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Electronics, Optronics and Signal Processing Department (DEOS)

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At ISAE SUPAERO, the Department of Electronics, Optronics and Signal Processing (DEOS) studies, designs and produces scientific instruments for aeronautics, space and defense applications, with a strong focus on advanced systems and planetary exploration missions.

Our research department

ISAE-SUPAERO’s Department of Electronics, Optronics and Signal Processing(DEOS) is a key player in innovation in the aeronautics and space sectors.

It conducts cutting-edge research and develops advanced technologies, from the design of sensors and communication systems to interplanetary scientific payloads.

Structured into five complementary research groups, it covers a broad spectrum of skills.

scientific groups
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scientific groups

Permanent researchers
37

Permanent researchers

Doctoral and post-doctoral students
31

Doctoral and post-doctoral students

Contract workers
12

Contract workers

Students (research or trainees)
4

Students (research or trainees)

Angélique RISSONS

From physics to signal processing and DEOS, we research and develop advanced signal processing methods as well as state-of-the-art sensors and instruments. Our high-level experimental platforms support both research and the training of future engineers and researchers.

Angélique RISSONS Head of Department

Our research activities at DEOS

DEOS is structured into five scientific groups:

  • the CIMI group, which specialises in silicon-based image sensors for the visible and infrared wavelengths ;
  • the PAMPA group, which explores the interactions of electromagnetic waves with matter in order to innovate in microwaves and photonics;
  • the NAVIR²eS group, which focuses on signal and image processing applied to navigation, radar and remote sensing;
  • the ComIT group, which studies digital communications and channel access techniques for applications ranging from space to the Internet of Things;
  • the SSPA group, which develops missions and technologies for the geophysical exploration of the solar system.

CIMI Scientific Group

Research areas

  • Study and development of image sensors on silicon for visible and near infrared radiation
  • Nano/microelectronics / Integrated circuits / Physics of semiconductor devices / Physics of photodetection
  • Effects of space and nuclear radiation on image sensors and hardening by design
  • Electronics at cryogenic temperature

PAMPA Scientific Group

Research themes

  • Electromagnetic modelling for photonics and microwaves

  • Design of optoelectronic functions for data generation

  • Optical satellite ground telecommunications

  • Microwave plasma interaction

NAVIR²eS Scientific Group

Research themes

  • Multifunction waveforms (e.g. spectrum sharing)
  • Physical layer security and electronic warfare
  • Neural networks for the physical layer
  • Error-correcting coding and precoding techniques
  • Efficient and secure resource allocation

ComIT Scientific Group

Research themes

  • Multifunction waveforms (e.g. spectrum sharing)

  • Physical layer security and electronic warfare

  • Neural networks for the physical layer

  • Error-correcting coding and precoding techniques

  • Efficient and secure resource allocation

SSPA Scientific Group

Research themes

  • Development of missions and associated technologies for geophysical exploration of the solar system (InSight, Perseverance, Farside Seismic Suite)
  • Development of acoustic technologies for probing telluric planets
  • Exploration of small bodies (regolith and microgravity)
  • Production of the first ISAE CubeSat, EntrySat

Our lessons

Our team in the Electronics, Optronics and Signal Department is heavily involved inISAE-SUPAERO‘s top-quality training courses, both in the engineering curriculum and in the Masters programmes.

We are fully committed to teaching, offering courses that combine theory and application, to ensure that students receive training based on the latest scientific and technological advances.

We encourage and promote participation in research projects to enable our students to develop essential practical and methodological skills in areas such asEarthobservation, communication systems, satellite navigation and the exploitation of space data.

Our commitment is also reflected in thesupervisionof internships, final year projects and collaborations with institutions and companies in the sector. This hands-on immersion in today’s scientific and technological challenges prepares our students to become major players in the space industry.

Earth Observation and Universe Sciences programme

The aim of the programme is to provide high-level training to familiarise ISAE-SUPAERO engineers with the technologies and themes used in Earth observation and scientific space missions.

It also enables students who wish to continue their training in research to combine their engineering training with a scientific education that will enable them to pursue a thesis.

The programme has a wide range of outlets, including major space manufacturers (Airbus-DS, Thales Alenia Space, etc.), space agencies (ESA, CNES, NASA), research institutes (CNRS, etc.) and SMEs specialising in space data processing and applications.

The programme is built around a core curriculum, with two additional pathways: the Universe Sciences pathway and the Earth Science and Environment pathway.

Specialised Master® Space Applications & Services

The aim of this MS is to give students a better understanding of space systems and their use in Earth observation, communications and navigation.

Students will design space applications and services using examples and experimental work. They will propose and design tools and solutions in areas such as the environment, agriculture, transport and urban planning.

They will also be able to create a complete telecommunications system according to the user’s needs: Internet access, Internet of Things, fixed or mobile terminals.

Spatial Imaging, Navigation and Communication Major

  • Random Signal Processing and Estimation
  • Electromagnetism applied to avionics
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Wireless systems, microelectronics, microwaves and optronics
  • Satellites and orbits
  • Basics of digital communication
  • Remote sensing and sensors
  • Satellite broadcasting
  • Broadband satellite communication systems

M2R Advanced Communication Systems (ACS)

The Advanced Communication Systems (ACS) Master’s degree is a joint teaching programme run by 4 engineering schools in the Toulouse region (France): ENAC, INPT/ENSEEIHT, INSA and ISAE-SUPAERO (under the patronage of Paul Sabatier University).

The aim is to broaden the training of our students so that they can meet future challenges in the field of communication systems (for example, preparing for R&D in industry or continuing as doctoral students).

Students will be able to:

  • Deepen their communication skills
  • Benefit from an active learning environment
  • Get started with scientific communication

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Discover the profiles of the 130 teacher-researchers at the Institute who are driving forward research in aeronautics and space.

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Angélique RISSONS

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