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Roger Birkeland

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Roger Birkeland

Researcher, PhD
Department of Electronic Systems
Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

roger.birkeland@ntnu.no
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About

Researcher, PhD, with a focus on design of small satellites and their uses for Earth observation and communication. Mainly considering a maritime and Arctic focus. Have been a key contributor to setting up the Small Satellite Lab at NTNU, as well as starting and previously leading the student satellite project at NTNU

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Competencies

  • CubeSat
  • Satellite communications
  • Space Technology
  • Spacecraft
  • jordobservasjon

Research

Small satellites, earth observation, communication systems.

  • SmallSatLab

MASSIVE

Utvikling av to CubeSats for hyperspektral avbilding av kystområde. Utvikling av programvaredefinert radio (SDR) for kommunikasjon mellom satellitt og andre sensorsystem.

Publications

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2026

  • Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Chiatante, Corrado; Penne, Cameron Louis; Singh, Asmita; Bakken, Sivert; Moreira Fragoso, Glaucia; Birkeland, Roger; Dallolio, Alberto; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2026) Operational closed-loop system for multi-scale chlorophyll-a monitoring along the Norwegian coast. Frontiers in Marine Science
    Academic article
  • Øvrebø, Henrik H.; Eikevåg, Sindre Wold; Steinert, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Olsen, Anna. (2026) Exploring Low-Cost Manufacturing and Design for Space by Material Extrusion of PA6-CF.
    Academic chapter

2025

  • Chiatante, Corrado; Hasler, Oliver Kevin; Bryne, Torleiv Håland; Birkeland, Roger. (2025) An end-to-end Simulator for Gnss-R Constellation Design Applied to Zonal Coverage. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium proceedings
    Academic article
  • Gryte, Kristoffer; Zolich, Artur; Johansen, Tor Arne; Grande, Jøran; Birkeland, Roger; Houge, Torbjørn. (2025) Recovery of Rocket Payloads and First Stages Using Unmanned Vehicles - a Proof-of-concept. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Sigernes, Fred; Birkeland, Roger; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Øvrebø, Henrik; Brovold, Håvard; Bakken, Sivert; Mougin-Trichon, Gaspar; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2025) Near infra-red black silicon pushbroom hyperspectral imager. Optics Continuum
    Academic article
  • Øvrebø, Henrik; Eikevåg, Sindre Wold; Steinert, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Olsen, Anna. (2025) Increasing accessibility and availability of space prototyping by introducing low-cost, high-performance materials through Additive Manufacturing. Winter Satellite Workshop
    Conference abstract

2024

  • Chiatante, Corrado; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica. (2024) A Coordinated Approach Using Hyperspectral Satellite and USV for Algae Bloom Monitoring in Norwegian Coastal Waters. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Seyedi, Azam; Kjeldsberg, Per Gunnar; Birkeland, Roger. (2024) System-Scenario Methodology to Design a Highly Reliable Radiation-Hardened Memory for Space Applications.
    Academic chapter
  • Berg, Simen; Langer, Dennis David; Chiatante, Corrado; Birkeland, Roger; Alvarez Justo, Jon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2024) Onboard classification to guide capture downlink using the HYPSO-1 satellite. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger. (2024) The HYPSO RGB cameras. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Kristiansen, Bjørn Andreas; Bakken, Sivert; Berg, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2024) Agile Maneuvers for Push-Broom Imaging Satellites. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
    Academic article

2023

  • Chiatante, Corrado; Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Orlandic, Milica. (2023) ONBOARD HYPERSPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION ENABLES GEOREFERENCING. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Chiatante, Corrado; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2023) Ground systems software for automatic operation of the HYPSO-2 hyperspectral imaging satellite. Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2023) Agile smallsat operation tool-chain development: Hypso-1 hyperspectral earth observation experiences. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Quintana Diaz, Gara; Ekman, Torbjörn; Camanzo, Alejandro; Birkeland, Roger; Lago, José Miguel; Muíño, Alberto González; Aguado Agelet, Fernando Antonio. (2023) Satellite uplink interference measurements in the 437 MHz UHF amateur radio band onboard LUME-1. Acta Astronautica
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Orlandic, Milica; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2023) Robust and Reconfigurable On-Board Processing for a Hyperspectral Imaging Small Satellite. Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Bakken, Sivert; Henriksen, Marie Bøe; Birkeland, Roger; Langer, Dennis David; Oudijk, Adriënne Esmeralda; Berg, Simen; Pursley, Yeshi Jampel; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Gran-Jansen, Fredrik; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn. (2023) HYPSO-1 CubeSat: First Images and In-Orbit Characterization. Remote Sensing
    Academic article

