  AEROS aims to develop a nanosatellite as a precursor of a future system of
systems, which will include assets and capabilities of both new and existing
platforms operating in the Ocean and Space, equipped with state-of-the-art
sensors and technologies, all connected through a communication network linked
to a data gathering, processing and dissemination system. This constellation
leverages scientific and economic synergies emerging from New Space and the
opportunities in prospecting, monitoring, and valuing the Ocean in a
sustainable manner, addressing the demand for improved spatial, temporal, and
spectral coverage in areas such as coastal ecosystems management and climate
change assessment and mitigation. Currently, novel sensors and systems,
including a miniaturized hyperspectral imager and a flexible software-defined
communication system, are being developed and integrated into a new versatile
satellite structure, supported by an innovative on-board software. Additional
sensors, like the LoRaWAN protocol and a wider field of view RGB camera, are
under study. To cope with data needs, a Data Analysis Centre, including a
cloud-based data and telemetry dashboard and a back-end layer, to receive and
process acquired and ingested data, is being implemented to provide
tailored-to-use remote sensing products for a wide range of applications for
private and institutional stakeholders.
