Gérard Maral

10 Avenue Edouard Belin

BP 4004

31028 TOULOUSE Cedex 4

FRANCE

 

 

  maral@enst.fr 


 
 
 
 

 

 

Né à Oujda (Maroc) le 18 janvier1942, Gérard Maral est ingénieur de l' Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures (1965) et a obtenu le Doctorat d'Etat en 1970. 

Gérard Maral est nommé Professeur à l' Université Paul Sabatier de Toulouse en 1970 

En 1984, il devient Professeur à l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (ENST) et crée le site de Toulouse de l'ENST sous la forme d'une entité de formation et de recherche dans le domaine des systèmes de télécommunications par satellites. La formation dispensée sur le  site s'adresse aux élèves-ingénieurs du Groupe des Ecoles des Télécommunications(GET). La recherche est fondée sur un partenariat avec les entreprises et les agences spatiales. 

En 2003, l’ENST ouvre sur le site de Toulouse sous la responsabilité pédagogique du Professeur Maral le ‘Master of Science in Aerospace Communications Systems’.

L'expérience du Professeur Gérard Maral en matière d'enseignement et de recherche dans le domaine des télécommunications par satellites est reconnue au plan international. Il est Professeur Associé à l'Université de Surrey .

 Expert auprès des entreprises du secteur spatial et de l'Agence Spatiale Européenne, et comme expert pour l'Union Internationale des Télécommunications (UIT). 

Auteur de plusieurs brevets, et d'articles dans le domaine de la conception aidée par ordinateur, les communications numériques, les systèmes de communications par satellite. Il a rédigé plusieurs ouvrages sur les télécommunications par satellite : ‘Télécommunications par satellite’  (Masson, 1982), ‘Satellite Communications Systems’  (Wiley, 1ère édition 1986, 2ème édition 1994, 3ème édition 1998, 4ème édition 2002), VSAT Networks  (Wiley, 1ére édition 1995, 2ème édition 2004) et co-éditeur de l’ouvrage ‘Service efficient network interconnection via satellite’ (Wiley 2002) par Y. Fun Hu, G. Maral et E. Ferro.

Cours de formation continue au plan international dans le cadre de CEI-Europe

  • Satellite Communications Systems 
  • Personal Mobile Satellite Communications 
  • VSAT Networks 

Membre du Comité de Rédaction de plusieurs revues internationales: 

  • International Journal of Satellite Communications 
  • Space CommunicationsTelecommunications Systems
  • Telecommunications Systems

Membre de nombreux Comités de Programmes de conférences internationales. Représentant français au sein de plusieurs groupes d'études COST(Coopération Européenne dans le domaine de la recherche scientifique et technique) : 

  • COST 252 (Evolution of Satellite Personal Communications from 2nd to Future Generation Systems)
  • COST 253   (Service-Efficient Network Interconnection via Satellites). Président de 1997 à 2000.
  • COST 256   (Modelling and Simulation Environment for Satellite/Terrestrial Networks)    
  • COST272 (Packet Oriented  Service Delivery via Satellites). Président de 2001 à 2003.

 Le Professeur Gérard Maral a pris sa retraite au mois de juillet 2007.
 

 

Born January 18, 1942, Oujda (Morocco), Gérard Maral graduated from Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures (1965) and received the Doctorat d'Etat in 1970. 

He then was appointed in 1970 as a Professor of the University Paul Sabatier of Toulouse (France). 

Professor Gérard Maral joined the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications (ENST) in 1984 as a full time Professor and subsequently developed the site at Toulouse of ENST and its related Satellite Communications Systems Educational and Research Programme. This Programme is open to students of the Groupe des Ecoles des Télécommunications (GET). Research is performed in partnership with industries and space agencies. 

In 2003, Professor Maral sets up the ‘Master of Science in Aerospace Communications Systems’ for ENST on its Toulouse site.
 
Well-known international expert and lecturer on various aspects of satellite communications. Visiting Professor at the
University of Surrey

Acted on several occasions as a consultant to space industry and to the European Space Agency, and as an expert for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). 

Holds several patents in the field of satellite communications, and has authored articles in the areas of computer-aided design, digital communications, and advanced satellite communications systems. He also is the author of textbooks on satellite communications : ‘Télécommunications par satellite’  (Masson, 1982), ‘Satellite Communications Systems’ (Wiley, 1st edition 1986, 2nd edition 1994, 3rd edition 1998, fourth edition 2002), ‘VSAT Networks’  (Wiley, 1st edition 1995, 2nd edition 2004) and co-editor of  Service Efficient Network Interconnection via Satellite’ (Wiley 2002) by Y. Fun Hu, G. Maral et E. Ferro.