2022

  • Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Orlandic, Milica; Garrett, Joseph. (2022) On-Board Characterization Of Hyperspectral Image Exposure And Cloud Coverage By Compression Ratio. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Aguado Agelet, Fernando; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Development of a multi-purpose SDR payload for the HYPSO-2 satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Løge, Lars; Andersen, Even; Bolstad, Anton; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) In-orbit Interference Measurements and Analysis in the VDES-band with the NorSat-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Oudijk, Esmée; Hasler, Oliver Kevin; Øveraas, Henning; Marty, Sabine; Williamson, David Roddan; Svendsen, Torbjørn Karl; Berg, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Bakken, Sivert. (2022) Campaign For Hyperspectral Data Validation In North Atlantic Coastal Waters. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Zolich, Artur Piotr; Fonseca Palma, David; Birkeland, Roger; Cisek, Krzysztof Piotr; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Wi-Fi based Telecommunication Infrastructure Delivered as a Service by UAV for Emergency Response.
    Academic chapter
  • Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Garrett, Joseph; Marton, Per Amund Roaulsson; Orlandic, Milica; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Testing of Software-Intensive Hyperspectral Imaging Payload for the HYPSO-1 CubeSat. IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration
    Academic article
  • Bakken, Sivert; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica; Prentice, Elizabeth Frances; Garrett, Joseph; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Software Development and Integration of a Hyperspectral Imaging Payload for HYPSO-1. IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration
    Academic article
  • Prentice, Elizabeth; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Bakken, Sivert; Henriksen, Marie Bøe; Birkeland, Roger; Hjertenæs, Martine Aasen; Gjersvik, Amund; Johansen, Tor Arne; Aguado Agelet, Fernando; Navarro-Medina, Fermin. (2022) Pre-Launch Assembly, Integration, and Testing Strategy of a Hyperspectral Imaging CubeSat, HYPSO-1. Remote Sensing
    Academic article

2021

  • Dallolio, Alberto; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Garrett, Joseph; Birkeland, Roger; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) A Satellite-USV System for Persistent Observation of Mesoscale Oceanographic Phenomena. Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Grøtte, Mariusz Eivind; Birkeland, Roger; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Bakken, Sivert; Garrett, Joseph; Prentice, Elizabeth Frances; Sigernes, Fred; Orlandic, Milica; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) Ocean Color Hyperspectral Remote Sensing With High Resolution and Low Latency--The HYPSO-1 CubeSat Mission. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Garrett, Joseph; Bakken, Sivert; Prentice, Elizabeth Frances; Langer, Dennis D.; Leira, Frederik Stendahl; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Grøtte, Mariusz Eivind; Johansen, Tor Arne; Orlandic, Milica. (2021) Hyperspectral Image Processing Pipelines on Multiple Platforms for Coordinated Oceanographic Observation. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Managing Product Development and Integration of a University CubeSat in a Locked down World.
    Academic chapter
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Dallolio, Alberto; Birkeland, Roger; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) MBSE modeling of a SoS with a small satellite and autonomous surface vessels for persistent coastal monitoring.
    Academic chapter
  • Tandberg, Erik; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Romsonde. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Rakett. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Johansen, Tor Arne; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica; Eriksen, Torkild; Blix, Kolbjørn. (2021) Forslag til permanent nasjonal forskningsinfrastruktur – småsatellitter til nytte for havrommet. NTNU
    Research report
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert; Garrett, Joseph; Haskins, Cecilia. (2021) Digital Engineering Development in an Academic CubeSat Project. Journal of Aerospace Information Systems
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Tandberg, Erik. (2021) Sputnik. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Dick, Øystein B.. (2021) Jordobservasjon. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Tandberg, Erik; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Jordobservasjonssatellitter. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Lied, Finn. (2021) Fjernmåling. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Satellitt. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Væskemotor. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article

2020

  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Haskins, Cecilia. (2020) Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals with a System-of-Systems for Monitoring Arctic Coastal Regions. INCOSE International Symposium
    Academic article

2019

  • Birkeland, Roger; Paxal, Vendela. (2019) On the Use of Micro Satellites as Communication Nodes - in an Arctic Sensor Network. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis
  • Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Shar, Mansoor; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2019) Correction to: Present and the Future of Space Internet: The Space Generation Perspective by Bacsardi L, Birkeland R, Hornig A, Morrison B, Shar M, and Tsodikovich Y. New Space 2017;5:257–267. DOI: 10.1089/space.2017.0018. New Space
    Corrigendum
  • Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David. (2019) An assessment of IoT via satellite: Technologies, services and possibilities. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article

2018

  • Palma, David; Birkeland, Roger. (2018) Enabling the Internet of Arctic Things with Freely-Drifting Small-Satellite Swarms. IEEE Access
    Academic article
  • Kara, Ozan; Birkeland, Roger; Kaytaz, Umuralp; Zhang, Lihui. (2018) Future CubeSat Swarms Pose Significant Communications Challenges. ROOM the space journal
    Professional article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David. (2018) Freely Drifting Small-Satellite Swarms for Sensor Networks in the Arctic.
    Academic chapter

2017

  • Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Shar, Mansoor; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2017) Present and the Future of Space Internet: The Space Generation Perspective. New Space
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2017) Freely Drifting CubeSat Constellations for Improving Coverage for Arctic Sensor Networks. IEEE International Conference on Communications
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David; Zolich, Artur Piotr. (2017) IAC-17.B4.7.8 :Integrated smallsats and unmanned vehicles for networking in remote locations. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article

2016

  • Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Mansoor, Shar; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2016) The current state and the future of space internet - The space generation perspective. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Nordheim, Tom André; Skanke, Petter Evju; Råken, Maria Elisabeth Brøndelsbo; Arrestad, Fredrik; Høyland, Per; Vestnes, Frida; Hansen, Are Vidar Boye; Aas, Christina; Kommedal, Eirik. (2016) Unge teknologi- og forskningsspirer blir sviktet av regjeringens romfartskutt. Forskning.no
    Commentary
  • Shephard, Grace Elizabeth; Dalen, Kari; Peldszus, Regina; Aparicio, Sara; Beumer, Larissa; Birkeland, Roger; Gkikas, Nikolaos; Kourantidou, Melina; Ktenas, Panagiotis; Linde, Peter Wilhelm. (2016) Assessing the added value of the recent declaration on unregulated fishing for sustainable governance of the central Arctic Ocean. Marine Policy
    Academic article

