List of Intended Invitations to Tender 2010

ESA/IPC(2010)11 Paris, 22/12/2009 (Original: English)

INDUSTRIAL POLICY COMMITTEE

LIST OF INTENDED INVITATIONS TO TENDER

2010

OPEN AND RESTRICTED COMPETITIVE TENDERS

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We draw the attention of the users to the fact that this document will be updated on a monthly basis on EMITS.

Potential tenderers are invited to notify their interest in the intended ITT's using the Interest Firm Function (IFF) in EMITS.

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INTRODUCTION

1. The list of ESA intended invitations to tender is issued for the attention of the Delegations and of Industry. The list refers to the ITT's to be issued by ESA. Money values are expressed in Kilo EUROs. Being a planning document, the list is issued under the reservations normally attached to documents of that nature and is subject to regular updatings on EMITS.

2. Additional general information on this list may be obtained from the Procurement Department, Mrs Deneuwelaere, at ESA Head Office. Particular or technical information on a given action may be obtained from the Technical Officers whose functional coordinates, names and place of work are indicated at the top of the relevant sheets of the attached document. For complete addresses and references, please see page 3.

3. Before consulting the list, please make sure that you have read and understood the attached glossary explaining the various terms and codes used in this document (see page 4, 5 and 6).

1 EURO = 1.65475 Australian Dollar 1.54035 Canadian Dollar 7.45673 Danish Krone 160.56261 Japanese Yen 7.94926 Norwegian Krone 0.77527 Sterling 9.37532 Swedish Krona 1.60590 Swiss Franc 1.53088 Us Dollar

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NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ESA ESTABLISHMENTS

ESA, European Space Agency, Head Office 8-10 rue Mario Nikis F-75738 PARIS CEDEX 15 Tel.:33-1-53697654 Fax.:33-1-53697560

ESA/CST, Centre Spatial de Toulouse 18, avenue Edouard belin F 31401 TOULOUSE CEDEX 4 Tel.:33-561-273131 Fax.:33-561-282802

ESOC, European Space Operations Centre Robert Bosch Strasse 5, D-64293 DARMSTADT Tel.:49-6151-900 Fax.:49-6151-90495

ESRIN, European Space Research Institute Via Galileo Galilei I 00044 FRASCATI Tel.:39-06-941801 Fax.:39-06-94180280

ESTEC, European Space Research and Technology Centre Keplerlaan 1 NL-2201 AZ NOORDWIJK ZH Tel.:31-71-5656565 Fax.:31-71-5656040

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GLOSSARY OF THE TERMS USED IN THE LIST OF INTENDED INVITATIONS TO TENDERS

1. ACTION REF.

This reference is constituted by a seven-digit number : the two first digits indicate the year of the initial announcement (99 for 1999, 00 for 2000, 01 for 2001,02 for 2002, 03 for 2003, 04 for 2004, 05 for 2005, 06 for 2006, 07 for 2007,08 for 2008, 09 for 2009, 10 for 2010 etc.) the third digit indicates the type of tender envisaged : - 1 for open competitive tenders, - 2 for restricted competitive tenders, - 3 for non competitive tenders (Note : restricted tenders are invitations to tender "restricted to potential tenderers selected by the Agency" on the ground that "either the supplies or the services required are of such a special nature that it limits the capacity to provide them to few potential tenderers or the Industrial Policy Committee has given a directive or guideline for such a restriction") the fourth and the fifth digits, directly associated with the third one, constitute identification codes allocated to the responsible Technical Officers. The name and coordinates of each Officer are indicated at the right-hand top of each sheet. the sixth and seventh digits constitute the number of the action, in the natural sequence, for each Technical Officer.

The six digits ACTION REF.number may be followed by the symbol Nn (N standing for New action introduced in the revision n of the list)

2. SUBJECT OF ACTION

Each action is defined by a title and, whenever possible, by a short description of the activity under consideration. This information may be completed by references to the relevant ESA programme documents such as the Technological Research Programme (TRP), the Advanced Systems and Technology Programme (ASTP), the General Studies Programme (GS), the General Support Technology Programme (GSTP), the European Microgravity Research Programme (EMIR), the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems Programme (ARTES) and the Advanced Systems and Telecommunication Equipments Programme (ASTE).

3. BUDGET & PROGRAMME REFERENCE

The BUDGET REFERENCE is composed of two terms : - a two (or three)-digit number which is the code of the Budget Output to which the contract which will result from the action under consideration is intended to be directly charged, - the abbreviated designation of the Budget Output

The PROGRAMME REFERENCE is the reference number of the action under consideration within the Programme

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4. SPECIFIC PROVISIONS This information gives an indication of the restrictions on tendering : i) for the open competitive tenders, the States whose Industry is allowed to participate in the tender concerned are indicated. In principle, participation is limited to potential tenderers in the States participating in the Programme/Output to which the invitation to tender refers ii) for the restricted competitive tenders, the potential tenderers are indicated, followed by the symbol of their nationality (Note : Competition may be limited to certain countries or restricted to few firms following decisions of Member States concerning specialisation or measures to improve selectively industrial returns)

The following symbols are used : - MS : Member States, i.e. Belgium (B), Denmark (DK), France (F), Germany (D), Italy (I), the Netherlands (NL), Spain (E), Sweden (S), Switzerland (CH), the United Kingdom (GB), Ireland (IR), Austria (A), Norway (N), Finland (FIN), Portugal (POR), Greece (GR), Luxembourg (LUX)and Czech Republic (CZ) - CN : Canada, Cooperating State

5. TT. TYPE OF TENDER

The message indicated under this heading is one of the following : - C : for open competitive tenders, - CR : for restricted competitive tenders, - DN : for non competitive tenders (direct negotiations)

6. Q. Indicates the Year and the Quarter during which the ITT is planned to be issued, on two lines.

7. PP. PROCUREMENT PROPOSAL The message indicated under this heading is one of the following : - YAC : approval by AC required - YIPC : approval by IPC required - NO : approval by AC / IPC not required - DAC : approval of AC obtained - DIPC : approval of IPC obtained

8. PRICE. The limits of the PRICE are given in KEUROs. 1KEURO = 1,000 European Currency Units.

9. STATUS. The meaning and implications of the terms used under that heading are as follows :

- INTENDED : The action is planned but the internal preparation of the ITT has not yet started. - INITIATED : the ITT is under preparation. The reference number of the ITT is shown - ISSUED : the ITT has formally been published. - COMPLETED : the proposals have been received. - CANCELLED : the action is withdrawn from the Programme and the ITT which was already issued is cancelled - DELETED : the action is withdrawn from the Programme before any ITT has been issued - REASSIGNED: a change has occurred in terms of : either responsibility

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(responsibility for the action being switched to another service) or type of tender either at the ESA Management initiative or in execution of an AC/IPC decision, for cases qualified for procurement proposals following the submission to these Committees - POSTPONED : the action is delayed until following programme year(s) - RE-ISSUED : ESA has decided to re-publish the ITT - ON HOLD : actions which are intended but where there is a possibility that they are not issued.

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CHANGED ITEMS

The list that follows shows items, present in this booklet revision, that have changed the Action Reference number:

05.129.26 changed to 09.1EE.20 08.129.28 changed to 09.129.11 07.132.01 changed to 09.132.01 09.153.76 changed to 09.2TI.01 10.1AA.03 changed to 10.1TF.01 10.1AA.04 changed to 10.1TF.02 10.1AA.05 changed to 10.1TF.03 10.1AA.06 changed to 10.1TF.04 05.1EC.06 changed to 05.1ED.05 08.1ED.10 changed to 09.1ED.05 05.1EE.02 changed to 09.1EE.20 08.1QC.09 changed to 08.1ED.11

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1AA.01 TRACKING PHARMACEUTICALS IN REMOTE REGIONS

The objective of the activity is to identify the most appropriate services to achieve a technically feasible, secure and cost-effective intelligent tracking capability in order to support the global pharmaceutical supply chain with particular emphasis on the problems of developing countries.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A

Responsible: Mr GINATI C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ Programme Ref.: ARTES-20 9A.006 Status: INTENDED 10.1AA.02 LANDMINE DETECTION SERVICE

The objective of the Feasibility Study is to assess the feasibility and viability of the integration of space assets with aerial offset sensing and other current and novel technologies to improve planning, efficiency and impact of demining activities.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A

Responsible: Mr GINATI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ Programme Ref.: ARTES-20 9B.001 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1AA.03 STUDY OF A STRATEGY FOR INTRODUCING INNOVATION IN SATCOM COMMERCIAL SCENARIOS AND EXPERIMENTAL PAYLOADS DEFINITIONS

ESA has used different Public Private Partnerships (PPP) approaches. This ESA experience has clearly demonstrated that it is possible for commercial satellite operators to preserve their commercial priorities and still manage to achieve flight heritage for newly developed technology that might eventually increase the competitiveness of European industry. The idea behind this study is essentially to systematize the approach of partnerships procurements and piggy back payloads so as to enable flight heritage opportunities for newly developed system/technology or newly envisaged services (high market risks) through the exploitation of several launch opportunities that exist yearly from the launch of commercial Satcom operators. Building upon the Agency s last PPP experiences, the proposed study shall aim to analyze in particular: PPP schemes in cases where national agencies are willing to host within their own national satellite programmes ESA payloads or vice versa, the case of large scale PPP schemes involving a large number of private (commercial) partners e.g. similar to Alphasat, the case of PPPs for the development of new dedicated satellite(s) where specific SLA agreements are needed to be defined for future ground user segment and services development, How to encompass the results of the working Group on PPPs with launchers.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 10 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: CHANGED TO 10.1TF.01 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1AA.04 APPROACHING THE TERABIT/S SATELLITE: A SYSTEM STUDY.

The aim of the present activity is to investigate how to provide at system and payload level near Terabit/s capacity with future multi-spot beam satellites. This represents a major enhancement with respect to current broadband satellite systems under development or under study. The study shall address the next generation broadband satellites timeframe (2017-2020). Different system solutions covering system, space, ground and user segments shall be derived. The trade-off between different options shall consider technological readiness and costs. The expected outcomes are: * Service demands for next generation broadband satellite systems; * Identification of satellite system architectures together with main system performances and budgets; * Identification of technology gaps and technological roadmaps; * System and service cost analysis; * Preliminary design of a future flexible multibeam Ka-band payload.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 10 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: CHANGED TO 10.1TF.02 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1AA.05 NEXT GENERATION MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEMS

Despite the very modest commercial success of the satellite mobile networks based on constellations deployed in the 90s, global and regional satellite mobile networks are still representing a commercial reality and generating revenues. The last generation Inmarsat BGAN demonstrates that satellite networks are also moving from 2G to 3G. Furthermore, another opportunity for the satellite appears in the rollout of hybrid mobile networks in USA and Europe. The present study shall identify efficient satellite centred system architectures providing mobile satellite services to different mobile and nomadic terminals. It shall consider service demands for next generation MSS and shall analyse the possible technological solutions. The study shall look at the most adequate frequency allocations for the provision of the identified services. The architectural analysis shall be forward looking (2020 timeframe) and shall consider ground and space segment, terminal constraints and regulatory and standardisation aspects. The trade-off analysis shall consider technological readiness and costs. The expected outcomes are: - Identification of satellite system architectures; - Assessment of new payload architectural concepts enabled by the introduction of new technologies (i.e. deep sub-micron, high speed converters, GaN, large reflectors, optical technology; - Identification of technology gaps and Technological roadmaps.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 10 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: CHANGED TO 10.1TF.03 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1AA.06 SEAMLESS CONTENT DELIVERY OVER INTEGRATED SATELLITE AND TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

The study shall assess system cases of integrated DVB-SH (-nGH)/DVB-RCS and 3G links or other alternative terrestrial links such as WiMax and assess their end-to-end system performance using appropriate simulator where realistic satellite links characteristics are modelled. Meaningful network and application PQoS shall be provided in terms of the average satellite bandwidth available in conjunction to the specific service and applications delay profiles and other system parameters as appropriate. Expected results include: Proposals for future developments necessary for converged terminals and core network elements, Implementation guidelines for the different studied use cases, Dissemination appropriately to standardization committees such as DVB-AVC, EBU and ETSI.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1EC.04 INTEGRATED VEHICLE HEALTH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DEMONSTRATOR

An activity to design, develop and test prototype Vehicle Health Management (VHM) software's for reusable space transportation system (RSTS) has been initiated. The main outputs of this activity will be prototype health management on and off board software's, and a vehicle health management testbed, with hardware in the loop capabilities, for real-time performance assessment of the baseline HMS software prototype(s). At the end of the above activity there will be a proven concept of an Integrated Vehicle Health Management System as well as associated on & off board software prototype(s) for reusable space transportation. However, some necessary development steps are required to extend the existing approach in various directions: -Development of a multi-domain object-oriented modelling environment tool for the development of model-based diagnosis (on and off board), from requirements analysis to auto code generation, based on modelling standards such as Modelica;-Definition of a common, software reference architecture for IVHM system to reduce development and integration costs;-Performance benchmarking of the multi-domain object-oriented modelling environment tool-Detailed investigations on safety procedures validation and (semi) automatic assistance to ground operations in case of contingency or decision over complex multiple constraints, and maintenance approach for complex and recurrent vehicle system-Reconfigurable control and fault identification system demonstrator, i.e. combined IVHM and GN&C systems integrated and tested in the reusable space transportation software prototyping real-time testbed with hardware in the loop. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G410-01ES Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1EC.06 ON BOARD COMPUTER FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS USING SYSTEM ON A CHIP APPROACH

The objective of the activity is to develop an on board computer for critical applications such as S/C controller using the LEON IP core in a system on a chip approach that shall include on the same chip additional functions traditionally implemented on a separate board such as I/O (buses, discrete, packet wire, ), management functions (timers, reconfiguration handshake..), system accelerators (dual port RAMs, caches, ). A first phase will include the design and a first iteration (simulator, FPGA) whilst the second phase shall consist into the design and development of the System on a chip and its integration on a flight representative board to be tested in realistic functional and performance conditions.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 05 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G603-35ES Status: CHANGED TO 05.1ED.05 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EC.09 MATURATION OF ROBUST LPV TECHNIQUES

Objectives: Extension of the LPV (Linear Parameter Varying) framework (process methodology, algorithms & tools ) for modeling, analysis and design for safety critical GNC systems applied to satelllites, Launchers, RLV's and rendezvous missions. Enhance and reduce Validation & Verification effort and increase flexiblity for nonlinear robustness analyses by providing mature modeling and analysis tools for the validation and verification for nonlinear control laws. Develop efficient reconfiguarble LPV control strategies for uncertainties, disturbances and faults including LPV detection as support to robust autonomous GNC functions. Implementation and numerical issues for on board GNC implementation of the reconfigurable LPV concept are investigated. LPV design process enhancements for on board autonomous GNC performance, robustness and safety. Description: Further process integration is aimed by demonstrating the implementation aspects of LPV techniques over the entire design process until implementation of LPV GNC on an onboard computer. Investigated and demonstrated reconfigurable LPV control in support for autonomous space GNC systems. Adaptive structure and multi rate LPV control shall be investigated in the face of variable computational resources, on-line changing needs, disturbances and uncertainty profiles. The variable performance and robustness issues will be addressed in a multi objective fashion to improve the trade-off in the achievement of simultaneously competing objectives. The validation and verification procedures for the enhanced version of LPV systems must be refined and improved. In order to achieve the objectives the activity shall perform: Detailed requirement analysis and trade-off analysis for enhanced LPV modeling, analysis, design, validation & verification strategies; Development of LPV S/W tools; Application of the various LPV technology components to industrial GNC problems; Implementation of LPV concepts in real-time systems; Validation and Verification by means of software in the loop experiments; Study synthesis. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non- primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T705-038EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EC.12 ROBUST AUTONOMOUS AEROBRAKING STRATEGIES

Objectives: The main objectives of the activity are: 1 - To study various autonomous aerobraking strategies and to identify the associated system requirements and constraints down to AOCS level, including equipments such as accelerometer. 2 - To study robust AOCS safe mode (triggered before and during the atmospheric pass) and aerobraking contingency mode (protection against excessive Solar Array temperatures). 3 - To develop, assess the robustness performance and validate the most promising autonomous aerobraking solutions, including AOCS safe mode and aerobraking contingency mode, on a validated high-fidelity end-to-end simulator including interactions between spacecraft and atmosphere through thermal loads. 4 - To assess the benefits of the proposed solutions from an operational point of view. 5 - To provide complementary inputs to the the high accuracy European accelerometer development to be initiated in 2009. Description: This activity shall include the following main tasks: - Analysis of the mission and the main system engineering tasks, including requirements and constraints; analysis and trade-off of candidate autonomous aerobraking strategies, leading to the selection of the most promising ones and algorithms satisfying functional, performance and operational requirements. The selected solutions shall allow a step-wise performance assessment of various automatization levels of the aerobraking process. The analysis will include, but will not be limited to, the share between on-board autonomy and ground involvement, the specification of aerobraking phase operational sequence, such as attitude orientation, delta-v manoeuvers, the spacecraft pointing requirements, the sensors and actuators performance characteristics, the required on-board processing capability, the required contingency modes, etc. - Using a reference mission, e.g. Mars NEXT, the detailed design of the selected autonomous aerobraking algorithms will be performed, as well as AOCS safe mode and aerobraking contingency mode. - The performance and robustness of the most promising autonomous aerobraking strategies will be assessed using a validated high fidelity simulation environment. Monte Carlo test campaign will be carried out to ensure that the spacecraft achieves the mission requirements for nominal and contingency (i.e. safe mode triggering) scenarios. - A profiling of the most promising autonomous aerobraking algorithms will be conducted in order to assess the real-time requirements and onboard processing needs in view of their implementation on a representative flight processor at a later stage.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EC.13 PLANETARY MICRO NAVIGATOR DEFINITION STUDY

Objectives: The Planetary Micro Navigator is a highly miniaturized autonomous navigation system that provides the critical spacecraft state information for the various operational modes of a sample return mission, comprising low mass / power computer, MEMS sensors (accelerometers and rate gyros) and miniaturized optical navigation sensors (also able to meet fine manoeuvering requirements). The typical target missions will be scientific exploration missions, so radiation protection, miniaturisation and high integration level shall be strong drivers of the proposed development. The main objective of this activity are: 1 - To validate through co-design simulations the proof-of-concept of the Planetary Micro Navigator. 2 - To identify European and non European candidate units (micro computing components, rate sensors, accelerometers, optical navigation camera, ...) off-the-shelf or to be developed. 3 - To define the development plan for a demonstrator (TRL 4), this will be developed at a later stage. Description: The proposed activity will include as a minimum: (1) Planetary Micro Navigator functional, operational, performance, environment, etc. requirements; (2) analysis and trade-off of various Planetary Micro Navigator concepts; (3) baseline electrical and mechanical architecture definition and identification of candidate units; (4) navigation algorithms trade-off and detailed design, inc. data fusion, intelligent filtering and auto-calibration techniques; (5) parametric and covariance analysis of the candidate solutions; (6) statistical performance validation through co-design simulations of the candidate Planetary Micro Navigator for selected sample return missions; (7) development plan for a demonstrator.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T305-032EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EC.14 EXPLOITATION OF THE DATA COLLECTED DURING THE ATV RE-ENTRY OBSERVATION CAMPAIGN

The objective of the proposed activity is to exploit the data collected during the ATV Re-entry Observation Campaign on September 2008, for technological and scientific purposes. The exploitation will consist in integrating the collected data, characterize the observed behavior and phenomena, and use such results for validating and improve/modify assumptions, mathematical models and software programs used for the ATV destructive re-entry mission and risk analyses. In particular such characterization and validation will address the areas of trajectories, mathematical models, of spacecraft fragmentations and explosions, materials aero/thermal behavior and demise, flight dynamics, and fuel tanks survival. Such validation shall lead to the detailed identification of all the necessary modifications and lessons learned to be introduced in the ESA relevant methods and software tools.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q INDEPENDENT SAFETY OFFICE / TEC-QI Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: D+F Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G609-70EC Status: ISSUED 1-6299 09.1EC.02 ROBUST FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN, VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION FRAMEWORK

Objectives: To develop an enhanced robust flight control system design framework, including methodology, algorithms and tools, for uncertain non-linear time-varying safety critical systems such as Expendable Launch Vehicle (Ariane, Vega Evolution) or Re-entry vehicles (IXV, CSTS, RLV). The framework shall reduce significantly the Design, Validation & Verification (DV&V) effort, shall comply with high level missionization requirements and shall ensure enhanced dependability by design. The expected result is a DV&V framework for robust launcher GNC development that makes use of the latest advances in robust multivariable control technology. The framework will be developed is such a way that it fits well with the current industrial DV&V process and common design practices as well as being applicable for re-entry vehicles.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T405-020EC Status: ISSUED 1-6322

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EC.05 PRECISE GRAVITATIONAL MODELLING OF PLANETARY MOONS AND NEO (NEAR EARTH OBJECTS) ASTEROIDS

Objective: develop precise gravitational models of planetary moons and asteroids target of the subject missions: i.e. the asteroid 2001 SG286, Enceladus, Titan, Jupiter, and Europa. The models will be threefold: Models for mission analysis tools and techniques. These models are accurate and medium size computational intensive and will provide gravity field data for ESA and Industry astrodynamics tools. Models for operations and ground control. These models are very accurate and high size computational intensive. They will provide gravity field data for spacecraft maneuvering capability. They will be typically installed in an operational ground segment control center. Models for on-board autonomous orbit and attitude propagation. These models are realively accurate and low size computational intensive. They will provide gravity field data for on-board autonomous spacecraft maneuvering capability. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EC.06 MODERN ATTITUDE CONTROL OF EO SATELLITES WITH LARGE FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS

Objective: To review state- of-the-art methods to achieve robust optimal control of satellites with large flexible elementa such as BIOMASS and CoreH2O , with inputs from phase A activities, setup of simulation framework, model definition, analyses. Description: Based on the following inputs: models of the dynamics (of increasing detail, along the Phase A) of the BIOMASS and COREH20 satellites, including flexible appendages (e.g. stiffness and damping matrices, with associated statistics), the following tasks shall be performed: review of state-of-the-art (attitude) control methods to achieve the robust optimal control of the spacecraft, set-up of simulation framework, of reasonably wide applicability for LEO flexible satellites carrying large antennas and large solar arrays, definition of relevant models for sensors (incl. possibly sensors on flexible elements) and actuators, analyses of dynamics models available, identification of possible generalizations, application of selected design methods to specific cases of interest (particularly with reference to BIOMASS), simulations to analyse performance, envelope and margins, to assess robustness with respect to dynamic parameters, derivation of conclusions and (detailed) recommendations.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T105-068EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EC.07 SECOND GENERATION APS FOR AOCS PROTOTYPE (PHASE 1) AND DETAILED EVALUATION (PHASE 2)

Design, manufacture demonstration and detailed evaluation of the next generation of APS for AOCS units. This activity covers the second generation of the HAS development, in contrast to the LCMS2 which is the second generation of the LCMS development. Since the early STAR 250/1000 developments, the APS detector development has taken two separate paths, a high performance HAS, aiming for the best performance, and the LCMS, aiming for a highly integrated detector allowing for miniature and low cost applications. These detector developments are critical for several sensor applications such as star trackers and optical navigation sensors as well as sun sensors and often end up being also used in payloads and ground applications. Currently the HAS and LCMS are the world leading radiation hard APS detectors for space platform use, this development will maintain and protect that position as well as lead to improvements in a number of AOCS equipment types. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G524-001EC Status: INTENDED 09.1EC.08 EVALUATION OF STAR TRACKER PERFORMANCE IN HIGH RADIATION ENVIRONMENT

Objectives: Review particle environment and simulate effects on star tracker performance. Description: The Jovian environment has a high density of charged particles (mainly electrons). Despite heavy shielding, residual particle interactions with detectors will take place, and in addition secondary photon production will enhance background. It is expected that sensors will loose sensitivity due to a kind of snow effect. This shall be simulated (either h/w or s/w) and the feasibility of using currently availably star trackers shall be assessed.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP C205-100EC Status: ISSUED 1-6283

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EC.09 ONE-AXIS INERTIAL MEMS SENSOR DEVELOPMENT

Objectives: Design, manufacturing and testing of a one-axis inertial MEMS sensor combining the accelerometer, the gyro and the processing, power and interface functions into two co-packaged chips. Description: The activity aims at designing, manufacturing and testing a miniaturized MEMS sensor that can provide one-axis rates and accelerations for a rover, micro and nano satellite and some EDL applications. This will be achieved by integrating a one-axis MEMS gyro and a one-axis MEMS accelerometer together within the same chip and incorporating all support and interfacing functions on a co-packaged ASIC. A full EM shall be produced and tested. This activity is a follow on to the feasibility demonstrator activity. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-025EC Status: INTENDED 09.1EC.10 FAULT TOLERANT FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Objectives: To develop and validate the core components of fault tolerant flight control systems (FTCS): fault detection and identification, active system restructuring, reconfigurable flight controller, reconfigurable flight path planning, on-line system identification, and mission adaptation. To integrate the core components and demonstrate the functionality of each component of the FTCS architecture for a given reference mission. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G514-009EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EC.11 LOW COST, PORTABLE SENSOR GSE

Objectives: Design and production of a new set of STR GSE that is low cost and easily portable for the purposes of AOCS open/closed loop testing. Description: STR GSE is typically expensive and unweildy. Within this activity, a STR supplier shall develop, in co-operation with Primes, a specification for a new STR GSE (EGSE and OGSE) and shall develop a compact, low cost and user friendly set of GSE to meet these requirements. This new GSE shall be manufactured and tested and then offered with future STRs. This contract shall aim to match the recent advances in sensor developments with similarly significant advances in the EGSE and OGSE for those sensors. Miniature APS based units shall be targeted. The goal is to develop a fully functional EGSE / OGSE that is easily portable, has very low recurring cost and can be used both in stand alone mode and to facilitate closed loop, robustness and sign testing of the units. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-018EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EC.12 STR OGSE (OPTICAL GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT) DEVELOPMENT

Realtime, realistic optical stimulation of a STR can bring many benefits to both the STR supplier and to the end user. In order to fully realise these benefits the optical stimulator must fullfil a number of key requirements that until recently have been unsupportable by currently available technology: - Realistic representation of the real sky, including star size, magnitude, distribution and dynamic range; - Realtime update of the display at sufficiently high rate (>100Hz) to be able to accurately simulate s/c movements; - Realtime update of the display to include realistic modelling of non-stellar effects (e.g. solar event induced SEU, asteroids, other s/c, earth, moon); - Be sufficiently compact and lightweight as to enable attachement to the STR with any orientation wrt the local vertical, without inducing driving structural requirements on the STR; - Be capable of being synchronised to the STR integration; - Be vacuum compatible; - Be wireless. The technology to achieve these aims now exists and it is time to upgrade the design of the existing OGSE to be able to meet these requirements and allow full real time closed loop testing of the STR and its robustness even while on the s/c. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-093EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EC.01 ORBIT PROPAGATION ALGORITHM

Near-Earth Objects are asteroidal objects in the solar system which come close to the Earth and could potentially impact on our planet. About 6500 of these objects are currently known and more are being discovered regularly by ground-based telescopic survey programmes. From astrometric position measurements of these objects, their orbits are computed and predicted into the future. This will allow to compute the so-called Minimum Orbital Intersection Distances (MOID). Due to the propagation of measurement errors, and the uncertainties in the properties of the asteroid which may introduce orbital perturbations (e.g. the Poynting-Robertson effect) these predictions have uncertainties, which are also affected by the numerical technique applied. The aim of this project is to study existing orbit prediction codes, look into possible new techniques to improve their prediction accuracies, come up with a proposal for an optimized algorithm and to implement this proposed algorithm. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Mr BENOIT C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G533-016EC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1ED.05 ON BOARD COMPUTER FOR CRITICAL APPLICATIONS USING SYSTEM ON A CHIP APPROACH

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G603-35ES Status: EX ITEM 05.1EC.06 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ED.02 SAFETY ORIENTED REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE

The activity shall provide reference to the development of safety critical system (i.e. where human safety is a concern) as a first priority but shall also be a useful reference for systems having high requirement for high availability as it can be the case of autonomous robotics mission by performing a down scaling of the requirements applicable to man rated systems. (including previous related studies) Phase 1 :The activity shall start from an evaluation of the state of technology both in the domain of space transportation and launcher (ATV, Ariane-5 ) and in other domains where safety issues are of prime importance like Aeronautics, Automotive, nuclear plants... It will then specify the functional and performance requirements extracted from prospective use cases on CLV and ELV evolution for launcher and other space transportation scenarios (space tug, Moon or Mars lander ) with a particular attention to characterise for each case the availability defined by the need to maintain a continuity of services even in the presence of failures that can vary from tolerance 0 i.e. when no outage is tolerated in the most stringent cases (as ATV) up to cases where some outage can be tolerated as long as it does not exceed some limited TBD time value. The contractor shall perform the architecture trade-off in relation with some perspective on the underlying technology for implementation (e.g. migration from 0.25 rad tolerant process to 0.13 or 90 n, possible use of COTS.. ) and to conclude by the identification of the main building blocks (H/W and S/W) as necessary to build the system core. In a second step, the contractor shall issue his specification of the architecture, namely the buildings blocks and their interfaces (H/W-H/W, H/W- S/W, S/W-S/W) as well as providing the models corresponding to their specifications. This step shall be concluded by a PDR prior to make available the requirements for the different activities involved in the design and development of the main building blocks e.g. : the computer and the main I/O and peripheral such as the internal interfaces (buses, networks) both at platform level and in the box (inter-modules) or external (TM-TC), highly resilient data storage that can be used as safeguard that can provide a data storage service able to tolerate specific events or failures (as power down)without loosing any bit of critical data (e.g. on board data bases, software back-up, recovery points ), dedicated co-processor or embedded sensor that can be required by a given mission definition Emphasis shall also be given on the provision of a modular architecture allowing system extension in order not to block the evolution of the system with time (technology upgrade) . At the end of Phase 1, the architect contractor shall release a consolidated preliminary specification of requirements for the design and pre-development of the main building blocks as well as specifying the building blocks interfaces. Phase 2 In a second step, the architect contractor shall follow-on the individual building block design and development phases, supporting the analysis of any simulation, validation, test analysis. He shall lately support the integration of the different building blocks breadboards, to be performed under parallel activities, into a reference test bench. At the end of the activity, the contractor shall provide an updated specification of the main system building block and a roadmap for their implementation up to the flight model.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09

