Market Overview:
The global digital sun sensors market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for digital sun sensors in various applications such as LEO, GEO, MEO and others. Additionally, the growing adoption of advanced technologies in automobiles is also propelling the growth of this market. However, factors such as high installation and maintenance costs may restrain the growth of this market to some extent during the forecast period. On basis of type, small size (less than 5g) segment is expected to hold a major share in global digital sun sensor market during forecast period owing to its low cost and easy installation process as compared with other size segments.
Product Definition:
A digital sun sensor is a device used to detect the position of the sun in order to orient spacecraft or solar panels. They are typically used in conjunction with a star tracker and gyroscopes in order to maintain accurate attitude control.
Small Size (Less than 5g):
Small size sensors are used in various applications such as air quality monitoring, smart packaging, food & beverage tracking and identification systems. The growth factor for small size (less than 5g) is driven by the increasing demand for low-cost sensing technologies from consumer electronics manufacturers. Additionally, technological advancements have led to miniaturization of components which further boosts the market growth.
Other Size (Above 5g):
Other sizes are above 5g and they include the range of sizes from 10g to 100g, 1kg to 10 kg, etc. The size of sensor is not a concern as long as it can detect the light. Other factors such as cost, efficiency, portability & power consumption also play an important role in product selection.
Other Size ( Above 5 g) market includes Digital Sun Sensors used for measuring illuminance.
Application Insights:
The others application segment includes meteorology, hydrology and oceanography. The use of sun sensors in these applications is to measure the solar radiation and its effects on different surfaces, for instance, the effect of UV rays on human skin or plants. The data collected by these devices is used for weather forecasting purposes as well as climatic monitoring of various locations around the globe.
The Leo (Low Earth Orbit) region covers positions between latitudes 20°N to 40°N; longitudes 60°W to 70°E covering parts of North America, Europe and Asia Pacific regions respectively. These satellites observe land areas throughout different seasons making it essential for agriculture that too with less resources expenditure compared to conventional methods such as aerial surveys or ground truthing methods.
Regional Analysis:
The market in North America is expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period owing to technological advancements and increasing government initiatives. The U.S.-based companies are involved in R&D activities for developing advanced sensors, which will fuel the regional demand over the next eight years.
Asia Pacific is estimated to be one of the fastest-growing regions due to rising investments by governments across various countries such as China, Japan, and India for developing space programs and related infrastructure projects. Moreover, growing industrialization coupled with rapid urbanization has resulted in an increased need for accurate clock systems across various industries such as transportation & logistics (T2), banking & finance (B2F), oil & gas (O&G) among others’ thereby driving demand over the forecast period.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for solar energy owing to the depleting fossil fuel reserves is expected to drive the growth of digital sun sensors market over the forecast period.
- Growing awareness about the benefits of using solar energy is anticipated to propel the demand for digital sun sensors in near future.
- Rising number of installations of PV systems across residential and commercial sectors is projected to boost growth of digital sun sensor market during forecast period.