Lecturer for continuing education under the auspices of CEI-Europe : 

  • Satellite Communications Systems
  • Personal Mobile Satellite Communications
  • VSAT Networks 

Member of the Editorial Board of several internationals journals : 

  • International Journal of Satellite Communications
  • Space Communications
  • Telecommunications Systems

Regularly participated in International Conference Committees. Member of several european COST actions

  • COST 252 (Evolution of Satellite Personal Communications from 2nd to Future Generation Systems)
  • COST 253   (Service-Efficient Network Interconnection via Satellites). He has served as Chairman of the Action from 1997 to 2000.
  • COST 256   (Modelling and Simulation Environment for Satellite/Terrestrial Networks)    
  • COST272 (Packet Oriented  Service Delivery via Satellites). He has served as Chairman of the Action from 2001 to 2003.

  Professor Gérard Maral has retired in July 20007

 


Publications 

130 - F. Arnal, L. Dairaine, J. Lacan, G. Maral, "Cross-Layer reliability management for multicast over satellite", International Journal of Computer Networks, vol. 48/1 pp. 29-43, 2005.

129 - F. Arnal, L. Dairaine, J. Lacan, G. Maral , Multi-Protocol Header Protection (MPHP), a Way to Support Error-Resilient Multimedia Coding in Wireless Networks, - 7th IEEE International Conference on High Speed Networks and Multimedia Communications HSNMC'04 , June 30 - July 2, 2004, Toulouse, France

128 - P. Boedhihartono, G. Maral, ‘Handover evaluation in non-geostationary satellite constellation systems implementing satellite mutual visibility and diversity’, Space Communications, Vol 19, No 1, 2003, pp 23-45.

127 - F. Arnal, A. Bolea-Alemagnac, M. Bousquet, L. Castanet, L. Claverotte, L. Dairaine, R. Gutierez-Galvan, G. Maral, ‘Reliable multicast transport protocols performances in emulated satellite environment taking into account an adaptive physical layer for the GEOCAST system’, Proceedings of the International Workshop of COST Actions 272 and 280, WPP-209, ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 26-28 May, 2003, pp 357-366.

126 - P. Boedhihartono, G. Maral, ‘Evaluation of the guaranteed handover algorithm in satellite constellations requiring mutual visibility’, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking, Vol 21, No 2, March-April 2003, pp 163-182.

125 - L. Franck, G. Maral, ‘Static and adaptive routing in ISL network from a constellation perspective’, International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 20, No 6, Nov-Dec 2002, pp 455-475.

124 - L. Franck, G. Maral, ‘Routing in networks of intersatellite links’, IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Vol 38, No 3, July 2002, pp 902-917.

123 - L. Franck, G. Maral, ‘Signaling for inter-satellite link routing in broadband non-GEO satellite systems’, Computer Networks, Vol 39, 2002, pp 79-92.

122 -   A. Pirovano, J. Radzik, G. Maral, ‘Designing a New Call Admission Control Technique for ATM Satellite Networks’, 20th AIAA International Satellite Communications Systems Conference, Montréal,13-16 May 2002, paper 1966.  

121 -  L. Franck, G. Maral, ‘Signalling for intersatellite link routing’, 20th AIAA International Satellite Communications Systems Conference, Montréal,13-16 May 2002, paper 1965.  

120 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, G. Massy, J. Velez, ‘Evaluation of traffic performances in non-GEO satellite constellation for mixed services (mobile and fixed)’, 20th AIAA International Satellite CommunicationsSystems Conference, Montréal,13-16 May 2002, paper 1883.  

119 - M. Werner, J. Frings, F. Wauquiez, G. Maral, "Topological design, routing and capacity dimensioning for ISL networks in broadband LEO satellite systems", International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 19, No 6, 2001, pp 499-527.

118 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, G. Massy, "Non GEO satellite constellation simulator : services and scenarios, software tool architecture, and validation", 19th AIAA International Satellite CommunicationsSystems Conference, Toulouse,17-20 April 2001, paper 303.  

117 - A. Pirovano, G. Maral, "Contrôle d'Admission dans les réseaux ATM  multimédia  par satellites", Colloque Francophonepour l'ingénierie des réseaux, CFIP 2000, Toulouse, 17-20 Oct 2000, pp 49-62. 

116 - W. Krewel, G. Maral, "Analysis of the impact of handover strategies on the QoS of satellite diversity based communications systems", 18th AIAA International Satellite Communications Systems Conference, Oakland, 11-14 April 2000, pp 393-403.

115 - L. Franck, G. Maral, "Candidate algorithms for routing in a network of inter-satellite  links", 18th AIAA International Satellite Communications Systems Conference, Oakland, 11-14 April 2000, pp 805-815.

