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
TNO’s view of 2030: Getting a grip on climate change from space
Greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere are one of the main contributors to climate change and must therefore be rapidly reduced if we are to meet the 2030 climate targets. TNO is working on new satellite technology that makes it possible to do so. Because the better we identify emissions, the more targeted the action we can take.
Clear Air: Dutch satellite innovations
The Clear Air consortium, consisting of Netherlands based research and technology organizations TNO, KNMI, SRON, and Delft University, organizes this side event. On-site speakers:
Earth observation: monitoring our planet
TNO has a long legacy in developing instruments that monitor our planet’s atmosphere and allow us to mitigate the impact of greenhouse gases and air pollution.
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.
Our impact
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Streetwise: Accelerating Automated Driving with advanced scenario-based safety validation
In cooperation with
Siemens, AVL, Daimler Truck
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Why reducing microplastics is essential and achievable
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Clear Air consortium drives climate action and economic growth
Status project
2021 - present
In cooperation with
KNMI, TU Delft and SRON
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TraxCon from polluting to sustainable electronics
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European projects
In cooperation with
European partners
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Tropomi
In cooperation with
Airbus Defence & Space Netherlands, SRON, KNMI
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TANGO satellite: monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
Status project
Ongoing
In cooperation with
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 cooperation with
Dutch government
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Haliade X: largest wind turbine ever
In cooperation with
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 cooperation with
Wageningen Research
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Simulation software tools
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New research on blade tip improvements
Status project
2020 - present
In cooperation with
GE Renewable Energy & LM Wind Power
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Wind farm control to boost wind farm performance
Contact us
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Kees Buijsrogge
Functie:Director Space & Scientific Instrumentation-
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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