2015

  • Kara, Ozan; Brunner, Melanie; Birkeland, Roger; Schor, Dario; Yaǧhoǧlu, Burak; Smith, Thomas; Hornig, Andreas. (2015) Communication architecture and international policy recommendations enabling the development of global cubesat space networks. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Hornig, Andreas; Birkeland, Roger; Kühn, Sebastian; Przyszlak, Marta; Beyermann, Ulrich; Bausch, Lars; Flohr, Julius; Schupikov, Michael; Muszytowski, Sebastian; Sisman, Gunperi. (2015) Opportunities of an open-source global sensor network monitoring the radio spectrum for the (NEW) space community. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Tømmer, Mathias; Birkeland, Roger; Gjersvik, Amund; Stein, Timo Alexander; Vestnes, Frida; Skagmo, Jon Petter; Kvamtrø, Knut Magnus; Eckholdt, Fabian; Alstad, Torgeir; Grande, Jøran. (2015) Testing of radio communication subsystems for the NUTS CubeSat on a meteorological balloon flight from Andøya in 2014.
    Academic chapter
  • Birkeland, Roger; Stein, Timo Alexander; Tømmer, Mathias; Beerman, Michael; Petrasch, Julian; Gjersvik, Amund. (2015) The NUTS Cubesat Project: Spin-offs and Technology Development.
    Academic chapter

2014

  • Birkeland, Roger. (2014) PROPOSAL FOR A SATELLITE COMMUNICATION PAYLOAD FOR SENSOR NETWORKS IN THE ARCTIC AREA. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article

2013

  • Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd. (2013) Educational Aspects of a CubeSat Project.
    Academic chapter
  • Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd. (2013) Overview of the NUTS CubeSat Project.
    Academic chapter
  • Abraham, Jens; Birkeland, Roger; Mathiesen, Terje. (2013) Application of Slow Wave Structures for Miniaturized Satellite Feeding Networks.
    Academic chapter
  • Nygren, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy. (2013) Using independent combinations of CubeSat solar panels as sun sensors for separating inbound sunlight information.
    Academic chapter
  • Bezem, Bram; Fjellby, Per Kristian J.; Birkeland, Roger; Mjølsnes, Stig Frode. (2013) Authenticated uplink for the small, low-orbit student satellite NUTS.
    Academic chapter