114 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, S. Jaramillo, D. Rivera, "Enhanced service in non-GEO constellation with satellite fixed cell (SFC)", 18th AIAA International Satellite Communications Systems Conference, Oakland, 11-14 April 2000,pp 382-392.

113 - K. Choi, G. Maral , R. Rumeau, "A new generation CCSDS file delivery protocol for multi-hopped space file transfer", Space Communications, Vol 16, No 1, 2000, pp 29-42.

112 - K. Choi, G. Maral , R. Rumeau, "Space link simulator for development of new packet based space communication protocols", International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 17, No 6, 1999, pp 383-398.

111 - M. Werner, F. Wauquiez, J. Frings, G. Maral, "Capacity dimensioning of ISL networks in broadband LEO satellite systems", 6th InternationalMobile Satellite Conference IMSC'99, Ottawa, June 16-18, 1999, pp 334-341.

110 - G. Maral, J. Restrepo, F. Cabarcas, S. Jaramillo, D. Rivera, "Several applications of Guaranteed Handover (GH) service in mobile satellite systems", 6th International Mobile Satellite Conference IMSC'99, Ottawa, June 16-18, 1999, pp 164-171.

109 - W. Krewel, G. Maral, "A method for evaluating the capacity ofnon-GEO satellite constellations for mobile communications", 6th InternationalMobile Satellite Conference IMSC'99, Ottawa, June 16-18, 1999, pp 69-74.

108 - K. Choi, G. Maral , R. Rumeau, "A new generation space communication protocol for multi-hopped file transfer" VTC'99, Houston, May 16-19, 1999.

107 - K. Choi, J. C. Llorens, G. Maral , "Personal computer aided design tool for developing TTC communication equipments with cheap componentsfrom the electronic consumer market", Space Communications, Vol 15, 1998,pp 21-31.

106 - G. Maral, J. Restrepo, E. del Re, R. Fantacci, G. Giambene, "Performance analysis for a Guaranteed Handover Service in an LEO constellation witha'Satellite-Fixed Cell'". IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, Vol47,No 4, Nov 1998, pp 1200-1214.

105 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, S. Jaramillo, F. Cabarcas, "Extended analytical model for calculating the quality of service (QoS) in a mobile satellitesystem (MSS) with a guaranteed handover (GH) service", Proceedings of theThirdMobile and Personal Satellie Communications Conference, EMPS'98, Venice,Nov 4-5, 1998, pp 45-62.

104 - W. Krewel, G. Maral, "Single and multiple  satellite visibility statistics of first generation non-GEO constellations for personal communications", International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 16, No 2, 1998,pp105-125.

103 - M. Werner, C. Mayer, G. Maral, M. Holzbock, "A neural networkapproach to distributed adaptive routing of LEO intersatellite link traffic",48thVehicular Technology Conference, VTC'98, Ottawa, Canada, May 18-21,1998.

102 - K. Choi, G. Maral , J. C. Llorens, "Design of a TTC communications equipment incorporating components from the electronic consumer's market", 17th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference, Yokohama, Japan, Feb 23-27, 1998.

101 - K. Choi, J. C. Llorens, A. Barnaba, G. Maral, "Applications  of the maximum power point tracking method to the adaptive power supplysub-system of a microsatellite", 17th AIAA International CommunicationsSatellite Systems Conference, Yokohama, Japan, Feb 23-27, 1998.

100 - K. K. Choi, A. Barnaba, J.C. Llorens, G. Maral, "A versatile power conditioning technique for micorsatellite applications", Space Communications, Vol 14, 1997, pp 231-241.

99 - N. Celandroni, E. Ferro, F. Potorti, G. Maral, "Delay  analysis for interlan traffic using two suitable TDMA satellite access schemes",International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 15, No 4, 1997,pp 170-175.

98 - N. Celandroni, E. Ferro, F. Potorti, G. Maral, "Bursty data traffic via satellite : performance  comparison  between two TDMA access schemes", 4th European Conference on Satellite Communications, ECSC-4,Roma, Italy, Nov 18-20, 1997, pp 170-175.

97 - K. Choi, J.C. Llorens, G. Maral,"Incorporating components fromthe electonic consumer market into TTC subsystem", ESA 2nd Round Tableon Micro/Nano Technologies  for Space, Oct 15-17, 1997, ESTEC, Noordwijk,The Netherlands, pp 265-277.

96 - K. Choi, A. Barnaba, J.C. Llorens, G. Maral, "Maximum power  point tracking for microsatellite power supply subsystem", ESA 2nd RoundTable on Micro/Nano Technologies  for Space, Oct 15-17, 1997, ESTEC,Noordwijk, The Netherlands, pp 101-113.