- Technological advancements in digital sun sensors are likely to create new opportunities for this market in coming years.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Digital Sun Sensors Market Research Report
By Type
Small Size (Less than 5g), Other Size (Above 5g)
By Application
LEO, GEO, MEO, Others
By Companies
NewSpace Systems, Bradford Space, Adcole Space, GOMSpace, Space Micro, CubeSpace, Antrix Corporation, Hyperion Technologies, Sputnix, German Orbital Systems, NewSpace Systems, Needronix, Cosats, Leonardo, LENS R&D, Crystal Space, Solar MEMS Technologies, Chang Guang Satellite, Tensor Tech, Optical Energy Technologies, Jena-Optronik GmbH, CASC - SAST Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Tech, SpaceTech GmbH
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
192
Number of Tables & Figures
135
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Digital Sun Sensors Market Report Segments:
The global Digital Sun Sensors market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Small Size (Less than 5g), Other Size (Above 5g)
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
LEO, GEO, MEO, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- NewSpace Systems
- Bradford Space
- Adcole Space
- GOMSpace
- Space Micro
- CubeSpace
- Antrix Corporation
- Hyperion Technologies
- Sputnix
- German Orbital Systems
- NewSpace Systems
- Needronix
- Cosats
- Leonardo
- LENS R&D
- Crystal Space
- Solar MEMS Technologies
- Chang Guang Satellite
- Tensor Tech
- Optical Energy Technologies
- Jena-Optronik GmbH
- CASC - SAST Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Tech
- SpaceTech GmbH
Highlights of The Digital Sun Sensors Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Small Size (Less than 5g)
- Other Size (Above 5g)
- By Application:
- LEO
- GEO
- MEO
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Digital Sun Sensors Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
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The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Digital Sun Sensors are a type of sensor that uses digital technology to measure sunlight. They can be used to determine the amount of light that is hitting a surface, or the angle and intensity of light. This information can then be used to create maps or charts that show how much sunlight is available at different times of day or year.
Some of the key players operating in the digital sun sensors market are NewSpace Systems, Bradford Space, Adcole Space, GOMSpace, Space Micro, CubeSpace, Antrix Corporation, Hyperion Technologies, Sputnix, German Orbital Systems, NewSpace Systems, Needronix, Cosats, Leonardo, LENS R&D, Crystal Space, Solar MEMS Technologies, Chang Guang Satellite, Tensor Tech, Optical Energy Technologies, Jena-Optronik GmbH, CASC - SAST Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Tech, SpaceTech GmbH.
The digital sun sensors market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Digital Sun Sensors Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Digital Sun Sensors Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Digital Sun Sensors Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Digital Sun Sensors Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Digital Sun Sensors Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Digital Sun Sensors Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Digital Sun Sensors Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Digital Sun Sensors Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Small Size (Less than 5g)
5.2.2 Other Size (Above 5g)
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Digital Sun Sensors Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 LEO
6.2.2 GEO
6.2.3 MEO
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Digital Sun Sensors Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Digital Sun Sensors Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Small Size (Less than 5g)
9.6.2 Other Size (Above 5g)
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 LEO
9.10.2 GEO
9.10.3 MEO
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Digital Sun Sensors Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Small Size (Less than 5g)
10.6.2 Other Size (Above 5g)
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 LEO
10.10.2 GEO
10.10.3 MEO
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Digital Sun Sensors Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Small Size (Less than 5g)
11.6.2 Other Size (Above 5g)
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 LEO
11.10.2 GEO
11.10.3 MEO
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Digital Sun Sensors Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Small Size (Less than 5g)
12.6.2 Other Size (Above 5g)
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 LEO
12.10.2 GEO
12.10.3 MEO
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Digital Sun Sensors Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Small Size (Less than 5g)
13.6.2 Other Size (Above 5g)
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Digital Sun Sensors Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 LEO
13.10.2 GEO
13.10.3 MEO
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Digital Sun Sensors Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Digital Sun Sensors Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 NewSpace Systems
14.3.2 Bradford Space
14.3.3 Adcole Space
14.3.4 GOMSpace
14.3.5 Space Micro
14.3.6 CubeSpace
14.3.7 Antrix Corporation
14.3.8 Hyperion Technologies
14.3.9 Sputnix
14.3.10 German Orbital Systems
14.3.11 NewSpace Systems
14.3.12 Needronix
14.3.13 Cosats
14.3.14 Leonardo
14.3.15 LENS R&D
14.3.16 Crystal Space
14.3.17 Solar MEMS Technologies
14.3.18 Chang Guang Satellite
14.3.19 Tensor Tech
14.3.20 Optical Energy Technologies
14.3.21 Jena-Optronik GmbH
14.3.22 CASC – SAST Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Tech
14.3.23 SpaceTech GmbH
