NEO). The developed RoSSA services will be embedded on a web platform that will guarantee its integration in specific international networks, including in the current EUSST project of which Romania is part of and the future European Partnership for SST. The RoSSA project will have a relevant visibility on national and international levels, contributing to increasing the performance of optical and radar sensors in the EUSST consortium and to building the national catalog of space objects. This project also contributes to national and European efforts for space traffic coordination and management.

High-Throughput Wireless-SpaceWire Bridge for Intra-Satellite Transmissions Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-3427 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Project website: https://hisat.utcluj.ro/

Abstract:

The numerous actions started by space agencies show that there is a real need for replacing wired links inside a spacecraft with wireless ones. In this context, the scope of the HiSAT project is to implement a High-Throughput Wireless SpaceWire (SpW) Bridge for intra-spacecraft communications in order to replace on-board wired SpW connections. As such, HiSAT aims to: (1) define the set of requirements to be met by the high-throughput wireless link; (2) design a system architecture with a SpW interface and IEEE802.11ac MIMO RF front-end; (3) implement the two main components of the High-Throughput Wireless SpaceWire Bridge, namely the SpW-to-PCIe and PCIe-to-Wireless Converters, for proper data handling and conversion; (4) integrate the implemented SpW-to-PCIe and PCIe-to-Wireless converters into the High-Throughput Wireless SpaceWire Bridge; (5) perform experimental tests and measurements, and (6) demonstrate the reliability of the High-Throughput Wireless SpaceWire Bridge solution in a laboratory platform. High-end research infrastructure will be used in the project implementation. STAR-Dundee SpaceWire products will emulate real spacecraft instrumentation and build-up the SpW links and interfaces. Xilinx ZCU102 FPGA Boards will be used for the implementation of the HW/SW communication stack of the SpW-to-PCIe Converter. The PCIe-to-Wireless Converter will be implemented on a comprehensive NI HW/SW platform, providing the IEEE802.11ac MIMO RF front-end. The testing and validation phase will employ Rohde & Schwarz Instrumentation. HiSAT project will start at TRL2 with the basic concept clearly defined. Functional testing and validation of the implemented components will increase the maturity of the solution to TRL3. End-to-end laboratory tests will demonstrate that the assembly of individual components works properly as a system, proving that the implemented High-Throughput Wireless SpaceWire Bridge can replace an intra-spacecraft SpW link, reaching TRL 4.

Smart conductive charging station, fixed and mobile, for electric propulsion transportation (SMiLE-EV) Call name: P 1 - SP 1.2 - Proiecte complexe realizate in consorții CDI
PN-III-P1-1.2-PCCDI-2017-0776 2018 - 2021

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA "ŞTEFAN CEL MARE" DIN SUCEAVA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA "ŞTEFAN CEL MARE" DIN SUCEAVA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII CRIOGENICE SI IZOTOPICE - I.C.S.I. RAMNICU VALCEA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARI ECONOMICE "COSTIN C. KIRITESCU" (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Project website: http://www.smile-ev.usv.ro

Abstract:

Climate change and the desire to improve breathing air quality in urban areas are the main factors that have led to legislative changes in the use of green energy sources, including in the field of individual transport. In Romania there are a number of legislative facilities designed to encourage the sale of electric propelled vehicles (EV & PHEV) by providing checks on the purchase of such a new car, or tax exemptions/reductions. One of the reasons why the number of EV&PHEV units sold in Romania is not higher is also due to the fact that the number of charging stations is not sufficient and without proper regional coverage.

The SMiLE-EV project proposes the deployment of fixed and mobile EV & PHEV charging stations to meet the mobility needs of tomorrow's society and to prepare active/potential industrial partners for knowledge/technology transfer at the component or system level in prepare launching new products. Thus, 4 Romanian research entities, 2 universities and 2 institutes (covering the three historical regions of the country), as well as 10 potential industrial partners benefiting from the resulting technologies/products, joined in this effort. Moreover, the SMiLE-EV project is an opportunity for (re)launching the research activities of the 4 partners in areas such as: fast EV&PHEV charging solutions, H2-based energy sources integrated into charging stations, energy management of the mobile station, the exploitation of the available energy in the public transport network, efficient propulsion solutions, the connection/adjustment of the Romanian energy/environment legislation to the new challenges posed by the use of EV&PHEV stations. Through the involvement of a young / mixed workforce, the SMiLE-EV project contributes to the formation of researchers oriented towards products with high marketing potential.

Compact retrodirective antenna array for wireless systems operating in the IEEE 802.11 and IEEE 802.16 frequency bands Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - SOLUTII - 6 - Reţea de antenă retro-directivă compactă
PN-III-P2-2.1-SOL-2016-06-0061 2017 - 2020

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); BITNET CENTRUL DE CERCETARI SENZORI & SISTEME S.R.L. (RO); CONTROL DATA SYSTEMS SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Project website: http://intrasat-tech.utcluj.ro/drupal/RDAntenna

Abstract:

Antenna arrays make use of space diversity to improve the receiver performances in terms of signal detection, parameter estimation, and sensitivity, supporting the implementation of advanced techniques like direction-of-arrival estimation, source localization, beamforming and user tracking. In this context, this project aims to design an adaptive retrodirective system using an array of antennas controlled by Software Defined Radios (SDRs), able to perform beamforming operations.