Journal publications

  • Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Chiatante, Corrado; Penne, Cameron Louis; Singh, Asmita; Bakken, Sivert; Moreira Fragoso, Glaucia; Birkeland, Roger; Dallolio, Alberto; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2026) Operational closed-loop system for multi-scale chlorophyll-a monitoring along the Norwegian coast. Frontiers in Marine Science
    Academic article
  • Chiatante, Corrado; Hasler, Oliver Kevin; Bryne, Torleiv Håland; Birkeland, Roger. (2025) An end-to-end Simulator for Gnss-R Constellation Design Applied to Zonal Coverage. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium proceedings
    Academic article
  • Gryte, Kristoffer; Zolich, Artur; Johansen, Tor Arne; Grande, Jøran; Birkeland, Roger; Houge, Torbjørn. (2025) Recovery of Rocket Payloads and First Stages Using Unmanned Vehicles - a Proof-of-concept. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Chiatante, Corrado; Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Orlandic, Milica. (2023) ONBOARD HYPERSPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION ENABLES GEOREFERENCING. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Dallolio, Alberto; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Garrett, Joseph; Birkeland, Roger; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) A Satellite-USV System for Persistent Observation of Mesoscale Oceanographic Phenomena. Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Sigernes, Fred; Birkeland, Roger; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Øvrebø, Henrik; Brovold, Håvard; Bakken, Sivert; Mougin-Trichon, Gaspar; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2025) Near infra-red black silicon pushbroom hyperspectral imager. Optics Continuum
    Academic article
  • Øvrebø, Henrik; Eikevåg, Sindre Wold; Steinert, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Olsen, Anna. (2025) Increasing accessibility and availability of space prototyping by introducing low-cost, high-performance materials through Additive Manufacturing. Winter Satellite Workshop
    Conference abstract
  • Palma, David; Birkeland, Roger. (2018) Enabling the Internet of Arctic Things with Freely-Drifting Small-Satellite Swarms. IEEE Access
    Academic article
  • Kara, Ozan; Birkeland, Roger; Kaytaz, Umuralp; Zhang, Lihui. (2018) Future CubeSat Swarms Pose Significant Communications Challenges. ROOM the space journal
    Professional article
  • Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Shar, Mansoor; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2017) Present and the Future of Space Internet: The Space Generation Perspective. New Space
    Academic article
  • Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Mansoor, Shar; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2016) The current state and the future of space internet - The space generation perspective. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Chiatante, Corrado; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica. (2024) A Coordinated Approach Using Hyperspectral Satellite and USV for Algae Bloom Monitoring in Norwegian Coastal Waters. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Nordheim, Tom André; Skanke, Petter Evju; Råken, Maria Elisabeth Brøndelsbo; Arrestad, Fredrik; Høyland, Per; Vestnes, Frida; Hansen, Are Vidar Boye; Aas, Christina; Kommedal, Eirik. (2016) Unge teknologi- og forskningsspirer blir sviktet av regjeringens romfartskutt. Forskning.no
    Commentary
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2017) Freely Drifting CubeSat Constellations for Improving Coverage for Arctic Sensor Networks. IEEE International Conference on Communications
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David; Zolich, Artur Piotr. (2017) IAC-17.B4.7.8 :Integrated smallsats and unmanned vehicles for networking in remote locations. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Grøtte, Mariusz Eivind; Birkeland, Roger; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Bakken, Sivert; Garrett, Joseph; Prentice, Elizabeth Frances; Sigernes, Fred; Orlandic, Milica; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) Ocean Color Hyperspectral Remote Sensing With High Resolution and Low Latency--The HYPSO-1 CubeSat Mission. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Chiatante, Corrado; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2023) Ground systems software for automatic operation of the HYPSO-2 hyperspectral imaging satellite. Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2023) Agile smallsat operation tool-chain development: Hypso-1 hyperspectral earth observation experiences. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Orlandic, Milica; Garrett, Joseph. (2022) On-Board Characterization Of Hyperspectral Image Exposure And Cloud Coverage By Compression Ratio. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Aguado Agelet, Fernando; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Development of a multi-purpose SDR payload for the HYPSO-2 satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Løge, Lars; Andersen, Even; Bolstad, Anton; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) In-orbit Interference Measurements and Analysis in the VDES-band with the NorSat-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Haskins, Cecilia. (2020) Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals with a System-of-Systems for Monitoring Arctic Coastal Regions. INCOSE International Symposium
    Academic article
  • Oudijk, Esmée; Hasler, Oliver Kevin; Øveraas, Henning; Marty, Sabine; Williamson, David Roddan; Svendsen, Torbjørn Karl; Berg, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Bakken, Sivert. (2022) Campaign For Hyperspectral Data Validation In North Atlantic Coastal Waters. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Garrett, Joseph; Bakken, Sivert; Prentice, Elizabeth Frances; Langer, Dennis D.; Leira, Frederik Stendahl; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Grøtte, Mariusz Eivind; Johansen, Tor Arne; Orlandic, Milica. (2021) Hyperspectral Image Processing Pipelines on Multiple Platforms for Coordinated Oceanographic Observation. Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing, Evolution in Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Berg, Simen; Langer, Dennis David; Chiatante, Corrado; Birkeland, Roger; Alvarez Justo, Jon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2024) Onboard classification to guide capture downlink using the HYPSO-1 satellite. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Quintana Diaz, Gara; Ekman, Torbjörn; Camanzo, Alejandro; Birkeland, Roger; Lago, José Miguel; Muíño, Alberto González; Aguado Agelet, Fernando Antonio. (2023) Satellite uplink interference measurements in the 437 MHz UHF amateur radio band onboard LUME-1. Acta Astronautica
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger. (2024) The HYPSO RGB cameras. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Kara, Ozan; Brunner, Melanie; Birkeland, Roger; Schor, Dario; Yaǧhoǧlu, Burak; Smith, Thomas; Hornig, Andreas. (2015) Communication architecture and international policy recommendations enabling the development of global cubesat space networks. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Garrett, Joseph; Marton, Per Amund Roaulsson; Orlandic, Milica; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Testing of Software-Intensive Hyperspectral Imaging Payload for the HYPSO-1 CubeSat. IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration
    Academic article
  • Tandberg, Erik; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Romsonde. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Rakett. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Shar, Mansoor; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2019) Correction to: Present and the Future of Space Internet: The Space Generation Perspective by Bacsardi L, Birkeland R, Hornig A, Morrison B, Shar M, and Tsodikovich Y. New Space 2017;5:257–267. DOI: 10.1089/space.2017.0018. New Space
    Corrigendum
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert; Garrett, Joseph; Haskins, Cecilia. (2021) Digital Engineering Development in an Academic CubeSat Project. Journal of Aerospace Information Systems
    Academic article
  • Bakken, Sivert; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica; Prentice, Elizabeth Frances; Garrett, Joseph; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Software Development and Integration of a Hyperspectral Imaging Payload for HYPSO-1. IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Tandberg, Erik. (2021) Sputnik. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Dick, Øystein B.. (2021) Jordobservasjon. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Tandberg, Erik; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Jordobservasjonssatellitter. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Lied, Finn. (2021) Fjernmåling. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Satellitt. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Væskemotor. Store Norske Leksikon (Nettutgaven)
    Popular science article
  • Shephard, Grace Elizabeth; Dalen, Kari; Peldszus, Regina; Aparicio, Sara; Beumer, Larissa; Birkeland, Roger; Gkikas, Nikolaos; Kourantidou, Melina; Ktenas, Panagiotis; Linde, Peter Wilhelm. (2016) Assessing the added value of the recent declaration on unregulated fishing for sustainable governance of the central Arctic Ocean. Marine Policy
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Orlandic, Milica; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2023) Robust and Reconfigurable On-Board Processing for a Hyperspectral Imaging Small Satellite. Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David. (2019) An assessment of IoT via satellite: Technologies, services and possibilities. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Hornig, Andreas; Birkeland, Roger; Kühn, Sebastian; Przyszlak, Marta; Beyermann, Ulrich; Bausch, Lars; Flohr, Julius; Schupikov, Michael; Muszytowski, Sebastian; Sisman, Gunperi. (2015) Opportunities of an open-source global sensor network monitoring the radio spectrum for the (NEW) space community. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Prentice, Elizabeth; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Bakken, Sivert; Henriksen, Marie Bøe; Birkeland, Roger; Hjertenæs, Martine Aasen; Gjersvik, Amund; Johansen, Tor Arne; Aguado Agelet, Fernando; Navarro-Medina, Fermin. (2022) Pre-Launch Assembly, Integration, and Testing Strategy of a Hyperspectral Imaging CubeSat, HYPSO-1. Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger. (2014) PROPOSAL FOR A SATELLITE COMMUNICATION PAYLOAD FOR SENSOR NETWORKS IN THE ARCTIC AREA. Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress
    Academic article
  • Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Kristiansen, Bjørn Andreas; Bakken, Sivert; Berg, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2024) Agile Maneuvers for Push-Broom Imaging Satellites. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Bakken, Sivert; Henriksen, Marie Bøe; Birkeland, Roger; Langer, Dennis David; Oudijk, Adriënne Esmeralda; Berg, Simen; Pursley, Yeshi Jampel; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Gran-Jansen, Fredrik; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn. (2023) HYPSO-1 CubeSat: First Images and In-Orbit Characterization. Remote Sensing
    Academic article

