Machine learning application benchmark for in-orbit on-board data processing

This paper introduces the MLAB project, a research and development activity funded by ESA General Support Technology Programme under the lead of Airbus Defence and Space GmbH with the goal of developing a machine learning application benchmark for space applications. First, the project is introduced, and examples of applications are described including their design challenges. The benchmark specifications is described, and different processing platforms to be submitted are presented. Finally, initial performance results for first submissions are shown as examples.