95 - M. Werner, O. Kroner, G. Maral, "Analysis of intersatellite links load in a near polar LEO constellation", International Mobile SatelliteConference IMSC'97, Pasadena, Ca, June 16-18, 1997, pp 289-294.

94 - M. Werner, G. Maral, "Traffic flows and dynamic routing in LEOintersatellite link networks", International Mobile Satellite ConferenceIMSC'97, Pasadena, Ca, June 16-18, 1997, pp 283-288.

93 - S. Blondeau, J. P. Taisant, J. B. Besset, G. Maral, "Resource allocation for CDMA satellite systems", International Mobile Satellite Conference,IMSC'97, Pasadena, Ca, June 16-18, 1997, pp 277-282.

92 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Guaranteed handover (GH) service in a non GEO constellatiion with satellite fixed cell (SFC) systems", International Mobile Satellite Conference IMSC'97, Pasadena, Ca, June 16-18, 1997, pp19-24.

91 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Comparing the 'satellite-fixed cell' (SFC) and the 'earth-fixed cell' (EFC) concepts for a non-GEO satellite constellation", COMMSPHERE97, Lausanne, Feb 11-17, 1997.

90 - M. Werner, C. Delucchi, H.J. Vogel, G. Maral, J. J. Deridder, "ATM based routing for LEO/MEO satellite networks with intersatellite links",IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, Vol 15, No 1, pp 69-82,January 1997.

89 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Cellular geometry for world-wide coverage by non-GEO satellites using earth-fixed cell technique", Space Communications, Vol 14 No 3, pp 179-189, 1996.

88 - G. Maral , "Systèmes de télécommunicationspar satellites", article du traité Electronique des Techniques del'Ingénieur, E 7650 ,Dec 1996, pp 1-27.

87 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Cellular geometry for world-wide coverage by non-GEO satellites using earth-fixed cell technique", GLOBECOM'96, Londres, Dec 18-22, 1996, pp 2133-2137.

86 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Providing appropriate grades of serviceto fixed and mobile users in a non-geostationary satellite fixed cell system", 2nd European Workshop on Mobile/Personal Satcoms (EMPS'96), Rome, 9-11Oct, 1996, pp 79-96.

85 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Constellation sizing for non GEO earthfixed cell satellite systems", 3rd International Symposium on Small SatellitesSystems & Services (SSSS'94), Annecy, 24-28 June 1996.

84 - M. Werner, C. Delucchi, G. Maral, J. J. Deridder, "ATM virtualpath routing for LEO/MEO satellite networks with intersatellite links",5th IEE International Conference on Satellite Systems for Mobile Communicationsand Navigation, London, 13-15 May 1996, pp 143-146, IEE publication No424.

83 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Analysis and comparison of satellite constellation configurations for global single permanent visibility", 5th IEE International Conference on Satellite Systems for Mobile Communications and Navigation, London, 13-15 May 1996, pp 102-105.

82 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Constellation sizing for non GEO earthfixed cell satellite systems", 16th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-15), Washington, Feb 25 - 29, pp 768 - 778, 1996.

81 - S. Blondeau, G. Maral, J. P. Taisant, "Region oriented resourceallocation methodology for non-geostationary mobile communications satellitesystems", Space Communications, Vol 13, No 3, pp 171-191, 1995.

80 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "Coverage concepts for satellite constellations providing communications services to fixed and mobile users", Space Communications, Vol 13, No 2, pp 145-157, 1995.

79 - F. Dosiere, G. Maral, J-P. Boutes, "Shadowing process models formobile and personal satellite systems", GLOBECOM'95, Singapour, Nov 13-17,1995.

78 - F. Dosiere, G. Maral, J-P. Boutes, "La disponibilité deservice offerte par les systèmes radiomobiles par satellite", 2ème Colloque International sur les Satellites de Communicationset de Navigation pour les Mobiles (Association Aéronautique et Astraunautiquede France), Mandelieu, 11-13 Sept 1995.

77 - S. Blondeau, G. Maral, J.P. Taisant, T. Roussel, "Self-interference in non geostationary satellite systems", 10th International ConferenceonDigital Satellite Communications, Brighton, May 15-19, 1995.

76 - T. Zein, G. Maral, T. Brefort, M. Tondriaux,"Performance of theCFRA scheme for aggregated traffic",  COST226 symposium, pp 183-197,Budapest, May 11-12, 1995.

75 - A.Pirovano, G.Maral, "Congestion Avoidance mechanisms in TCP/IPapplied to LAN interconnection over a star shaped VSAT network", COST226symposium, pp 79-87, Budapest, May 11-12, 1995.

74 - J. Restrepo, G. Maral, "The earth fixed cell concept for non geostationary satellite systems", 1st Andean Telecommunications Conference, Cartagene,May 10-12, 1995.

