In the framework of the implementation of the Luxembourg Standards Strategy 2024-2030, ILNAS and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) laboratory of the University of Luxembourg published the technical reports “Research-driven approach to standardization – ICT, Construction and Aerospace”, which highlight the existing links between standardization and the research topics of PhD students involved in the “Technical Standardization for Trustworthy ICT, Aerospace, and Construction” research program (2021-2024).

The first part focuses on the field of information and communication technologies, and more specifically on the creation of satellite image mosaics. The report proposes the extension of standards requirements in the areas of radiometric correction and seamline detection, to achieve higher-quality mosaics. The normative context for the optimal creation of mosaics of satellite images from different sources is discussed as well.

The second part, related to the aerospace sector, highlights the need for convergence between standardized space communication protocols and Machine Learning model exchange formats, particularly those used in Federated Learning. Two scenarios are discussed: the first one creates insight of the challenge of transferring a Machine Learning model trained at ground segment level to an orbiting satellite, while the second scenario discusses the possibility of developing a collaborative learning process between several satellites, thus requiring new communication protocols.

Finally, the last section provides a concrete example of the use of standards in the construction industry. More specifically, this report demonstrates the potential for energy optimization of buildings through the joint use of standards defining the transmittance of windows, on the one hand, and optimization techniques present in research, such as constraint programming, on the other hand.

The technical reports “Research-driven approach to standardization – ICT, Construction and Aerospace” are available online. For any questions or comments relating to this document, ILNAS can be contacted directly at: normalisation@ilnas.etat.lu