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DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.:100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.:B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.:TRP T401-016ED Status:INTENDED 08.1ED.03 DIGITAL BEAM FORMING TECHNOLOGICAL ELEMENTS

Objectives: Development and demonstration set of parametric IP cores to implement digital beamforming functions. Description: The digital beam forming techniques combine the signals from two or more sub- apertures into one signal. The operations used here are signal scaling, time domain interpolation and summation. These operation would be implemented in ASIC (or FPGA) technology in order to meet the processing speed at the optimum power consumption. The required accuracy and precision greatly depends on the overall system design. In this activity a set of basic parametric IP cores shall be developed which are able adapt to a wide range of applications by only choosing the correct set of parameters. The function of these IP cares shall be demonstrated in a breadboard based on commercial FPGA.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T101-001ED Status: INTENDED 08.1ED.07 SECURITY ARCHITECTURE FOR COMMAND AND CONTROL

Objectives: To determine the impact on the flight DHS architecture of the introduction of security layers. Description: The majority of ESA spacecraft utilise existing, ESA defined, components or standard IP cores to assemble a robust TT&C system. The introduction of security on forward and return links may impact the use of existing components or even invalidate their use. This activity seeks to understand potential impact of the introduction of security on current and future architectures and developments. Note: this activity will not concern itself with security mechanisms or algorithms.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T701-011ED Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ED.08 REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION FOR ON BOARD DATA SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FOR END TO END SECURITY

Objectives: Within the frame of the multi-mission avionics reference architecture and within the scope of scientific or commercial missions, this activity is the first step to perform the definition of an end to end security concept (single and multi-systems) and using the proper methodology on which to base the definition and the specifications of the on board security building blocks that shall be designed and developed by follow-on activity in GTSP or Artes. Description: To provide in a first step an end to end security concept from use cases analysis in different service domains (telecommunication, EO, science, Man space, robotics exploration); To infer and extract the set of requirements to be met on board by the on board equipment (TM-TC, internal communications support, O/B software) that shall be subject of a PDR; To publish the consolidated requirements as an input to the activities in charge of developing the corresponding on board building blocks as well as establishing the overall validation strategy.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T701-098ED Status: INTENDED 08.1ED.10 SPACE INTERNETWORKING PROTOCOLS - PHASE 1

Objectives: To determine the communication requirements for future exploration based missions involving multiple space-borne and landed elements. Description: Future exploration missions will rely on cooperative in-flight configurations nvolving many space borne and landed elements with multiple, possibly disjoint, communications paths between them. Communication will most likely rely on IP connectivity, coupled with delay tolerant mitigation techniques. The communication requirements will impact the flight (and ground) systems in terms of the protocols used, the resources required and the procedures used for 2-way communication. This activity is consistent with the Ph.1 of the combined T701-012ED + T701-103ED developement, and will study the end-to-end packet level communications requirements of future in-flight scenarios, to determine the most suitable communication protocols. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ED.11 EVALUATION OF NEW FPGA TECHNOLOGIES (HARDENED-SRAM, FLASH, MIXED-SIGNAL)

Objectives: The objective of the proposed activity is to evaluate the suitability of the new FPGA technologies (mixed signal, flash based, low power, RadHard SRAM- based) for space designs. The FPGA technologies addressed are not yet available for the space market but they are already present for the commercial applications and the vendors are planning to bring them to the space community in the future. This evaluation therefore aims to learn best practices in the use of the new FPGA devices for space taking advantage of their current availability and anticipating its eventual future introduction into space. Description: At present, devices based on antifuse technology are the predominant technology used for FPGAs in the space sector. However, other mature technologies are to be brought into the space domain: Flash-based (the ProASIC family) and eventually also the mixed signal FPGAs (the FUSION family). Major players in the commercial sector are moving since some years into the space sector: e.g. large SRAM-based Rad Tolerant FPGAs and Rad Hard versions of the Virtex-5 family based on 65nm geometry. The proposed activity is an evaluation of these new FPGA technologies in designs for space. The Task breakdown is as follows: - Feasibility analysis on the FPGA devices and development boards to be used in the evaluation (commercial boards), on the target designs and on the metrics to be used (as for example resource usage, max. frequency, ).- Architectural and detailed design phases of the target designs to be used; porting of the design to the different FPGA technologies- Performance measurements according to the metrics on the development boards- Final report including the comparison of the different FPGA technologies and the predicted and measured metrics.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-163QC Status: EX ITEM 08.1QC.09 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ED.01 LATCH UP PROTECTION FOR COTS (COMMERCIAL, OFF-THE-SHELF) DIGITAL COMPONENTS

Objectives: Protection device to increase robustness against Latch-Ups of COTS digital electronic. Description: COTS components typically follow the latest industry trends, and may become obsolete in just a few years. This is particurlarly true for memory chips, that have market lifetime sometimes of less than one year. Space qualifying electronics is instead a rather lengthy and complex process. Detailed functional and performance test procedures must be developed to characterize the device during environmental testing. The required environmental testing typically includes vibration testing, thermal cycling and thermal vacuum testing, and radiation testing. In addition, a variety of engineering analyses must be completed as part of the acceptance data package. Hence, a very effective strategy for using COTS components in space is to use system-level mitigation techniques to complement the component-level mitigation techniques, to increase system level reusability of COTS modules. Examples of effective system-level techniques include: Error detection and correction (EDAC), Redundancy, Radiation-tolerant circuit designs, Distributed functionality, Fault protection systems. A possible fault protection system for digital parts can be built using COTS Current-Limited, High-Side P-Channel Switches with Thermal Shutdown. Those inexpensive and highly miniaturized switches operate with inputs from +2.7V to +5.5V, making them ideal for both 3V and 5V systems. Internal current-limiting circuitry protects the input supply against overload. Thermal-overload protection limits power dissipation and junction temperature. Current limit is adjustable with great precision and intervention time is on the order of few microseconds. This will be well suited to protect memories against burn out and they can be operated either with autorecovery (during an output short-circuit condition, the switch turns off and disconnects the input supply from the output, the current-limiting amplifier then slowly turns the switch on with the output current limited) or with software controlled recovery.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100757 - Q4 SIUC General Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T201-002ED Status: INITIATED 1-6358

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ED.02 DEMONSTRATION TEST BED FOR A SECURE TMTC SYSTEM - STEP 1/SECURING SPACE COMMUNICATIONS - CRYPTOGRAPHIC LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS

The activity will identify and define a set of cryptographic line replaceable units (LRU), each of those units consisting in a group of one or several security functions supported by cryptographic logic with an interface that can economically support a wide range of applications.Ultimately a set of one or several of those line replaceable units will be identified as critical to build up security solutions using cryptography. Those critical components can be assigned priority for secure development (e.g. IP cores) and implementation in possible pilot follow-on activities. The scope of this activity includes both security engineering and assurance aspects. The activity will produce implementation independent documents that can serve as a basis for the design, development of security products by industry and possible evaluation of security solutions by accredited organizations. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T701-002ED Status: INTENDED 09.1ED.03 SPACEWIRE EVOLUTIONS

Objectives: Definition, implementation and test of new techniques proposed to be used on SpaceWire like sideband signalling for interrupt distribution and simplex SpaceWire. Prototyping of the proposed techniques prior to the formal standardisation. Description: Some evolutions of the SpaceWire standard have been proposed by the SpaceWire working group. Among the discussed techniques there is the sideband signalling for interrupt distribution and the introduction of SpaceWire operating in simplex mode. These new backwards compatible techniques need to be breadboarded prior to their eventual standardisation. The SpaceWire test setup shall be mainly based on existing SpaceWire equipment which is upgraded with the enhancements. A full set of functional tests shall be performed, assessing the usefulness and derive recommendations for improvements.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ED.05 SPACE INTERNETWORKING PROTOCOLS & DELAY TOLERANT NETWORKING PROTOTYPING : PHASE 1, PHASE 2 ( PREVIOUS TITLE: DELAY TOLERANT NETWORKING PROTOTYPING, PHASE 2)

Objectives: In relation to the ESA exploration programme and the constellation programme of NASA, the CCSDS is developing new protocols applicable to a networked environment involving significant delays and disjoint connectivity. As part of the CCSDS specification process, there is a need to prototype the selected protocol stack and validate the communication protocols in a realistic test-bedding environment. Description: This activity Ph.2 of the combined T701-012ED + T701-103ED developement, and will perform the necessary prototyping and validation exercise for the flight implementation. A separate activity is performed for the ground segment and as part of the work the two implementations will be interconnected and evaluated.Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T701-103ED Status: ISSUED 1-6285 09.1ED.06 DATA HANDLING SYSTEM DESIGN AND PROOF-OF-CONCEPT FOR MODULAR SYSTEM-OF-MICROSYSTEMS APPROACH

Objectives: Define a modular data handling system architecture based on system-of-microsystems for nanosatellites. Build a proof-of-concept setup and demonstrate the architecture. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T701-164ED Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ED.08 SAFETY ORIENTED REFERENCE ARCHITECTURES FOR MAN TENDED SYSTEMS

Objectives: Implementation of the core "building blocks" of the safety oriented reference architecture activity that shall make available the prototype of the FT computer to build up a reference avionics test-bench (ironbird). This test bench will allow to perform full scale implementation (hardware and software) and validation of on board processing chain on representative hardware (function and performance) corresponding to selected "use case" mission that shall be provided by the projects (space transportation, launcher). Description: To implement the I/O and on board communication/data acquisition/ main system peripherals support of the reference architecture. To perform the integration of the Fault tolerant computer with the I/O and systems peripheral (space link interface, mass memory, ...). To develop a "Development and Test" support system that shall have the capability of emulating the necessary stimuli as necessary to test/validate the application software as well as to exercise the fault tolerance/avoidance capabilities of the system by injecting faults and record results of automated test sequences. To develop service layer software and test applications software representative of future mission scenarios (performances, RAMS requirements). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr ARMBRUSTER C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G514-002ED Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ED.09 SPW RTC SOFTWARE LIBRARY AND TOOLS

Objectives: Development on a set of software libraries and software development tools for the SpaceWire Remote Terminal Controller (SpW RTC). Description: ESA has developed a system on chip called SpaceWire Remote Terminal Controller (SpW-RTC). The SpW-RTC device includes an embedded Leon2 FT microprocessor with FPU, two SpaceWire links, two CAN bus interfaces, ADC/DAC interfaces for analogue acquisition/conversion, standard interfaces and resources (UARTs, timers, general purpose input output). This device has a quite wide range of potential uses in the field of spacecraft instrument control and payload data processing. In order to further facilitate the application of this ASIC in flight programs a set of software libraries and tools needs to be developed beyond the tools that are existing today. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1ED.01 TWO-WIRE POWER AND DATA LINK

Within a spacecraft, Sensors and/or Actuators function Data Handling (SADH) is among the most important contributor to the harness as this function has to cope with a large variety of sensors and actuators which are based on different technologies with different wires. Moreover, the development, the test and the integration of SADH function is one of the most arduous tasks during the spacecraft development as manual and bespoke to the spacecraft units. This customised approach for SADH development is very costly and it is not very efficient. Consequently, SADH techniques are lagging behind in terms of functionalities, performances and re-use capabilities compared to other OBDH functions. One impediment to SADH improvement is the lack of systematic development approach and the large variety of interfaces for both data and power needed by this function. Lately, spacecraft units are facing the emergence of various new smart sensors based on advanced miniaturized technologies (i.e. MEMS) for which present technique of harnessing and data handling are not suitable. Indeed, the sensor size is smaller that the data and power wires requested to handle it. Considering all these findings, it is very important to provide an alternative SADH design option to the present customized one. This new design with multi-s/c capability will not only ensure a consistent and an efficient approach for the development of SADH but reduce the related harness complexity as well.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 01.1EE.24 NOVEL TECHNIQUES FOR GENERAL ANTENNA CHARACTERISATION IN THE TIME DOMAIN

Time domain measurements techniques developed for wide band antennas, can be extended to further exploit the capabilities of pulsed antenna measurements. This would include direct measurement of chirped antennas and the measurement of the pulse response of an antenna in a Compact Range. This activity consists of the identification of existing pulsed antenna measurement techniques and their limitations, the definition of tools needed for characterising, both the pulsed operation of the antenna and the measurement of chirped antennas, and the implementation and testing of a typical pulsed antenna.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP EEE-006 Status: INITIATED 1-5275 04.1EE.18 HIGH ACCURACY / STABILITY REFLECTORS FOR FUTURE EO MISSIONS

Antennas for future missions present a significant technology challenge, especially because of the high gain, narrow beam and wide scan requirements. The mechanical stability of reflecting surfaces is a major limiting factor in large antenna performances at very high frequencies. Critical areas, like pointing accuracy (thermo-mechanical stability) and the high number of beams (overall complexity), will be addressed specifically in this activity. This activity will be targeted to the following main areas: - Study and pre-design of antenna architectures. - Address critical technological areas identifying potential solutions. - Perform critical breadboard development up to antenna level (shell, surface treatments, etc..) The activity will start with a carefull assessment on the mechanical accuracy and stability requirements for different mission scenarios (LEO, MEO, GEO). This activity will identify and select the mechanical, thermal and technological solutions and antenna architectures required to achieve the necessary accuracy and stability for reflector antennas. These solutions/architectures will have to be demonstrated by critical breadboarding (as a minimum at electro and thermo-mechanical representative sample level). A methodology for the coupled electrical and mechanical design, which can greatly improve the achievable performances of such antennas by allowing the close matching of the mechanical design to the electrical requirements, should also carefully be considered. Special focus should be given to large temperature excursions.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1EE.02 STEERABLE PENCIL BEAM X-BAND DATA DOWNLINK ANTENNA

Interference has been experienced when using X-band data down link antenna because many users using wide coverage isoflux antennas share the same frequency allocation. To avoid such interference, and increase gain, steerable pencil beam antennas need to be developed to provide spatial isolation. This will also allow the use of the full X-band frequency allocation leading to a higher (350 Mb/s) data rate and even more with other modulation schemes like 8PSK. Using this approach allow high cost saving thanks to the use of existing X-band ground segment even for high data rate transmission. This activity deals with the development of X-Band steerable pencil beam antennas at X- band. It will cover antenna design and provide the main requirements for all the subsystems like radiating panels, rotary joints and mechanisms. All critical subsystems will be developed and tested except mechanisms that will be treated separately in a dedicated activity. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G103-03EE Status: CHANGED TO 09.1EE.20 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.1EE.09 DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH ORDER PROPAGATION MODELS FOR MULTIMEDIA SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

The proposed activity is aimed to the development of models of high order statistics of radiowave propagation parameters relevant for Satellite Communication Systems operating at frequencies from 20 to 50 GHz. Existing models are mainly focused on the description of first order statistics of propagation parameters (like the atmospheric attenuation cumulative distribution function), but, because the design of advanced SatCom systems relies on Propagation Impairment Mitigation Techniques (PIMT) and on its integration with network control, additional information on higher order or conditioned statistics (e.g. fade duration, fade slope, seasonal and diurnal effects, instantaneous and long-term frequency scaling, spectral propertied and spatial and time correlation, etc. ) are needed. As well issues related to exploitation of Ka Band for EO and Science missions data downlink require new models. This new activity shall start by a critical review of existing models based on current and expected system requirements (like the QoS - Quality of Service - issues or PIMT design) along with the existing dataset collected during propagation experiments. The main core of the activity shall be constituted by: Collection of data from past propagation measurements. A new experimental propagation campaign, based on existing satellite beacons. A data analysis and model development activity. A validation and testing activity for the assessment of the accuracy of new models.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T504-04EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EE.03 ASSIMILATION OF HIGH TEMPORAL RESOLUTION SAR DATA INTO LAND PROCESS MODELS

Objectives: Relying on recently acquired campaign data, this activity aims at exploiting the temporal dimension of SAR acquisitions so as to bring infomation on land processes. Description: Dramatic advances in the retrieval of land variables and their assimilation into process models can be expected through the operational use of SAR data with high temporal repetitivity. The temporal dimension has seldom been fully investigated in retrieval algorithms for SAR data as the temporal sampling of past/current operational missions is too coarse. A high temporal sampling results in the possibility of tracking temporal signatures of land cover types, and can also contribute to a much higher data quality through optimised filtering. The current interest in missions characterised by a shorter time interval between repeat passes (Sentinel-1, CoreH2O, Radarsat-2, COSMO-Skymed) make this topic highly valuable and the recent availability of suitable airborne data from ESA campaigns data make this research possible. Investigations of the added value of these SAR data for land process models will be based on recent campaign data, theoretical models.and on the revisit of past ERS-1 data (Ice phase). Available datasets: - AGRISAR data: ESA managed airborne campaign with SAR datatakes at X-, C-, L- and P-band (including interferometry) over an agricultural site (spring-summer 2006) This campaign was a series of airborne acquisitions throughout the growing season (April to July) with appropriate SAR/Optical instruments along with coincident in-situ measurements. There have been 3-4 intense measurement periods of a few days each (with airborne acquisitions every day) spread over the growing season. this gives a very good time sampling. - BIOSAR/ICESAR data: ESA managed campaign with SAR datatakes at X-, C-, L- and P-band (including interferometry) over a forest site (temperate/boreal) and an ice sheet acquired several times over a period of ~40 days (spring 2007), together with in situ measurements. - ERS-1 SAR data available for the ice phase (3-day repeat) over Middle- Zeeland (agricultural site) and other sites. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-025EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EE.08 SLOT REGION RADIATION ENVIRONMENT

Objective: Investigate radiation environment at the altitude range of future low and medium altitude constellations where environment is harsh but poorly characterised. Description: The altitudes of future telecom constellations is characterised by the outer edge of the proton radiation belt and the variable "slot" region . As seen by Globalstar, where many anomalies are attributed to the environment, this environment can be extremely problematic. The proton environment gives rise to many degradation and single event effects not encountered at GEO and the electron environment can be harsh and dynamic, giving rise to internal charging and high doses. Models of the environment specific to these regions will be developed allowing these effects to be analysed efficiently. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non- primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T504-001EE Status: INTENDED 08.1EE.09 ASSESSMENT OF PROPAGATION MODELLING RISK FOR SATCOM SYSTEM DESIGN

Objectives: To identify the risk and the error budget associated to paths radiowave propagation models at Ku, Ka and Q/V bands. The identification of variations on daily, seasonal and long-term (e.g. El-nino) periods on a global scal is another objective of this actvity. Description: The use of prediction risk/error during system design would permit a more realistic trade-offs between different options/architectures (e.g. availability target, coverage area, EIRP levels and margins). The identification of all various contributions to the overall error budget of prediction models shall permit to identify and control the risk associated to prediction. The assessment of variability and its temporal scale is also useful for planning services and costs. This activity shall make use of long- term Numerical Weather Prediction and Earth observation databases to identify the error covariance matrix.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T507-012EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EE.12 ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES OF TROPOSPHERIC EFFECTS FOR LOCAL AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS

Objectives: To develop channel models and channel assessment techniques to support the reduction of error introduced by the troposphere by means of local augmention systems and external sensors. To model spatial and temporal correlation of troposperic delay for development of synthetic time series generators. To define covariance elements and distribution of the error of models for GNSS users receivers. Description: The accuracy of tropospheric excess path length estimation in a GNSS receiver can be increased by using an estimate of current or short-term evolution of atmospheric conditions. This information can be provided by ground or space based sensors and numerical weather prediction systems (like ECMWF for a global scale or HIRLAM/MM5 for regional scale). The models and algorithms to process this type of information and convert it into a message for local augmentation systems need to be develped. The modelling of the spatial and temporal correlation properties of tropospheric effects is also relevant for the development of channel models to be used by system simulation tools. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T607-010EE Status: INTENDED 08.1EE.16 SIMPLIFIED STANDARD MEO/GEO TOOLS FOR SPACECRAFT CHARGING

Objectives: To develop a tool for the evaluation of surface electrostatic charging that can be used without specialized training and which guides user in making appropriate choices for GEO/MEO, ... application. Description: A user-friendly tool will be developed using software components from the SPIS (Spacecraft plasma Interaction Software). It will include standard plasma environment, material property lists, and will alllow 3-d geometrical models to be created. The tool will allow for a high degree of automisation of parameters needed to make the code run but which do not reflect real phsical inputs, e.g. mesh resolution, particle weights, time- steps. The code will be extensively verified using available data. User and data interfaces will also be produced.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T704-029EE Status: ISSUED 1-6218

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EE.25 PROPAGATION ANALYSIS TOOL FOR FREQUENCY COORDINATION

The design and the operations of ground stations for spatial systems must cope with a growing number of potential interfering sources such as terrestrial radio communication links, mobile communication networks and wireless communication devices and stations for other spatial systems. All those systems can operate over a wide frequency range up to V band. Radio propagation effects contributes to determine the level of interference and in particular clear air interference from terrestrial radio-links and interference due to rain scatter are to be considered. Therefore, in order to perform a quantitative assessment of the probability of interference over the wide range of frequencies of interest, quite a complex set of propagation models and input climatological data is to be used. Those models have to be selected and used in a proper way according to the different mission profiles, i.e. the frequency and the type of orbit of the spacecraft. In a previous ESA activity, the theoretical framework for the issues of interference from terrestrial radio links and other spatial links, due to clear air propagation effects (i.e. anomalous ducting, atmospheric multipath, propagation over-sea or water etc) and rain scatter has been reviewed and developed. In the same activity a library of scientific 'grade' software procedures has been developed and it proved to be valuable in supporting the decisions of the Agency or National authorities for frequency coordination of new or existing stations. Those procedures and models rely on a complex set of ITU-R recommendations, input climatological databases and they need to be properly configured according to the geometry of the link. Therefore it would be useful to create a tool, which would-be system oriented, that would guide the user through consistent interface in the process of preparing the proper input data and running the correct models for interference issues. The tool could be complemented by auxiliary tools, like orbit generators, and databases of ground station characteristic to permit a complete characterization. The objective of this activity is to develop an analysis software tool to perform the analysis of interference levels on ground stations for spatial systems (Earth Observation, Space Exploration, Communication and Navigation) due to tropospheric propagation effects from terrestrial radio systems and other spatial systems. This software shall be implemented using a system-oriented and user-friendly web based interface to be used by the Agency and member states to support request for frequency allocation and frequency sharing. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr FLOURY C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G609-57EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EE.29 ACCURATE TRACKING DURING RE-ENTRY AND DURING ROBOTIC OPERATIONS

Objectives: To prepare for optimum and accurate tracking during Re-entry and after during robotic operations, eventually dockings, etc. To carry out investigations to arrive at the optimum output possible with given radio signals transmitted during planetary operations around MARS. Description: The study will investigate 'direct on Earth' reception of weak radio signals transmitted during re-entry, landing and movement after landing on Mars with single and multiple Earth-based antennas in stand-alone and Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) mode. Results obtained with VLBI during the landing of Huygens on Titan shall be fully exploited, including the utilisation of data processing tools as developed. Investigations of accuracies possible and potential improvements will be made. The primary objective concerns Exomars with UHF and X-band frequencies to be used. The secondary objective concerns generic information to be derived for potential future missions to come with other parameter settings. A first phase addresses accuracies and improvements of the methods, taking into account available or expected parameter settings of on-board equipments. Utilisation of transmitters with single or multiple (switchable) tones will be considered. Necessary tools and techniques as needed in soft- and hardware will be defined. Calibration of celestial sources will be considered to enhance potential accuracies further as needed. Specific experiments are defined and carried out in a second phase to demonstrate capabilities and to assess results with realistic data, using signals from existing spacecrafts (Rosetta, Mars Express, Cassini or other). Investigations are included to obtain near-real-time information for mission critical phases like re-entry as well as information derived after post-processing for navigation, further telemetry processing or other purposes during less critical mission phases, directly from such weak signals. Collaborative efforts are required with a radio astronomy community involved, more specifically the European VLBI Network, which has already demonstrated its capabilities during and after the Huygens landing.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T307-037EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.03 COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR SPACECRAFT ELECTROSTATIC CLEANLINESS AND PAYLOAD ANALYSIS

Objectives: To develop models and tools, and measure surface properties where necessary, for accurate quantitative evaluation of low-level surface electrostatic charging of science missions. Description: Cross-scale, Laplace, Tandem and other CV mission are planned to include plasma payloads to investigate the magnetospheres of Earth, Jupiter and Saturn and other solar system plasmas. Electrostatic cleanliness of such scientific spacecraft for correct functioning of plasma measuring payloads requires limiting electrostatic potential perturbations and interference from spacecraft- generated charged particles (e.g. secondary/photo electrons and sputtered ions). This leads to a requirement for low spacecraft potential (typically ~1V), well below the energy of particles being detected, and for spacecraft- induced fluxes well below ambient levels. Control and mitigation of spacecraft perturbation of plasma/field sensors is possible through charge alleviation devices, grounding, material selection and siting of detectors. The open source spacecraft-plasma interaction simulation tool, SPIS, currently has a resolution about one order of magnitude above the required accuracy. Increasing the accuracy to the required level requires significant physics, algorithm and software developments, possibly including better modelling of secondary/photo/sputter emission, better shadowing, control of convergence and increased number of particles per cell and trajectory accuracy. SPIS simulation toolkit has been conceived with a modular approach such that extension of the capabilities and functionalities can be performed without reengineering the whole software. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T204-042EE Status: INITIATED 1-6368

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.05 LARGE ANTENNAS FOR P-BAND SAR - CRITICAL BREADBOARDING (PREVIOUS TITLE: ADVANCED FEED SYSTEM ALLOWING SIGNAL PROCESSING CAPABILITY FOR LARGE EARTH MONITORING)

Objectives: the critical breadboarding/proof-of-concept and evaluation of the components, materials, equipments and assemblies to retire risks for the antenna development as required for BIOMASS Earth Explorer candidate mission. Description: For the development of large antennas with effective apertures of ~ 70 m 2 and operating at P-band, innovative and novel technologies are needed to ensure mass and stowing envelope compatible with small launchers while complying with instrument performance requirements. Consequently, there will be a need to demonstrate and evaluate such technologies by means of critical bread-boarding to retire risks in antenna development during later phases. This activity will cover the development of a selected number of items proposed and justified by the bidder in an initial development plan already provided with the proposal. Initial and final TRL levels will have to be identified for all the selected critical items as well as items definition and proposed test plan.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-021EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.06 CAPABILITY OF ATMOSPHERIC PARAMETER RETRIEVAL AND MODELLING FOR WIDE-SWATH SPACEBORNE

Objectives: The aim of the proposed activity is to investigate the retrieval accuracy and capability of wide swath atmospheric radars in arriving to horizontal wind profiles. Description: The capability of microwaves to penetrate cloud and rain has placed the weather radar in an unchallenged position for remotely surveying the atmosphere. Although visible and infrared instruments on satellites can detect and track storms, only microwave observations can reveal the internal structure of the storm. The current techniques allow the detection of significant updraft/downdraft revealing convective-type clouds. Furthermore with the recent advancements in radar and its related processing algorithms, investigations are required to assess and develop new ideas, theories and technologies to be implemented in future atmospheric radars. One of the new ideas - and to be further expored in this activity - is to assess the potential for a W-band radar (94 GHz) with wide swath to determine horizontal wind profiles. A recently concluded GSP activity (Extreme Weather Events) has arrived at a preliminary set of instrument requirements that will be used as a starting point in this Activity. Effect of multiple scattering and depolarisation (particularly in ice clouds) on determination of the wind vector using both doppler and polarimetric techniques will be investigated. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non- primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-031EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.07 POTENTIAL AND CHARACTERISATION OF GEOPHYSICAL PARAMETER RETRIEVAL USING A PASSIVE INTERFEROMETER