Part of book/report

  • Øvrebø, Henrik H.; Eikevåg, Sindre Wold; Steinert, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Olsen, Anna. (2026) Exploring Low-Cost Manufacturing and Design for Space by Material Extrusion of PA6-CF.
    Academic chapter
  • Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd. (2013) Educational Aspects of a CubeSat Project.
    Academic chapter
  • Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David. (2018) Freely Drifting Small-Satellite Swarms for Sensor Networks in the Arctic.
    Academic chapter
  • Seyedi, Azam; Kjeldsberg, Per Gunnar; Birkeland, Roger. (2024) System-Scenario Methodology to Design a Highly Reliable Radiation-Hardened Memory for Space Applications.
    Academic chapter
  • Zolich, Artur Piotr; Fonseca Palma, David; Birkeland, Roger; Cisek, Krzysztof Piotr; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Wi-Fi based Telecommunication Infrastructure Delivered as a Service by UAV for Emergency Response.
    Academic chapter
  • Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd. (2013) Overview of the NUTS CubeSat Project.
    Academic chapter
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Managing Product Development and Integration of a University CubeSat in a Locked down World.
    Academic chapter
  • Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Dallolio, Alberto; Birkeland, Roger; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) MBSE modeling of a SoS with a small satellite and autonomous surface vessels for persistent coastal monitoring.
    Academic chapter
  • Abraham, Jens; Birkeland, Roger; Mathiesen, Terje. (2013) Application of Slow Wave Structures for Miniaturized Satellite Feeding Networks.
    Academic chapter
  • Nygren, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy. (2013) Using independent combinations of CubeSat solar panels as sun sensors for separating inbound sunlight information.
    Academic chapter
  • Bezem, Bram; Fjellby, Per Kristian J.; Birkeland, Roger; Mjølsnes, Stig Frode. (2013) Authenticated uplink for the small, low-orbit student satellite NUTS.
    Academic chapter
  • Tømmer, Mathias; Birkeland, Roger; Gjersvik, Amund; Stein, Timo Alexander; Vestnes, Frida; Skagmo, Jon Petter; Kvamtrø, Knut Magnus; Eckholdt, Fabian; Alstad, Torgeir; Grande, Jøran. (2015) Testing of radio communication subsystems for the NUTS CubeSat on a meteorological balloon flight from Andøya in 2014.
    Academic chapter
  • Birkeland, Roger; Stein, Timo Alexander; Tømmer, Mathias; Beerman, Michael; Petrasch, Julian; Gjersvik, Amund. (2015) The NUTS Cubesat Project: Spin-offs and Technology Development.
    Academic chapter

Report

  • Johansen, Tor Arne; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica; Eriksen, Torkild; Blix, Kolbjørn. (2021) Forslag til permanent nasjonal forskningsinfrastruktur – småsatellitter til nytte for havrommet. NTNU
    Research report

Student thesis or dissertation

  • Birkeland, Roger; Paxal, Vendela. (2019) On the Use of Micro Satellites as Communication Nodes - in an Arctic Sensor Network. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral thesis

Teaching

Courses

  • TFE4595 - Electronic Systems Design, Specialization Course
  • TTT4234 - Space Technology I
  • TTT4236 - Satellite Systems Engineering

Teaching and responsible for TTT15 Satellite communications for the autumn semester 2023. 

Supervision

I'm supervisor of students at the NTNU SmallSatLab, within topics of space systems design and testing, earth observation, integrated systems, communication systems and more. See list of students.

Outreach

2025

  • Feature article
    Birkeland, Roger; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sivertsen, Eirik Selnæs. (2025) I førersetet for satellitter i Norge.
  • Conference lecture
    Chiatante, Corrado; Hasler, Oliver Kevin; Bryne, Torleiv Håland; Birkeland, Roger. (2025) An end-to-end Simulator for Gnss-R Constellation Design Applied to Zonal Coverage. 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (IGARSS)
  • Conference lecture
    Rolvsjord, Iver; Lorentzen, Hans Kristian; Birkeland, Roger; Bryne, Torleiv Håland. (2025) GNSS-R simulator for Exploring Maritime Surveillance. Finnish Winter Satellite Workshop
  • Conference lecture
    Langer, Dennis David; Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon. (2025) Early results from the HYPSO-2 hyperspectral mission. Winter Satellite Workshop 2025