73 - S. Blondeau, G. Maral, T. Roussel, J.P. Taisant, "Self interference in non geostationary satellite systems", Proceedings of the AIAA/ESA Workshop on International Cooperation in Satellite Communications, Noordwjik, TheNetherlands, March 27-29, 1995, (pp 191-198, ESA SP-372, Sept 1995)

72 - J. Radzik, G. Maral, " A methodology for rapidly evaluating theperformance of some low earth orbit satellite systems", IEEE Journal onSelected Areas in Communications, Vol 13, No 2, pp 301-309, Feb 1995.

71 - J. Radzik, G. Maral, "Communications locales par petits satellites en orbites basses" 2nd International Symposium on Small Satellites Systems & Services (SSSS'94), Biarritz, 27 June - 1 July 1994.

70 - J. Radzik, G. Maral, "A methodology for rapidly evaluating theperformance of some low earth orbit satellite systems" 3rd InternationalConference on Universal Personal Communications (ICUPC'94), pp 407 - 411,San Diego, Sept 27 - Oct.1, 1994.

69 - J-P. Cances, G. Maral, B. Coulomb, R. Lenormand, "Coverage reconfiguration for dynamic allocation in a multibeam satellite system", 15th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-15), pp 1032-1041, San Diego, Feb 28 -March 3, 1994.

68 - J. Radzik, G. Maral, "A methodology for rapidly evaluationg theperformance of some low earth orbit satellite systems", 15th AIAA InternationalCommunications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-15), San Diego, Feb28 - March 3, 1994.

67 - F. Dosière, G. Maral, J-P. Boutes " Handover model and application to LEO systems dimensionning" 15th AIAA International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-15), pp 770 - 775, San Diego, Feb 28 -March 3,1994.

66 - G. Maral, "The ways to personal communications via satellite",International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 12, No 1, pp 3-12,1994.

65 - M. Bousquet, G. Maral, "Digital Communications for satellites",Concise Encyclopedia of Aeronautics and Space Systems, Pergamon Press,pp 110-117, 1993.

64 - F. Dosiere, T. Zein, G. Maral, J-P. Boutes, "A model for the handover traffic in low earth-orbiting (LEO) satellite networks for personal communications", GLOBECOM'93, Houston, Nov 29 - Dec 2, 1993.

63 - F. Dosiere, T. Zein, G. Maral, J-P. Boutes, " A model for the handover trafic in low earth-orbiting (LEO) satellite networks for personal communications", International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol. 11, pp 145-149,1993.

62 - J-P. Cances, G. Maral, B. Coulomb, R. Lenormand, "Adaptativité d'une charge utile de satellites multifaisceaux par reconfiguration decouverture", Annales des télécommunications, Vol 48, No 9-10,pp 513-529, 1993.

61 - J.J. De Ridder, G. Maral, H. Meyr, P. Zumegen, "Computer aideddesign for low earth orbit communications satellite systems", Symposium'Conception en 2000 et au-delà : outils et technologies', pp 366- 375, Strasbourg, Nov 24-27,1992.

60 - G. Maral, J.J. De Ridder, H. Meyr, P. Zumegen, "XEOSCAD (eXpertEarth Orbiting Satellite Systems Computer Aided Design) : a software toolfor the design of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems for communicationsand radiolocation", 1st International Symposium on Small Satellites Systemsand Services (SSSS'92), Arcachon, June 29 - July 3,1992.

59 - J.J. De Ridder, G. Maral, C. Tamise, "Impact des incertitudes delancement sur les performances de visibilité de constellations desatellitesde télécommunications sans contrôle d'orbite",1st International Symposium on Small Satellites Systems and Services (SSSS'92),Arcachon, June 29 - July 3, 1992.

58 - J. Radzik, G. Maral, "Low earth orbit constellations : orbit control or not", 1st International Symposium on Small Satellites Systems and Services (SSSS'92), Arcachon, June 29 - July 3, 1992.

57 - G. Maral, J.J. DeRidder, H. Meyr, P. Zumegen, "XEOSCAD (eXpertEarth Orbiting Satellite Systems Computer Aided Design) : a software toolfor the design of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems for communicationsand radiolocation", 9th International Conference on Digital Satellite Communications(ICDSC-9), pp 393 - 400, Copenhague, May 18-22, 1992).

56 - X.Y. Guo, G. Maral, M. Bousquet, "A programmable demultiplexerusing a polyphase approach for regenerative satellites", 9th InternationalConference on Digital Satellite Communications (ICDSC-9), pp 297 - 304,Copenhague, May 18-22,1992).

55 - X. Y. Guo, G. Maral, "A programmable demultiplexer using a polyphase approach for regenerative satellites", 14th AIAA International Communication Satellite Systems Conference, Washington, Paper 92-1970, March 22-24, 1992, pp 1227-1233.

