TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute
Encyclopedia
TÜBİTAK UZAY was founded in 1985, under the framework of a protocol signed between the Middle East Technical University (METU
) and The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK
) as a publicly funded research institute.
TÜBİTAK UZAY specializes in space technologies, electronics, information technologies and related fields, keeping abreast of latest technological developments. The institute leads and takes part in R&D projects, aiming at having a pioneering role in the national research community, and assisting the industry in solving technical problems encountered during system design, selection and use, product development and manufacturing in abovementioned specialization areas.
TÜBİTAK UZAY gives special emphasis on developing capability on small satellite design, manufacturing and test, leading Turkish Space Program and initiating international collaboration in space technologies.
. It also represents Turkey in Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization APSCO
.
To become a pioneer, effective and influential center of attraction on a national and international level through realizing R&D projects in accordance with national priorities in space technologies, information technologies and electronics research areas.
TÜBİTAK UZAY's quality policy is based on:
Educational Background of Researchers
Middle East Technical University
Middle East Technical University is a public technical university located in Ankara, Turkey...
) and The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK
TÜBITAK
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey is the main body responsible for organizing research and development activities on the national level in Turkey, with headquarters located in Ankara.-History:...
) as a publicly funded research institute.
TÜBİTAK UZAY specializes in space technologies, electronics, information technologies and related fields, keeping abreast of latest technological developments. The institute leads and takes part in R&D projects, aiming at having a pioneering role in the national research community, and assisting the industry in solving technical problems encountered during system design, selection and use, product development and manufacturing in abovementioned specialization areas.
TÜBİTAK UZAY gives special emphasis on developing capability on small satellite design, manufacturing and test, leading Turkish Space Program and initiating international collaboration in space technologies.
Research Areas
TÜBİTAK UZAY conducts its research and development activities in the following areas with a total of 235 staff members, out of which 151 are researchers and technical support personnel.- Space Technologies: Satellite systemsSatelliteIn the context of spaceflight, a satellite is an object which has been placed into orbit by human endeavour. Such objects are sometimes called artificial satellites to distinguish them from natural satellites such as the Moon....
, satellite sub-systems, satellite ground station sub-systems, satellite test and integration systems.
- Electronics: Communication systems, electronics system design, electro-opticElectro-opticsElectro-optics is a branch of technology involving components, devices and systems which operate by modification of the optical properties of a material by an electric field...
mission payload, high-speed digital design, IC design.
- Software: Computer visionComputer visionComputer vision is a field that includes methods for acquiring, processing, analysing, and understanding images and, in general, high-dimensional data from the real world in order to produce numerical or symbolic information, e.g., in the forms of decisions...
, speech processingSpeech processingSpeech processing is the study of speech signals and the processing methods of these signals.The signals are usually processed in a digital representation, so speech processing can be regarded as a special case of digital signal processing, applied to speech signal.It is also closely tied to...
, pattern recognitionPattern recognitionIn machine learning, pattern recognition is the assignment of some sort of output value to a given input value , according to some specific algorithm. An example of pattern recognition is classification, which attempts to assign each input value to one of a given set of classes...
, remote sensingRemote sensingRemote sensing is the acquisition of information about an object or phenomenon, without making physical contact with the object. In modern usage, the term generally refers to the use of aerial sensor technologies to detect and classify objects on Earth by means of propagated signals Remote sensing...
, multimedia technologies, data miningData miningData mining , a relatively young and interdisciplinary field of computer science is the process of discovering new patterns from large data sets involving methods at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and database systems...
, machine learningMachine learningMachine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence, is a scientific discipline concerned with the design and development of algorithms that allow computers to evolve behaviors based on empirical data, such as from sensor data or databases...
, natural language processingNatural language processingNatural language processing is a field of computer science and linguistics concerned with the interactions between computers and human languages; it began as a branch of artificial intelligence....
, artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
.
- Power Electronics: Power qualityPower qualityPower quality is the set of limits of electrical properties that allows electrical systems to function in their intended manner without significant loss of performance or life. The term is used to describe electric power that drives an electrical load and the load's ability to function properly...
, compensation systems, electrical motor drives, switching power supplies, renewable energyRenewable energyRenewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable . About 16% of global final energy consumption comes from renewables, with 10% coming from traditional biomass, which is mainly used for heating, and 3.4% from...
resources.
- Power Distribution Systems: Analysis of electric production and transmission systems, strategic research and development in distribution automation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, criteria setting for planning, design and operation of distribution systems.