Objectives: The activity intends to quantify retrieval accuracies for a passive interferometer and compare these with more conventional mechanically scanning radiometers. Description: This activity would firstly look into the effect on the incidence angle dependency of the desired product (fixed for both MIMR and EGPM). Some preliminary studies have shown that the incidence angle would not need to be a fixed parameter. Especially the lower frequencies may benefit from an interferometer solution for a conical scanning radiometer assembly such as EGPM/MIMR type radiometers. This activity would also be of interest to post-EPS. Clear advantage of the interferometer solution is there will be no need of large scanning reflectors (+2 m) and the entire payload would be less bulky. The study would look into which frequency band(s) is/are likely to be integrated on a passive interferometer. Achievable radiometric resolution and accuracy using this technology will be assessed including a comparison with user requirements. Accuracy of geophysical parameter retrieval will be assessed. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-032EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.12 INNOVATIVE RF TESTING APPROACHES FOR REDUCED ANTENNA/PAYLOAD AIT/AIV

The increasing complexity and stringent performances required in RF instruments and payloads demands more and more that RF functional verification be performed on the integrated satellite under the most realistic operational conditions. As a consequence and in order to minimise the cost and duration of test campaigns it is necessary to develop advanced RF test methodologies. Extending testing to end-to-end performance requires a significant departure from traditional techniques, mostly based on CW tests (Continuous Wave tests, i.e. using non-modulated single frequency input signals) under (simulated) worst-case conditions, in favour of methods that expose antennas, instrument or payload to realistic operational conditions, in terms of signals, power levels, etc. While easy to conceive, such evolution implies a large shift in testing methods and test facility configuration as well as a much more extensive permanence of the unit under test in the test facilities, since functional testing typically requires a virtually complete and systematic coverage of the full spectrum of operational conditions. Ways to extend existing test facilities to cover the new needs have to be explored, taking into account the different type of performance figure required for system-level assessment and, at the same time, assessing the use of existing accurate models as interpolators to achieve complete functional characterisation from a reduced number of measurements so as to keep the overall testing time within acceptable limits. Such approach has been variously experimented and successfully applied in the past to specific cases, but a systematic in depth study of the test configurations and procedures is missing, in particular a careful determination of the "performance sampling rules" to be used in common cases and in dept assessment of the suitability and procedures for the use of the relevant antenna modelling tools. The objective of this activity is to study and demonstrate a functional testing solution for antenna/payload verification based on extended testing capabilities and combined use of antenna modelling tools, with a thorough assessment of the test configuration, basic procedures and modelling tools usage.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-128EE Status: INITIATED 1-6365

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.13 INNOVATIVE EMI/EMC TESTING AND MODELLING APPROACHES FOR FULL DEVELOPMENT CYCLE SUPPORT AND REDUCED AIT/AIV

The complexity and stringent performances of most satellites demand reliable and complete EMI/EMC assessment during the full development cycle, in particular before final integration and verification at system level. At the same time there is need for verification under the most realistic operational conditions, while worst-case testing at unit level does not always provide the right answer. As a consequence new testing methods are necessary as well as advanced modelling tools to support full-life cycle EMI/EMC assessment, with objective of minimising the cost and duration of test campaigns at satellite level while ensuring design optimisation. Generic EMC models, validation of simulation tools, and advanced instrumentation and test beds are required to this end and to enable the application of best practices across the full development cycle. The activity involves the development of new techniques for EMC testing under realistic conditions, the consolidation of generic EMC models and of ad-hoc modelling tools. The resulting methodology will be demonstrated against selected case studies.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-129EE Status: INTENDED 09.1EE.15 ANTENNA ARCHITECTURE FOR RADIO OCCULTATION FOR GRAS-2

Objective: investigate antenna architectures for occultation tasks and define critical antenna hardware. Description: With the increasing number of navigational satellites, availability of precision signal in space permit occultation measurements to be carried out more frequently. Receive multiple beam capability drives towards digital beamforming on receive and results with on-board processing in more frequent available processing of occulted signals. Following initial architectural studies and trade-offs detailed antenna designs are investigated. The results obtained with the GRAS system can act as a reference in comparison to which the result shall be improved. Filled and sparse array configurations are compared and consideration is given to reduction of sidelobes in the direction of undesired signals. Mass and volume constraints have to be considered in view of nr of elements allowed. Digital BFN in combination with front end receiver capabilities to be considered.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-022EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.16 GENERIC RADIATIVE TRANSFER TOOLBOX FOR EARTH ENVIRONMENT. ESAS-LIGHT: FROM A PROTOTYPE TOOL TO A COMMUNITY TOOL

Summary description to follow. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-026EE Status: INTENDED 09.1EE.18 ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTIONS FOR FLUORESCENCE SIGNAL RETRIEVAL

Objective: develop the algorithms for deriving bottom-of-atmosphere radiances and fluorescence signal from satellite observations. Description: This activity will further define and implement an atmospheric correction and cloud screening scheme for both, the estimation of the fluorescence signal emitted at BOA (Bottom-Of-Atmosphere) and the determination of BOA reflectances for the FLEX instruments covering the VNIR (Visible and Near- Infrared) domain. The study will also reflect on algorithm implications which are due to the fact that the mission is implemented as an in orbit demonstration mission. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T107-027EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.19 CHANNEL MODELLING FOR DESIGN OF EO KA BAND DATA DOWNLINK SYSTEMS

Objective: To develop propagation models for the design of the 26 GHz high data rate downlink system. The major focus shall be on models combining the dynamic of the atmopsheric channel with the orbital patterns and to assess the accuracy of advanced fade mitigation techniques in this configuration. Design of dual polarizations systems shall be also included. Description: Current propagation models for the design of data downlink systems are all almost derived for GEO SatCom systems. Therefore they can be applied mainly for link budget analysis but the analysis of channel dinamical properties (fade slope, fade duration) and the implememtation of fade mitigation techniques (e.g. site diversity, time diversity, nowcasting, Adaptive coding and modulation) need to be improved to take into account the interaction between atmopsheric components (gases, clouds and rain) and link dynamic during the passage over the station. This study is aimed to start from the identification of key system aspects carried out from the findings of the current activity and to adapt or develop new models to support system analysis (including the simulation and trade-offs).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-067EE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.20 MECHANICALLY STEERABLE DATA DOWNLINK ANTENNA

This activity deals with the development of a mechanically steerable antenna (single element or small array) including a detailed assessment of microvibrations and reliability aspects. It will be performed in two phases. The first one up to a PDR level will address both Ka and X-band antennas ensuring that mechanism development is compatible with both frequency bands, while phase 2 will develop the Ka-band antenna up to an EQM level. Two axis mecanism is considered as the baseline but simpler solution implementing only one axis shall be traded-off. Activities will cover the RF, mechanical and thermal design/analyses at antenna level, followed by the detail design, or procurement if/where available, of all its subsystems. At the time of lightweight rotary actuator selection, compatibility with other applications will have to be investigated to enlarge its application field. All subsystems will be made available/developed and tested at least at EQM level preferably implementing dual polarisation. Regarding the Small Rotary Actuator, the activity will cover the design, analyses, development and testing of a European source Qualification Model (QM). It is not foreseen the development of a specific electronic command in the frame of this contract but discussion on how this might further reduce the microvibrations shall be addressed. Final antenna assembly and RF/mechanical/thermal/lifetime tests will be performed to validate the development. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G523-001EE Status: EX ITEM 05.129.26 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.21 LARGE CUP ANTENNAS FOR GLOBAL COVERAGE FROM GEO SATELLITES

Objective: design and development of medium gain communication antennas for Earth Observation satellites in geostationary orbit - the principle mission identified being GOES-R. Such antennas are required operating at UHF (400 to 470MHz), L-band and S-band, polarisation is single/dual linear or circular and high radiation aperture efficiency is requested. The activity will provide designs in these frequency bands and an EQM for the UHF antenna which is considered the most critical in terms of volume, mass and mechanical constraints. The UHF antenna design may also be applicable to MTG depending on any accommodation constraints imposed by the MTG payload. Antenna shall be compatible with Tx/Rx operation. The activity will be organised in 2 phases with phase 1 covering the trade-off and designs for all frequency bands and phase 2 the RF, mechanical and thermal design and analyses of the UHF EQM to be submitted to a full qualification sequence. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G523-002EE Status: EX ITEM 05.129.26 INTENDED 09.1EE.22 X/KA BAND DATA TRANSMISSION ANTENNA QUALIFICATION MODEL

Objectives: The objective is to realise a Prequalification of an X/Ka band Antenna. Description: Data volumes to be transmitted for scientific missions are large and rationalisation of the links is appropriate, with more orbiters around the planet. Earth based stations have the complete planet inclusive all orbiters potentially in their main beam. Consequently a High Gain Antenna is needed and a preparation for that is recommended. With knowledge in house (Cassini antenna, a 4 m antenna made in Europe for Nasa is 10 years old) and progress in technology an X - Ka band antenna is proposed for development by ESA. A pre qualification model for an X-Ka band antenna is to be realised in this activity. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.23 AIRBORNE DEMONSTRATOR FOR COMBINED CIWSIR/GOMAS

Objective: implement the combined CIWSIR/GOMAS sounder instruments and demonstrate with an airplane campaign the validity of the concept. Description: The present study deals with the implementation and flight of the (sub)mm wave instrument on-board an airplane. The follwoing tasks are included: a) consolidation and adoption of instrument requirements for an airplane; b) identification of potential instrument platforms; c) identification of potential partners/cooperation approaches; d) detailed assessment of instrument accommodation and interface requirements on selected platforms; e) instrument update; f) definition of algorithms for instrument performance verifications; g) performance consolidation of the selected design on the selected platform; h) design, development and ground testing of the airborne demonstrator; i) flight campaign. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-003EE Status: INTENDED 09.1EE.24 LIGHT WEIGHT, VERY STABLE ROTATING REFLECTOR ANTENNA

One of the identified radiometer concepts for Post-EPS missions is the millimetre-wave cross-track scanner. Because of the demanding horizontal resolutions, especially at low millimetre-wave frequencies, and the 90-deg off-set angle (simple scanning geometry), relatively large reflector antennas are needed (around 1m). A large and heavy reflector together with a 10-years mission requirement puts a too high stress on the scan mechanism. If we want to reduce the risks of a scan mechanism failure it is clear that light-weight reflector technologies are needed, which can provide sufficient stability at near submillimetre-wave frequencies. This objective of this activity is to demonstrate a low mass 1-m class reflectors for millimetre-wave and near submillimetre-wave frequencies. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.25 LOW MASS CALIBRATION LOAD DEMONSTRATOR

Radiometer instruments need hot and cold calibration measurements to achieve a high radiometric accuracy. Cold calibration is usually done by looking into cold space, but for the hot calibration a special load is needed. An absorber type of load is used as a typical hot calibration target. However, if not only the feeds but also the reflector has to be included in the hot calibration measurement the absorber can become quite large (comparable to reflector aperture size). Therefore, it is very important that for future radiometer instruments with relatively large reflector sizes (e.g. Post-EPS) the mass of the hot load needs to be minimised in order to be compliant with the instrument mass requirement. The objective is to demonstrate by breadboarding low-mass calibration loads. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.26 VERY LARGE SPACE ANTENNA APERTURE - DEMONSTRATION MODEL

Objectives: The objective of this activity is the development of a P-Band SAR antenna partial Engineering Model sufficiently representative to demontrate the mechanical behaviour, including deployment, together with the RF performances. The design is expected to be based on the TRP development related to Biomass Earth Explorer candidate. Description: This activity is concerned with the development of a demonstrator model for an unfurlable/deployable P-band antenna. The Engineering Model shall be sufficiently representative with full mechanical, including in stowed and deployed configuration, and demonstrate deployment and RF capability. This development is necessary within the framework of the Biomass Earth Explorer Mission development. The implementation of this activity is conditional on the selection of the BIOMASS mission. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.27 MULTI FREQUENCY HIGH RESOLUTION GEO-SOUNDER DEMONSTRATOR

Microwave and (sub)millimeter wave atmospheric sounders provide information on the distribution of radiation emitted by the atmosphere from which vertical profiles of temperature and humidity through the atmosphere may be obtained. Current generation of sounders are embarked on-board low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for providing primarily meteorological data for numerical weather forecasting, and on the second level global observations for climate monitoring. Across-track scanning of the antenna beam enables to achieve a wide measurement swath exceeding 2000 km. Sufficient spatial resolutions can be achieved around the nadir with a relatively small antenna size (around 1m diameter). However, due to the rapidly increasing incident angle for off-nadir observations, the spatial resolution is greatly degraded towards the swath edges. Global coverage is achieved by the combination of high ground-projected speed of the spacecraft on polar LEO combined with the rotation of the Earth. Continuity of data over tens of years is strongly supported by meteorological and climate communities. Geostationary observations, unlike those from LEO satellites, have the key potential advantage to provide continuous coverage of the same region, which is essential for nowcasting. The basic requirements for atmospheric sounding are high vertical resolution and measurement accuracy. In contrast to LEO microwave sounders in operation today, the proposed GEO instrument uses many more channels that range in frequency from 89 GHz through to 874 GHz. Observations in microwave (MW) region, going up to sub-millimeter-wave frequencies, are less affected by the presence of clouds than TIR observations, and are used as complements those observations. The objective of this activity is to adapt/implement the GEO-sounder instruments and demonstrate with an test campaign the multi frequency and high spatial resolution performance of the concept. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.28 LARGE APERTURE, ULTRA-STABLE, PUSH-BROOM ANTENNA WITH REQUENCY-MULTIPLEXED BEAMS

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-012EE Status: INTENDED 09.1EE.29 CROSS CORRELATOR ASIC DEVELOPMENT

The objective of the current activity is to demonstrate by breadboarding the ASICS needed in the GEO-sounder instrument and to enhance the European know- how in this field. This activity deals with breadboarding the ASICS needed in the GEO-sounder instrument.The GeoMS instrument level requirements will be translated to a cross correlator detailed requirement specification. The overall cross correlator design will be developed in parallel as ASIC level design is started to enable a concurrent design and optimisation process. Based on the cross correlator design and the preliminary design results, the design goals for the cross correlator ASIC will be derived. A scaled version of the cross correlator ASIC will be designed, produced and tested. The test results will be analysed and system implications evaluated. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.30 IMPLEMENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF RF TESTING APPROACHES FOR REDUCED ANTENNA/PAYLOAD AIT/AIV

Objectives: To implement testing methodologies for antenna/payload end-to-end RF testing at satellite level. Description: Following the results of previous studies it is necessary to extend existing test facilities to cover the new needs have to be explored, taking into account the different type of performance figure required for system-level assessment. At the same time to keep the overall testing time within acceptable limits, it is needed to develop performance interpolation procedures using existing accurate EM modelling capabilities to achieve complete functional characterization from a reduced number of measurements. Starting from the result of the precursor TRP activity, advanced instrumentation and test beds shall be studied and implemented in a reference facility. The testing methodologies shall then be refined and consolidated, fixing the criteria to establish the "performance sampling and interpolation rules" to be used in common cases and defining the procedures for the use of the relevant antenna modeling tools as interpolators. Finally the new methodologies will be demonstrated on selected realistic configurations. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.31 IMPLEMENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF EMI/EMC APPROACHES FOR FULL DEVELOPMENT CYCLE SUPPORT AND REDUCED AIT/AIV

The complexity and stringent performances of most satellites demand reliable and complete EMI/EMC assessment during the full development cycle, in particular before final integration and verification at system level. Also worst-case testing at unit level does not always provide the right answer and there is need for verification under the most realistic operational conditions. New testing methods as well as advanced modelling tools to support full-life cycle EMI/EMC assessment are necessary to cover these needs with the objective of minimizing the cost and duration of test campaigns at satellite level while ensuring design optimization. The activity shall consolidate the results obtained in the TRP precursor activity and result in the implementation of new methodologies for EMC testing under realistic conditions enabling the application of best practices across the full development cycle. The development will start with the definition of generic EMC models suitable for the purpose, then advanced instrumentation and test beds will be studied and implemented in a reference facility, also including validated simulation tools with adequate features. The resulting methodology will finally be demonstrated on selected realistic configurations. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EE.32 ESD TRANSIENTS MONITOR

A monitor will be developed to measure the amplitude and characteristic time-scales of electrostatic discharge (ESD) transients directly in spacecraft electrical systems. The operation will be verified by realistic irradiation experiments looking at both surface and internal charging. The result will be the monitor equipment itself and the characterization of realistic ESD transients to be used in defining requirements for ESD testing of future systems. The output of the activity will be a protoflight model of the monitor that could be further developed to become a standard device to measure ESD transients in operational satellites. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.01 EUV SOLAR IMAGER FOR OPERATIONS (ESIO)

Solar observations in EUV (~10-100nm) provide an excellent means to monitor solar activity (e.g. SOHO/EIT, NASA/Trace, Proba-2/SWAP). Flaring activity is clearly observed, as are on-disk dimmings and other proxy features associated with CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) onset and coronal holes. Off-limb observations also allow observations of filament and CME eruptions. Flares are precursors to energetic radiation events. CMEs accelerate particles further and also generate storms in the Earth s magnetosphere which dramatically increase radiation belt radiation doses and hot plasma densities. This phenomenon also occurs when the Earth encounters boundaries of fast plasma streams from coronal holes. In addition, flares directly disturb the ionosphere, which is further disturbed by magnetospheric storms. Considerable expertise in development of these telescopes exists in Europe. This activity would execute pre-development of a small, lightweight solar telescope and total solar UV flux monitor geared towards monitoring and forecasting of space weather phenomena that could be accommodated easily on various s/c. A prototype will be constructed and tested. Previous studies have shown that the resolution required for state-of-the-art scientific measurements is not required for operational purposes, an operational service has a stronger requirement to receive near real-time data for warnings. A cadence of 2.5 minutes and timeliness of delivery of 1-5 minutes after observation is sufficient for space weather monitoring. Reduced measurement requirements also support a reduction in mass and dimensions of the instrument and in downlink requirements. This instrument will be designed to support integrated full Sun measurement at various UV wavelengths for input to atmosphere models, in particular the Hydrogen Lyman-alpha line (121.6nm), also a key requirement of the SSA programme. Definition and planning will be prepared for a subsequent phase of flight model development. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.02 H-ALPHA SOLAR TELESCOPE NETWORK PROTOTYPE FOR APPLICATIONS (HASTENET)

Ground based observation of the Sun at the H-alpha line have long been made for scientific purposes. But it can provide valuable data supporting Space Situational Awareness if provided as part of a service. While not providing the ideal access to UV and X-ray wavelengths available from space platforms, The relative ease and low-cost of ground based measurements make them very useful contributors to monitoring solar activity through regular, high cadence full disk observations. They allow complementary monitoring of flare and CME (Coronal Mass Ejection) onsets and provide good indicators of flare location on the solar disk. Eruptive signatures known as Moreton Waves, indicative of CME onset, are also seen in these observations. Ground based telescopes can also observe solar magnetic fields. Such observations are emerging as important means of identifying precursors for prediction of flares and CME s. European institutes operate H-alpha telescopes, but mainly for research purposes. Furthermore, he infrastructure has not been developed to produce data in a guaranteed, continuous monitoring capacity. This activity will analyze existing facilities in terms of existing hardware, software, data availability and telescope seeing conditions. Prototyping of the network will include operation of selected and adapted telescopes and real-time dissemination of the data to the SSA data centre for processing into prototype service products. Automated data processing will be implemented, allowing automated identification of known activity signatures including (but not limited to) flare onset, filament eruption, Moreton wave onset. Linking with non-European resources will be investigated as a means to provide 24-hour coverage of solar activity. Requirements and implementation planning for a dedicated European H-alpha Service Telescope will be established in order to address fully European SSA requirements. This will include preliminary designs for any new instrument or infrastructure technologies required. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.03 HIGH-FIDELITY 3-D ENERGETIC ELECTRON SPECTROMETER PHASE A/B

Many missions encounter intense, highly variable energetic electron environments. In the outer radiation belt the intensities of energetic (100 keV 10 MeV) electrons can be extremely high and result in various serious problems for spacecraft, giving rise to the label "killer electrons". To characterize and predict what goes on in this large volume of space two complementary approaches are adopted: (i) fly radiation monitors on as many spacecraft in this region as possible and (ii) use advanced physics models of the space weather processes at work, in an "assimilation" architecture where boundary conditions are measurements. One of these key inputs is directionally resolved energy spectra. Since the magnetic field traps particles, observing fluxes in different directions w.r.t. the field at a point can be used to infer the distribution along the whole field line. Methods for providing full 3-D information of the incident electron fluxes shall be evaluated. This will include evaluation of multiple orthogonal detector modules vs. increased instrument opening angle, use of patterned detector elements and magnetic energy selection. The activity will be based on ongoing developments in the Europe (e.g. in the frame of the Energetic Particle Telescope (EPT) and ICARE activities). Existing instrument concepts (intended for various particle species) shall be further elaborated to fully focus the instrument response toward 3D high-fidelity electron detection, while at the same time minimising the instrument background from any proton- induced effects. Miniaturization of the instrument will be included in the Design effort. Phases A and B of the design and development will be performed including instrument optimization by analytical methods, simulations and design consolidation from pre-existing developments. This will be augmented with further breadboarding, prototyping, testing and accelerator validation. Definition and planning will be prepared for a subsequent phase of flight model development. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.04 SERVICE ORIENTED SPACECRAFT MAGNETOMETER SET - PHASE A/B

The near Earth space weather is strongly influenced by the magnetic field structure in the solar wind and in the magnetosphere. The solar wind magnetic field expands from the solar atmosphere and is twisted by the solar rotation to constitute a 3D complex structure expanding far beyond the solar planetary system and which projects as a spiral in the ecliptic plane. Its amplitude is of the order of 1 to 10 nT and its direction is highly variable. The magnetospheric magnetic field is the one of the Earth dipole superimposed with the one generated by the large scale electrical currents in space resulting from the interaction with the solar wind. Magnetospheric field measurement provide essential information on the development of geomagnetic storm and substorm and on the overall location of key plasma regions. Measurement of the solar wind magnetic field upstream of Earth provides information about one hour ahead of the risk of occurrence of a magnetic storm and associated effects on ground and space assets. There is already a considerable experience in Europe in developing space based magnetometers which have been embarked as scientific instrument, e.g., on Cluster and Ulysses or to be embarked on SWARM. A service oriented sensor for SSA shall foresee compatibility with payload and platforms of other SSA services or of meteorological spacecraft with potentially high magnetic noise and data processing and communication protocol to have continuous data stream with appropriate resolution. The activity will consist of the development of the design and a prototype of a low mass (< 3 kg for the whole set of spacecraft magnetic sensors including electronic box for data processing and TTC and booms) low power (< 10 W) consuming tri-axis magnetometer able to measure the Earth and solar wind magnetic from LEO to GEO and in the solar wind. The resolution shall be of 0.001 nT and the dynamic range from 0.001 nT to 10000 nT in the DC to 100 Hz frequency range. Concept study shall also be performed to minimize the spacecraft magnetic perturbation through booms and duplication of magnetometers. Definition and planning will be prepared for a subsequent phase of flight model development. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.05 PARTICLE TRAJECTORY ANALYSER PHASE A/B

A Trajectory Analyser (TA) for particles is a challenging experiment requiring innovative new technology. A non-destructive method is required to accurately measure time and position of a particle at least at two different locations. Two types of TA have been proposed, one based on electric induction and the other on the crossing of light curtains. The present activity will assess the feasibility and performance of the two methods with the aim to identify the best option for a multi-stage impact detector: (i) A TA which detects particles by electric induction (in space all particles are charged) when they pass through several meshes of conducting wires. The laboratory prototype built by MPI f r Kernphysik will be further developed to allow performance tests under realistic space environment conditions (space plasma is of main concern). (ii) Detection of particles as they pass through several light curtains. Existing devices measure relatively slow dust particles but in principle light curtains can also be used for much faster objects normally encountered in space. It is proposed in this phase A and B activity to advance the development of the trajectory analyzer to TRL 5 and to assess the capabilities of the two detection methods. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.06 NEXT GENERATION SPACE ENVIRONMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

This system will consist of an application and database framework populated with the latest state-of-the-art space environment models and datasets. It will provide a consistent interface for the end-user and simplify the maintenance of distributed models and datasets. The system will ensure interoperability of models via protocol, interface and data standards and provide a means to download results and data into local analysis tools. The system will be compatible with Concurrent Engineering systems such as ESA s CDF. The models will be portable to allow download and local running for scenarios where remote access is excluded. The system will support distributed design and operations requirements by permitting the secure sharing of project reference data (mission analyses, space environment specification, and baseline spacecraft shielding geometry) with strict version and quality control. Since the latest effects models are computationally intensive (Monte-Carlo and Particle-In-Cell) and can be complicated to setup, the system will provide access to a high performance CPU facility (distributed or localised) and a set of qualified tools for the user in their operation. The system will provide the latest Monte-Carlo radiation effects packages (GRAS, GEMAT, etc) and spacecraft charging models (SPIS, PicUP3d) in the CPU facility. Interfaces to other computationally intensive or proprietary codes will be provided. The system will address the following environments and their effects on space systems: radiation belts; solar proton events; solar ions; cosmic rays; debris; micrometeoroids; electrostatic charging; atomic oxygen; micrometeoroids and other planetary environments. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1EE.07 VIRTUAL SPACE WEATHER MODELLING CENTRE - PHASE 1

End-to-end systems of coupled space weather models are the ultimate forecast and specification tools and the basis for data assimilation. The analysis of their performances helps to define space weather data and modelling requirements. Europe has strong modelling activities that have lead to domain-specific (e.g, solar-heliosphere, solar wind-magnetosphere coupling, radiation belt transport, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, ionosphere- thermosphere coupling) models potentially suitable for integration in a comprehensive global model. The build-up of a fully operational and robust European global space weather model system is a long term R&D effort requiring an iterative carefully coordinated approach. This activity will identify the detailed modelling and system requirements for a global comprehensive integrated space weather modelling system. The system architecture will be designed. Existing models available in Europe will be reviewed and gaps and limitations for their coupling and integration into a global comprehensive model will be identified and addressed through limited targeted prototyping. The activity will address computing and networking architectural aspects, distributed input data streams, distributed modelling and post-processing and visualization/UI elements. A breadboard of the global model software will be developed. Other global players have started integrating space weather models in global frameworks and deployment of European skills in the global context is an important European element of non-dependence and potential cooperations. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1EP.06 MULTIJUNCTION MODULE TECHNOLOGY ON NEW GENERATION CELLS (THINGE)

In the frame of a previous GSTP activity, thin (100 micrometres) Ge substrates have been developed. Solar cell manufacturers are optimizing their production process to produce triple junction solar cells using this lower weight Ge substrates. In parallel, it is needed to evaluate the performance of these cells when interconnectors are welded and when solar cells are integrated on solar array networks for GEO and LEO missions by European companies. The objective of this activity is the evaluation of module technology for ESA GEO and LEO missions. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Ms SIGNORINI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G604-27EP Status: INTENDED 08.1EP.09 NUCLEAR FUEL CAPSULE AND AEROSHELL DESIGN STUDY

Objectives: Produce preliminary design for nuclear heat source fuel capsule and aeroshell. Description: This activity shall cover the preliminary design of a complete encapsulation structure for radionuclide fuel. The activity shall produce a preliminary design or designs suitable for stand-alone use as an Radionuclide Heat Unit (RHU), and compatible for use with electrical conversion in an electrical generator (e.g. Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG)). Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Ms SIGNORINI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T303-40EP Status: INITIATED 1-6359

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.01 INVESTIGATIONS ON AVOIDANCE OF SOLAR ARRAY THERMAL/ELECTRICAL UNBALANCE IN POWER SYSTEMS EQUIPPED WITH MAXIMUM POWER POINT TRACKER INTERFACE

To define the boundaries of thermal/electrical unbalance in order to use MPPT schemes at their best performances. The activity will include developing a thermo-electrical model of a solar array, and validate it on the basis of the test data from at least two different representative solar array/panel coupons subject torepresentative test conditions to enhance as much as possible the thermal runaway phenomenon. The model will then be used to identify the boundaries of the problem.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Ms SIGNORINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T703-020EP Status: INTENDED 09.1EP.02 STUDY OF MITIGATION TECHNIQUES/OPTIMISATION FOR ANALOGUE CIRCUITS IN SPACE RADIATION ENVIRONMENT

1. To study mitigation techniques for He-Ion radiation effect in critical spacecraft functions that is using common analogue electronic components, to trade-off complexity vs. reliability, i.e. how complex a circuit needs to be to achieve a certain likelihood of activation. 2. To analyse and test known critical circuits using established analogue components and compare the same circuities also with COTS candidate devices for replacement in future missions.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.04 THIN-FILM LITHIUM BATTERIES FOR USE IN SPACE

Objectives: To assess the potential of the thin-film batteries for use in space. Description: All-solid-state Lithium batteries are made by depositing the components as thin films (<5 micrometre) on a substrate. When embedded in micro-devices, such batteries act as an autonomous power source. This technology is foreseen for medical applications, RFID tags, memory chips. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Ms SIGNORINI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T703-165EP Status: INTENDED 09.1EP.06 DC/DC CONVERTERS CATALOGUE

In the course of the last decades, a number of DC/DC converters have been developed, qualified and tested to be used for many different purposes in a number of European companies with know-how and expertise in power electronics. The activity consists of the systematic collection of the in-house BB DC/DC converters data: - design "product" specifications, with the information about the relevant applicable and reference standards used for the development and the qualification; - relevant supporting qualification data (including all design analyses, test plans, procedures and reports); - electrical diagrams; - parts, process and material lists, including relevant PADs; - ROM prices, under specific hypotheses; - Lead times - Original purpose(s) of the converter development and qualification, other possible purposes of utilisation; - History of utilisation. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Ms SIGNORINI C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G525-001EP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.07 EUROPEAN ISOTOPE PRODUCTION: PHASE 1 - SAMPLES AND TESTING

