Researchers at the Public University of Navarre are designing and developing a filter that enhances the power of communications satellites for the European Space Agency. The filter enables the reduction, by a factor of a million, interference produced by what is known as the "Field Emission Effect".
The work developed by the Navarre researchers is in its final stages and its results have been satisfactory, given that the filter devised enables the reduction of interference produced by a factor of a million and avoids the possible destruction of components. These results may form a new standard for the aerospace industry given the significant saving in size and weight – vital factors in the sector.
The project entitled "ESTEC contract High Power Filter" has been concluded successfully after nearly two years of work.
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