54 - T. Zein, G. Maral, M. Tondriaux, D. Seret, "A dynamic allocationprotocol for a satellite network integrated within a B.ISDN", Space Communications, Vol 10, No 2-3, pp 83-91, 1992.

53 - T. Zein, G. Maral, M. Tondriaux, D. Seret, "A dynamic allocationprotocol for a satellite network integrated within a B.ISDN", 14th AIAAInternational Communication Satellite Systems Conference, Washington, Paper92-1827, pp185-192, March 22-24, 1992.

52 - B. Jabbari, G. Maral, "Response-time evaluation of transaction-oriented applications in VSAT networks", IEEE Journal on selected areas in communications, Vol 10, No 6, pp 1048-1053, 1992.

51 - J.P. Cances, G. Maral, B. Coulomb, R. Lenormand, "Satellite payloads equipped with active antennas for integration in the GSM network", Proceedings of the Mobile Radio Conference, Nice, France, pp 175-182, Nov 13-15, 1991.

50 - T. Zein, G. Maral "Stabilized ALOHA-Reservation protocol in a DAMA satellite network", 2nd European Conference on Satellite Communications,ECSC-2, Liège, Belgique, ESA SP-332, pp 121-126, Oct 22-24, 1991.

49 - T. Zein, G. Maral, M. Tondriaux, D. Seret, "A dynamic allocationprotocol for a satellite network integrated with a B.ISDN", 2nd EuropeanConference on Satellite Communications, ECSC-2, Liège, Belgique,ESA SP-332, pp 15-20, Oct 22-24, 1991.

48 - T. Zein, G. Maral, B. Jabbari : "Guidelines for a preliminary dimensionning of a transaction oriented VSAT network", International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 9, No 6, pp 391-398, 1991.

47 - T. Zein, G. Maral, D. Seret : "Performance modelling of a cellmultiplexer for bursty ATM traffic", International Journal of Electronics,Vol 71, No6, pp 967-975, 1991.

46 - X. Y. Guo, G. Maral, A. Marguinaud, "Un algorithme rapide pourl'acquisition de synchronisme d'une séquence PN dans un systèmede transmission par étalement de spectre à séquencedirecte" 13ème Colloque GRETSI, Juan les Pins, pp 425-428, 16-20Sept 1991.

45 - X. Y. Guo, G. Maral, A. Marguinaud, R. Sauvagnac, "Méthode de calcul rapide de convolution entre deux séquences dont l'uneest binaire", Annales des télécommunications, Tome 46, No3-4, pp 181-190, 1991.

44 - G. Maral, J.J. DeRidder, B. G. Evans, M. Richharia, "Low earthorbit satellite systems for communications", International Journal of Satellite Communications, Vol 9, No 4, pp 209-225, 1991.

43 - M. Bousquet, G. Maral, "Satellite antenna depointing originatingfrom attitude control and station keeping specifications", InternationalJournal of Satellite Communications, Vol 9, No 2, pp 85-92, 1991.

42 - X-Y. Guo, G. Maral, A. Marguinaud, R. Sauvagnac, " A fast algorithm for the pseudonoise sequence acquisition in direct sequence spread spectrum systems", Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Digital Signal Processing Techniques Applied to Space Communications, DSP'90, Turin, 24-25 Sept, 1990.

41 - B. Jabbari, G. Maral, "Performance modeling and simulation of inquiry-response computer applications using VSATs", Proceedings of the SUPERCOM/ICC 90,Vol 2, pp 304.5.1 - 304.5.5, Atlanta, April 16-19, 1990.

40 - M. Bousquet, G. Maral, "Orbital aspects and useful relations from earth satellite geometry in the frame of future mobile satellite systems", AIAA 13th International Communication Satellite Systems Conference, LosAngeles, Paper 90-0874, March 11-15, 1990.

39 - M. Bousquet, G. Maral, "Analysis of antenna depointing as a result of satellite attitude control and station keeping errors", AIAA 13th International Communication Satellite Systems Conference, Los Angeles, Paper 90-0818,March 11-15, 1990.

38 - G. Maral, "Télécommunications et systèmesaérospatiaux : une formation adaptée aux enjeux de l'espace",Nouvelles Technologies dans les Grandes Ecoles, Numéro Spécialde la Conférence des Grandes Ecoles, Mai 1989.

37 - Sugihartono, G. Maral, "Caractérisation expérimentale des boucles numériques à verrouillage de phase en présence de bruit", Annales des Télécommunications, Tome 43, No 9-10, pp 548-560, 1988.