Objectives: To produce and test prototype samples of a radionuclide suitable for use in a Radioisotopic Power System (e.g. RHU or RTG). Description: This contract covers the production and/or separation of sample quantities of radionuclide suitable for use in a Radioisotopic Power Source (e.g. RHU or RTG), followed by appropriate testing and analysis. This can only be carried out in a certified laboratory (A subsequent phase 2 will cover the pilot production of a quantity suitable for use in a prototype space nuclear power system.) These activities shall be performed in close harmonisation with parallel activities on safety issues of nuclear sources.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100579 - AURORA MREP Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+F+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+POR+GR+CDN Programme Ref.: ETP E903-001EP Status: INTENDED 09.1EP.09 FUEL ENCAPSULATION PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT TO TRL4

Objectives: To cover the development, from TRL2 to TRL 4, of radioisotopic fuel encapsulation systems, with applicability to both Radioisotope Heating Unit and Radioisotope Power Source use. Description: Inner (eg metallic) capsule and outer "aeroshell" (eg carbon) shall be developed. The aeroshell is likely to be a different design for RHU and RPS, whereas the inner capsule may be common.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.12 THERMOELECTRIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FOR SMALL-SCALE RTGS (TO TRL 4/5)

Objectives: Continued development of small scale thermoelectric converter, producing an elegant breadboard model. Description: Major work will focus on improving system efficiency and reliability/longevity aspects, and detailed design of the interface with the radioisotopic heat source.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100579 - Q1 AURORA MREP Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP E903-007EP Status: INTENDED 09.1EP.14 STIRLING CONVERTER TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT : PHASE 1

Objectives: To develop a breadboard model of a Stirling cycle power converter system for use with radioisotopic heat sources. Description: This contract covers the initial development of a Stirling cycle power converter system for space applications, considering use with radioisotopic heat sources. Electrical output in the ~100 W range. A breadboard will be developed and tested in laboratory conditions (using a simulated, non-nuclear, heat source).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.16 COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND INJECTION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Objectives: To conduct the necessary preliminary development work for a high thrust (1000-1500N) engine for planetary science and exploration. Description: A high thrust apogee engine (HTAE) has been identified as a key technology to provide Europe with an enhanced independent capability for planetary science and exploration. Gravity losses on Mars Express (MEX) accounted for around 4% of the Delta V at orbit insertion. This mission used a classical high reliability apogee motor at 400N thrust level and 321s specific impulse (ISP). The current Exomars (EXM) orbit insertion propulsion relies on a similar single 424N engine with an ISP of 321s. The Mars orbit insertion manoeuvre (MOI) and other manoeuvres bring the total main engine burn time to nearly 6 hours. Furthermore, significant gravity losses are involved in the Mars orbit insertion manoeuvre: 30% delta V or around 300 kg in terms of propellant mass. A higher thrust apogee engine, 1.0-1.5 kN or similar, with current State of the art performance (~321s ISP) would be of significant benefit. Such an engine recovers more than half of the losses for an EXM class mission while retaining acceleration levels similar to those seen on Mars Express. This, in turn, increases the spacecraft dry mass available on orbit by a similar amount and hence the payload available for useful science. Further, such an approach leads to a relatively compact and mass efficient propulsion system. A classical apogee engine design is considered for the HTAE. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100579 - AURORA MREP; 100757 - SIUC General Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+POR+GR+CDN Programme Ref.: E919-011EP Status: ISSUED 1-6304

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.17 HIGH INTENSITY HIGH TEMPERATURE SOLAR GENERATOR STUDY

Objectives: To devise two alternative Solar Generator configurations concept based on Bepi Colombo state-of-the-art SA technology and Solar Orbiter constraints. Description: The activity consists of a first analysis of the latest information from Bepi Colombo on SA technology against the Solar Orbiter specific requirements and constraints. This will be followed by a design task to provide at least two alternative SA configurations compliant with the Solar Orbiter mission. For each configuration, a risk assessment shall be performed followed by a definition of screening tests to validate local design aspects, and a development & design definition plan for Solar Cells Assemblies.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T203-111EP Status: ISSUED 1-6309

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.18 DEVELOPMENT OF A LITHIUM ION CELL OPTIMIZED FOR LOW TEMPERATURES (-20 DEGREES CELCIUS )

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to develop lithium ion cell optimised for low temperature performance (i.e. below -20 C) by selecting the electrolyte and electrodes most suitable for such conditions. Description: Some space applications would benefit from the improvement of the Li ion technology at low temperatures, such as exploration missions (rovers). Different factors influence low temperature performances of Li ion cell like electrolyte conductivity, cell design, electrodes thickness, separator porosity. As shown in preliminary in-house activities in the ESBTC, present cells do have a rather poor low temperature performance, but small modifications to the electrolyte will result in significant improvement in terms of available energy density, cycle life and degradation, in benefit to terrestrial applications as well. In a first phase a low temperature Li ion cell will be developed after selection of the electrolyte, electrodes materials, processes. The second phase will be the full characterisation of the prepared cells by tests. In a third phase, some environmental tests will be performed in order to detect any show-stopper for COTS cells, and development needed to prepare a space version of the cell will be elaborated. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.19 PROCESS OPTIMIZATION & PRE-QUALIFICATION ACTIVITIES FOR MULTI-JUNCTION CELLS ON THIN GERMANIUM SUBSTRATES

Objectives: The objective is to adapt solar cell manufacturing processes to the use of thinner (nominally 80micron) germanium wafer substrates. Note that this technology is needed for the next generation of 30% cell. Description: Thin (80-100 m) Ge substrates have been developed in the frame of ESA contracts (eg. Improved Manu. Technology for Ge Substrates ). In order to benefit from this improvement, solar cell manufacturers have to optimize their production processes to produce triple junction solar cells using these lower weight Ge substrates with the same yield and performance as currently achieved for cells on thicker (140 m) germanium substrates. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1EP.20 CONSTANT POWER CHARGING OF LI ION BATTERIES FOR LEO MISSIONS

Objectives: to evaluate the impacts of constant power charging on the cycle life of Li ion batteries for LEO applications Description: In LEO applications, high power is available when getting out of eclipse. This available power could be used to charge the battery at constant power, implying to charge the battery with a higher current at the beginning of the charge. But the usual charge profile of Li ion batteries is constant current- constant voltage. So the impacts of constant power charging on the cycle life of the Li ion battery have to be evaluated by testing and modeling to show if the Li ion battery can meet LEO mission requirements with such charging conditions. In a first phase, the charge profiles will be defined for different LEO missions based on the outputs of the previous ESA activity "Study of new power systems architecture for LEO missions" and the test plan will be described. In a second phase, a life test will be initiated with constant power charge and in parallel a reference test with usual charge profile (constant current-constant voltage) will be started. In a third phase, the test results will be compared and by modeling the influence of the charge process will also be assessed. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E POWER & ENERGY CONVERSION DIVISION / TEC-EP Responsible: Ms SIGNORINI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-022EP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 04.1ET.04 AUTONOMOUS HIGH DATA RATE SECURED DOWNLINK SYSTEM - BREADBOARD (PREVIOUS TITLE: HIGH DATA RATE DOWNLINK DATA PROCESSOR CHAIN - BREADBOARD)

Security for Earth Observation (EO) systems including the space borne assets is one of the urgently to be addressed topics. Currently no agreed security concept for the space/ground links exist. The existing ESA Packet Telecommand Decoder standard foresees only a very weak authentication scheme. However, secure communication shall incorporate as minimum means for self-authentication, key agreement, message authentication and en-/decryption of telemetry data. Typically the high rate downlink is secured by encryption and message authentication. The encryption and authentication keys for the downlink are classically generated on ground and sent to the space platform via a command uplink, which needs then be highly secured. There are algorithms existing that provide secure key exchange and authentication by using a unidirectional link, only. Elliptic Curve (EC) based cryptography today is regarded as high secure implementation of the standard techniques. An EC based unidirectional scheme could provide the necessary level of security for a unidirectional link. The keys for encryption and authentication could in principle be generated on- board. This requires a cryptographically reliable key generator to be implemented space compliant. By combining both EC based unidirectional key exchange/authentication and on- board key generation an autonomous secured downlink system can be designed, which is decoupled from the security requirements of the command uplink. This could allow a straightforward Sensor to User end-to-end security concept. The currently used downlink systems provide some 100 Mbit/s data rate. The applied algorithms and protocols shall therefore be suitable for high rate implementation. The study objective is to identify alternative and optimised solutions for future applications in EO downlink systems and shall comprise following elements: Analysis of Security requirements for downlink systems including the on ground part; Design of a high rate secured downlink system with selection of appropriate algorithms and protocols; Breadboard (BB) implementation of core technology to demonstrate feasibility of high rate application as well as space compliance

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T104-11FP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1ET.03 BURST SYNCHRONISATION FOR SCANSAR INTERFEROMETRY

Burst synchronization would allow interferometry over much wider swaths than in ordinary strip-map mode adding value to future SAR systems. This would considerably enhance the capability of the instrument making the data more useful for a wide variety of applications. The technique of imaging much wider swaths by repeatedly switching between beams, known as ScanSAR, has been successfully demonstrated by both RADARSAT-1 and ENVISAT ASAR. The advantage of this technique is that a much wider effective swath can be imaged on the ground hence improving global coverage. The disadvantage, however, is that with existing instruments it is not possible to realize repeat pass ScanSAR interferometry. This is because there is no synchronization between the bursts of pulses transmitted in each beam for a given position around the orbit. The result of this is that it is therefore unlikely for there to be any overlap of the Doppler spectrum between acquisitions hence making interferometry between successive passes impossible. The objective of the activity is to look at the feasibility and eventual system requirements for around orbit burst synchronization of ScanSAR modes in order to make wide-swath interferometry in ScanSAR modes possible.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: CH Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G102-08ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ET.01 INVESTIGATIONS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR HIGHLY INTEGRATED SSPA MATCHING NETWORKS

The objective of this activity is to investigate the use of advanced material of high dielectric constant (>50) and/or high thermal conductivity to reduce the size of hybrid HPA and/or improve thermal management. This activity aims at investigating innovative solutions in order to improve the size of the solid state power amplifiers modules based on hybrid technology (i.e. L to C band). The activity shall investigate various types of materials for matching network featuring low loss characteristics for L to C band applications. Today similar dielectric substrates are used (with dielectric constant from 10 to 37), but lead to a size of matching network which is not acceptable anymore especially when GaN will be involved. At the same time, the activity shall investigate materials with improved thermal conductivity (e.g. based on diamond or others) with high dielectric constant which could be used both as matching substrate and as a chip carrier. This will help to simplify greatly the assembly of hybrid HPA where the power chips could be mounted directly on the substrates of the matching networks with good heat spreading capabilities. Electromagnetic characterisation of the materials shall be done together with evaluation of the processing and attachment capability as well as mechanical characteristics. The best candidate(s) shall be used to design prototypes of matching networks which shall be electrically characterised and implemented into breadboards of solid state HPA. Assessment of the overall thermal management shall be performed, as well as demonstration of size improvement. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ET.07 WIDELY-TUNABLE MEMS LC TANK FOR WIDEBAND OSCILLATORS

Objectives: The objectives are to develop, manufacture, and test a MEMS LC tank featuring a wide tunability while maintaining a stable Q-factor. Description: There is a need for Local Oscillator with a large tuning range. However, in practise, resonators with large tunability tend to offer degraded performance due to the decrease of the Q-factor with tuning. This translates into degraded phase noise of the LO. The MEMS LC tank is a resonator which can have a large tuning range while maintaining a fairly high Q-factor. In a first phase, after reviewing state of the art achievements in the field and assessing all applications where a wideband oscillator is of prime interest, MEMS varactor with large capacitance control as well as MEMS inductance with high resonant frequency shall be investigated. In a second phase, those two element shall be integrated into a single MEMS tank circuit which shall then be evaluated in an oscillator with a wide tuning range.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T506-004ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ET.08 HIGH-Q MEMS RESONATOR FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE OSCILLATORS

Objectives: Develop, manufacture, and test MEMS based mechanical resonators; to highly improve degree of integration, reduce of cost, mass and size of payload. Description: Laboratory demonstrations have shown that MEMS resonators may become an interesting alternative to crystal resonators both in oscillators and filters. Already today, very high Q-values comparable to those of good crystal resonators have been demonstrated for the MEMS resonators. Important advantages of the MEMS resonators are foreseen in their extremely small size and integration compatibility with silicon process. In comparison to crystal resonator, cost reduction is expected at lower frequencies (from 10 MHz) whereas better performance is expected at higher frequencies (from 100 MHz). One more important aspect is that the MEMS fundamental mode frequency can be much higher than that of the crystal. Demonstrations have been done (mostly US) for devices from 10 MHz to 500 MHz. However, it is evident that technological challenges remain in several areas, such as temperature compensation, packaging, long term stability, and phase noise. The activity aims at developing MEMS resonators, MEMS test structures for e.g. coupling characterisation, and RF oscillator demonstrators. The design frequencies shall be selected in the 10 MHz to 500 MHz range and designs optimised for the best achievable RF performance. In the beginning of the activity, the available MEMS technologies and process shall be investigated and their properties evaluated in the light of the MEMS resonator performance. Then, the MEMS resonators and the RF oscillator shall be designed, manufactured and tested. The test shall address the critical parameters such as the frequency stability, long term stability, phase noise, Q and resonator coupling properties. The performance, size, and mass of the MEMS oscillators will be evaluated and compared with those of a crystal oscillator. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ET.09 EFFICIENT TECHNIQUES FOR ON-BOARD PROCESSING

Objectives: The study shall review, analyse and assess efficient algorithms and processing techniques for improving power consumption and integration (i.e. mass) efficiency of telecom OBPs. Appropriate design and optimization methods shall be identified and tailored to comply with typical payload performance specifications. Description: Several architectures and algorithms have been recently introduced to decrease the computational burning of elementary digital processing elements such as Finite Impulse Response (FIRs) filters and Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs). As well as new techniques allow reducing oversampling ratios in polyphase filter banks. Jointly such techniques could prove themselves highly effective in reducing (potentially up to 20-30%) the complexity (ASICs area and Power) or in extending the performances (increased processed bandwidth and number of beams) of On-Board Digital Processors for telecommunication satellite systems. Full exploitation of these techniques requires a design flow change (from round-off of the ideal filter/BFN coefficients to filter/BFN design based on constrained architecture and coefficients space). Typically the design is further complicated by the combinatorial nature of the filter/BFN coefficient space (e.g. Sum-Of-Power-Of-Two - SOPOT, Canonical-Signed-Digit - CSD, etc.) and requires the adoption of appropriate search and optimization methods. Tasks to be carried out shall include: Standard arithmetic with reduced multiplication/addition complexity for filtering and beamforming (e.g. multiplier-less SOPOT, CSD, etc.); Non-standard arithmetic for signal processing (e.g. residue number system RNS et alii); "FFT-like" and reduced oversampling techniques in polyphase filter banks; Analysis and assessment of coefficient round-off and finite arithmetic errors; Integrated design of Multi-Channel Demultiplexing and Beamforming based on constrained (for efficiency) digital arithmetic; Pros and Cons assessment with respect to benchmarking OBP scenarios (narrowband and broadband).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T506-006ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ET.12 AUTONOMOUS ON-BOARD TIMING REFERENCE

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to develop and validate techniques for the implementation of autonomous on-board timing references. Description: The on-board timing reference of GNSS systems is a key driver of the navigation and integrity performances. The today solution is to embark Atomic Clocks whose performance and integrity are monitored on ground, via the OD&TS process. This puts significant constrains on both the reliability and performance of the on-board clocks and on the operation and control of navigation and integrity. Several methods (e.g. phase comparison, three- corner-hat ) offer the possibility to monitor directly on-board the performance of the timing system, and to implement some switching strategies in case of failure, with no effect on the phase coherence. The aim of this activity is to investigate such methods and to implement and validate at breadboard level an autonomous on-board timing reference.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T606-009ET Status: INTENDED 08.1ET.15 DESIGN AND PRE-DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR PAYLOAD AUTONOMOUS INTEGRITY MONITORING

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to study the techniques and the technologies that could be introduced at Payload level to allow monitoring the integrity of the emitted signal directly measuring the signal at the payload RF output. The satellite will be able to qualify autonomously the signal transmitted identifying more promptly and more accurately some specific failure modes reducing the probability of failure of the satellite leading to a drastic simplification of the Ground Integrity monitoring system. Description: Integrity monitoring is currently provided with the usage of very complex Ground infrastructure which is not only very expensive but also affected by all the propagation/geometric/network effects and so sometimes very inaccurate. Proper calibrated equipment can be included on board to measure the signal at the RF output of the payload providing instantaneous and accurate detection of specific failure modes. The satellite failure probability can be drastically reduced if not made negligible thus reducing the need for a complex ground infrastructure.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1ET.21 ORBITER SW DEFINED RADIO PROXIMITY-1 LINK COMMUNICATIONS PACKAGE - IMPLEMENTATION & DEMONSTRATION

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to start the development of a flexible and multimission data-relay communication package based on CCSDS Proximity-1 protocol and using Software Defined Rradio (SDR) as the enabling technology. Description: The current European proximity-link transceivers (as developed in the previous ESA missions, for instance Beagle) are limited in flexibility as they are based on a low level of integration between the RF and the digital part. Using the Software Defined Radio technology, SDR, (similar to that implemented by NASA/JPL for the Electra transceiver) allows a higher level of flexibility with the possibility of unit reconfiguration. Using the software defined approach provides the capability to add/change functionality by simply changing the software version. This software upload (software patch) can be done pre-launch or in orbit, which makes the unit very flexible and provides the capability to support multiple missions. This multimission approach is particularly interesting in case of an Orbiter with data-relay capabilities and a long lifetime (such as Mars Express). This way it can support different lander missions (European, American and other international space agencies) even the ones it wasn t intended to serve in the first place. Allowing post-launch reconfigurability of the protocol and signal processing functions over the Orbiter lifetime supports protocol updates and provides the possibility to respond to unanticipated mission scenarios. Secondly, by ensuring a standardised and interoperable data-relay infrastructure allows any lander to make use of multiple data-relay assets, thereby increasing the science return while at the same time reducing mass and power requirements on the lander. The ultimate goal would be to equip every science Orbiter with a standardised relay package, taking away some of the technology burden of small lander missions. The scope of the activity is to implement a reprogrammable Proximity-1 transponder based on a software defined radio architecture. The transponder shall support the Proximity-1 protocol in its entirety including support for full duplex operation. The transmit and receive carrier frequencies shall be programmable (by software uploads) to any frequency in the range used by the Proximity-1 protocol (i.e. 390 450 MHz). The transponder shall be designed in a modular manner that allows tailoring of the basic transponder to future missions. Finally, the proximity-link transponder to be developed shall also support higher data-rates than those currently available on European hardware, in order to increase the science return. Consideration shall be given to the architecture proposed in order to reduce mass, power and volume envelopes as much as possible.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T306-043ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.01 INTEGRATED CIRCULATORS FOR TR MODULES

Objectives: Development and demonstration of integrated circulators at C and Ku band. Description: The goal of this activity is to develop and built a 20W C-band integrated circulator and a 10W Ku-band integrated circulator demonstrate this enabling technology and fully evaluate the anticipated significant manufacturing cost savings. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-002ET Status: INTENDED 09.1ET.02 FREQUENCY-MULTIPLIERS FOR SUBMM

Objectives: To demonstrate the 2nd frequency multiplier with state-of-the-art performance by using European Schottky/HBV technology. Description: High- efficiency multipliers are needed for the generation of LO signal in sub-mm- wave superheterodyne receivers of Space Science and Earth Observation. State- of-the-art results have been demonstrated in the past at mm-waves by using HBV devices, and the present activity aims to continue the work by developing the second frequency multiplier in the frequency multiplication chain (that follows a power amplifier and the first multiplier), and to demonstrate sufficient output power to drive room-temperature mixers. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-009ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.03 DIRECT-DETECTION RADIOMETERS

Objectives: Development of all the critical building blocks and their integration into a complete mm-wave direct-detection radiometer. Description: Millimetre-wave direct-detection radiometers are a very attractive option for future Earth observation and Science instruments, and are already employed in Planck. Recent developments in low-noise amplifier technology have made such receivers feasible also at higher frequencies, currently up to around 200 GHz. However, in addition to LNAs, also filters and detectors with very wide bandwidth are needed in direct-detection receivers. These should be compatible with MMIC LNAs, i.e. monolithic HEMT or diode detectors would be preferable. In this activity all the critical building blocks (detectors, filters and LNAs) are developed for 89/157/183 GHz radiometers. Different detector configurations are investigated and compared. Using the building blocks, a direct-detection radiometer is constructed and its signal-handling, temperature and short/long-term stability characteristics are investigated. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-010ET; IPI Status: INTENDED 09.1ET.05 STUDY OF A HIGH SPATIAL RESOLUTION MIRAS (SUPER-MIRAS)

Objectives: To define optimum system architectures for a high spatial resolution L-band interferometer. Description: The challenge of future L-band microwave radiometers is the improvement of spatial resolution. The aperture synthesis technique, demonstrated by SMOS, is scalable in that the size of the antenna can be increased to get better spatial resolution. However in doing so, some problems appear, as loss of sensitivity and decorrelation effects. This study aims at providing optimum array geometries and system architectures to improve spatial resolution while maintaining sensitivity of future L-band SMOS like missions with much higher spatial resolution.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-017ET Status: ISSUED 1-6278

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.06 PAYLOAD/SYSTEM EVALUATION OF BEAM HOPPING TECHNIQUES

Objectives: Definition, simulation and evaluation of an advanced Ka band multibeam payload using beam hopping techniques. Identification of key equipment for further development. Description: This activity will focus on payload aspects related to beam hopping & will represent the follow up of an ongoing beam hopping system activity. Beam hopping represents an efficient solution to flexible resource allocation in multi-beam networks that has large impacts on the space and ground systems. The proposed activity shall continue this work with a detailed evaluation, simulation and evaluation of an advanced payload implementing beam hopping tecniques. In particular, different beam hopping payload architectures using advanced antenna and RF front end concepts (DRA, FAFR, ...) and advanced technologies available in the near future (high temperature electronics, GaN, mini-TWTs, highly integrated BFNs, next generation digital processors using deep sub micron technology, optical processors, ...) shall be proposed. The payload performance will be compared to more conventional payloads.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T506-008ET Status: INTENDED 09.1ET.07 WIRELESS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR FORMATION FLYING MISSIONS

Objectives: To study, specify and simulate the RF wireless technology allowing navigation and high data rate communications for a formation flying (FF) mission with multiple satellite. The activity will explore existing standards and technologies from the terrestrial wireless techniques, and define the adaptation to the FF space missions. The activity also includes performance assessment based on SW simulations. The scope of the proposed activity is to identify and analyse RF technologies allowing navigation and communications using a single RF signal, aimed at a formation flying missions with multiple spacecrafts. Secondly, a performance assessment based on SW is proposed to prepare the future devices allowing easy interactivity between satellites of a same formation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T706-041ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.08 ADVANCED RECEIVER ARCHITECTURES

Objectives: This activity proposes to study optimisation of the receiver processing architecture via tighter integration between the navigation and the signal processing, and exploitation of large amount of redundant information available with multiple constellation, frequency, signals, in order to improve in general acquisition and tracking performance, robustness against hostile RF environment etc.... The activity also includes the design and prototyping of a channel monitor for multipath estimation and mitigation in GNSS receivers.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T616-013ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.09 ENHANCEMENT OF GALILEO SYSTEM ROBUSTNESS EXPLOITING SIGNAL-OF-OPPORTUNITY

Objectives: This activity aims at identifying way to exploit Signal-of- Opportunity (SoO) coming from other not known a-priori sources in order to supplement GNSS system when it works in difficult environments (such as urban canyon or inside buildings) as well as when unintentional and intentional interferences, human errors and natural phenomena effect GNSS performance. There have been several studies aimed at identifying ways to exploit Signal- of-Opportunity coming from terrestrial and space based signals (such as such as TV broadcasting antenna, mobile towers and satellites) but all of these studies assumed known the location of the SoO emitters and consequently they only have proved the feasibility to use SoO as navigation signals. The new idea behind this activity, instead, is to develop a system concept and architecture able to automatically recognise SoO that are present into the environment (it means that the receiver has to be able to recognise the bit pattern and modulation technique for instance) and calculate the locations of their emitters exploiting GNSS systems when these provide adequate performance. After this first stage thanks to which the SoO emitters locations is known, the receiver should be able to calibrate the obtained System-of-Opportunity and so exploit SoO for positioning when it turns to work under conditions of GNSS denial and in difficult environment. This activity it is very important because the utilization of the Signal-of- Opportunity in the performance of position, navigation and timing, guaranteeing and improving GNSS services, actually enhances the robustness of the overall GNSS system.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T616-014ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.10 GAN POWER STAGE BASED ON EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY FOR NAVIGATION SSPA IN L-BAND

Objectives: Develop an L-band power stage based on European GaN technology with output power in the range of 120-150W capable of power flexibility. Description: The objective of this activity shall be to investigate very high power amplifiers based on solid state European GaN technology. Unlike the amplifiers available today, GaN technology shall offer the possibility to build such HPA with only one power module at the output. On its own this shall improve efficiency, ease of manufacture and price. This activity shall also investigate the possibility to implement power flexibility and design techniques for increasing efficiency in presence of digitally modulated signals and their implications in case of navigation application (e.g group delay and gain flatness, stability etc...). Finally the activity shall consider careful Multipactor related design. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T616-015ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.11 TRANSMITTER VACUUM ELECTRIC POWER AMPLIFIER

Objectives: To design, realise and test a Vacuum Electronic Device Power Amplifier. Description: Travelling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs) are often opposed to solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs). As a rule of thumb, TWTAs outperform SSPAs in efficiency and absolute output power while SSPAs are more linear than TWTAs. In addition, in terms of mass/size, TWTs scale down with frequency while SSPAs scale up with output power. Ideally, one would like to have a device which exhibits the linearity of an SSPA combined with the efficiency of a TWTA at a fraction of the size: this is the goal of this activity. The activity shall first address the main building blocks of the Vacuum Electronic Device Power Amplifier which are the modulated source of electrons and the amplifying vacuum electronic structure. The source of electron is foreseen as a semiconductor device based on promising gallium nitride (GaN) structures which would offer a very simple modulation access, up to possibly X to Ku-band. The amplifying vacuum electronic structure is expected to be a shrunk version of existing structures used in vacuum power electronics e.g. the helix of a travelling wave tube (TWT). The two building blocks shall then be assembled and connected to a laboratory power supply to form the VEPA breadboard which shall be fully tested. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T706-169ET Status: INTENDED 09.1ET.12 PHOTO-HBV FOR SUB-MILLIMETRE WAVE LO GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-003ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.17 STUDY INTO KA-BAND SAR

Objectives: To study the feasibility of a Ka-band SAR and other radars. Description: The study will look in to technological aspects of the feasibility of Ka-band radar ?in particular SAR with special emphasis on simultaneous interferometric SAR but also altimetry, precipitation etc in general. In the case of SAR power generation is crucial while in receive scanned pencil beams can help to relax the transmit power requirements. The study shall look in to critical elements for transmit e.g. tubes and antennas and in receive in low noise front-ends capable to form scanned high gain beams. An overall SAR concept shall be worked. Reuse of elements for Ka-band radar like altimeter and rain radars shall be investigated.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100683 - Q4 Earth Watch Definition (EWD) Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T106-013ET Status: INITIATED 1-6342 09.1ET.20 ON-WAFER MEASUREMENTS TO 300 GHZ

Objectives: Setting up a service for for on-wafer measurements at frequencies up to 300 GHz. Description: On-wafer testing facilitates the development of mm-wave hardware, as the testing can be done at chip/circuitboard level, without the additional complexity of the waveguide interfaces. Especially in the development of LNAs and monolithic mixers and multipliers on-wafer testing is indispensable. In previous activities on-wafer measurement capabilities of MilliLab were developed for 220 GHz. This activity aims to take benefit of the development of test equipment to frequencies above 300 GHz, and develop a measurement service that is available European companies. Setting up an on-wafer test facility, investigation of the calibration, measurement error and DUT (device under test) mounting issues, setting up a measurement service, definition of accuracies and requirements to the DUT. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.21 HIGH-POWER W-BAND LO SOURCE

Objectives: To develop a broad-band W-band LO source with Watt-level output power. Description: W-band LO source with high output power is needed in several space-borne instruments, and increasingly also in terrestrial applications. Power level of 100 mW was reached in the past GSTP activity using GaAs technology. Today technology selection is wider (e.g. GaN), and much higher power levels (0.5 to 1 W) are feasible with European SSPAs. Technology selection for SSPA MMICs. Design, fabrication and testing of two iterations of MMICs the LO source, including frequency multipliers and power amplifiers. Integration of the MMICs and other circuits into a LO module. Final test. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-007ET Status: INTENDED 09.1ET.22 INTEGRATED TILE DEMONSTRATOR

