Space and scientific instrumentation
Space plays a crucial role in our daily lives, often without our realising it. Discover the ground-breaking research that we do on satellite communication, Earth observation, and more.
Space and scientific instrumentation
From pioneering climate research and satellites for observation systems to non-invasive medical research, chip manufacturing and satellite communications.
Our latest developments
SmallCAT laser communication system delivered for integration to Norwegian NORSAT-TD Spacecraft
The SmallCAT uses new optical communication technology that uses satellites to send information to Earth. This happens via invisible light signals and enables much faster data transfers than using the radio frequencies currently employed for communication everywhere.
Consortium led by TNO successfully transmits data via laser communication between optical terminals over 10 km ground-to-ground link
Successful field test of 10 km optical laser communication link Laser satellite communication uses satellites that send information to earth in the form of invisible light signals.
Opto mechatronics
We develop world-class optomechatronic systems for applications in space, big science, and the semiconductor industry. Discover how.
Space systems engineering
In collaboration with the Dutch government, institutes and Universities, we work on space & systems engineering.
TNO is awarded conceptual design of the Gemini North Telescope’s Adaptive Optics Bench
The Gemini North Observatory is one of the largest and most advanced optical and infrared telescopes in the world. It is located on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, one of the world’s premier astronomy locations. The Gemini North telescope has a twin telescope (Gemini South in Chile) leading to the name ’Gemini’ (twins). Both telescopes have of an 8.1-meter primary-mirror. The twin Gemini telescopes provide almost complete coverage of both the northern and southern skies. The telescope saw first light in 1999 and went into science operations in the year 2000.
Our impact
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Tropomi
In samenwerking met
Airbus Defence & Space Netherlands, SRON, KNMI
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TANGO satellite: monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
Status project
Ongoing
In samenwerking met
ISISpace, SRON and KNMI
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CARPET: computer-aided radar performance evaluation tool
Status project
1993 - present
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PERSEUS wind turbine radar interference assessment tool
Status project
1996 - present
In samenwerking met
Dutch government
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Haliade X: largest wind turbine ever
In samenwerking met
GE Renewable Energy
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Early metabolic health
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Keeping the electricity grid stable when there’s a surplus of wind and solar
In samenwerking met
Wageningen Research
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Simulation software tools
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New research on blade tip improvements
Status project
2020 - present
In samenwerking met
GE Renewable Energy & LM Wind Power
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Wind farm control to boost wind farm performance
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A new way of looking at earning capacity: well-being is just as important as wealth
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Solar electricity generation in public road infrastructure
In samenwerking met
7 research entities and 13 companies
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MPC Lab
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Strategic innovation assets: Protecting and strengthening the innovation ecosystem
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Better and faster decision-making regarding transitions
Contact us
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Kees Buijsrogge
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Standplaats:Delft - Stieltjesweg
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Telefoon:+31 88 866 24 97
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Email:Email Kees
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LinkedIn:Kees on LinkedIn
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