Memberships
TÜBİTAK UZAY is a member of Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) and sustaining member of ISPRS (International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)ISPRS
The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is a non-governmental organization devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry, remote sensing and spatial information sciences and their applications.Established in 1910 by Professor...
. It also represents Turkey in Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization APSCO
Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization
The Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization is an inter-governmental organization operated as a non-profit independent body with full international legal status...
.
Mission of the Institute
TÜBİTAK UZAY's mission is, generating knowledge and technology for transforming and improving the technology base of domestic industry in space technologies, information technologies and electronics; guiding the sector and increasing public awareness in its field of operation. While conducting these studies, TÜBİTAK UZAY:- Considers national priorities,
- Generates customer satisfaction via cost-effective and practicable projects,
- Combines the skills of academia and public and private sectors,
- Effectively participates in international projects."
Vision of the Institute
TÜBİTAK UZAY's vision is:To become a pioneer, effective and influential center of attraction on a national and international level through realizing R&D projects in accordance with national priorities in space technologies, information technologies and electronics research areas.
Quality Policy
TÜBİTAK UZAY has the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certificate since 7 December 2000. Quality policy of TÜBİTAK UZAY is determined in accordance with its mission, vision and range of activities.TÜBİTAK UZAY Quality Policy
Taking the benefit of the society, the national policies of science and technology and advancements in the world into consideration.TÜBİTAK UZAY's quality policy is based on:
- Realizing projects with scientific methods and effective usage of proper and new technologies;
- Achieving customer satisfaction in these projects;
- Ensuring institutional development of the institute with the notion of continuous improvement.
Institute Directors
| From | To | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 02.01.1986 | 25.02.1988 | PROF.DR.AYHAN TÜRELİ |
| 26.02.1988 | 31.03.1988 | PROF.DR.MURAT AŞKAR (On behalf of) |
| 01.04.1988 | 16.09.1988 | PROF.DR.MURAT AŞKAR |
| 01.10.1988 | 23.11.1990 | PROF.DR.HASAN GÜRAN |
| 28.11.1990 | 27.11.1994 | PROF.DR.AYHAN TÜRELİ |
| 28.11.1994 | 30.11.1994 | PROF.DR.METE SEVERCAN (On behalf of) |
| 01.12.1994 | 15.02.2002 | PROF.DR.MURAT AŞKAR |
| 16.02.2002 | 27.07.2004 | PROF.DR.EROL KOCAOĞLAN |
| 09.08.2004 | 06.10.2006 | DR.UĞUR MURAT LELOĞLU (On behalf of) |
| 07.10.2006 | - | DR.UĞUR MURAT LELOĞLU |
Technical Administrative Directors
| From | To | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 31.08.1988 | PROF.DR.RÜYAL ERGÜL |
| 01.09.1988 | 01.09.1990 | PROF.DR.ARİF ERTAŞ |
| 25.12.1990 | 01.01.1995 | PROF.DR.METE SEVERCAN |
| 02.01.1995 | 01.01.1996 | PROF.DR.BÜLENT ERTAN |
| 02.01.1996 | 01.02.2000 | DOÇ.DR.YILDIZ ARIKAN |
| 06.03.2000 | 05.06.2004 | DOÇ.DR.GÜLBİN DURAL |
| 06.06.2004 | 07.10.2006 | DR.UĞUR MURAT LELOĞLU |
| 22.01.2007 | - | Y.MÜH.EROL TUNALI (On behalf of) |
Institute Codirectors
| From | To | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 12.06.1997 | 13.05.1999 | MURAT DOĞAN |
| 14.05.1999 | 06.12.1999 | F.CİHAN KURGAN (On behalf of) |
| 07.12.1999 | 13.01.2000 | METİN AFŞAR |
| 14.01.2000 | 14.02.2000 | F.CİHAN KURGAN (On behalf of) |
| 15.02.2000 | 09.06.2002 | F.CİHAN KURGAN |
| 10.06.2002 | 07.03.2005 | FİKRET YALÇINKAYA (On behalf of) |
| 08.03.2005 | 13.07.2006 | FİKRET YALÇINKAYA |
| 14.07.2006 | - | ARDA BÜLBÜL (On behalf of) |
Uzay in Numbers
Professional Background of Personnel at TÜBİTAK UZAY| Electrical and Electronic Engineer | 107 |
| Computer Engineer | 13 |
| Industrial Engineer | 6 |
| Other Researchers | 19 |
| Technicians | 29 |
| Support Staff | 58 |
| Part Time Employee | 3 |
| TOTAL | 235 |
Educational Background of Researchers
| Under Graduate | 76 |
| Graduate | 60 |
| Ph.D. | 9 |