Objectives: Design, manufacturing and test of integrated front-end tile demonstrator based on advanced technologies for high coverage Active Array SAR. Description: New concepts for SAR allowing high resolution and simultaneously wide swath will significantly improve performance compared to existing concepts, while high resolution can be traded against radiometric accuracy by multi-looking if desired. Pencil beams in range, formed in the digital domain, improve signal to noise ratio and keep Tx power within reasonable limits. In order to implement those concepts new front-end architectures are required separating beam forming functionality from transmit and receive functionality. The beam forming would lead to significantly increased wiring density, reasonably manageable only in centralised solutions. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-008ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.23 EES KA BAND HIGH DATA RATE PAYLOAD DATA TRANSMITTER ENGINEERING MODEL

Objectives: The development of an engineering model for a high data rate telemetry transmitter and receiver chain demonstrator in the Ka-band (25.5-27 GHz). Description: The Ka-band (25.5-27 GHz) has been allocated for the high rate payload telemetry of Earth Exploration Satellites and for the Near Earth Space Research satellites. Currently, all Earth Observation Payload Data Transmission systems use the EES X-band frequency allocation and it is expected that within the next ten years this band will be severely congested. Coming missions also require very high data rates that cannot be accommodated in the EES X-band allocation. System studies are ongoing in ESA in preparation for the transition to Ka-band operation. The activity shall comprise: The development of a transmitter EM, this unit shall be modular and able to handle data rates of up to 1 Gbps (at least). Trade-offs on architecture shall be performed. The investigation of the elements of the receiving chain: LNA, downconverter and demodulator. The activity requires the development of an engineering model of the critical ground station equipment identified. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-018ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.24 MEMBRANE CIRCUITS FOR HIGH FREQUENCIES

Objectives: To develop integrated Schottky circuits on thin membranes. Description: The roadmap for the development of European Schottky technology is based on the principle that, if possible, the main development effort, leading to the industrialisation for the main applications at 300 to 500 GHz frequency range, would be largely funded by EC, and that complementary development actions are taken by ESA. Technology for the higher frequencies, up to THz, is the most challenging and least developed, and pre-development of integrated Schottky structures for these applications is being carried out in a current TRP activity. The aim of the present GSTP activity is to continue that development by concentrating on integrated circuits on a membrane, so that Schottky devices also for the highest frequencies reach sufficient maturity for subsequent industrialisation. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.26 ADVANCED SECURITY TT&C

Telecommand space link availability is considered critical for mission operations. Intentional interference (jamming) can threaten this availability. Such risk may not be acceptable for space missions part of critical European infrastructures. While GALILEO employs spread spectrum for their telecommand links, certain improvements are advised. The spread spectrum needs to use cryptographic sequences to make both jamming and traffic analysis more difficult. Synchronization of these sequences depends on accurate sequence timing prediction. The ability to properly mitigate jamming relies on the linear signal processing before digitization of both jamming and wanted signal with significant RF power difference and large dynamic range (e.g., GaN RF front-end). As a first stage, a secure TT&C single-channel processor will be developed that integrate above results into an advanced design. Since bandwidth expansion is limited by frequency regulations, further anti-jamming protection requires the use of multiple- antennas. A multi-channel processor building on a previous TRP secure antenna activity and employing the newly defined spread spectrum signals and synchronization concepts will be studied. This study will form the basis for subsequent development activities on both antennas and multi-channel spread spectrum processors. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP 5.3 G531-001ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.27 HIGHLY SECURE AND HIGH DATA RATE TELEMETRY ENCODER BUILDING BLOCK

This activity shall lead to the development and validation of the Engineering Qualification Model of an FPGA based Highly Secure and High Data Rate Telemetry Encoding Module for current and future EO missions needs. This module shall host the relevant Confidentiality, Integrity and Authentication capabilities, in order to reduce costs and to ensure homogenous designs together with operational guarantee. This encoder shall permit to build a transparent secure Telemetry (TM) service so as to be compliant with the latest ECSS Packet Telemetry Standard and provide 2 output channels (with variable throughput up to 300 Mbps for each channel) in order to address a wide range of missions. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP 5.3 G531-002ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.28 SPACE LINK SECURITY - CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROCESSOR

The target product is a standalone cryptographic module capable of independent operation in a space environment. It is intended to be used to protect exchanges of information between the two end points of the space data links that are used for control and operation from the ground (e.g. TM/TC links). For this purpose the cryptographic module executes an independent set of security controls using information received in binary digital format, several of those controls being based on cryptographic techniques. The target product is intended to be used in a wide range of civil applications of space where the dependability and/or security the application is critical or essential for the safety of human beings or for the conduct of organizational missions (e.g. remote sensing, human space flights, navigation, telecommunication). The target product shall have the capability to be used as part of a larger configuration item of a trustworthy system (e.g. communication security (COMSEC) subsystems, information security systems) without undermining the security of the whole. The activity is oriented towards establishing well-defined requirements and solutions taking into account combination aspects of security. Work products and processes are addressed in combined way. Finding and implementing strategies or techniques that reduce reworks to meet (e.g. assurance) policies of responsible parties is part of the activity. A system simulation shall allow establishing a first design baseline. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP 5.3 G531-005ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1ET.29 USER SEPARATION TECHNOLOGIES

This activity, a study, is the first stage of a line of development activities on User Separation technologies. The proposed development approach is to first study which security architectures in terms of combination of space and ground security/separation mechanisms best supports future dual use missions and then focus on developing security technology components required by those architectures. Possible technology elements to consider are separation extensions for ground and space segment computer operating systems, as are network security mechanisms like data diodes etc. Also, the integration of encryption modules suitable for a number of CCSDS protocols in either computers or IO nodes (e.g., SpaceWire) and content validation filters for relevant network protocols interconnecting ground networks or on-board computer partitions are to be studied. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr DE GAUDENZI C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP 5.3 G531-006ET Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 03.1GF.01 PHASE B/C/D FOR EUROPEAN PHYSIOLOGY MODULES (EPM) EXPERIMENTS - FIRST BATCH

EPM experiments are more oriented towards development of protocols and procedure as well as specific hardware and, as such, a complete Phase B/C/D is required. For each of the selected experiments the Phase B/C/D will be composed of a preliminary design part (Phase B), including some critical breadboarding activities, if necessary. The Phase B will also include a preliminary cost estimation and development schedule for the Phase C/D. The Phase C/D will include the final design, as well as the manufacturing, assembly, integration and verification of the flight products and of any other hardware required to carry out the experiments in orbit, in order to satisfy the scientific requirements.

ESTEC HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT,MICROGRAV & EXPLR PROG - D/HME PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / HME-M PAYLOAD FACILITIES AND DEMONSTRATORS DIV / HME-MF Responsible: Mr REIBALDI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100165 - MICROGR./FACIL.-COLUMBUS (MFC) Q1 Spec. Prov.: LIMITED TO B+DK+D+I+CH Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1GM.02 MFEU PHASE C/D

The Magnetic Fluid Experiment Unit (MFEU) is based on a microgravity experiment proposal (Ref. AO-98/99-021), which a European expert team submitted to ESA in response to the AO 98-99 on Microgravity Research and Applications in Physical Sciences and Biotechnology. The MFEU shall provide the possibility to investigate heat and mass transfer phenomena in suspensions of magnetic nanoparticles under the influence of variable temperature gradients and magnetic fields in cylindrical gaps. It shall consist of exchangeable flow cells, various diagnostic systems for flow monitoring and a characterisation unit for on-board control of the fluid s properties. This procurement action concerns the phase C/D of the MFEU project, comprising the final design, the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test of the MFEU and all its accessories, up to final acceptance.

ESTEC HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT,MICROGRAV & EXPLR PROG - D/HME RESEARCH OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT / HME-G PAYLOADS DIVISION / HME-GM Responsible: Mr WINTER C 09 > 500 Budget Ref.: 100165 - MICROGR./FACIL.-COLUMBUS (MFC); 100534 Q1 - ISS Expl - Variable costs - P1 - Basic Activities Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: EX ITEM 04.3GM.08 INITIATED 1-5063

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 02.1GU.04 MISSION INTEGRATION FOR ESA EXTERNAL PAYLOADS AT COLUMBUS EXTERNAL PAYLOAD FACILITY (EPF)

The subject procurement activities will cover the following: *) Procurement/development of Columbus External Payload Adapters (CEPA's, incl. Active FRAM and Adapter Plate) and Transport Container; *) Analytical integration of External P/L at Columbus EPF, P/L integrated analysis and mission analysis (eg mechanical, thermal, P/L data sets collection and submittal, P/L integration documentation preparation, integrated P/L ICD's review, etc.); *) Physical integration and verification/testing of External Payloads at Columbus EPF by means of the Columbus Rack Level Test Facility.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF RESEARCH OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT / HSF-G INTEGRATION AND OPERATIONS DIVISION / HSF-GO Responsible: Mr ANDRESEN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100554 - ISS Utilisation Q1 Spec. Prov.: LIMITED TO B+DK+D+I+N Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 02.1GU.05 DEFINITION, DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MONITORING, CONTROL AND COMMANDING SYSTEM FOR THE DECENTRALISED PAYLOAD INFRASTRUCTURE

One of the main elements of the decentralised payload operations infrastructure is constituted by the core technical system accommodated in an FRC, namely the Monitoring, Command and Control (MC&C) System for the USOCs. This system is providing essential functionality to interface with the payload facilities, FRC Databases, and technical systems on the FRC side on the one hand. On the other hand the MC&C system provides the required connectivity to the Operational Centres for the ISS which are already existing (e.g. POIC) or under development, such as the Columbus Control Centre (Col-CC), through existing or to be provided communications installations and required for commanding of and telemetry processing for ESA payloads. The present procurement proposal concerns the design definition, development, and integration at the USOCs of the Monitoring, Command and Control System for European USOCs. This shall cover the following main elements: *) Design Definition of the MC&C; *) Development of generic and common Telemetry Processing Tools; *) Development of the Command Tool for USOCs; *) Development of the Operational Payload Database Tool; *) Development of required application software; *) Integration and interface testing of the elements; *) Deployment at the USOCs; *) Support to Procurement of Communications Equipment ; *) Management. As the main output of this procurement, all existing USOCs shall be outfitted, integrated and tested with the required Monitoring, Command and Control Systems and capability that corresponds to the relevant level of the Centre's responsibility and interfaces with the standard communications infrastructure of the Agency (IGS Phase-2), that is developed as part of the Columbus Control Centre development.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF RESEARCH OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT / HSF-G INTEGRATION AND OPERATIONS DIVISION / HSF-GO Responsible: Mr ANDRESEN C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100554 - ISS Utilisation Q1 Spec. Prov.: LIMITED TO B+DK+D+I+N Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1QC.04 EVALUATION OF OPTIC FIBRE CABLE ASSEMBLY

The aim of this activity is to perform an evaluation of a European optic fibre cable assembly, i.e. an optic fibre cable including connectors. The foreseen assembly consists of Plasma (Draka) single mode fibre 268E, GORE FLEX-LITE cabled and connected with Diamond AVIM connectors. Initial evaluation of very similar assembly has been performed: "Identification and Evaluation of Fibre Optic Components". However, other assembly could be chosen if judged as being of higher interest to future programmes. The tasks include as a minimum the review of future programme needs; fabrication of approximately 40 optic cable fibre assemblies, length ranging from 0.5 to 100 metres; evaluation programme including optical measurement, mechanical and environmental endurance tests, step-stress testing, and radiation test; and preparation of evaluation test report. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100757 - SIUC General; 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: N+IRL Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G608-05QC; IPI Status: ISSUED 1-6298

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.1QC.05 CTTB IN-FLIGHT COMPONENT IRRADIATION TEST DATA ANALYSIS

The CTTB is an in orbit component characterisation tool for recurrent deployment (first planned flight is on the GSTB-V2). In short, the CTTB performs an in-flight analysis of the radiation induced component parameter degradation. The CTTB contains 6 experiment boards each carrying a number of technologies and components. The total data volume generated by the CTTB is extensive and requires a considerable data analysis effort. The purpose of the proposed activity is to collect, in near real time, the generated CTTB data and perform the following tasks: compile and present the CTTB data; analyse component parameter degradation with respect to the radiation environment, temperature and operational conditions; correlate the in-flight analysed data with existing ground based irradiation data on components from same lot as in-flight devices; assess suitability of new technologies for flight on Agency missions; investigate component radiation damage physical mechanisms and develop models suitable for implementation in the GEANT4 toolkit. Based on all analysed data, assess current radiation evaluation / qualification engineering approaches and suggest improvements. The following technologies and component families are planned to be flown: memory experiments (SRAM, DRAM, PROM, EEPROM, FLASH, memory cubes), GSTB-V2 specific solar cells, photonics (Opto-couplers, CCDs, APSs), linear devices, power devices, GSTB-V2 related components. Other technologies (i.e. MEMs, novel materials, etc.) are foreseen for investigation for future recurring CTTB experiments. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q COMPONENTS DIVISION / TEC-QC Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G608-09QC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.1QC.02 SRAM BASED FPGA FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

Contrary to antifuse type Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), SRAM based types offer the possibility of in-system reconfiguration. Radiation hardened FPGA types using SRAM based configuration programming are currently being introduced /developed for space applications by the European manufacturer Atmel. While the prospects of exploiting this additional flexibility potential for re-configurable payload systems are seriously being considered there is still very limited experience with the safe utilisation of these features. This activity shall determine (1) if current Product Assurance requirements and practices for on board SW reconfiguration are applicable and sufficient for FPGA configuration data or if modified/additional provisions are required and (2) which methods and requirements are applicable to establish conformance of specific and dynamic FPGA reconfigurations with fixed system constraints during the application development process. The effectiveness of the proposed method(s) and requirements shall be suitably demonstrated.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T608-36QC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1QC.02 VERY HIGH DISSIPATIVE RF/LF PACKAGE

Objectives: The activity is aiming at developing a new generation of packaging technology - in particular for wide band gap semiconductors. Description: There is a constant need for thermally managed microwave packages. In particular as the wide band gap technologies start to yieled products and the new power MMIC processes are being developed there is a clear need for a European package based on the emerging state-of-the-art materials in which Europe excels. European industry is developing higly thermal conductivity materials (>600W/mK is the target) in AlSi, Metals matrix composites and Carbon Nano tube filled matracies. Using these emerging technologies it should be possible to meet the needs of the new semiconductor market for a highly disspitive package with the insertion of RF ceramic feedthroughs for high frequencies and high current LF feedthrough. The real technology challenge will be to development a series of processes to machine, form and high temperature braxe (AgCu #800 degrees C) / assembly and test such a package.The new wide band gap WBG components have a thermal dissipation 10 times the actual GaAs power transistors (i.e. SSPA as an example) The materials used as base for the power micro package, needs to be able to match the CTE of the mounted devices, have a strong thermal conductivity limitation (CuW is in the range 200 250 W/m.K).That means new materials need to be introduced. A survey of the availiability of European materials will be under taken determining what can be machined and formed with high yeileds and subsequently formed in to a highly disspitaive hermetic package with Rf and power feedthroughs.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q COMPONENTS DIVISION / TEC-QC Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-139QC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1QC.03 HIGH TEMPERATURE RF/MICROWAVE INTERCONNECTION

Objectives: This activity consists of the study the actual limitation of the existing microwave interconnection, following by a trade off of possible solution to meet operating temperature requiurements of the worst case applications. A first design will be manufactured and tested before a final batch of an updated design. Description: RF cabling is needed in many missions such as Planetary exploration, launcher and propulsion activity high temperature operation. In addition Rf cables are used in the qualification activity where accelerated life testing is undertaken. All of this requires high temperature capabilities beyond the actual rating of the cables and interconnects used. An activity is required to develop such cables and interconnects.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q COMPONENTS DIVISION / TEC-QC Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-150QC Status: INTENDED 08.1QC.04 TID CHARACTERISATION OF POWER-UP BEHAVIOUR FOR FPGAS

Objectives: The aim of this activity is to characterise the FPGAs' power-up behaviour as a function of cumulated dose. Description: Previous irradiation test results of FPGAs have indicated the criticality of the power-up sequence with total dose degradation. However, no TID reports from FPGA manufacturers address this issue. It is likely that the power supply solutions used for these TID tests are over dimensioned and far from representative of space applications and too optimistic. The activity will be initiated by studying issues related to FPGA power-up sequence, TID effects and power supply impact. In the study phase possible power solutions for the FPGAs addressing space applications shall be investigated. For these power solutions critical parameters of the power-up sequence of the FPGA shall be identified. Subsequently an irradiation test plan for the FPGAs shall be developed. The test shall be optimised for characterising critical parameters in the power-up sequence behaviour as a function of cumulative dose. Following the evaluation of the irradiation test plan the irradiation test campaign shall be initiated. Finally, an irradiation test report shall be generated including a final technical document detailing the findings of the activity.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-156QC Status: INITIATED 1-6326

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1QC.09 EVALUATION OF NEW FPGA TECHNOLOGIES (HARDENED-SRAM, FLASH, MIXED-SIGNAL)

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q COMPONENTS DIVISION / TEC-QC Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 08 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-163QC Status: CHANGED TO 08.1ED.11 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.1QC.10 ADHESIVE SEALED SENSOR RELIABILITY AND TEST

Several projects (Herschel Planck, SMOS, GOCE, ...) have experienced problems with too high moisture content in optical sensors with glass lids. It has proved extremely difficult to pass the 5000 ppm internal water vapour content limit for devices sealed with adhesive. At the same time processes to braze or solder glass lids are not readily available or not economically viable - to smaller manufacturers or institutes that often supplies this type of components. The working group for update of ESCC 9020, generic specification for CCD, has identified this problem and asked for a study in order to address a proper test scheme for affected parts. This activity will include the following tasks: survey of failures caused by high moisture content and possible tests to assess problems related to internal moisture; assessment of feasibility to non-destructively determine dew point in optic sensors, based on Mil-Std-883 test method 1013; survey of statistical spread in internal moisture levels for optic sensors, within as well as between packaging lots; assessment of test schemes to address the reliability of sensors with internal water vapour content above 5000 ppm; suggest screening and qualification/periodic inspection schemes for optic sensors with glued glass lids, for incorporation in updated issue of ESCC 9020; experimental verification of suggested test scheme. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q COMPONENTS DIVISION / TEC-QC Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G608-27QC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.02 RADIATION TOLERANT ANALOGUE / MIXED SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY SURVEY AND TEST VEHICLE DESIGN

Objectives: Study to identify suitable analogue mixed signal technology for 1Mrad radiation tolerance mission requirement. Description: A study to identify and select an analogue / mixed-signal process (e.g. SiGe) compliant with the mission 1Mrad requirement. The selected process shall be compliant with mission requirement in terms of functions and performance. Additionally, the availability of process for third party ASIC manufacturing, reliability, packaging and cost shall be important selection criteria. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100757 - Q4 SIUC General Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T222-017QC Status: ISSUED 1-6346 09.1QC.03 FRONT-END READOUT ASIC TECHNOLOGY STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT TEST VEHICLES FOR FRONT-END READOUT ASICS

Objectives: Study to identify suitable technologies for front-end readout electronics for TID (Total Ionizing Dose), DD (Displacement Damage) and SEE environment of Laplace/Tandem. Description: The front-end readout electronics for the various sensors of the Laplace/Tandem missions represent (with respect to radiation) a critical part of the mission. These parts are located close to sensors/detectors with associated increased radiation levels. This activity aims at surveying existing technologies employed in the space community and the nuclear / particle physics community to identify suitable technologies for the Laplace/Tandem missions. The study shall identify and propose technologies most compliant with mission requirements and possible development requirement to bring technologies to the required level. Additionally, the availability of process for third party manufacturing, reliability, packaging and cost shall be important selection criteria. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.04 RADIATION CHARACTERISATION OF LAPLACE/TANDEM CRITICAL RH OPTOCOUPLERS, SENSORS AND DETECTORS

Objectives: radiation characterization of radiation tolerant optocouplers to identify suitability for LAPLACE TANDEM mission. Description: Optocouplers are sensitive to both DD (Displacement Damage) and TID (Total Ionizing Dose). Current radiation tolerant devices are tested to dose levels orders of magnitude lower than Laplace/Tandem requirements. Thus, this activity aims at selecting candidate radiation tolerant optocouplers and performing radiation tests on these (TID and DD) to Laplace-Tandem levels. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Q4 Division; 100760 - SIUC TEC Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T222-020QC; IPI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.06 EVALUATION OF HIGH FATIGUE RESISTANCE OF LEAD FREE SOLDER

Objective: To evaluate some of the Sn/Ag/Cu, Sn/Ag/Bi, Sn/Cu/In/Ga alloys. Scope of the study shall be: the selection of materials and Assembly and Evaluation testing of Test Vehicles that cover both SMT and Hybrid technologies. Description: The WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) EU Commision Directive will put the ban on the use of Pb, Hg, Cd, esavalent Cr and halogenized FR?s from 01/06/2006 (last reschedule) in the electronic products sold in the EU countries. Also Japan has a similar directive (RoHS) and is already going ?lead free? and USA is hardly working on the matter to be prepared. At present there are a large number of materials that have been proposed as replacements for lead containing solder. Primary among these are the Sn/Ag/Cu (SAC) alloys. There are several variations of the Sn/Ag/Cu alloys that have been suggested as the preferred replacements for Sn/Pb solders. Two are of special interest: the Japanese adopted alloy of Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 and the North American Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI) alloy of Sn95.5/Ag3.9/Cu0.6. Also Sn/Ag/Bi and Sn/Cu/In/Ga alloys have shown good fatigue resistance compared to Sn63/Pb37. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) 'Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes'.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-141QC Status: INITIATED 1-6297

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.07 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT OF DRAM AND ADVANCED MEMORY PRODUCTS FOLLOWING IN FROM RADIATION TEST AND BENCHMARK OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AGAINST SPACE REQUIREMENTS

A study shall be undertaken to assess commercial state-of the-art Dynamic Random Access Memories (DRAM). It shall identify and assess the suitability and reliability of such a technology for space applications, following a first radiation assessment already done under different funding scheme. A second objective shall be to carry out a reliability assessment of advanced memory devices that are of potential interest for space application like FeRAM, MRAM and CPM due to their intrinsic robustness against radiation effects.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-151QC Status: POSTPONED 09.1QC.08 RELIABILITY TESTING OF COMMERCIAL AVAILABLE FLASH MEMORIES (FOLLOW ON FROM: RADIATION ASSESSMENT OF COMMERCIAL FLASH)

A study shall be undertaken to determine the testing sequence for non- volatile flash memory with respect to space applications. Non-volatile memory (NVM), especially FG flash based, is becoming increasingly popular for many commercial applications. In this context industry has developed own test / bake sequences to assess flash based failure modes (data retention, endurance, moving bit, erratic bit). However, space application have significantely different requirements, i.e. especially lower endurance requirements (ca. 100 write/erase cycles vs >10E5 in industry), but much higher data retention requirements (>15yrs vs. ca 7yrs in industry). Goal of this activity is to analyse available and develope further on optimised test sequences for enabling ESA to clearly predict the reliability performance of such devices in space.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-152QC Status: POSTPONED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.09 COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PGS TEST AS A RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR MOSFET DEVICES

Objective of the study will be to analyse standard reliability test methods to assess Power MOSFET oxide reliability. Part of the study is the execution of the test methods, the analysis of the results and the drafting of recommendations for improving current space standards. ESCC 5000 together with MIL-750 standards are the reference for screening and qualification of discrete devices. In particular MIL-STD-750E test method 1080 is the reference test method for SINGLE-EVENT BURNOUT AND SINGLE-EVENT GATE RUPTURE. As part of this test method is the SEGR post gate-stress test (PGS test) that consists in the verification of the integrity of the gate oxide after the SEGR test. Recent radiation tests performed on European Radiation Hardened Power MOSFET (ref ECI/I) have indicated a potential weakness of the gate oxide of these devices that was not revealed by HTGB and HTRB tests which are normally carried on during evaluation and qualification phases. The study has the objective to analyse the test method conditions, perform a comparison of the standards and propose a test plan to verify the equivalence of the test methods in screening out devices affected by latent damage to the gate oxide, implement the test plan on currently available Power MOSFETs (commercial level IR, commercial ST, ST rad hard, JAXA- Fuji commercial and rad-hard), analyse the results and draft recommendations for improving current space standards. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-153QC Status: POSTPONED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.10 DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR SINGLE EVENT TRANSIENT CHARACTERISATION IN CMOS USING FPGA AS TEST VEHICLE

With shrinking CMOS technology feature sizes the single event transients SET is becoming a major concern. SET sensitivity has been reported for the Atmel ATC18RHA ASIC technology, Atmel AT697E leon processor, Actel RTSX-SU and RTAX- S families. However the test methods used to characterize these events vary widely and are often inadequate. Considering the growing impact of SETs on device performance for these technologies, it is considered crucial to develop improved and standard test methods for SET characterisation for such devices. The test method is additionally beneficial during the development phase of custom ASICs and FPGAs. The activity is initiated by studing issues related to SETs in digital ASICs and FPGAs and currently applied test methods. Following the study phase, the activity shall identify standard test structures optimised to accuratley characterise the SET generation and progagation phenomena within real life digital ASICs and FPGAs. These test structures shall represent as many 'common' designs employed in ESA missions and applications as possible. Test methods to characterise the standard test structures are subsequently developed optimised for reduced measurement complexity and maximum efficiency. As a minimum test structures for characterisation of SETs in combinatorial logics, asynchronous reset logics and clock network shall be developed. An irradiation test campaigns shall be executed employing a FPGA for reduced cost and development time (e.g. Atmel AT280). Following the irradiation test a preliminary SET test standard plus a verification plan are presented in a one day workshop with participants from the CTB Radiation Working Group memebers and experts in the field. Following the workshop and update of documents a second irradiation test campaign shall be executed employing a second FPGA(or maybe ASIC). This test campaign is used for verification of the applicability of the SET test standard. The SET test standard shall be updated based on the verification activity results. The SET test standard shall be supplemented with a report discussing advantages, disadvantages and limitations of all evaluated test concepts. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-159QC Status: POSTPONED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.12 CONNECTIVITY AND PACKAGING OF SYSTEMS-OF-MICROSYSTEMS

Objectives: Design, prototyping and testing of a system-of-microsystems packaging approach including connectivity issue. Description: This activity will address the packaging of a system of micro-systems it will be a logical complement of WALES, a TRP activity being presently initiated which will cover MEMS Wafer Level Packaging. The activity will aim at designing, prototyping and testing a global packaging solution for micro-systems including wafer level packaged MEMS. Critical points that need to be adressed are: - Packaging techniques and 3D stacking technologies for the fabrication of miniaturised SIP (System-In-Package); - Micro-systems integration including MEMS, electronics and other relevant functions; - Hermeticity, internal package atmosphere and getters; - Assessment of the reliability for space applications. Attention will also be given to the connectivity of the System-In-Package. The activity will be sub-divided as follows: Task 1: Survey of packaging/connecting techniques; Task 2: Trade off; Task 3: Design; Task 4: Manufacturing/prototyping of a micro-system including a reasonable amount of wafer level package MEMS; Task 5: Validation by testing. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-182QC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.13 RELIABILITY AND STANDARDISATION FOR SYSTEMS-OF-MICROSYSTEMS

Objectives: Esatblish and validate methodology and procedure for evaluating MEMS realiability, exploit Neomex environment for a tentative standardisation. Description: The activity will take advantage of having several MEMS candidates integrated in Neomex to establish generic (or at least as much generic as possible) methodologies for assessing the reliability / quality of these MEMS. This shall be done at sub-system level and then review the commonalities for each device in order to get a basic generic MEMS reliability procedure to which additional quality assessment can be added depending on the type of micro-system which is addressed. It shall also address the complete system reliability assessment and help to decide how we should in the future treat a system of micro-systems: "black box" approach or do we need specific approach for the global system which takes into consideration the type of embedded micro-systems? Today different approaches are taken according to the project (GAIA, JWST ) but we need to standardise that in the future. The following tasks will be included: identification of available micro systems, definition of a reliability approach for each candidate, validation, consolidation. brainstorming, standardisation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-183QC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.19 ECI2: DEVELOPMENT, ESCC EVALUATION AND QUAILIFICATION OF AN EUROPEAN RADIATION TOLERANT OPTOCOUPLER

The key objectives of this activity are to design, develop, manufacture, evaluate and qualify for space application, in accordance with ESCC requirements, a single channel Optocoupler using an European supplier. The Optocoupler shall be assembled in a hermetic packaging (LCC or TO-5 or both type). Task 1 deals with the familiarisation with Optocoupler, requirements review, design and technology trade-off and selection. Task 2 concerns the design of the Optocoupler and the preparation of the documentation (PID, detail specification, preliminary test plan?). Task 3 shall continue with test samples manufacturing, sample testing and results analysis. This task shall be completed with the preparation of a radiation, evaluation and qualification test plan. Task 4 is related to the radiation evaluation and the ESCC space evaluation and shall include the evaluation batch manufacturing, the evaluation tests and the test results assessment. Task 5 is dedicated to the ESCC qualification and shall include the qualification batch manufacturing and testing.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100962 - European Component Initiative Phase II Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6300 09.1QC.20 RELIABILITY STUDY AND SPACE EVALUATION OF EUROPEAN PLANAR SCHOTTKY DIODE