36 - G. Maral, "Prospects on future EVA communications", Proceedingsof the AIAAA - 12th Communication Satellite System Conference, ArlingtonVa,Paper 88-0767,  pp 148-156, March 13-17, 1988.

35 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, "Performance of fully variable assignmentSS/TDMA satellite systmes", International Journal of Satellite Communications,Vol 5, No 5, pp 279-290, 1987.

34 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, "Digital communications : Satellite systems", Systems and Control Encyclopedia, pp 1043-1050, 1987.

33 - G. Maral, "Digital communication : fundamentals", System and Control Encyclopedia, pp 1043-1050, 1987.

32 - G. Maral, "La télévision directe par satellite :définition et enjeux", Numéro Spécial de la Revuedes Anciens Elèves de l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Bretagne, consacré à la télévision par satellites et réseaux câblés, pp 11-31, 6 Octobre 1986.

31 - S. Bentayeb, G. Maral, "Modèle des boucles à verrouillage de phase numériques fonctionnant à faible rapport signalsur bruit", Annales des Télécommunications, Tome 41, No 3,pp 133-146, 1986.

30 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, P. Wattier, "Performance of fully variable demand assignment SS/TDMA satellite system", AIAA 11th Communication Satellite Systems Conference, San Diego, Paper 86-0630, pp 159-167, March 16-20,1986.

29 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, P. Wattier, "Troughput gains obtained from dynamic reconfiguration of the swithching mode allocation in a SS/TDMAsatellite system", Proceedings of the Globecom'85, Vol 1, pp 14.5.1 - 14.5.5,New Orleans, Dec 2-5, 1985.

28 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, P. Wattier, "Selection of a time slot assignment scheme for a fully variable demand assignment SS/TDMA system", Proceedings of the ICC'85, Vol 1, pp 8.2.1 - 8.2.5, Chicago, June 23-26, 1985.

27 - Matar Ali Matar, G. Maral, "A digital PLL for non harmonic signals", International Journal of Electronics, Vol 58, No 6, pp 885-906, 1985.

26 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, "Performance of regenerative/conventionalsatellite systems", International Journal of Satellite Communications,Vol 2, pp 199-207, 1984.

25 - A.M Abdulsatar, G. Maral, " Self noise spectral measurement inclock synchronizers", IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol COM-31,No 10, pp 1204-1207, October, 1983.

24 - Matar Ali Matar, G. Maral, " Overall signal-to-noise degradationin binary communication systems with band limiting filters and digitallyimplemented matched filters", International Journal of Electronics, Vol54, No 6, pp 833-846, June 1983.

23 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, P. Wattier, ‘A practical approach to SS/TDMAtime slot assignment", Proceedings of the ICC'83, Vol 3, pp F1.4.1 - F1.4.5,Boston, June 20-22, 1983.

22 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, P. Wattier, "SS/TDMA time slot assignmentalgorithm with reduced number of connection time slots", Proceedings ofthe SCC'83,Ottawa, June 15-17, 1983.
 
21 - E. Akinci, M. Oberle, G. Maral, "Bit synchronisation and detectionby extended Kalman filtering algorithm implemented with microprocessor",Prodeedings of the Globecom'82, Vol 2, pp D7.5.1 - D7.5.5, Miami,Nov 29-Dec2, 1982.
 
20 - G. Maral, M. Bousquet, "Quelques applications des boucles àverrouillage de phase aux problèmes de synchronisation dans lesliaisons spatiales", Annales des Télécommunications, Tome36, No 11-12, Nov-Dec,1981.

19 - E. Akinci , G. Maral, "Synchronisation et détection de signaux numériques par filtrage de Kalman étendu", 8ème Colloque sur le Traitement du Signal et ses Applications, GRETSI, pp 933-938, Nice, 1-5 Juin 1981.

18 - Ali el Moghazi, G. Maral, A. Blanchard, "Etude théoriqued'un synchronisateur primaire numérique pour signaux MIC", Annalesdes télécommunications, Tome 35, No 9-10, Sept-Octobre 1980.

17 - Ali el Moghazy, G. Maral, A. Blanchard, "A small acquisition time digital self bit synchronizer and data detector in signal processing :theories and applications", North Holland Publishing Company, 1980.

16 - D. Gambart, G. Maral, "An efficient algorithm reduces the computing time solving stiff O.D.E", IEEE International Symposium on Circuits andSystems Proceedings, Vol 1, pp 36-39, April 1980.

15 - D. Gambart, G. Maral, "La méthode de Brayton - Une méthode performante pour la simulation sur ordinateur de circuits électroniques", RAIRO Informatique/Computer Science, Vol 114, No 3, pp 287-309, 1980.

14 - D. Gambart, G. Maral, "An efficient algorithm reduces computingtime in solving a system of stiff ordinary differential éaquations",IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems, Vol CAS-27, No 9, pp 747-755,September 1980.