2024

  • Conference lecture
    Berg, Simen; Langer, Dennis David; Chiatante, Corrado; Birkeland, Roger; Alvarez Justo, Jon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2024) Onboard classification to guide capture downlink using the HYPSO-1 satellite. IAC Congress
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2024) Small Satellites at NTNU; How a university can work on what was earlier NASA’s domain. FPGA-forum
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2024) Hyperspektral avbildning for miljøovervåking.
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica; Johansen, Tor Arne; Kohfeldt, Anja; Røed, Ketil; Berger, Tor; Ellingsen, Pål Gunnar; Spicher, Andres; Mann, Ingrid Brigitte; Kristiansen, Raymond. (2024) An update on Norwegian Space Education. Finnish Satellite Workshop. 2024
  • Conference poster
    Razzaq, Hawraa Akil; Birkeland, Roger; Langer, Dennis David; Chiatante, Corrado; Flores-Romero, Alvaro; Bakken, Sivert; Berg, Simen. (2024) HYPSO web portal. 75th International Astronautical Congress
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2024) Elon Musk-selskap skal sende NTNU-satsning til himmels.
  • Conference poster
    Birkeland, Roger; Perez, J. M. Gonzalez; Grande, Jøran. (2024) How can a spaceport be used for educational purposes at university level. 75th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Eine, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica; Langer, Dennis David. (2024) Reconfiguration of FPGA during operation of small satellite for flexible hyperspectral data compression. 75th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Bratvold, Torbjørn; Kindem, Håkon; Ytterbø, Nora; Askeland, Mathias Ådlandsvik; Castberg, Herman; Egeland, Ivar; Bekkeng, Tore André; Grande, Jøran. (2024) FramSat-1: The first Norwegian satellite from Norwegian soil. 75th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Chiatante, Corrado; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Halvorsen, Daniel Ørnes; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica. (2024) A Coordinated Approach Using Hyperspectral Satellite and USV for Algae Bloom Monitoring in Norwegian Coastal Waters. International Astronautical Congress 2024
  • Conference poster
    Chiatante, Corrado; Boyle, Samuel; Døsvik, Kristine; Birkeland, Roger; Orlandic, Milica. (2024) A Design Space Exploration of onboard processing pipeline for Hyperspectral Satellites. Workshop on Model-Based Space Systems and Software Engineering (MBSE2024)
  • Conference lecture
    Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger. (2024) The HYPSO RGB cameras. Inernational Astronautical Congress 2024
  • Lecture
    Berg, Simen; Sivertsen, Eirik Selnæs; Kristiansen, Bjørn Andreas; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Chiatante, Corrado; Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Gjersvik, Amund; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2024) Eksempler og live-demonstrasjon av noe av det vi kan gjøre med norske mikrosatellitter. Luftmaktseminaret 2024
  • Lecture
    Berg, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert; Chiatante, Corrado; Kristiansen, Bjørn Andreas; Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Gjersvik, Amund; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2024) Experiences and data collected from HYPSO-1’s​ second year in orbit. Winter Satellite Workshop 2024

2023

  • Conference lecture
    Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger; Chiatante, Corrado; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2023) Ground systems software for automatic operation of the HYPSO-2 hyperspectral imaging satellite. Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites XXVII
  • Conference poster
    Chiatante, Corrado; Langer, Dennis David; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Orlandic, Milica. (2023) ONBOARD HYPERSPECTRAL CLASSIFICATION ENABLES GEOREFERENCING. WHISPERS 2023
  • Conference poster
    Langer, Dennis David; Berg, Simen; Garrett, Joseph Landon; Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert; Johansen, Tor Arne; Sørensen, Asgeir Johan. (2023) Agile smallsat operation tool-chain development: Hypso-1 hyperspectral earth observation experiences. 13th Workshop on Hyperspectral Imaging and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing 2023
  • Lecture
    Berg, Simen; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger. (2023) Experiences from Operating the Earth Observation Satellite HYPSO-1. Finnish Satellite Workshop 2023

2022

  • Conference lecture
    Langer, Dennis D.; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger. (2022) Testing of small satellite operation and software with target hardware and rehearsals. International Astronautical Congress 2022
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2022) Småsatellitt fra NTNU ser algevekst fra bane.
  • Conference lecture
    Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Bakken, Sivert; Birkeland, Roger. (2022) A framework for collecting lessons learned for university CubeSat projects. International Astronautical Congress 2022
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2022) Norsk satellitt skytes opp med Spacex' gjenbruksrakett.
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2022) Ber Norge stramme inn kontrollen med satellittstasjonene på Svalbard.
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger; Bakken, Sivert. (2022) Her skytes NTNU-satellitten til værs: – En enorm milepæl.
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Berg, Simen; Orlandic, Milica; Garrett, Joseph. (2022) ON-BOARD CHARACTERIZATION OF HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGE EXPOSURE AND CLOUD COVERAGE BY COMPRESSION RATIO. 12th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing (WHISPERS)
  • Conference lecture
    Quintana Diaz, Gara; Ekman, Torbjörn; Camanzo-Mariño, Alejandro; Birkeland, Roger; Agra, José Miguel Lago; Muíño, Alberto González; Aguado Agelet, Fernando. (2022) Satellite Uplink Interference Measurements in the 437 MHz UHF Amateur Radio Band Onboard LUME-1. International Astronautical Congress 2022
  • Conference lecture
    Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Løge, Lars; Andersen, Even; Bolstad, Anton; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) In-orbit Interference Measurements and Analysis in the VDES-band with the NorSat-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Aguado, Fernando; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) A Multi-purpose Software Defined Radio Payload for the HYPSO-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference
  • Lecture
    Oudijk, Esmée; Hasler, Oliver Kevin; Overaas, H; Marty, Sabine; Williamson, David; Svendsen, T; Berg, Simen; Birkeland, Roger; Halvorsen, D; Bakken, S. (2022) Campaign For Hyperspectral Data Validation In North Atlantic Coastal Waters. 2022 12th Workshop on Hyperspectral Imaging and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing (WHISPERS)