Objectives: Based on previous development and European state of the art Schottky diode, in Europe, the aim of this activity is to assess and improve the quality and reliability of the selected Schottky diode manufacturer for Millimeter and sub millimeter application; Mixer and Multiplier. This includes: characterisation of process and parameter (DEC, TCV, RIC), determination of product reliability (life time), establish space quality level production capabilities. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.21 POLYMER TANTALUM CAPACITOR (VERY LOW ESR)

This programme of work is planned in order to develop a very low ESR and high voltage (50V) tantalum capacitor in Europe for space application. The polymer solid tantalum capacitors use a new technology replacing the MnO2 material for the cathode by a doped polymer with a higher electric conductance in order to reduce the equivalent series resistor and then enhance the electrical characteristics versus frequency. In the future this new technology could replace the type II ceramic capacitors used for power output filtering for example in the output filtering stage of the DC-DC converters, and especially when the multi-anode configuration is used. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-032QC Status: INTENDED 09.1QC.22 DEFINITION OF DISPLACEMENT DAMAGE TEST GUIDELINES FOR BIPOLAR DEVICES

Objectives: To produce a displacement damage test guidelines for bipolar based devices for inclusion in the general ESCC displacement damage test guideline. Description: Based on the large database and experience available in the frame of the Globalstar project, displacement damage test and design guidelines for bipolar devices shall be established. Additional irradiation test campaigns may by initiated to cover the following issues: - lot to lot variation; - effect of annealing; - effect of bias; - sensitivity to displacement damage of BiCMOS devices. In addition Proton testing and combined neutron + TID tests shall be performed on selected candidates to establish the best way to get a realistic worst case value of combined TID and displacement damage degradation following ground based testing. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.23 EVALUATION OF WORST CASE CONDITION FOR THE SINGLE EVENT EFFECT TEST OF POWER MOSFET

The objectives of this study are: * to define realistic minimum ion range requirements and inject the results in an updated ESCC25100 "SEE Test Method and Guidelines"; * to define a realistic (compared to actual space environment) worst for the Single Event Effects (SEE) test of case test condition power MOSFETs. Description: Several hardened and non hardened power MOSFETs covering the voltage range from 100 to 500V will be selected and procured. Parts will be tested at different test facilities with different ion species and ion range (penetration depth). Based on test results, minimum ion range will be established for each voltage range (100V, 200V, 400V, and 500V). The resulting data is subsequently analysed and formatted suitable for inclusion in the ESCC25100. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-034QC Status: INTENDED 09.1QC.24 ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMERCIAL GAN EPITAXIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY IN EUROPE

Similar to SiC substrate supply, an activity on this topic is absolutely essential to build an ITAR free European industrial capability. The availability of the GaN epitaxial starting material is a key building block that ultimately determines device performance and reliability. This and the related item on SiC will provide the missing links to establish a fully European ITAR free supply chain from substrates to materials growth through to device processing. The epitaxy approach would also investigate inclusion of CVD grown diamond layers close to the active device channel for more effective heat removal. If successful this approach could revolutionise the power performance achievable which is currently thermally limited. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.25 GREAT - VALIDATION OF SPACE COMPATIBLE GAN FOUNDRY PROCESS

Objectives: Within GREAT it was originally planned to undertake an activity to validate the performance of the GaN foundry process developed in Europe, through design and demonstration of relevant component functions and to stabilise/enhance the design rules issued by the European foundry. However, this part of the program has had to be suspended since the full financial envelope was not made available by the German and Belgium delegations. A follow-on Phase 3 program of work is needed to independently validate the stability of the processes developed and to assess their performance for space use. If successful this activity shall also provide and include a preliminary space evaluation of the foundry processes developed for future listing in the EPPL. Unless this activity is undertaken it will not be possible to fully assess the suitability of the processes developed on GREAT for space application. Description: Foundry access will be given to independent teams outside of the GREAT consortium to evaluate the design rules, process stability and performance achievable. Demonstration designs will be fabricated, as per the original SOW in GREAT and tested to ensure suitability for use in space. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.26 IMPROVED QUALITY LARGE DIAMETER SIC SUBSTRATES

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.27 DEMONSTRATION OF THE ESCC ASSEMBLY & TEST HOUSE (ATH) CAPABILITY APPROVAL APPROACH FOR EEE COMPONENTS

Tasks to be completed will include: - Develop requirements and criteria for the assessment and evaluation of established standard semiconductor technologies for long term reliability including specific constraints for space applications (e.g. radiation), - Validate wafers/dice acceptance requirements and criteria for procurement, - Validate and finalise the ESCC documentation establishing the space quality and technical requirements for ATH activities, - ESCC evaluation of a selected component or family of components. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.28 IESD EFFECTS ON GLOB-TOP ASSEMBLIES

Define a test plan to simulate the aging in orbit of the glob-top resin; Measure resin resistivity and dielectric breakdown after accelerated ageing and vacuum bake of the resin; Make an analysis for GEO orbits to determine the worst case electron flux arriving at the Glop-top assembly. In addition other orbits regime can be considered like MEO, PEO and planetary missions to Jupiter, Saturn and Mars(?); Prepare resin samples (including aging and vacuum baking) and the experimental set-up to detect the discharge events and measure pulse amplitude and duration under electron beam; Make electron beam tests on the resin with beam energy at: 100KeV, 500KeV, 1Mev, 2MeV and 3MeV. Electron beam fluxes shall be in the range from 0.1 to 1.0 pA/cm2. Flux vs. energy shall be derived by the above worst case electron flux analysis; Implement margins on the collected experimental data to design a worst case scenario electron beam test on actual glob-top assembly (i.e. worst environment, least shielding). The testing shall foresee the DUT under maximum operative rating conditions; If anomalous functioning is observed perform detailed investigation, and simulation if deemed necessary, to confirm the cause was an IESD event; Identify all the prevention (if not possible mitigation) techniques to avoid (or to lower to an acceptable level) the IESD risk. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.29 RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT OF A MEMS-BASED ISOLATION VALVE FOR PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Objectives: During this activity, the contractor will perform the reliability assessment of a MEMS isolation valve for satellite propulsion systems. The device shall demonstrate zero-leakage, resistance to Space environment and a high reliability on the long term. Description: A small and light-weight MEMS isolation valve for satellite propulsion systems has been developed. To enable the use of this component in Space application with an increased confidence, reliability testing is proposed in this activity. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr DE MARINO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-057QC Status: INTENDED 09.1QC.31 EVALUATION OF JUNCTION TEMP REDUCTION TECHNIQUES ON METAL CERAMIC SUBSTRATE (RE-ISSUE)

Objectives: To test different technological solution of hybrid circuits design and manufacturing in order to reduce backside temperature of functional chips and, consequently, their junction temperature. Another scope of the activity will be to develop the thermal test capability on active junction of GaAs components (p-hemt/HBT or other), based on measurement of electrical parameters related to temperature (indirect parameter measurement). Description: It is very important to reduce operating junction temperature of functional chip to increase its lifetime. Technological design skills and development of junction temperature measurement techniques (for instance indirect Tj measurement) can play a crucial role in the effort of reducing operating temperature of power components.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T722-138QC Status: EX ITEM 08.1QC.01 ISSUED 1-6279

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QC.32 STUDY OF LONG TERM PARAMETRIC DRIFTS OF EEE COMPONENTS FOR INCLUSION IN COMPONENT DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS AND WORST CASE ANALYSIS

Worst case analysis is a typical requirement of the ESA projects and is based on the known drift of EEE components during the mission life. These drifts are important as they help establish the system performance parameters within the given mission profile. However, the attempt to re-validate the current drift values cited in the ESCC-Q-60-11 and include these in the Worst case analysis standard envisaged that the values listed are based on a series of assumptions and activation energies that may not be applicable today. Additionally, as an outcome of an ECSS working group on how to approach the calculation of the Worst Case limits, it emerged that, in spite of ESA listing some drift parameters in their specifications, industry wished to use other figures and for some technologies (drift parameters are technology, process and in some cases even manufacturing line dependent) there was no easily obtainable reference data. With the present activity it is now proposed to launch a study that determines what data resides with space/aerospace/automotive/commercial procurement agents, users and manufacturers. In addition where data does not exist it will define the missing programme of work.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr MARCHAND C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T608-37QC Status: EX ITEM 07.1QC.03 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.1QM.02 STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF THE POWER MESHED PLANE ON ELECTROMAGNETIC BEHAVIOUR OF ELECTRONIC BOARDS (PCBS)

To improve the adhesion between the successive layers, and thus the reliability of PCBs, a qualified manufacturer is willing to replace full planes by meshed planes in PCBs. These modifications will impact the electromagnetic behaviour of electronic equipment. The goal of the study is to evaluate, in large frequency band (up to 3 GHz), the impact of meshed plane on the radiated emission, the signal integrity and the crosstalk. The study will consist on a bibliographic research on the topic, an experimental study of comparative measurements between configuration with full plane and with meshed plane; and a theoretical study in order to modelise the effect of meshed plane on electrical characteristics.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS AND PROCESSES DIVISION / TEC-QM Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T608-12QM Status: ISSUED 1-6277 09.1QM.02 CHARACTERISATION OF ULTRA-STABLE MATERIALS AT CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE

Description: To determine accurately the CTE of stable materials at cryogenic temperature.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: C223-035QM Status: ISSUED 1-6302

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.03 GECKO MIMETIC TAPE AS NEW JOINING TECHNOLOGY

Objectives: To investigate the possible methods of mass producing adhesiveless pressure sensitive tape. Description: There have been numerous attempts to replicate the adhesive properties of the gecko lizard whose mechanism is dependent on submicron keratin hairs, each of which produces a small adhesive force. Recently, prototypes of this tape have been produced by replicating the structure of these hairs though microfabrication of dense arrays of flexible plastic pillars. Some laboratories already produce this tape, but with small surfaces size (typically a few square centimetres). The work performed through this activity will aim at: ? Developing size, ? Developing reliability (same properties everywhere), ? Investigating on which surfaces such a tape can work, ? Investigating in which conditions of temperature, pressure and so on such a tape can work. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T723-093QM Status: ISSUED 1-6313

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.04 ADHESIVE TAPE FOR HIGH POWER LASER INSTRUMENTS

To validate an adhesive tape which is compatible with the laser induced contamination requirements for high power laser instruments operating in vacuum. High power laser instruments operating in vacuum place stringent requirements on the use of adhesive materials in close vicinity to the optical components. The interaction of the laser beam with the outgassing products from the material can cause deposition of organic layers on the optic, and resulting performance degradation, even if the material conforms to standard outgassing requirements for space use. Adhesive tapes often need to be applied during AIT activities, for example to install sensors during environmental testing, or to prevent parts of the electrical harness from crossing the optical path. The risk is enhanced if the tape is added at a late stage of integration, and it is not possible to implement additional contamination control measures on the hardware e.g. bake-out. Moreover, if the tape can be pre-conditioned, it is difficult to store and supply tape using standard methods e.g. on a roll. To limit the risk of laser induced contamination, an appropriate adhesive tape selection needs to be made, processing/conditioning parameters need to be investigated and a storage / supply method for the conditioned tape needs to be implemented. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.05 JOINING OF COMPOSITES MATERIALS

Objectives: The aim of the proposed activity is to review and characterise different joining techniques for composite materials such that size constraints of e.g. autoclaves are circumvented. Examples of possibly successful routes are welding of thermoplastic composite materials or electron beam welding of thermosets. The integrity of the joined materials shall be assessed by sample testing. Description: Composite materials are attractive for launchers due to their excellent stiffness to weight ratio. One drawback though is that most composite materials are manufactured in autoclaves which naturally limits the size achievable of the resulting launcher component. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q MATERIALS & COMPONENTS TECHNOLOGY DIVISI / TEC-QT Responsible: Mr NIKULAINEN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-024QM Status: INTENDED 09.1QM.06 CRIMPING OF THERMALLY STABLE STRUCTURES WITH SHAPE MEMORY RINGS

Objectives: To use shape memory alloy rings to produce crimp joints between Invar and silicon carbide. Description: Invar and silicon carbide have a matched CTE making them compatible for cryogenic applications. The joints between the materials are complicated because the CTE of fastener systems are not compatible which means that complicated joints must be designed to allow for the mismatch. Crimping the Invar would make this joint much easier to fabricate. A shape memory alloy ring would allow the joint to be made and unmade by the application of heat. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.07 LIGHT WEIGHT STEEL STRUCTURES

Objectives: Production of steel structures with lower weight than existing designs. escription: Aluminium structures are usually made up of individually components machined from larger billets. The size of the original billets means that the heat treatment is not optimal throughout the structure. Steel allows structures to be deep drawn and hydro-formed which can produce structures with very thin walls where only stiffness is required and thicker walls at joints. These technologies have been very well demonstrated in the packaging industry for drinks cans and by the sports industries for high performance bicycles. The specific stiffness of steels is slightly better than aluminium and titanium and there is a significantly wider variety of alloys available. An appropriate alloy should be selected and used to produce a thin walled breadboard using deep drawing and hydro-forming technologies. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.08 DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTROLESS SILVER PLATTING ON NI/CU COATED SUBSTRATES.

Objectives: To develop a stable electroless silver deposition process on a defined and well mastered under-layer. To address the compatibility of this deposited silver with the base materials used in non-structural applications. Description: Develop stable electroless silver coating bath and establish a processing window for obtaining thick deposits of several micrometers on top of electroless Ni and/or Cu. To test the coating behaviour when it is deposited on classical substrate such as aluminium. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.09 PROCESSING OF AL-MG-SC HIGH STRENGTH ALLOYS.

Objectives: To evaluate the possibility of using new high strength aluminium alloys in space application and address the benefit of advance processing techniques applied to this new alloy. Description: Phase 1: Characterisation of alloys based on the Al-Mg-Sc system with respect to space applications and assessment of welded joints. Phase 2: application of advanced processing of the Al-Mg-Sc alloys; single-point-incremental-forming and multi-points forming techniques. Rationale: Machining out from a bulk block of metal leads to distortion of the hardware during the machining. Having processes allowing making complex parts without spring-back effects and other distortion would be of benefit and allow more freedom in making small series production. Therefore process limits for the new processes applied to advanced alloys has to be established. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.10 DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISATION OF TITANIUM ALLOY HOLLOW-SPHERES

Objectives: To transfer the technology of pure Ti hollow-spheres to stronger alloy Ti6Al4V. To characterise the mechanical behaviour and the physical properties of the developed hollow-spheres. To assess the manufacturing limits of these hollow-spheres (e.g. bonding, scaling-up, coating, machining). Description: The pure Ti hollow-sphere manufacturing process has been developed in previous ESA activities. One conclusion has been that the obtained material is the best energy shock absorption existing. Another conclusion has been that tremendous improvement (200%) could be achieved by using Ti alloy instead of pure Ti. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.11 DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERISATION OF ADVANCED METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES.

Objectives: To develop advanced metal matrix composite that comply with the general space requirements. To assess the manufacturing limits of the selected materials. (e.g. bonding, scaling-up, coating, machining). Description: Selection of advanced metal matrix composite systems. Development and of these composite systems, assessment of the processing possibilities mechanical, physical and corrosion resistance characterisation of the developed materials. Rationale: Structural metals (Ti, Steel, Al) are roughly all equivalents in terms of specific stiffness. Metal matrix allows a further increase of the stiffness metal based materials with increase in performance of several tens%. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.12 VALIDATION TESTING OF GLARE 1 TO SPACE QUALIFICATION LEVELS

Objectives: The objective is to demonstrate the mechanical and physical properties of Glare coupons under thermal cycling and constant high and low temperatures. Also humidity testing and outgassing tests are part of the programme. Description: Six different types of Glare are produced. Glare 1 consists of AA7475-T761 with glass fibre reinforced FM906 epoxy (High strength Glare), and the AA2024-T3 with glass fibre reinforced FM94 epoxy (Glare 2 to Glare 6). The most used Glare type with the AA2024-T73 with the FM94 epoxy system cured at 120C and has as a consequence a maximum temperature usage with well below the standard space qualification temperatures. The Glare 1 epoxy system cures at 180C and shows promises for the required test temperatures. The data on Glare 1 in for space required temperature domain is very limited. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.13 NANO-HYBRID TRANSPARENT MATERIALS

Objectives: This study aims to find a replacement for silverised FEP, a well- known and widely used flexible second surface mirror based on the transparent property of FEP. The reason for that replacement is that space retrieved hardware from the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) showed that this material badly degraded and has been severely attacked after being seven years in orbit. Description: The combination of organic and inorganic materials leads to a class of so-called nano-hybrid materials. Such hybrid materials offer properties that cannot be found in the individual material alone because a wide variety of functional groups can be added that enable to tailor individual material properties. Therefore, the aim of this study shall be the development of a highly transparent material in combination with a high radiation resistance (Proton, electron, UV, VUV, X-ray etc.) and good handling flexibility. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities n ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1QM.14 RTM PROCESSING OF NOVEL HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH RADIATION RESISTANT RESIN

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.1TF.01 EUROPEAN DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM (EDRS) PHASE B/C/D/E

The EDRS programme aims at providing Data Relay and related services via geostationary satellite to ESA users and to foster the development of the satellite data relay services market through the exploitation of the infrastructure with commercial/institutional users beyond ESA. In order to achieve a cost efficient programme EDRS and minimise ESA investment and operation costs, the programme is planned to be implemented as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with an Operator/Service Provider that will acquire ownership of the infrastructure developed within the ARTES-7 programme. The EDRS Operator/Service Provider will commit to operate the EDRS system during 15 years and provide services to ESA, in particular to the GMES programme. At the same time, they will be free to provide services to additional users.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100440 - ARTES 7 Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+D+S+CH+A+POR+LUX Programme Ref.: ARTES-7 1-.020 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1TF.01 STUDY OF A STRATEGY FOR INTRODUCING INNOVATION IN SATCOM COMMERCIAL SCENARIOS AND EXPERIMENTAL PAYLOADS DEFINITIONS

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: EX ITEM 10.1AA.03 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1TF.02 APPROACHING THE TERABIT/S SATELLITE: A SYSTEM STUDY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1TF.03 NEXT GENERATION MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEMS

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: EX ITEM 10.1AA.05 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.1TF.04 SEAMLESS CONTENT DELIVERY OVER INTEGRATED SATELLITE AND TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: EX ITEM 10.1AA.06 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.2TI.01 STUDY ON LEGAL AND REGULATORY ISSUES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRIS PROGRAMME

ESA?s objective is to prepare for a successful integration and operation of the satellite communication system developed under the Iris programme within the EATMS that will result from SESAR. The study on legal and regulatory issues related to the implementation of the Iris programme (Element 10 of the ARTES programme) shall therefore provide ESA with clear and thorough indications as to the steps that need to be taken and the potential legal and regulatory requirements to be met when proceeding toward the above objective.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS OFFICE / TIA-TI Responsible: Mr ONGARO CR 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100447 - ARTES 10 Phase II.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: CLYDE&CO (UK); BIRD&BIRD (B); STUDIO LEGALE AS&T (I); INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AIR AND SPACE LAW LEIDEN UNIVERSITY (NL); INSTITUTE OF AIR AND SPACE LAW UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE (D); UNIVERSITEIT LEIDEN (NL); BIRD & BIRD (F) Programme Ref.: Status: EX ITEM 09.153.76 INITIATED 2-1583

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.111.01 ESOC SITE EVOLUTION PLAN - "CALLISTO" PROJECT PHASE 1

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS ESA INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DEPT / OPS-E ESOC INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DIV / OPS-EC Responsible: Ms FRANKS C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100896 - External Customers - Other Support; Q2 100977 - Asbestos Removal Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.111.02 ESOC SITE EVOLUTION PLAN - "CALLISTO" PROJECT PHASE 1 - DEMOLISHION OF BUILDINGS CONTAMINED WITH ASBESTOS AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS

Following the evolution in the number and timing of supported missions, the ESOC site is currently operating at its capacity limits. For this reason, the Host Country has transferred the right of use for an additional piece of land (ESOC2) to ESA in January 2009, which shall support some further growth of the centre s current business and improve the presentation of ESA s activities to the general public in Germany. In addition, a number of older ESOC buildings were found in 2006 to be contaminated with asbestos. A plan for its removal has been developed and the requested funding was made available by CM08. The synergies and opportunities of combining the asbestos project and the availability of ESOC2 have led to a modification of the ESOC site evolution plan. Also considering the zoning concept of the ESA Security Directives, the plan now aims at concentrating operational facilities and associated activities with higher security requirements on the current ESOC site, while using ESOC2 to host activities with lower security requirements such as offices and conference facilities, in a later step possibly also a visitor centre. In several phases, this approach aims at creating sufficient space to allow further growth in the future, on the current site for ESOC s operational facilities and on ESOC2 for additional office accommodation and public outreach. ------DEMOLISHION OF BUILDINGS CONTAMINED WITH ASBESTOS AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS: ESOC s first buildings were constructed in 1967 and have reached their end of life. The two oldest buildings, A and B, contain a considerable amount of asbestos and do no longer meet the technical standards required to support business activities. Studies have proven that a technical upgrade and asbestos removal is not economic, considering the overall age and condition of the buildings. The asbestos removal therefore aims at removal of the contaminated A and B buildings with a total gross floor space of 6,200 m² and their replacement with new buildings. Based upon the building permit delivered by the Concept Design team (ref: 09.311.01), the final/detailed design and turn-key construction shall be procured by means of an open competition to be issued during 1st quarter 2010. The construction contract shall foresee all phases of the Callisto project, with an initial slice that will: - Build two new office blocks (OB1 and OB2) with a gross floor area of approximately 4,900 m2 on the ESOC 2 site; - Demolish the existing A and B buildings; - Construct a new, smaller, A building on the current site with a gross floor area of approximately 1,300 m2.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS ESA INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DEPT / OPS-E ESOC INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DIV / OPS-EC Responsible: Ms FRANKS C 09 YAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100896 - External Customers - Other Support; Q2 100977 - Asbestos Removal Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 04.112.10 SATELLITE AND STATION CLOCK MODELLING FOR GNSS

The data transmitted by navigation satellites (GPS, Glonass, Galileo) include so-called pseudo-range measurements, which arise from a multiplication of the signal travel time and the velocity of light. The travel time is computed as the difference between time stamps at signal transmission by the spacecraft and signal reception by the (ground or low-earth orbiting) receiver. These time stamps are generated by two independently running clocks. For all applications of the data, whether real-time navigation or post-processed geodetic use, the relative offsets between these clocks, or both offsets to a common reference time, need to be known with a high precision.The clock offset estimation process is based on an epoch-by-epoch estimation of all clock offsets, not taking into account the physical behaviour of clocks.The clear advantage of this approach is that the process is insensitive to the erratic behaviour of some clocks, and indeed this method can be used successfully in the presence of the deliberate degradation of GPS signals known as Selective Availability. The disadvantage is that some valuable information is not used in the estimation process, namely that there are some highly stable clocks in the system, with known statitical properties. The proposed study should investigate which models of clock behaviour are available and how they can be implemented in the orbit and clock estimation systems currently used and under development at TOS-GN. The algorithms to be implementated should allow the user to select clock modelling as an option, and also allow a combination of the traditional epoch-by-epoch estimation process with the use of clock models.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G NAVIGATION SUPPORT OFFICE / OPS-GN Responsible: Mr DOW C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T504-05GN Status: ISSUED 1-6231

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.112.09 GLOBAL SECURITY: THE GROUND COMPONENT

The security of space missions depend on many factors, most notably the ability to secure the communications involved in the command and control of spacecraft. The security architecture provides the capabilities to verify the authenticity of Command and Control data and to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of TM data while it is sent through the communications infrastructure. It also covers major aspects of Information Assurance. Under this activity the following will be covered: - Implications of incorporating security services at the physical, network and application layers - possible implementation options at each of these layers (in particular for authentication and encryption) - criteria used for consideration by a mission for selecting a secutrity implementation This activity will be complemented by a similar one for the on-board system.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T709-116GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.112.11 ASSESSMENT OF THE SUITABILITY OF ESOC GROUND SEGMENT INFRASTRUCTURE S/W FOR ITS USE IN THE LAUNCHER FIELD

ESOC Ground Segment infrastructure s/w application (SCOS-2000 and SIMULUS) demonstrated its versatility to fulfil the requirements of the various ESA Missions but also to fulfil the requirements of 3rd party spacecraft operators like DLR, EUMETSAT, RADARSAT and Arabsat. SCOS-2000 also demonstrated its suitably as a kernel for implementing a Payload Operations and Programming Centre (SMOS mission) but also for implementing an EGSE system for a satellite (Herschel Plank) or for a launcher like VEGA. While SCOS-2000 was initially selected to be part of VEGA Control Centre Bench (BCV), during the Project design phase, the choice was revisited and the decision was made to remove SCOS-2000 from the architecture. While no justification was provided at the PDR to substantiate this choice, it is clear that VEGA commanding, monitoring and acquisition real-time performance requirements were very challenging for SCOS-2000 (Commanding request < 250 ms, monitoring reaction < 50ms, Single/multiple acquisition < 250/500 ms). To date, no studies have been performed to determine the suitability and limitations of the Ground Segment infrastructure s/w to fulfil the specific needs of launchers. Therefore, the activity shall assess the suitability of ESOC Ground Segment infrastructure s/w for its use in the launcher domain (EGSE, Control Bench, Mission Control system) identifying the necessary addition to develop suitable product line of applications for launchers. The approach shall consist in: 1. Performing a requirements gap analysis (functional, performances, operational, quality, safety, etc.) between the various launchers applications and the current ESOC Ground Segment s/w infrastructure. 2. Describing a high level system architecture for a launcher Ground Segment infrastructure s/w by identify commonalities and specificities between the satellite and the launcher domain. 3. Proposing follow up studies activities to further analyse the more uncertain technical areas.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T409-002GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.03 SMART USER INTERFACE FOR MISSION OPERATIONS

The current generation of ground control systems used at ESOC is based on fat client-fat server architecture. This architecture offers many advantages due to its relative simplicity and maturity. However, it leads to severe requirements about the procurement and maintenance of a large number of user workstations that need to be kept compatible with the software. The proposed activity shall look into alternative approaches that enable an increase of the operators comfort when performing control operations and at the same time ensures that the user interface implementation can be easily integrated and ported across platforms. This activity will have the following main objectives: 1. Identification of an optimised concept for managing the user interface of the new generation ground control systems 2. Selection of the appropriate technology supporting the new concept 3. Demonstration of the suitability and efficiency of the selected approach by prototyping a subset of the most common control interfaces This activitity shall concentrate on the redesign of the ground operators user interfaces by identifying and exploiting commonalities across different mission control applications. In addition, the existing user interfaces shall be analysed with the objective to 'rethink' them such to explore ways to improve the operational convenience of the operators and at the same time minimise the development/maintenance effort of the new implementation. This analysis will imply dynamic interaction with a representative group of end users on the basis of user interface mock-ups that will demonstrate the possibilities offered by the selected technology. The following tasks are envisaged: - Identification of the different categories of user interaction displays in monitoring and control applications for space systems; - Design of a generic set of plug-ins that can be adapted and used in the different contexts (where different types of data are to be managed e.g. packets, parameters, variables, events, logs, files, etc.); - Development of the most common user interfaces (e.g. scrolling displays, configuration monitoring and control displays, etc.) as generic plug-ins of a common platform independent framework; - Demonstration of the feasibility and efficiency of this approach by adopting the generic plug-ins for the implementation of advanced user interfaces supporting spacecraft monitoring and control (e.g. Packet/Events/Parameters/Files History Displays). Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+CDN+GR Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G605-45GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.05 FLIGHT CONTROL TEAM MULTI-AGENT SYSTEM

Development of a Multi-Agent system where each member of the Flight Control Team has an Agent that acts on his behalf. He configures his agent to perform the monitoring task he would. The monitoring results of the agent are available to other agents and to the members of the Flight Control Team. Other agents can then perform an initial assessment of the implications of the reported anomaly in the subsystems they are responsible for. The FCT members will take the initial assessment of their Agents and further elaborate based on their knowledge and experience. The main benefits of this approach are: - Distributed monitoring of the Spacecraft Behaviour. Every agent has the expertise of the FCT member that has configured it. - Autonomous monitoring of nominal spacecraft behaviour - Quick communication among members of the FCT when something unexpected happens. The FCT agents can provide an initial assessment of the implications of the reported anomalies in several subsystems. - The Flight Control Team members save time by getting the initial assessment by the agents - Situation Awareness at FCT level

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT & EXPLORATION OPER DEP / OPS-H STUDIES & SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION / OPS-HS Responsible: Mr DODSWORTH C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T709-055GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.06 DEVELOPMENT AND SIMULATION OF STRATEGIES FOR THE DETECTION AND TRACKING OF MEO OBJECTS

Today, MEO orbits with semi or higher order synchronous periods typically between 20,000 and 26,000km altitude become more and more important (Galileo, GPS, ). The regular surveillance of this region through a future autonomous European system is a challenging task and has not been exercised in Europe so far. Critical technologies comprising observation strategies, correlation and preliminary orbit determination algorithms for such surveillance activities need to enter the prototyping stage. In this study, a strategy for the detection of inclined MEO objects needs to be developed. This strategy must take the performance of preliminary orbit determination algorithms into account in order to guarantee correlation of objects in separate observations. Existing detection, telescope control and orbit determination algorithms need to be reviewed and their suitability for MEO observations analysed. The necessary adoptions shall be specified, implemented and verified. Available simulation techniques shall be used to optimise and validate the survey concept.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G SPACE DEBRIS OFFICE / OPS-GR Responsible: Mr KLINKRAD C 09 YIPC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T711-062GR Status: INTENDED 09.112.08 GROUND SEGMENT DATA SYSTEMS PLUG & OPERATIONS