13 - Ali el Moghazy, G. Maral, A. Blanchard, "Digital PCM bit synchronizer and detector", IEEE Transactions on Communications, Vol COM -28, pp 1197-1204, August 1980.

12 - D. Gambart, G. Maral, "Improving non linear electronic circuitsimulation", Computer Aided Design, Vol 11, No 4, pp 209-216, 1979.

11 - Ali el Moghazi, G. Maral, A. Blanchard, "Réalisation d'unsynchronisateur primaire numérique pour signaux codés", GRETSI,pp 99/1 - 99/6, Nice, 1979.

10 - G. Maral, J. Blanluet, "Une expérience d'utilisation desmoyens audiovisuels dans un enseignement d'Electronique", Onde Electrique,Vol 56, pp 466-471, 1976.

9 - Maral, Bronstad, Trefali, Kremser, Tanskanen, Kangas, Riedler, Legrand, "On the morphology of auroral zone X-ray events : large scale observations", Journal of Atmosphérics and Terrestrial Physics, No 36, p 735,1973.

8 - G. Maral, "Motions associated with auroral zone electron precipitation", Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol 75, No 10, 1970.

7 - G. Maral, "Détermination indirecte des caractèresénergétiques des précipitations électroniquesdans la zone aurorale pendant la journée", Annales de Géophysique,Tome 26, Fascicule 1, pp 333-444, 1970.

6 - Kleimenova, Maral, Lacombe, Vigneron, Cambou, "Mise en évidence d'une relation entre l'émission de choeur de l'aube et les précipitations d'électrons d'énergie comprise entre 15 et 150 kev", Compte-rendu de l'Académie des Sciences, Tome 269, p 846, Série B, 1969.

5 - G. Maral, "Musique et Electronique", Journal Musical Français, No 180, p 46, 1969.

4 - F. Cotin, G. Maral, "Stabilité des ballons stratosphériques et de leur nacelle", Aéronautique et Astronautique, Vol 12, No 5,pp 78-80, 1969.

3 - D. Barria, G. Maral, "Configuration des faisceaux monoénergétiques lors des précipitations électroniques aurorales", Compte-rendu à l'Académie des Sciences, Tome 268, p 893, SérieB,1969.

2 - J. Maneuvrier, G. Maral, "Configuration et déplacements des précipitations nocturnes d'électrons auroraux", Compte-rendu à l'Académie des Sciences, Tome 268, p 274-276, Série B, 1969.

1 - F. Cambou, G. Maral, J-P. Treilhou, "Résultats récents sur l’étude du rayonnement X auroral", Space Research, pp 317-326, 1969.
 
 

Brevets/Patents

Tarif Zein, Gérard Maral : "Stabilisation du protocoled'accès multiple ALOHA", No 90-16269. US5327432:Protocol for multiple access to a telecommunications channel from auxiliaryterminals by digitized information messages and corresponding system   

Tarif Zein, Gérard Maral, Dominique Seret, Marc Tondriaux : "Procédéd'allocation de ressources  par réservation anticipéedans un réseau satellite à intégration de services",No  91-12257. US5363374:Method for allocating resources by anticipated reservation in an integratedservice satellite network  

Xiao Yong Guo, Gérard Maral : "Dispositif de démultiplexage en fréquence à filtres numériques", No 91-15931- Brevet europeen : 92403505.8. US5299192:Digital filter-type frequency demultiplexing device 

Xiao Yong Guo, Gérard Maral : "Dispositif numérique degénération de l'enveloppe complexe d'un signal de porteuses modulées en quadrature", No 92-05906. 

Jean-Pierre Cances, Gérard Maral: "procédéde reconfigurationde couverture de faisceau d'antenne dans un reseau parsatellite", No 92-10871. US5355138:Antenna beam coverage reconfiguration  

Frédéric Dosiere, Gérard Maral : "Interconnexion de satellites a défilement dans des plans orbitaux distincts parcombinaison de liaisons inter-satellites et de stations relais au sol ennombre minimal", No 92-10948. US5471641:Telecommunications network having switching centers for linking satellites 

Jean-Pierre Cances, Gérard Maral : "Procédé dereconfiguration de couverture de faisceau d'antenne dans un système de télécommunications par satellite à réutilisation de fréquence", No 93-15001. US5519404: Method of allocating a communication channel in a satellite network  

Joachin Restrepo, Gérard Maral : "Transfert de communication dans une constellation de satellites non géostationnaires", No 96-12349. 

Gérard Maral, Joachin Restrepo : "Transfert de communication dans une constellation de satellites non géostationnaires", No 97-02392. 
 

 

 


Update : July 4, 2004