LBT’s story begins with the ESA-developed Link Design and Control Table (LDCT), a powerful but complex Excel-based system. For years, the LDCT was the standard, but as missions grew in complexity, so did the challenges. Maintaining and distributing the Excel files became a significant operational bottleneck. Centralized databases were difficult to manage, leading to critical data integrity issues and version control problems. Furthermore, the maintenance burden was high, as updates to models were manual, error-prone, and difficult to roll out. This created a lack of scalability, as the platform wasn’t designed for automated, API-driven analysis or integration with modern planning systems.
Recognizing these challenges, LBT was engineered as the solution. It’s a ground-up rebuild that retains the validated physics of its heritage while solving the core operational problems. It transitions from a standalone file to a modern, centralized, and collaborative web platform, establishing a single source of truth for all mission link analysis.
LBT provides a complete, scalable ecosystem for all your link budget analysis needs, from system design to operations.
The Engine
The validated, ESA-proven core of LBT. Run complex static and dynamic analyses over entire mission profiles or go beyond simple margin checks. LBT’s core algorithms optimize for maximum data return based on pass profiles and link availability. Built on verified models and years of real-world operational use.
Centralized Database
Ensure data consistency for your entire team. Model all relevant aspects of the link budget, from spacecraft transponders to ground station chains; from atmospheric effects to solar impairments.
Collaborative Web Interface
A scalable, centralized platform that runs on dedicated servers, not your local machine. Share analyses, data structures, and results. Use company-approved operational data or create your own datasets.
Powerful API and CLI
Automate and integrate LBT into your existing toolchain. Use the powerful REST API, Command Line Interface (CLI), and SDK to connect with your company’s operational software.
Flexible deployment models to fit your organization’s security and infrastructure needs.
On Premises
Host LBT entirely within your own infrastructure for maximum security and control. Ideal for government and institutional users.Available Now!
SaaS
Let us handle the infrastructure. Get secure, reliable access to LBT as a fully managed service.Coming Soon!
They say about LBT
“The LBT’s Dynamic mode is a crucial tool for Ground Operation Engineers, enabling rapid troubleshooting by calculating the precise link budget at the exact time of an in-pass incident. It is also essential for preparing complex mission phases, allowing us to optimize data return during special activities like solar conjunctions or planetary fly-bys.”