2021

  • Conference lecture
    Foss, Edvard; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) BEST PRACTICE COLLISION AVOIDANCE FOR NANOSATELLITE OPERATORS WITHOUT MANOEUVRING CAPABILITIES. 12th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Dallolio, Alberto; Birkeland, Roger; Langer, Dennis D.; Haskins, Cecilia; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2021) MBSE modeling of a SoS with a small satellite and autonomous surface vessels for persistent coastal monitoring. 2021 16th International Conference of System of Systems Engineering (SoSE)
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Romkappløpet pågår for fullt: – Norge har stor troverdighet i det vi gjør.
  • Conference lecture
    Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Managing Product Development and Integration of a University CubeSat in a Locked down World. IEEE Aerospace Conference
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2021) Veldig små satellitter kan løse store oppgaver.

2020

  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David; Zolich, Artur Piotr. (2020) Alternative networking technologies for the Arctic region. Arctic Frontiers
  • Conference lecture
    Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Birkeland, Roger; Haskins, Cecilia. (2020) Addressing the Sustainable Development Goals with a System-of-Systems for Monitoring Arctic Coastal Regions. INCOSE International Symposium
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2020) Får hjelp av Europas fremste romfartseksperter.

2019

  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David. (2019) An assessment of IoT via satellite: Technologies, Services and Possibilities. 70th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference poster
    Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2019) An SDR mission measuring UHF signal propagation and interference between small satellites in LEO and Arctic sensors. 33rd Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites

2018

  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David. (2018) Freely-Drifting Small-Satellite Swarms for Sensor Networks in the Arctic. Third International Congress on Information and Communication Technology (ICICT 2018)
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2018) SmallSat lab sender kamera i bane rundt jorda for å hjelpe laks å unngå alger.
  • Conference poster
    Quintana Diaz, Gara; Birkeland, Roger. (2018) SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIOS IN SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS. Small Satellites, System & Services Symposium (4S)
  • Conference lecture
    Skanke, Petter Evju; Birkeland, Roger. (2018) CubeSat propulsion – expanding the possibilities of the affordable space platform. ESA Small Satellites Systems and Services 2018

2017

  • Conference lecture
    Grande, Jøran; Birkeland, Roger; Gjersvik, Amund; Stausland, Christoffer T. (2017) Norwegian student satellite program - lessons learned. 68th International Astronautical Congress
  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2017) Ikke bekymret for russisk satellittkontroll.
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2017) Freely Drifting CubeSat Constellations for Improving Coverage for Arctic Sensor Networks. 2017 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Palma, David; Zolich, Artur Piotr. (2017) Integrated SmallSats and Unmanned Vehicles for Networking in Remote Locations. 68th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Gjersvik, Amund; Grande, Jøran. (2017) The benefit of project based courses as a "First Contact" between students and space industry. 68th International Astronautical Congress

2016

  • Conference lecture
    Løfaldli, André; Birkeland, Roger. (2016) Implementation of a Software Defined Radio Prototype Ground Station for CubeSats. ESA Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas. (2016) On how a CubeSat swarm can improve the coverage for an Arctic ground based sensor network. ESA Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Ånes, Håkon Wiik; Evang, Thomas; Skafså, Ole Martin; Birkeland, Roger. (2016) CubeSat Ground Station Module: Transmitting, Receiving and Displaying CubeSat Data Through a Web-based Graphical User Interface. 67 th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Zolich, Artur Piotr; Palma, David; Birkeland, Roger; Jiang, Yuming. (2016) A multi-hop intermittent wireless sensor network with unmanned aerial vehicles and satellite links for the Arctic. ReCAMP Flagship Workshop
  • Conference lecture
    Bacsardi, Laszlo; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas; Shar, Mansoor; Morrison, Brandon; Tsodikovich, Yevgeny. (2016) The current state and the future of Space Internet - the Space Generation Perspective. 67 th International Astronautical Congress
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2016) Romteknologi i Trondheim. World Space Week - foredrag i samarbeid med Embedded.trd

2015

  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Stein, Timo Alexander; Tømmer, Mathias; Beerman, Michael; Petrasch, Julian; Gjersvik, Amund. (2015) The NUTS Cubesat Project: Spin-offs and Technology Development. 22nd ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research
  • Conference lecture
    Tømmer, Mathias; Birkeland, Roger; Gjersvik, Amund; Stein, Timo Alexander; Vestnes, Frida; Skagmo, Jon Petter; Kvamtrø, Knut Magnus; Eckholdt, Fabian; Alstad, Torgeir; Grande, Jøran. (2015) Testing of radio communication subsystems for the NUTS CubeSat on a meteorological balloon flight from Andøya in 2014. 22nd ESA Symposium on European Rocket and Balloon Programmes and Related Research
  • Conference poster
    Hornig, Andreas; Birkeland, Roger; Beyermann, Ulrich; Kühn, Sebastian; Flohr, Julius; Przyszlak, Marta; Bausch, Lars; Schupikov, Michael; Muszytowski, Sebastian; Sisman, Gunperi. (2015) OPPORTUNITIES OF AN OPEN-SOURCE GLOBAL SENSOR NETWORK MONITORING THE RADIO SPECTRUM FOR THE (NEW) SPACE COMMUNITY. 66th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Kara, Ozan; Yaglioglu, Burak; Brunner, Melanie; Schor, Dario; Birkeland, Roger; Smith, Thomas; Hornig, Andreas. (2015) COMMUNICATION ARCHITECTURE AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ENABLING THE DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL CUBESAT SPACE NETWORKS. 66th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Bratlie, Terje Andre; Efteland, Jørn Iversen; Fuglseth, Anders Nikolai; Gunnarsen, Gudmund; Birkeland, Roger; Hornig, Andreas. (2015) Field testing of tracking satellite signals using low cost radio equipment as an evaluation for the distributed ground station network. 66th International Astronautical Congress