Definition of a framework and design, which will allow a ground architecture following the Plug and Play concept. This concept is based on the work currenttly being done in CCSDS i.e. CCSDS SOIS Services (on-board), CCSDS SM&C Services (ground). The Missions Operations Service Framework sits between application software specific to the domain of spacecraft mission operations and the underlying technology used for communications between distributed applications. This isolates compliant software applications both from each other and the underlying communications technology. Applications may be plugged in and operated to the service Framework through standardised Service Access points (SAPs), one for each end-to-end service. This activity will be complemented by a similar one for the on-board plug & ops. concept.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T709-121GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.10 COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Identify the domains/needs driving the collaborative environment (e.g. system specification, S/C design, on-board S/W, end-to-end verification). Select technologies enabling the sharing of common elements (e.g. the model) between different teams and throughout different phases. Establish a suitable methodology to improve efficiency across domains (e.g. verification/synchronisation points, interfaces definitions): ? Virtual integration at any given point Establish a suitable methodology to bridge subsequent phases (e.g. traceability, knowledge transfer): ? Transition from design verification to implementation verification models/environments. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

This activity aims at the breadboarding of a ground optical clock based on a cryogenic resonator. The clock will perform at a stability of 1E-14/sqrt(Tau) or better up to 10000 seconds. This breadboard will be used to: - Confirm design feasibility - Optimise all interfaces (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, Monitoring & Control) - Validate integration procedures. Cryogenic stages will be designed and built as part of this activity. The cryogenic resonator will be available as part of a parallel TRP activity. Description: In parallel to a TRP activity dealing with the design and development of a cryogenic resonator, this activity pursues the design and development of missing optical clock elements and the integration and test of a full optical clock. More in detail, the design shall at least consider the following aspects: - specifications for the cryogenic stage - optical incoupling control unit - modulation detection unit - tilt stabilisation system - specifications and characterisation of frequency comb - analog servo circuit boards - monitoring & control - signal recovery and relock routines - integration of all subsystems (resonator, detection package, cryogenics, frequency comb) A complete breadboard shall be manufactured and tested accordingly.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ C 09 NO < 50 Budget Ref.: Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T616-016GS Status: INITIATED 1-6155

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.18 OPERATIONAL DATA OFF-LINE ANALYSIS, CORRELATION AND REPORTING SYSTEM

The Mission Control System infrastructure at ESOC supports the storage of mission operations data in dedicated archives designed in order to manage specific types of data, namely the Packet Archive (PARC), the Engineering Data Archive (DARC) and the File Archive (FARC). Generic user applications support the retrieval and visualisation of this data but not their post-processing nor any sort of correlation between heterogeneous data (e.g. commands, events, monitoring parameters, configuration variables). This represents a significant gap in the support of mission data systems as there is an increasing demand of a powerful off-line environment where operational data can be analysed in order to support the following main use cases (non- exhaustive list): i) troubleshooting and investigations of operational events; ii) evaluation of space and ground systems performance; iii) generation of periodic and specific reports. Another important driver is the fact that access to the data analysis environment shall be granted from operational areas as well as from non-operational areas, either co-located with the mission operations center (e.g. ESOC offices) or remotely connected via Internet. This activity will concentrate on the design and pre-operational implementation of an off-line environment supporting the analysis and reporting of operational data. The use cases to be supported will be identified in detail by involving a representative group of end users. User interface mock-ups will be produced such to demonstrate the possibilities offered by the candidate architecture and technology. It is envisaged that the final architecture will include at least the following main components: i) data interface, supporting the access to the relevant storage of the operational data transparently and with high-performance; ii) data post- processing, supporting the generation of e.g. statistics and/or derived engineering data simplifying the data analysis and reporting; iii) data analysis tool, supporting among others the visualisation and correlation of heterogeneous data in integrated displays and iv) data reporting tool, supporting the generation of reports embedding the outputs of the data post- processing and/or of the data analysis tools. The main tasks of the activity are: 1) Identification of the main ?use cases? related to the post-processing and analysis of operational data; 2) High-level architectural design of the off-line environment supporting the access, post-processing, analysis and reporting of all relevant operational data; 3) Selection of the most appropriate technologies supporting the implementation of the main components (e.g. data post-processing, data analysis, data reporting); 4) Implementation of the main components forming the off-line data analysis and reporting environment; 5) Pre-operational deployment of the activity deliverables.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: A+CZ Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-087GI Status: ISSUED 1-6287

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.19 PARALLEL COMPUTING FOR FAST TM PROCESSING DURING SHORT PASSES

The Earth Observation Satellites download their stored House Keeping data at a high rate during very short passes. The Mission Control System is not able to cope with such a rate and this leads to cumbersome storage and re-playing processes. The result is that the stored TM is only available for display much after the pass. The objective of this study would be to analyse whether SCOS-2000 TM processing can be modified to use parallel computing in order to increase as much a possible the processing speed, and eventually cope with the mass memory dumps TM in real-time. The study has two phases. In a first phase the problem is analysed and a technical solution derived for the parallelisation of the tasks related with the TM processing (Packetiser, distributor, Behaviour Limit Checker, Saved Synthetic Parameter calculation, Storing into the archive). In a second phase, a prototype is developed, covering at least the packetiser and injection into the archive. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP-5 workplan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 DIPC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G511-019GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.20 GROUND-STATION AUTOMATION AND OFF-LINE OPERATIONS

The main objective of this study is to identify a scenario for automated Ground-Station. Based on the scenario, the study shall focus on the required functionality that would support automation and allow the provision of TC and TM off-line services. Description: This study aims at analyzing possible scenarios for automated operations such that the control-centre would not need to be permanently connected. Typically, this kind of operation is needed for missions having short Passes over the Stations (e.g. Earth Observation): automation would allow optimal provision of services. The following capability should be considered: - automatic configuration of the Ground-Station and capability; - off-line telecommanding allowing the control centre to download in advance the stack of Telecommands required for one or more passes, and subsequent transmission of time-tagged Telecommands to the Spacecraft, with guarantee of delivery - capability to automatically receive, store and prepare off-line transmission of Telemetry to the control centre; - capability to automatically acquire the signal and track the spacecraft. - capability to automatically execute mission configuration and spacecraft acquisition tasks to cope with short passes (typically, Earth Observation spacecraft). The study shall as well look into automatic recovery in case of problem: loss of signal, retransmission of Telecommands. Finally the study shall identify the information required for post-pass analysis and correction of possible misbehavior. The Study shall produce a prototype implementing an initial set of functions. Tasks to be performed: 1.- Identification of the various possible scenarios and possible operational approach; this includes the definition of the Protocols (within the SLE services) for off-line TC services and for operations reporting. 2.- Identification of the existing functions that would be affected; 3 - Analysis of the recovery capability that would be required. 4.- Prototype implementation, with the objective of demonstrating operational Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP-5 workplan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-081GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.21 COMBINATORIAL OPTIMIZATION FOR SCHEDULING APPLICATIONS

Applicability of combinatorial optimization approach for scheduling purposes and in particular for the efficient allocation of ground station passes. The combinatorial optimization approach is not only linked to the allocation of ground station passes, it could also be applied in other domains, as example for payload operations where scientific opportunities or usage of channels would have to be allocated in an optimal way. Expected benefits: - best use of ESA ground station assets and resources for the benefit of the ESA and non-ESA user community, - increase in efficiency for mandatory planning processes within ESA mission operations, - better and faster service and access for ESA mission operations customers. Description: Satellite operations require ground stations, from which the communications (Telemetry, Telecommand and Tracking) with the spacecraft can be conducted. The identification of the ground station passes to be selected is still primarily a manual process, which seems to be the case as well for several other Space Agencies. It is obvious that this manual process of selecting station passes becomes easier when more ground stations are available or when spacecraft dedicated ground stations are used. However, maintaining a larger network of ground stations has a cost implication. The optimal and automated allocation of ground station passes would require less ground antennas and furthermore less scheduling effort. It is proposed that a combinatorial optimization approach for the efficient allocation of ground station passes is applied. It is proposed to study various methods in the area of combinatorial optimization including aspect as: - relaxation based mixed-integer approach providing lower and upper optimality bounds, - fast branch-and-bound and branch-and-cut algorithms, - advanced enumerative schemes, - constraint programming techniques, - acceleration by polyhedral and general cutting plane techniques. For the selected method there should be mathematically founded guarantee that a feasible solution will be found under the assumption that one exists. In case there is no feasible solution then approximate solutions will have to be computed according to user specified priorities. The selected method should be able to cope with additional requirements such as: - treatment of larger number of satellites and ground stations, - fast check if requests by additional customers can be satisfied, - efficient short term and long term prediction capabilities, - effective re-optimization for real-time changes e.g. of user requirements or availability of resources. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP-5 workplan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G FLIGHT DYNAMICS DIVISION / OPS-GF Responsible: Mr FEUCHT C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-082GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.22 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ENVIRONMENT FOR OPERATIONS AUTOMATION

The objective of this activity is to enable the efficient production of formalised procedures supporting the spacecraft operations automation. The added value of the pre-operational implementation that will be delivered is in the capability to define and completely validate automation procedures within one single environment. Description: Now that generic tools supporting the deployment of operations automation are available, the main effort to actually automate the spacecraft operations will be in the definition and validation of the automation procedures. The objective of this activity is therefore to provide the users with a pre-operational implementation of a comfortable environment which supports the definition and just-in-time validation of the automation procedures. The intention here is to bridge the gap between procedures definition and procedures validation in the run-time execution environment. It is envisaged to capitalise on the existing generic products used by all missions at ESOC to define procedures (MOIS), to execute them automatically (MATIS), to interface with the automated system (SMF) and to simulate the behaviours of Ground Data Systems (SIMSAT and GSTVi). Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP-5 workplan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-083GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.23 UBIQUITOUS ALERT AND OPERATIONS MONITORING SYSTEM

Previous studies have provided an analysis of technologies compatible with mobile phones to implement a 'remote operators alert system'. While the analysis has proved the feasibility of the approach, a formal validation of the different technologies involved has yet to be done in the various operational environments, covering both spacecraft and ground station operations. In addition, it is required to extend the monitoring capabilities of remote operators by enabling them to access the most relevant operational data in order to properly handle the received alerts. Description: The increase of the space segment autonomy and the need to reduce the running costs of spacecraft operations have recently lead to the adoption of operations concepts that do not rely on the continuous presence of operators in the control rooms. Similarly, on the side of ground stations control, an increasing level of automation is being implemented, thus enabling the relaxation of the continuous monitoring approach adopted so far. However, a full deployment of 'lights-out' operations of space systems can only be achieved by a) having a monitoring system that can trigger an alarm in case of problems, b) having a system to contact on call engineers in case of anomalies and c) enable the alerted operator to properly assess the status of the controlled system and thus react to the received alert (e.g. accept, forward, disregard). The monitoring of the controlled system status (spacecraft or ground station) and associated alarms generation is already part of the relevant control system (the Spacecraft Control System or the Station Computer). However, the functionality to notify alerts to on-call personnel and to enable their remote access to the operational data is still missing. A previous GSTP study successfully demonstrated the feasibility of a number of technologies to implement these tasks. The deployment and roll-out of such a system, however, cannot be done unless a thorough validation in the relevant operational environments is performed. This study will perform such validation. In addition to this, the capability to collect and visualise a minimum set of essential data on personal (ultra-light) devices that can communicate via standard mobile networks will be implemented and Demonstrated. This will require the definition of highly portable and optimized data visualization and presentation techniques which enable the remote operator to acquire an appropriate amount of details using devices of very limited size. The security implications of such an application will also be carefully assessed. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP-5 workplan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr PECCIA C 09 YAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-084GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.24 GNSS PROCESSING STRATEGIES FOR LEO CONSTELLATIONS

Objectives: Improve methods for precise orbit determination of LEO satellites and especially constellations of such satellites using GNSS receiver data Description: Precise orbit determination for low-Earth orbiting satellites can be based successfully on ground-based measurement systems (SLR, Doris), GNSS data processing or both combined. Other techniques are possible when several LEO satellites are orbiting in formation or independently of each other. Models and algorithms have been defined, for example, based on differencing data between transmitting satellites, receiving satellites, ground antennas and/or consecutive data epochs. This activity will start with an overview of existing methods from literature, and investigate the feasibility of implementing these concepts in existing operational or prototype software. Several concepts may be implemented in a prototype manner, and tested using data from existing LEO satellites with on-board GNSS receivers. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G NAVIGATION SUPPORT OFFICE / OPS-GN Responsible: Mr DOW C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G516-02GN Status: INTENDED 09.112.25 IMPROVED RADIATION MODELLING FOR GNSS SATELLITES

Objectives: To improve further on the radiation pressure modelling in high- precision orbit determination for navigation satellites. Description: Among the forces affecting GNSS satellite motion, and therefore orbit determination accuracy, the radiation pressure force is considered the one with the largest remaining uncertainty. The most performing models used nowadays are purely empirical, and consist in estimating a number of coefficients of constant or cyclic acceleration components. This has the disadvantage that other perturbations or error sources are partly absorbed in this. A dedicated activity is proposed to analyse the empirical models in more detail, and in parallel to explore models based on detailed geometry / radiation flux interaction. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.26 KA-BAND KLYSTRON POWER AMPLIFIER PROTOTYPE

Objectives: 1) Analyze and determine the way to implement the Ka-band uplink with special focus on the phase stability and Allan deviation (ADEV) performance. 2) Develop a Ka-band transmitter compatible with the movable feed requirements of the Ka Aberration subsystem starting from the Ka Band KPA (Klystron Power Amplifier) developed by ASI (that does not consider the movable feed) Description: The contractor shall perform a trade off between the different architectures to implement the Ka-band KPA (Klystron Power Amplifier) compatible with a movable feed for compensating the Ka-band aberration. Architectures ranging from fixed Ka up-converter plus KPA and flexible waveguide, to the feed to moveable KPA plus up-converter connected with rigid waveguide to the feed (plus intermediate and others envisaged by the contractor) shall be analysed and their performances evaluated in terms of power handling, reliability, phase stability, Allan deviation, etc. breadboard developed for ASI, in order to meet the specific requirements of ESA (specially concerning phase stability and feed movement). A prototype representative of a production unit shall be manufactured and tested with the final objective (if the rest of elements are available) of mounting the prototype in ESA Cebreros station to validate on site the overall performances of the Ka transmit subsystem. The activities to be executed are: * Trade off between the different architectures to implement the Ka-band KPA. Special focus on performances on power handling, reliability, phase stability, Allan deviation shall be considered. * Design, manufacturing and test of a KPA prototype representative of an operational production unit (HW plus design documentation, test results and user documentation). Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-075GS Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.27 IMPROVED AUTOTRACK AND SEARCH PERFORMANCE FOR ESTRACK ANTENNAS

Objectives: Enhancement of the search approach leading to reduced search times at X/Ka-band in the Deep Space environment. Development, implementation and validation of additional features and functionalities for ESTRACK Antenna Control Units. Improvement of the Autotrack performance for LEO spacecrafts at X/Ka-band. Description: The Antenna Control Units (ACU) in the 15m and 35m stations of ESA ESTRACK network are key components ensuring the required pointing and tracking performances. Starting from the current status of development it is proposed to develop the ACU further in order to implement additional functionalities and features with the aim to: - improve the autotrack performance. The current autotrack controller concept is not suitable for LEO spacecraft operated at Ka-band due to the large position errors in case of high accelerations (high elevation passes). Pre- studies have indicated a very promising way to improve the tracking accuracy for such cases leading also to a benefit at S/X-band. - improved search leading to shorter search time, which are in particular important for X/Ka-band and in the Deep Space environment, where the antenna beam is smaller. - allow auto-tuning of the controller parameters - improve the tracking performances by e.g. employing accelerometers at reflector and subreflector level (already installed in ESA Deep Space antennas), as additional feedback information in the tracking control loops in order to achieve a better wind gust disturbance rejection. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-076GS Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.28 HOLOGRAPHY SYSTEM FOR DEEP SPACE ANTENNAS

Objectives: Extension, implementation and validation of holography system developed for VIL-4 Ka-band antenna for ESTRACK Deep Space Antennas Description: A holography system, which measures the reflector accuracy of the VIL-4 Ka-band antenna, has been developed already. The holography measurements are based on the simultaneous reception of the downlink signal of a geostationary spacecraft with the antenna under test (AUT, here deep space antenna) and the reference antenna. From the measurement results (amplitude delta and phase delta between both antennas), the surface accuracy of the antenna reflectors (AUT) can be derived. The available system should now be extended for its usage at the ESTRACK deep space antennas. In particular the measurement approach has to be refined and the signal acquisition unit has to be adapted to the downlink equipment used within the deep space antennas. The reference antenna delivered in the frame of the VIL-4 holography development will be used also for the deep space antenna measurements. The deep space antennas are equipped with movable sub-reflectors. The extended holography system will be able to optimize the sub-reflector position with respect to maximum G/T. As the CEB DSA is already mechanically prepared to host a holography system, the validation shall take place at CEB. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-077GS Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.29 HIGH ACCURACY REFLECTOR PANEL

Objectives: Development of a new reflector panel design for DSA3 with improved performances compared to DSA1 and DSA2. Description: ESA plans to establish a third Deep Space Antenna similar in design to the already existing antennas in New Norcia and Cebreros. With the experience gained from the New Norcia antenna, the accuracy requirements for the reflector panels were tightened for the Cebreros antenna in order to achieve the overall desired performances in the Ka-Band. Due to schedule constraints, the approach chosen at that time was to keep design changes to the minimum compared to the New Norcia panels. The only modification in the design was the addition of insulation of the panel backside in order to limit the thermal gradient across the panel thus limiting its deformation due to thermal loads. Although this approach is working satisfactorily for Cebreros, the following aspects could become critical for the next DSA. - Reflector surface accuracy marginally fulfilled for Cebreros, for more severe thermal environments this could no longer be the case. - Due to the additional weight of the insulation, the improvements achieved in the thermal behavior were partially compensated by a higher gravitational deformation in Cebreros - Long-term stability of the insulating material, cost in case of refurbishment - The chosen approach is only reducing one contributor in the overall surface accuracy budget, with a different approach like change of panel materials, change of panel manufacturing technologies or change of the panel design more contributors could eventually be reduced. - Furthermore it is expected that with newer manufacturing technologies now available, highly stable panels can be produced at reasonable cost. It is thus proposed to develop a new reflector panel design aiming to improve the performance of the next DSA reflector panels with the following scope of work: Review and Consolidation of Draft specification already elaborated Technology Survey and Panel Design Trade-off Detailed Design of a DSA 3 Representative Reflector Panel Manufacturing of Prototype Prototype Validation Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.30 DEVELOPMENT OF AN RF TEST BED FOR HIGH POWER TESTING OF GROUND STATION FEED SYSTEMS

Objectives: Develop and validate an RF test bed for high power testing of ground station feed systems. Description: Feed systems composed by dichroic mirrors and radiating horns operating up to 100 KW will be required in the next future for Deep Space Missions application. It is presently not feasible testing the feed systems in anechoic chambers (absorbing panels are not able to handle very high power). Currently the testing is performed by radiating directly into the sky. In Europe is not possible to perform direct radiation tests due to frequency and power restrictions thus very often such a tests have to be performed outside Europe at very high costs. It is thus proposed to develop an RF test bed for high power testing of ground station feed systems with the aim to develop a compact structure that can be used/integrated into any European anechoic chamber. With such a test bed all the RF high power transmitted by the feed system will be focused into water cooled dummy load. Additional measured will be adopted to reduce the thermal noise into the receive chain. In order to achieve this overall objective the following activities are envisaged: Requirements analysis Design of RF test bed Manufacturing of hardware Assembly, integration and validation of test bed in X-Band (Deep Space Mission band). Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.31 DEMONSTRATION OF SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION OF DATA IN KA-BAND

Objectives: Integrate beam waveguide mechanisms and RF elements developed under TRP into one of our Deep Space Stations and validate them in an operational environment. Description: Future Deep Space Missions are expected to simultaneously transmit and receive in Ka-Band. At these frequencies antenna gains are higher than for the currently used S- or X-Band thus the beam widths are very narrow, in the order of 20-30mdeg. These small beam widths in combination with the long distances involved in Deep Space Missions require to have a variable squint between the receive and transmit beam. This beam squint is necessary due to the relative movement of S/C and ground station while the RF waves are propagating between both, similar to a hunter targeting ahead when trying to hit a moving object. In the frame of preceding TRP study two prototype mechanisms have been developed and tested at breadboard level that allow to move BWG elements and thus to realize the beam squint necessary for a simultaneous transmission and reception in Ka-Band. Parallel to that also Ka-Band RF elements (dichroic mirrors, feed) have been developed and tested component level. The GSTP activity now proposed aims to integrate the developed these RF elements and prototype mechanisms into one of ESA ESTRACK Deep Space Antennas (Cebreros) and to demonstrate the overall concept and validate all elements in an operational environment. In order to achieve this overall objective the following activities are envisaged: - Software upgrade/modification of the controller of the prototype mechanisms to communicate with the Antenna Front End Controller - Corresponding adaptation of the Antenna Front End Controller software - Physical integration and alignment of the RF elements, the prototype mechanisms and the related controller in the DSA - Commissioning and testing of the new system, demonstration of the concept. The on-site activities will have to be performed without interfering with operational passes. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.32 PHASE CENTRE CALIBRATION OF GNSS ANTENNAS IN LEO

Objectives: to define and set up an application to calibrate a LEO satellite GNSS antenna in orbit, by processing of real GNSS data. This will lead to a more realistic and accurate calibration than can be achieved on ground. The antenna calibration requires high-accuracy orbit determination of both the GNSS constellation(s) used, and the LEO spacecraft. This activity will define optimal algorithms to perform this calibration, and establish the achievable accuracy of the phase centre calibration in space by implementing a prototype application in existing software. It can be extensively tested on existing GNSS antennas of operational satellites in LEO. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.33 DEEP SPACE RECEIVER FOR SUPPORT DURING SUPERIOR SOLAR CONJUNCTIONS

Objectives: To develop and test a receiver which is optimum in a channel where Rician fluctuations are dominant, which is the typical scenario applicable to deep space missions during superior solar conjunctions. Description: Deep space missions incur periodically in superior solar conjunctions, i.e. phases during which the telecommunication link between Earth and Spacecraft transits through the solar plasma. This is causing impairments to the quality of the link, in terms of amplitude and phase fluctuations, spectral broadening and other effects, in turn causing loss of telemetry on ground reception side. The impact is significant in terms of science data return, which is interrupted for periods of time ranging between days and weeks, depending upon the level of solar activity. The deep space receivers of the ground stations are generally optimized for reception of signals through Gaussian channels, i.e. channels where the unique perturbation is given by additive Gaussian noise, with generally assumed flat power spectrum. However the Gaussian model is not adequate for describing the telecommunication channel during a superior solar conjunction: in such phase a Rician model describes more effectively the amplitude and phase scintillation effects which are observed, and which are due to the transition of the communication signals through inhomogeneous plasma medium. The objective of the proposed work is to study receivers which are optimum in a Rician channel, and which can be used during a superior solar conjunction to improve as much as theoretically achievable the quality of the telemetry reception. Work in this direction has been made in mobile telecommunications; however, this technology has to be introduced in deep space communications, especially for the ESA deep space network. The input to the activity is a large set of data, representing the downlink signal transmitted by an ESA Deep Space Spacecraft (Venus Express) and received at ESA deep space ground stations during a superior solar conjunction. The signal is recorded in open loop by using a wide bandwidth, covering the whole telemetry spectrum. As part of the study, a software receiver is designed, developed, and tested over the recorded data. The selection and procurement of the COTS hardware platform where this software will run efficiently is also part of this development. The receiver is designed taking in to account the characteristics of the telecommunications channel, and its performances are compared with the performance of the available standard deep space receiver, suitable for a Gaussian channel and acting on the same data. The output from the study consists of the prototype receiver, of demonstrated superior performances in respect to the standard deep space receiver, as well as all associated documentation. The prototype has a sufficient level of operability allowing its use during a subsequent solar conjunction of a deep space mission, for validation of its superior performance during an operational support. Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP work plan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ C 09 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-080GS

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Status:INTENDED 09.112.34 FRAME CONTRACT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT OF THE FRONT-END CONTROLLER (FEC), POWER PLANT INTERFACE UNIT (PPIU) AND COOLING SYSTEM INFERFACE UNIT (CSIU)

This procurement covers maintenance and engineering support activities for the Front-End Controller (FEC), the Power Plant Interface Unit (PPIU) and the Cooling System Interface Unit (CSIU). Such a tools are currently used by the European Space Agency to safely operate a network of ground stations, which consists of several 15m and 35m stations. The FEC is the central controller of the antenna with the task to establish and maintain the link to the spacecraft by configuring and controlling the front-end equipment. The PPIU is the central controller of the ground station power plant and provides a common interface for the ESA-ESOC power plants. The CSIU will be the central controller for the antenna ccoling system. The support of the above-mentioned systems will be performed on a firm fixed price basis and released by Work Orders. The duration of the frame contract shall be 3 years with option to extend by 2 years.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr BESSO C 09 DAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100952 - Investment; 100953 - Basic Maint. and Q4 Managt Inv.Plan Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 09.112.37 MMI FOR EXPLORATION MISSIONS

ESA's current generation of mission control infrastructure provides for displaying alphanumeric and numerical data. However, there is no experience with payload-type data or controlling rovers by integrating images and other data or developing a plan using image data. Planetary rovers may combine the provision of extensive numerical and location data with image data gathered by multi-spectral devices and cameras. This study shall show how such data can be extracted from telemetry packets and integrated into images; data can also be combined from other sources (planning systems, prediction models, other rover instruments e.g. for distance measurement). The study will develop a source of image data and numerical representative data. Prototype displays of graphical image data will be developed to display the images and integrate state based numerical data and show planned paths and predictions of paths.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G MISSION DATA SYSTEM DIVISION / OPS-GD Responsible: Mr MERRI C 09 YAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T309-001GD Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.38 PROTOTYPE OF 26 GHZ RECEIVER FOR EO

Develop a first prototype of on-ground receiver for signals in the 25.5 to 27 GHz frequency band. Tasks: 1- Functional critical analysis of the technical specifications 2- Architectural definition and analysis of the receiver 3- Receiver prototype design 5- Receiver prototype development 6- Receiver prototype validation & testing. This prototype will require the integration of commercial components where available, and possible development of other modules that are not available in these frequencies or with the required bandwidth. The prototype will include at least: a- Direct ADC from L band input signal b- Adaptive band equalisers to reduce group delay effects c- High data rates up to 1 Gbps d- Demodulation of advanced modulations like Variable Coding Modulation VCM, 4D-TCM and other modulation techniques in approved or in-preparation CCSDS and ETSI standards, and its corresponding coding schemes. e- Capabilitiy for decoding Turbo codes, Punctured parallel Turbo codes, Serial Turbo codes , Product codes and LDPC codes. f- Fast signal acquisition g- Local M&C interface embedded in the receiver h- Remote M&C interface through LAN. i- Capability for local storage of received TM for a long period j- Capability to deliver the received TM data trough a high speed LAN k- Increased reliability by redundant power supplies and Hard disk has to be analysed. A concept for the transmitter to be used as test equipment shall also be envisaged. The resulting prototype shall be industrialised in a follow-on activity. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr KAUFELER C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 G511-0033GS; IPI Status: INTENDED 09.112.39 DESIGN OF S/K-BAND GROUND STATION ANTENNA (13-15M APERTURE) FOR LEO APPLICATION

Design a 13-15m ground antenna for transmitting in S-Band and receiving in S/K-Band (K-Band: 25.5 to 27 GHz). The design will include the integration of commercial components, where available, and development of critical items that are not available, e.g. multifrequency feed and dichroic mirrors. The design will include part of the structural model of the antenna, integration with the LNA, etc. A strategy for the simulation testing shall be established. The design and the breadborded items shall be industrialised in a follow-on activity together with the 13-15m antenna.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.40 PROTOTYPE OF K-BAND GROUND STATION ANTENNA (6M APERTURE) FOR LEO APPLICATION

Develop a first prototype of ground station antenna (6m aperture) for receiving signals in K-Band (25.5 to 27 GHz frequency band). This prototype will require the integration of commercial components where available, and possible development of other modules that are not available in these frequencies. The prototype will include part of the structural model of the antenna, integration with the LNA, etc. A strategy for the simulation testing shall be established. This resulting prototype shall be industrialised in a follow-on activity.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr KAUFELER C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 G511-0035GS Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.41 HARMONIZED SPACE AND GROUND MONITORING & CONTROL

The objective of this activity is to harmonize different proprietary approaches for space and ground segments for Monitoring & Control Systems (MCS). Monitoring & Control (M&C) in ground segments has been largely dominated in the past by space segment M&C based on the Packet Utilization Standard and more or less proprietary mission databases. The M&C of ground assets was also rather based on specific, proprietary solutions. Only in the last few years with growing complexity of ground systems the M&C of the ground-based assets has come to the focus of standardization attempts. The historically grown split into spacecraft M&C and ground segment M&C can and should be overcome, in order to ease end-to-end operations of missions. It is therefore proposed to develop a concept for harmonization of space and ground M&C based on the CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) Red Books 521/522.0-R-1 and on the concepts defined for ground segment M&C within the harmonization activities. As a proof-of-concept it is further proposed to develop a demonstrator, which proves that M&C data can be exchanged between SCOS (via the Service Management Framework ¡V SMF) as MCS and a ground M&C system based on the CCSDS SM&C service definitions. The demonstrator shall include: ¡V Implementation of the Core Monitoring and Control Services, ¡V Integration with SCOS as an interface to spacecraft M&C with different exemplary mission databases ¡V Operator visualisation to demonstrate the benefits of such harmonized visualisation. The CCSDS standards of the SM&C working group aim at defining a set of services for complete spacecraft mission operations within an Service- Oriented Architecture (SOA) framework. So far the service specifications have been developed that define a Common Service Framework for mission operations and the Core M&C Services. The Core service provides operations for generic monitoring and control of a remote service provider (e.g., a spacecraft or ground system component) in terms of three fundamental mechanisms and associated data items: ¡V Parameter Status ¡V Monitoring Parameters; ¡V nCommand or Action Invocation ¡V Actions; ¡V nEvent or Alert Notification ¡V Alerts. All service definitions have been performed in a protocol agnostic manner. The SM&C standards foresee a set of technology bindings for concrete implementation of the services using particular languages and messaging technologies. The approach also offers the concept of bridging between different messaging environments to allow systems with different protocol and transport encodings to collaborate on basis of the same set of defined services. The EGOS Service Management Framework (SMF) provides equivalent services based on the CORBA object model.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G DATA SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISION / OPS-GI Responsible: Mr KAUFELER C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+CDN+GR Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G606-15GI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.112.42 PROCUREMENT OF THE POWER PLANT FOR THE 3RD ESA DEEP SPACE GROUND STATION (DS3)

The Agency intends to build a 3rd Deep Space Ground station (DS3) in Malargue, Mendoza, Argentina. One of the DS3 elements to be procured and installed in Malargue is the Power Plant, which is the subject of this tender and which is required in order to: - transform the Medium Voltage public power supply to Low Voltage power supply; - distribute the Low Voltage to the station users; - provide backup power to the public supply, by use of local generators; - provide uninterrupted power to the critical equipment of DS3. The Power Plant comprises the following elements: ? - Medium Voltage Switch Cabinets; - Transformers from Medium to Low voltage; - Local power generators, including auxiliary equipment; - Uninterrupted Power Supply plant; - Low Voltage Cabinets; - Control Panels; - Dummy Load.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr MADDE C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100952 - Investment Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN+AR Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6289 09.212.01 GALILEO SITE HOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE IN REDU

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ CR 09 > 500 Budget Ref.: 100847 - Galileo FOC Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: EX ITEM 09.112.43 INITIATED 2-1518 10.312.01 FRAME CONTRACT FOR THE SUSTAINING ENGINEERING OF THE INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY AND MODEM SYSTEMS (IFMS)

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Mr SCHULZ CR 09 YAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100933 - Operations Support; 100952 - Q1 Investment; 100953 - Basic Maint. and Managt Inv.Plan Spec. Prov.: BAE SYSTEMS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LTD (GB) Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.117.01 PROVISION OF MAINT. SERVICES COVERING THE ESOC GENERIC CONTROL CENTRE INFRASTRUCTURE, REMOTE OPERATION SERV. FROM ESOC OF THE ESTRACK GROUND STATION NW & ESTRACK INTEGRATED LOGISTIC SUPPORT SERV.