The scope of the project is to provide a comprehensive solution that: (1) identifies the target user (during the network association phase); (2) locates the target user by means of SDR-controlled antenna array and localization algorithms; (3) changes the antenna radiation pattern by means of SDR-controlled beamforming to improve the SNR of the target user; (4) tracks the target user through an adaptive radiation pattern; (5) prioritizes the traffic for quality of service improvement. The scope is to be reach through a comprehensive implementation of a threefold development approach: (1) on the PHY layer for the SNR improvement of the target user by means of antenna radiation pattern adjustment, (2) on the MAC layer for QoS support assurance by means of traffic prioritization for the target user; and (3) on the upper layers to ensure high security, confidentiality and small latencies for the target user by means of specific autentification and routing functions. Using the SDR NI USRP modules combined with LabVIEW software provides a flexible, cost-effective approach. LabVIEW together with the NI USRP platform supports the implementation of a reconfigurable antenna array composed of multiple synchronized Tx/Rx modules that can undergo run-time calibration procedures, thus providing a testbed suitable for the rapid prototyping of antenna array signal processing algorithms. The platform will provide the support needed for rapid prototyping and testing of various algorithms and antenna array architectures, the developed software allowing the customization of the solution in order to meet the application requirements, independent of the hardware providers

LiceSonic an environment friendly ultrasonic solution to control sea lice in open finfish production Call name: P 3 - SP 3.5 - Proiecte EUREKA Tradiţional (Network), EUREKA-Cluster, Eurostars
EUROSTARS-E!11093-LiceSonic 2017 - 2019

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: CONTROL DATA SYSTEMS SRL

Project partners: CONTROL DATA SYSTEMS SRL (RO)

Affiliation: CONTROL DATA SYSTEMS SRL (RO)

Project website: https://licesonic.ro/

Abstract:

Sea Lice in open sea aquaculture is the most significant and widespread pathogenic marine parasite, causing health issues to cultured fish and a severe risk for the marine environment. The LiceSonic offers an environmentally friendly, chemical free and low maintenance solution for sea lice control based on ultrasound technology. Our idea is to develop a system that only targets sea lice when they are present in the facility, by combining the technology with fish- and water quality monitoring.

Ionospheric propagation predictions and wideband communications using HF SDR sensors for informational support in emergency situations in Romania Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0627 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: Academia Fortelor Terestre Nicolae Balcescu din Sibiu

Project partners: Academia Fortelor Terestre Nicolae Balcescu din Sibiu (RO); INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS & BUSINESS CONSULTING S.R.L. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Project website: http://37.251.151.82/sirius/

Abstract:

The project aims to implement software and hardware solutions that integrate ionospheric sounding algorithms in a network of SDR (Software Defined Radio) sensors in order to develop and validate a HF (High Frequency) ionospheric prediction model for the territory of Romania. It envisages a systemic approach of the communication network through the implementation, development and integration of recent technological solutions from the perspective of providing information support for the management of interventions in disaster areas where communication infrastructure does not exist or is damaged. Project results can be applied not only in the rapid resolution of remote communications in emergency situations, but can be extended to other applications in the HF communications range, such as encrypted data communication links for the government or the military. Nowadays there are classical narrowband solutions for voice and data communications and for position reporting. There are also standards and equipment, mainly used in the military, allowing the analysis of link quality using narrowband channels and Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) (e.g. ALE for 3G equipment). On international level there can be noticed an intensification of the research performed on the HF range, on the one hand by the identification of adaptive wideband waveforms, able to achieve high transfer rates in terms of variable SNRs (Signal to Noise Ratio), and, on the other hand, by developing platforms based on the "cognitive radio" technology for dynamic spectrum allocation and collaborative work. In Romania, in order to establish HF communications, it is necessary to establish short distance communication links (below 600 km), able to surpass natural obstacles (mountain ranges), which requires the use of antennas with high elevation angles (NVIS - Near Vertical Incident Skywave) and a thorough study on the ionospheric propagation mechanism in terms of F2 layer critical frequency variations. The project proposes a detailed analysis of ionospheric propagation in Eastern Europe, for the development and validation of propagation models by means of measurements performed with HF sensors implemented on SDR platforms. HF sensors will be integrated in a client-server architecture ("cooperative sensing"), where the information is transmitted and capitalized by the central server and used to control sensors and perform real-time monitoring of the state of the ionosphere. Ionospheric model validation will be done by three methods: oblique ionospheric sounding, passive ionospheric sounding and estimating the electronic density based on the reception of signals emitted by global navigation systems (GNSS). Integrating the measurements made with the HF sensors will result in the implementation of algorithms able to detect and classify HF emissions in order to improve communication services through the automatic adaptation to the status of the ionospheric channel. The main deliverables of the project are: an ionospheric model which is specific for Eastern Europe; algorithms for the automatic identification and classification of waveforms in order to increase the transfer rate and to implement techniques for dynamically accessing the HF resources; SDR solutions for local monitoring and collaborative spectrum sensing in the HF range; a HF radio network on the territory of Romania which allows high transfer rates in collaborative environments, by automatically adapting to specific conditions of ionospheric propagation at high angles of elevation.

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