2014

  • Interview
    Birkeland, Roger. (2014) Mini-satellittane tok av.
  • Conference lecture
    Laygo, Katarina; Hornig, Andreas; Saini, Mandeep; Prokein, Daniel; Egen, Caitlin; Puri, Manpreet; Birkeland, Roger; Kido, Ayano; Wan, Stephanie. (2014) 12TH ANNUAL SPACE GENERATION CONGRESS: AGENCY SESSION REPORT ON SPACE COMMUNICATIONS IN OUR DAILY LIVES. International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Marius, Münch; Birkeland, Roger. (2014) Development of a Security Module for the Uplink of the NUTS Student Satellite. ESA Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium
  • Conference poster
    Birkeland, Roger. (2014) An Overview of Existing and Future Satellite Systems for Arctic Communication. ESA Small Satellites Systems and Services Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2014) PROPOSAL FOR A SATELLITE COMMUNICATION PAYLOAD FOR SENSOR NETWORKS IN THE ARCTIC AREA. International Astronautical Congress
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2014) Status NUTS. Norsk Småsatellittforum
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2014) Space Technology Activities at NTNU. Friday Colloquium at physics department

2013

  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd. (2013) Educational Aspects of a CubeSat Project. 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellites Missions & Cubesat Workshop
  • Conference lecture
    Frances, Jordi; Birkeland, Roger; Larsen, Bjørn B.. (2013) CubeSat Space Protocol on an RF Link. 5th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Grande, Jøran; Birkeland, Roger; Lindem, Torfinn; Schlanbusch, Rune; Houge, Torbjørn; Mathisen, Stian Vik; Dahle, Kolbjørn. (2013) EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES FOR THE NORWEGIAN STUDENT SATELLITE PROGRAM. 64th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference lecture
    Rønning, Snorre Stavik; Bakken, Marianne; Birkeland, Roger; Espy, Patrick Joseph; Hibbins, Robert. (2013) OPTIMIZING AN INFRARED CAMERA FOR OBSERVATION OF ATMOSPHERIC GRAVITY WAVES FROM A CUBESAT PLATFORM. 64th International Astronautical Congress
  • Conference poster
    Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd; Nomme, Christian; Frances, Jordi. (2013) Preliminary Results for the NTNU Test Satellite CubeSat Bus. 5th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Abraham, Jens; Birkeland, Roger; Mathiesen, Terje. (2013) Application of Slow Wave Structures for Miniaturized Satellite Feeding Networks. 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellites Missions & Cubesat Workshop
  • Conference poster
    Ødegaard, Kjell Arne; Birkeland, Roger; Skavhaug, Amund. (2013) Error Detection and Correction for Low-Cost Nano Satellites. 5th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Bezem, Bram; Fjellby, Per Kristian J.; Birkeland, Roger; Mjølsnes, Stig Frode. (2013) Authenticated uplink for the small, low-orbit student satellite NUTS. 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellites Missions & Cubesat Workshop
  • Conference lecture
    Nygren, Martin; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy. (2013) Using independent combinations of CubeSat solar panels as sun sensors for separating inbound sunlight information. 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellite Missions and CubeSat Workshop
  • Conference lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Gutteberg, Odd. (2013) Overview of the NUTS CubeSat Project. 2nd IAA Conference on University Satellites Missions & Cubesat Workshop

2012

  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2012) Stand med NUTS under jubileet Norge 50 år i rommet. Norge 50 år i rommet
  • Conference lecture
    Rønning, Snorre Stavik; Bakken, Marianne; Birkeland, Roger; Espy, Patrick Joseph; Hibbins, Robert; Ramstad, Tor Audun. (2012) Observation of Gravity Waves From a Small Satellite by Means of an Infrared Camera. 4th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Conference lecture
    Rokstad, Kai Inge Midtgård; Birkeland, Roger; Vedvik, Nils Petter. (2012) Investigation of using composite materials for the CubeSat primary structure. 4th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2012) Utstilling av NUTS-prosjektet ved Kreatordagen 2012. Kreatordagen 2012
  • Conference lecture
    Rinnan, Toril Bye; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy. (2012) Implementation of three axis attitude determination and control system for a double cubesat. 4th European CubeSat Symposium
  • Conference poster
    Sola, Holberg Fredrik; Birkeland, Roger; Gravdahl, Jan Tommy. (2012) Implementation of three axis attitude determination and control system for a double cubesat. 4th European CubeSat Symposium

2011

  • Conference poster
    Birkeland, Roger. (2011) NUTS - NTNU Test Satellite. Small Satellite Conference
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2011) Stand og presentasjon av NUTS - NTNU Test Satellite ved Kreatordagen 2011. Kreatordagen 2011
  • Lecture
    Birkeland, Roger. (2011) Presentasjon av NUTS - NTNU Test Satellite ved Researchers Night 2011. Researchers nigth 2011

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