Faramaz Davarian
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4
Total Citations
34
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About
Faramaz Davarian is a leading expert in deep-space and lunar communications, whose work is shaping the future of interplanetary exploration. His primary research areas focus on improving small satellite (SmallSat) telecommunications for deep-space missions and establishing robust, commercial-grade wireless networks on and around the Moon. Davarian’s major contributions include a comprehensive review of existing deep-space SmallSat systems, where he identifies critical limitations in direct-to-Earth links and recommends key technological improvements to enable cost-effective robotic solar system exploration. His most cited paper (2020, 22 citations) serves as a foundational guide for engineers designing next-generation small spacecraft. Beyond deep space, Davarian has been instrumental in advocating for lunar communications infrastructure. He has proposed relay satellite constellations to deliver high-bandwidth coverage for over 90 planned missions, addressing the surge in both agency and commercial lunar activity. His recent work (2024) details the advantages of lunar orbiting relays for far-side connectivity and surface-to-surface links. Notably, Davarian has collaborated with Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to study and commercialize a lunar communications network, aiming to support the growing lunar economy from initial crewed missions onward. His forward-looking research is critical for enabling sustainable human and robotic presence beyond Earth.
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- 3Lunar Communications Using Relays3 citations · 2024
- 4Lunar Communications Services with Emphasis on Commercialization2 citations · 2022