System integration for Satellite Laser Ranging, Optical Ground Stations, seismic measurement technology and fiber-optic sensing
DiGOS Potsdam GmbH
Potsdam (Telegrafenberg 1)New on Amplifa
About DiGOS Potsdam
DiGOS Potsdam GmbH is a system integrator for geodetic and geophysical observation systems, based on Telegrafenberg hill in Potsdam. The company implements complete turn-key systems for Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Space Debris Laser Ranging (SDLR) – from the planning and implementation of new laser stations to the upgrade of existing facilities with its own SCOPE control software. Further business areas are Optical Ground Stations for laser communication and Quantum Key Distribution, seismic measuring instruments such as the 3-channel data logger DATA-CUBE³ and the all-in-one system CUBE+, as well as the Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing system Phosaris for strain and vibration measurement along standard glass fibers. As an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, engineers, geophysicists and mechatronics engineers, DiGOS offers the entire project chain from the idea through development and commissioning to maintenance, training and repair. The systems are built with COTS components from European and international suppliers and are in use worldwide, including in the Arctic, Antarctica and desert regions. The company emerged from the research campus of GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.
- Site
- Potsdam
- Processes
- System integration of Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Space Debris Laser Ranging (SDLR) stations –, Upgrade and enhancement of existing Laser Ranging stations (SCOPE), Commissioning of Optical Ground Stations (laser communication, Quantum Key Distribution), Development of seismic measurement technology (data recorders DATA-CUBE³, CUBE+, CCUBE, NUBE) and, Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (Phosaris) – strain and vibration measurement along glass fiber, In-house software and hardware development / custom technical solutions (custom, Consulting, advisory services, staff training, maintenance/repair of existing systems, System integration for Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Space Debris Laser Ranging (SDLR) stations
- Materials
- Standard optical fibre (glass fiber), Polymer (CUBE+ housing), COTS components
- Certificates
- Product Assurance methods, ISO 9001
- Industries
- Aerospace, Geodesy/Geophysics, Seismology, Infrastructure monitoring, Environmental monitoring, Research/Science
- 01
Consulting and requirements analysis
- 02
In-house software and hardware development
- 03
System integration and assembly
- 04
Commissioning and deployment
- 05
Training, maintenance and repair
Technologies and Processes
Standard optical fibre (glass fiber)
Serves in Phosaris as distributed sensing for strain and vibration measurement over kilometer lengths.
Polymer (CUBE+ housing)
Robust housing for long-term field use under harsh environmental conditions.
COTS components
Laser stations are integrated from proven components of European and international suppliers.
Sites
Potsdam
DEHeadquarters, development and system integration
- Materials
- Glass fiber, polymer, COTS components
- DATA-CUBE³ seismic data logger (in-house product)
- CUBE+ seismic data acquisition system
- Phosaris DFOS system
- Optical Ground Station (turn-key)
Systems and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System integration of Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR) and Space Debris Laser Ranging (SDLR) stations –Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Upgrade and enhancement of existing Laser Ranging stations (SCOPE)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Commissioning of Optical Ground Stations (laser communication, Quantum Key Distribution)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development of seismic measurement technology (data recorders DATA-CUBE³, CUBE+, CCUBE, NUBE) andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (Phosaris) – strain and vibration measurement along glass fiberTesting | – | kilometer-scale distances | – | – | Glass fiber (standard fiber-optic cable) |
| In-house software and hardware development / custom technical solutions (customEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting, advisory services, staff training, maintenance/repair of existing systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-channel seismic data logger DATA-CUBE³ (in-house product) | DiGOS DATA-CUBE³ Type 1 | – | – | – | Potsdam |
| Complete seismic data acquisition CUBE+ (all-in-one) | DiGOS CUBE+ | – | – | – | Potsdam |
| Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System (DAS/DSS) | DiGOS Phosaris | – | – | – | Potsdam |
| Ground station for optical satellite communication (turn-key system) | DiGOS | – | – | – | Potsdam |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Product Assurance
DiGOS applies sound planning, structured development and product-accompanying product assurance methods as a standard in all projects. The systems are designed for continuous operation under extreme environmental conditions from the Arctic to the desert.
| Evidence | Potsdam |
|---|---|
| Product Assurance methods | |
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- o. J.
Recognition as ESA Rising Stars Award Laureates
- 2025
Winner of the Berlin Brandenburg Innovation Award 2025 for the fiber-optic sensor system Phosaris (infrastructure and environmental monitoring)
- 2025
Handover of the Optical Communication Station to the University of the Bundeswehr Munich as part of the SeRANIS mission (October 2025)