Roger Birkeland

Roger Birkeland is a Researcher at the Department of Electronic Systems, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His work focuses on the design and development of small satellites for Earth observation and communication, with an emphasis on maritime and Arctic applications.

• Co-founder and former leader of the NTNU Student Satellite Project
• Key contributor to the establishment of the NTNU Small Satellite Lab

Research Interests include:

• Small satellite systems (CubeSats)
• Hyperspectral imaging payloads
• Software-defined radios (SDRs) for space communication
• Arctic sensor networks
• Integration of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) with satellite systems
• Additive manufacturing for space components

Recent publications highlight advancements in:

• Agile satellite maneuvering for improved imaging
• On-board processing for hyperspectral data
• Interference measurement in Arctic radio bands
• Low-cost prototyping materials via 3D printing