AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

The survey found that 76 % of industry professionals see software test automation as the top challenge , followed by 53 % for system-level modelling and simulation and 46 % for design validation . These findings highlight the need for advanced automation and emulation tools that can accelerate design and engineering processes . This is reflected in the top industry trends identified by respondents , with 43 % citing shortened product development times as the leading trend , followed by 37 % for advanced payload systems and 34 % for Artificial Intelligence .

“ The satellite industry is undergoing a major transformation , driven by accelerating technology development in the commercial space sector and is now turning out new designs with vastly reduced cycle times ,” said Greg Patschke , General Manager of Keysight ’ s Aerospace /

Defence and Government Solutions Group . “ The need for high fidelity simulation and emulation , as well as testing expertise , has never been greater to ensure successful mission and business outcomes .”

Other key findings from the Defying Gravity survey include :

• Satellites driving industry trends – When looking at the top ten industry trends for the next three years , respondents mentioned satellites most

The satellite industry is undergoing a major transformation , driven by accelerating technology development in the commercial space sector . frequently . The top trend identified was small satellites in geosynchronous earth orbit ( GEO ), followed by very high throughput satellites , cybersecurity , inorbit services , and large constellations in low earth orbit ( LEO ).

• Data gathering and communications top impacts – When identifying the applications that will impact the industry the most , respondents most frequently cited data gathering , research , and communications . The top application cited was Big Data gathering and analytics , followed by uses including earth observation , global positioning / time services , science / research , and internet / voice / broadcast services .

• Costs and supply chain greatest risks – When asked to assess the greatest risks to their projects , respondents reported that costs and supply chain were their primary concerns . The top risk cited was unpredictability in costs , followed by part / subsystem supply , technical scope , and program funding .

To help industry decision-makers and engineers take advantage of these trends by addressing their complex technical challenges , Keysight offers complete space and satellite solutions focused on the end-to-end design and development of the product ’ s life cycle and ecosystem . This includes support for the entire satellite product life cycle from design to validation , including operations , ground stations and user terminals , as well as proven testing expertise for satellite payloads , radio frequency systems and power sub-systems .

“ By relying on Keysight ’ s end-to-end design and validation tools , our customers can be more confident that their satellite and its subsystems will work the first time , every time , throughout the duration of its entire mission ,” said Patschke . �

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