The Services to be tendered are as follows: - maintenance of generic control centre infrastructure, - remote operation of the ESTRACK ground station network and - ESTRACK Integrated Logistics Support. It is intended to allow bidders to make partial or complete offers for one, two or all of the Service elements listed above, which will result in the placing of one or several contracts. The Maintenance of the Generic Control Centre Infrastructure comprises support to the engineering of common technical infrastructure like voice, video, timing, mechanical systems and the actual maintenance thereof. It also comprises the planning and steering of control centre reconfiguration work as for instance required prior to the launch of a new mission. Remote Operations of ESTRACK comprises the central and remote operations of the ESTRACK ground station network from ESOC. This service, delivered around the clock, covers the supervision of the largely automated ESTRACK operations with manual interventions as required e.g. in case of failures or incidents. An associated service element is the planning (long term) and scheduling (short term) of ESTRACK resource assignments to users and engineering units as well as interaction with scheduling entities of external tracking service providers. Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) comprises the management, supervision and execution of logistics activities of the ESTRACK ground stations network. This service covers logistics analysis activities like RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) Analysis, LORA (Level of Repair Analysis), spare parts stock sizing and management and the traceability of any ESTRACK inventory item. An associated element is the maintenance, the evolution and enhancement of the logistics and configuration control support tools. Logistic activities comprise the management of spare parts, the coordination, handling and follow up of repairs and calibration requests as well as intensive support to the configuration control and inventory handling processes.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS MISSION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT / OPS-O GROUND FACILITIES OPERATIONS DIVISION / OPS-ON Responsible: Mr LUGERT C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100933 - Operations Support; 100953 - Basic Q4 Maint. and Managt Inv.Plan Spec. Prov.: A+B+CDN+CH+D+DK+E+F+FIN+GB+GR+I+IRL+LUX+N+NL+POR +S Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6158

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.117.01 OPERATIONS ENGINEERING SUPPORT

ESOC provides Operations Engineering Services for the majority of Agency satellite missions. These services span both the preparatory and the execution phases of the missions and require engineers with an in-depth knowledge of the engineering principles of all satellite sub-systems combined with extensive experience of the remote operation of these sub-systems in the space environment. Other, secondary, elements of the Operations Engineering Services provision are the operations of the Agencies ground stations and the associated network infrastructure, the provision of operational training and readiness certification programmes, engineering and some limited administrative support. The majority of the operations engineers are industrial staff, organized into teams to provide the services required in support of the ESA missions operated from ESOC or other control centres. ESA staff provide technical and administrative guidance for the mission teams and carry the responsibility for any required operational decisions, in particular during critical mission phases. Work to be performed by industrial staff is specified and controlled through work packages within the scheme of competitive frame contracts.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS MISSION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT / OPS-O TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE / OPS-OT Responsible: Mr SCHMIDT C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100933 - Operations Support Q1 Spec. Prov.: A+B+CDN+CH+CZ+D+DK+E+F+FIN+GB+GR+I+IRL+LUX+N+NL+ POR+S Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.02 CO-II - ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

The architectural design of the European SSA System will be executed consistently with the ECSS standard Space Engineering Ground Segment and Operation ECSS-E-ST-70C, 31 July 2008. As a pre-requisite, the Customer Requirements and the System Requirements related to the Space Surveillance, Space Weather and NEOs domains will be consolidated taking into account the outcome of the studies conducted in 2006 2008. The result will be the delivery of Customer Requirements Documents and System Requirements Documents. Comments to these documents will be sought from various areas and groups, namely: SSA-URG, PB-SSA, EC, EU- Council and EDA. On the basis of the consolidated SSA Customer Requirements and System Requirements, a high level Architectural design of the European SSA System will be established. This will be followed by more detailed architectural designs of the components of the European SSA System (Data Centres, Sensors, etc.). While the Customer Requirements and System Requirements activities will be performed in parallel for the three SSA domains (Space Surveillance, Space Weather and NEOs) because of the distinct respective User communities, the overall SSA architectural design will establish a consolidated approach for the three domains in order to take into account possible synergies. a) Architectural design of the Space Surveillance system Based on the Space Surveillance System Requirements, this activity will aim at the study of a complete and consistent architecture of the Space Surveillance system. The architecture will address all the components of the Space Surveillance system, as well as their interfaces. The detailed architecture of the individual components of the Space Surveillance System will be undertaken in the subsequent detailed architectural activities. b) Architectural design of the Space Weather system Based on the Space Weather System Requirements, this activity will aim at the study of a complete and consistent architecture of the Space Weather system. The architecture will address all the components of the Space Weather system, as well as their interfaces. The detailed architecture of the individual components of the Space Weather System will be undertaken in the subsequent detailed architectural activities. c) Architectural design of the NEOs system Based on the NEOs System Requirements, this activity will aim at the study of a complete and consistent architecture of the NEOs system. The architecture will address all the components of the NEOs system, as well as their interfaces. Potential synergies with the Space Surveillance and Space Weather systems will be investigated. The detailed architecture of the individual components of the NEOs System will be undertaken in the subsequent detailed architectural activities. d) Identification of possible synergies During the architectural design of the SSA system, a particular attention shall be given to the identification of possible synergies across the three domains. A commonality in the approach will be sought in order to ensure the design of an optimized and coherent SSA system. - Activity CO-GDA-040 Overall architectural design of the European SSA system: Two parallel industrial contracts will be placed for the overall architectural design, covering activities related to the architectural designs of the Space Surveillance, Space Weather and NEOs domains as described above, as well as to the identification of possible synergies across the three domains. The architectural design of the SSA European system will start after the completion of the system requirements phase. It will be performed during the time frame December 2009 August 2010 and will be concluded by a SSA Critical Design Review (SSA-CDR). - Activity CO-GDA-051 Data Centres systems optimization: The scope of this activity will be the identification of the best technologies for the development of a service oriented

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infrastructure common to all Data Centres for provision of the SSA services through the required SSA Data Systems. It will be executed during the time frame September 2009 August 2010 time frame.

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Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100111 - SSA Core Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA- CO-II Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.03 CO-I - REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION (PART II)

The activities CO-GDA-011, CO-GDA-020, CO-GDA-021 and CO-SSV-300 will be included in this contract. They are described hereafter: - Activity CO-GDA-011 - Customer requirements for Space Weather and NEOs: In a similar way, the Customer Requirements related to the Space Weather and NEOs systems will be compiled, taking into account the preparatory work conducted during the 2006-2008 period. The outcome from this activity will be a Space Weather and NEOs Customer Requirements document. It will cover the definition of the Space Weather and NEOs services and associated high level performances. This activity is planned to take place in the January - April 2009 time frame and will be concluded by two dedicated reviews: SSA-SW- CRR and SSA-NEO-CRR. As for the Space Surveillance domain, an external review will be carried out in the time frame May-June 2009. A final meeting has been planned for the 14th of September with the representatives of the PB-SSA for a final consolidation of the document.This activity is estimated at 100 KEuro. Experts from the National Centres and participating European Institutions will be invited to join the reviews. - Activity CO-GDA-020 - System requirements for the Space Surveillance system: Based on the outcome of the Space Surveillance Customer Requirements consolidation, the System Requirements analysis will concentrate on the main functionalities of the Space Surveillance system. These will encompass the Data Centres, the radars, ground and space-based telescopes as well as the communications between the various elements of the system. The outcome from this activity will be a Space Surveillance system requirements document. The activity will take place in the September - December 2009 time frame and will be concluded by a preliminary design review (SSA-SV-PDR). - Activity CO-GDA-021 - System requirements for the Space Weather and NEOs systems: Based on the outcome of the Space Weather and NEOs Customer Requirements consolidation, the System Requirements analysis will concentrate on the main functionalities of the Space Weather and NEOs systems. These will encompass the Data Centres, the Space Weather ground and space-based sensors, the telescopes and radars for the NEOs, as well as the communications between the various elements of the system. The outcome from this activity will be a Space Weather system requirements document and a NEOs system requirements document. The activity will take place in the September - December 2009 time frame and will be concluded by two dedicated preliminary design reviews: SSA-SW-PDR and SSA-NEO-PDR. - Activity CO-SSV-300 - Analysis and evaluation of national assets: As discussed with the participating Member States in 2008 during the SSA Preparatory Programme proposal phase, there will be opportunities for the utilization of national assets within the SSA Space Surveillance domain. Such utilization will be implemented on the basis of the requirements formulated during the SSA System Requirements phase for the space surveillance domain (activity CO-GDA-020), as well as on the information about the assets communicated to the SSA Programme by the participating States. This activity will take place in the September 2009 - April 2010 time frame.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100111 - SSA Core Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA - CO-I Status: ISSUED 1-6257

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.05 CO-V - TELESCOPES ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

The activities CO-SSV-110, CO-SSV-111 and CO-SSV-200 will be included in this contract. The activities related to the telescopes analysis and design will be based on the conclusions reached in the successive phases of the SSA requirements consolidation and overall architectural design (CO-GDA-010, CO-GDA-020 and CO- GDA-040. The results of the GSTP-4 SSA system studies (lead: ONERA and EADS-Astrium) will be taken into account in the activities described below. - Activity CO-SSV-110 ? Wide-eye telescope: Based on the results of the Space Surveillance System Requirements (activity CO-GDA-020) and on the on-going GSTP-4 SSA architecture study, this activity will aim at the optimization of existing telescopes for the purpose of future deployment of wide field of view telescopes. The purpose of this type of telescope will be the optical surveillance of the upper part of the LEOs orbits, as well as the MEOs, GEOs and HEOs. This activity will start after the completion of the GSTP-4 radar architecture study in September 2009 for a planned duration of 16 months. -Activity CO-SSV-111 ? Tasking strategies for ground-based SSA telescopes: This activity is aimed at Network optimisation and definition of tasking strategies for ground-based SSA telescopes. The result of this optimisation activity will be used in the context of precursor services in the space surveillance domain. This activity is planned to start after the completion of the GSTP-4 SSA architecture study in September 2009, and is planned to be completed in March 2010. -Activity CO-SSV-200 ? Space-based telescopes: Based on the results of the Space Surveillance System Requirements (activity CO-GDA-020), on the overall architectural design of the Space Surveillance system (activity CO-GDA-040) and on the on-going GSTP-4 SSA architecture study, this activity will aim at the design of the space-based infrastructure required for the space-based telescopes in complement to the ground-based infrastructure (radars, telescopes). Due to the high dependency of this activity on the outcome of the overall architectural design (activity CO-GDA-040), this activity is not planned to start before early 2010. However, some preliminary analysis supported by a limited number of industrial or consultancy contracts may already be conducted in the period September ? December 2009.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100111 - SSA Core Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA- CO-V Status: ISSUED 1-6261

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.06 CO-VI - SPACE SURVEILLANCE PRECURSOR SERVICES

The activities CO-SSV-400 and CO-SSV-403 will be included in this contract. - Activity CO-SSV-400 - Preparation for the delivery of precursor services in the area of Space Surveillance: On the basis of the facilities and competencies already deployed in Europe (ESOC, CNES, FGAN, Graves, Zimmerwald, etc), and on the information currently accessible from the international channels (e.g. from the US Space Surveillance Network), preparatory activities for the delivery of a limited number of precursor services such as catalogue data and collision avoidance warnings will be initiated. These activities will be undertaken in coordination with the participating States owing the national facilities subject to federation. SLAs may be placed as appropriate. These activities will be undertaken during the whole duration of the SSA Preparatory Programme in the September 2009 - December 2011 time frame. - Activity CO-SSV-403 - Configuration of the ESA Space Debris Telescope: The hardware and software configuration items of the ESA Space Debris Telescope will be prepared and maintained to enable space surveillance precursor activities and to be ready to serve as test bed for image processing, detection and orbit determination algorithms. The ESA Space Debris Telescope will perform precursor surveys and follow-up measurements for the autonomous build-up and maintenance of an experimental MEO, GTO and GEO catalogue of small uncatalogued objects. The telescope will be used to produce test data for algorithm development. Collision avoidance activities including orbit refinement using FGAN tracks, software and database maintenance will be conducted for ESA satellites. A database of space objects covering orbits and object characteristics will be completed as a precursor data distribution system and as a starting point for SSA data administration system developments. This activity is planned to be executed in the time frame September 2009 to May 2010.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100111 - SSA Core Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA - CO-VI Status: ISSUED 1-6260

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.08 SN-I - SPACE WEATHER SERVICES

The activities SN-SWE-001 and SN-SWE-003 will be included in this contract. - Activity SN-SWE-001 ? Analysis and evaluation of existing assets in the area of Space Weather: A review will be made of the existing assets (sensors, services, operational models, potential platforms for future sensors) in the area of Space Weather and the constraints and conditions for their use in the context of the SSA programme will be identified. The activity will take place in the September 2009 ? February 2010 time frame. - Activity SN-SWE-003 - Definition of the Space Weather service prototypes: Space weather services are mainly foreseen in the following six user domains: - services to spacecraft operators - services to spacecraft designers - services to launchers - services to manned space flights - services to GNSS users - services to other SSA elements (e.g. Space Surveillance) Also a generic space weather data provision service of the type delivered by the National Space Weather Service of NOAA is planned. It will be based on sensors and models available or developed in Europe within the SSA Programme. To support the architectural design study at element level and the planned architectural design study at component level, it is foreseen to develop early prototypes for each of the service domains listed above and for the generic space weather data service. While the development of the service prototypes will be performed in 2010, it is foreseen to perform the definition and the detailed design of the prototypes already in 2009. Early service prototypes will be based on existing elements available in Europe. They will involve service users in a simulated operational environment. This activity will support the architectural design studies and also assist in testing solutions and refining requirements. This activity, which covers the detailed definition, design and architecture of the six space weather service prototypes mentioned above, will be performed from Sept 2009 to March 2010. A contract for the generic data service and 6 contracts are foreseen for the design study of the prototypes.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100112 - SSA Space Weather Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA - SN-I Status: INITIATED 1-6288

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.09 SN-II - SPACE WEATHER INSTRUMENTS

The activity SN-SWE-002 will be included in this contract. - Activity SN-SWE-002 ? Implementation design of Space Weather instruments: The space weather measurement infrastructure will rely on ground based and space based sensors of the geomagnetic field, the plasma and charged energetic particles and radiations. New instrument developments with low TRL are foreseen to be performed within ESA technology research programmes and especially GSTP 5 in the 2010-2012 time frame. Space instruments should be embarked on planned ESA/European partners spacecraft. Specific design studies related to the hosting of these instruments will be performed in 2009. Several space weather monitoring instruments are foreseen to be flown on planned ESA and European partner spacecraft. Agreements will be established and related design studies of the instrument implementation will be performed in 2009 for the selected space weather instruments (ten of them pre- identified). This activity will take place from September 2009 for a duration of 12 months. For each of the instruments to be flown a contract for the design studies of its implementation is foreseen. A total of ten instruments is foreseen.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100112 - SSA Space Weather Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA - SN-II Status: INITIATED 1-6291

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.10 SN-III - NEOS SERVICES AND ASSESTS

The activities SN-NEO-100, SN-NEO-101, SN-NEO-102 and SN-NEO-103 will be included in this contract. - Activity SN-NEO-100 Analysis and evaluation of existing assets in the area of NEOs: A review will be made of the existing assets (sensors, services, operational models) in the area of NEOs and the constraints and conditions for their use in the context of the SSA programme will be identified. This activity will start in September 2009 for a duration of 6 months. - Activity SN-NEO-101 - Implementation design of NEOs detectors: Design of implementation solutions of NEOs detectors on existing space telescopes or planned missions such as e.g. GAIA will be undertaken. The activity will take place in the September May 2009 time frame. - Activity SN-NEO-102 - Definition of the NEOs services prototypes: As for Space Weather prototype services, early prototyping of NEOs services is foreseen. This activity will include also the study of possible mitigation measures that can be applied downstream of the services. The detailed definition and design of the NEO services prototypes will be performed from Sept 2009 for an estimated duration of six months. - Activity SN-NEO-103 Preparation for the delivery of precursor services in the area of NEOs: On the basis of the facilities and competencies already deployed in Europe (OGS/Tenerife, Zimmerwald, etc.), and on the information currently accessible from the international channels (e.g. from the Minor Planet Centre), preparatory activities for the delivery of a limited number of precursor services will be undertaken. These activities will be undertaken in coordination with the participating States owing the national facilities subject to federation. SLAs may be placed as appropriate. These activities will be undertaken during the whole duration of the SSA Preparatory Programme in the September 2009 December 2011 time frame.

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Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100112 - SSA Space Weather Element Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA- SN-III Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.118.11 RR-I - RADAR ELEMENTS

A single contract is foreseen to be placed for the radar element. The activities RR-RBB-100, RR-RBB-101, RR-RBB-102, RR-RBB-103 and RR-RBB-104 will be included in this contract. - Activity RR-RBB-100 ? Development of advanced SSPA topologies: Taking into account the outcome of on-going GSTP-4 radar architecture study, this activity will aim at the development of advanced Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) topologies for the future UHF radar. This activity is planned to start in September 2009 and is planned to be completed in March 2011. This activity will be executed through an industrial contract. - Activity RR-RBB-101 ? Ground reception signal processing development: The objective of this activity is to perform the design and to produce a reduced scale prototype of the required digital signal processing elements for the ground-based UHF surveillance radar. This activity will start after the completion of the Space Surveillance System Requirements and of the GSTP-4 radar architecture study in September 2009 and is planned to last until October 2010. This activity will be executed through an industrial contract. - Activity RR-RBB-102 ? Front-end receiver design for UHF radar: The objective of this activity is to develop a receiver front-end module, able to amplify, down-convert and digitize the received UHF signals. It will be interfaced to the digital signal processor specified above. This activity will start after the completion of the Space Surveillance System Requirements and of the GSTP-4 radar architecture study in September 2009 until October 2010. - Activity RR-RBB-103 ? Preliminary design of the receive ground station of the UHF radar: The objective of this activity is to perform a preliminary system design of the receive ground station, as part of UHF radar to be used to detect objects in LEO orbit and to breadboard and test critical items. This activity will start after the completion of the GSTP-4 radar architecture study in September 2009 for an estimated duration of 18 months. - Activity RR-RBB-104 ? Preliminary design of the transmit ground station of the UHF radar: The objective of this activity is to perform a preliminary system design of the transmit ground station, as part of UHF radar to be used to detect objects in LEO orbit and to breadboard and test critical items. This activity will start after the completion of the GSTP-4 radar architecture study in September 2009 for an estimated duration of 18 months.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr WINTERS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100113 - SSA Radar Element Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+E+CH+GB+A+N+P+GR Programme Ref.: SSA - RR-I Status: ISSUED 1-6258

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.119.01 INTEGRATED MONITORING & DIAGNOSTIC OF END-TO-END COMMUNICATION LINK

Objectives: The objective of this project is to implement a pre-operational prototype application that monitors in near real-time the complete communication link in order to detect anomalies and interruption of services in the various elements and to support the identification of the root cause. Description: The end-to-end communication link consists of many different elements that are managed and operated separately. Starting at the spacecraft, going over the ground-stations to the ground communication network, the NIS, to the control centre and finally to the operator's console and to the archives, the complete chain is managed by different control units and responsibility is split. No end-to-end situation awareness is available in one single monitor and in case of degradation or disruption of service the root cause analysis is not straight forward. Relevant data will be automatically collected in near real-time from available interfaces and/or repositories. The data will then be analyzed using appropriate technologies such as machine learning and other artificial intelligence techniques. The data will be processed and compiled in order to present to the user a global view of the status of the end-to-end communication link through a graphical user interface. This activity is a continuation of the TRP study CESADS, which addressed the end-to-end communication link in the case of ENVISAT with an early prototype system. The proposed study consists of two phases: - Phase 1: System design and prototype implementation using prepared data sets offline - Phase 2: Application of the prototype system in the real environment using available data sources at infrastructure level in near real-time Note: This activity is currently in the GSTP-5 workplan but will only be implemented after confirmation of financial support from delegations.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT & EXPLORATION OPER DEP / OPS-H STUDIES & SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION / OPS-HS Responsible: Mr DODSWORTH C 09 YAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q2 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP GSTP-5 - G517-085HSI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.119.02 INNOVATIVE ROVER OPERATIONS CONCEPTS - AUTONOMOUS PLANNING

ESA has supported the definition of standards for model definition within the simulator domain (e.g. SMP2, ECSS E-40-07). This study will investigate how these standards can be used within an Exploration Family of Missions mission control environment and how existing models can be re-engineered to use the standard interfaces. This study will incorporate some existing simulator models into an example control system and explore how the enhanced ground models can increase operations effectiveness under different circumstances such as limited return-link bandwidth, time delays and complexity.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT & EXPLORATION OPER DEP / OPS-H STUDIES & SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION / OPS-HS Responsible: Mr DODSWORTH C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T309-002HS Status: INITIATED 1-6226 09.119.03 TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR ESOC INVITATIONS TO TENDER (2010-2014)

Translation of texts, primarily from English into French, of detailed statement of works and technical specifications covering all aspects of ESOC's development, procurement and service contracts with industry in areas such as satellite earth stations, spacecraft operations, computer hardware and software and studies.

ESOC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

D/OPS PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFF / OPS-PM Responsible: Mr GUJER C 09 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100979 - Corporate - D/OPS Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 1-6224

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.120.07 LARGER INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS - FRAME CONTRACT

This activity concerns the execution of larger infrastructure works at ESTEC.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS ESA INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DEPT / OPS-E ESTEC INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DIV / OPS-ET Responsible: Mr CANNOCK C 09 DAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100926 - Site Services Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ESTEC-M-05-122 Status: INTENDED 08.120.01 FRAME CONTRACT FOR MEDIUM SIZE INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS ON-ESTEC SITE, NOORDWIJK (NL) (PREVIOUS TITLE: FRAME CONTRACT FOR MEDIUM SIZE PROJECTS)

The facility management of ESA-ESTEC requires various refurbishment works and installation changes. In order to facilitate the definition and ordering of work from contractors, ESA-ESTEC, by means of this tender, intends to pre- select contractors within 3 different domains of activity: * Prime contractor work that include a leading contractor and may have several sub-contractors of various disciplines for specific infrastructure activities. * Electrical installation work. * Mechanical installation work. These pre-selected contractors who understand and agree with the terms and conditions for work at ESA-ESTEC will be contacted as and when work arises to provide offers in line with a fast bidding procedure. The process is designed to reduce the schedule from offer to completion. ESA-ESTEC will then select one bidder for the execution of the work from the offers received.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS ESA INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DEPT / OPS-E ESTEC INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DIV / OPS-ET Responsible: Mr SAUGERE C 08 NO < 50 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-5651 08.120.07 EXTENSION OF GALILEO ACCOMMODATION: INSTALLATION OF SECURITY MEASURES IN COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFIC GALILEO REQUIREMENTS

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS ESA INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DEPT / OPS-E ESTEC INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DIV / OPS-ET Responsible: Mr SARASINI C 09 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100937 - Site Services - variable support Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-5938

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.120.02 PROVISION OF GAS TO ESTEC

Summary to follow.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS ESA INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DEPT / OPS-E ESTEC INFORMATICS & FACILITY MNGMT DIV / OPS-ET Responsible: Mr CANNOCK C 09 DAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100926 - Site Services Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 09.120.03 PROVISION OF ELECTRICITYTO ESTEC

Summary to follow.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.123.04 MULTIPHYSICS VALVE MODEL

The objective of this activity is to acquire functional models for all types of valves. This will enable the valve designer to reduce the design lead- time. The activity will conclude with the development of a concurrent stage / engine / equipment) engineering tool. The activity can be defined as follows: i. Functional modelling for engine/stage modelling; actuator parameters and performance; simplified flow equations. ii. Flow control investigations; analysis of hydraulic torque in ball valves; pressure drop database for space valves; engine level integrated flow control strategy. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G601-01MP Status: INTENDED 05.123.14 DEVELOPMENT AND FLIGHT QUALIFICATION OF A SOLID PROPELLANT MICROPROPULSION MODULE FOR NANOSAT APPLICATION

A technology for micropropulsion based on the combustion of an energetic material stored in a micromachined chamber of silicon or Foturan has been developed. Currently, the solid propellant technology has reached a good level of maturity. This technology presents evident capabilities for micropropulsion application. For low dV impulse requirements, solid propellant thrusters offer many assets: low power consumption, no moving parts, low fabrication cost, simple device so minimizing the risk of failure, easy operability and safety requirement, different thrust levels possible in one matrix. This activity shall be devoted then to the development and Flight Qualification of a Solid Propellant Micropropulsion Module for Nanosat Application and to validate the technology in space environment by the participation to a NANOSAT validation flight. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.123.04 CHARACTERISATION OF ADJUSTABLE TWO-THROAT COLD-GAS MICRO-PROPULSION SYSTEMS

Among the micro-propulsion technologies developed to prepare future space missions, cold-gas systems are part of the more reliable and safest. Their architecture has evolved to integrate mass flow regulation proportional valves that can be commended to open, to close or to have intermediate positions to control accurately the thrust vector. The cold-gas micropropulsion systems that integrate a proportional valve followed by a cavity and a nozzle (which purpose is to accelerate the gas out of the system and to create the thrust) are sometimes referred as adjustable two-throat cold-gas micro-propulsion systems. The two-throat appellation refers to both the valve opening and the nozzle throat. For such smaller scales, the actual process for on-Earth characterization of propulsion systems has to be updated and improved. In particular, the manufacturing and testing activities have to be re-evaluated as they are intensive and costly activities. Hence, the objective of this activity is to provide a complete, robust and repeatable characterization of a two-throat system from the paper drawings to the measurement of the system s performances such as thrust, mass flow rate and specific impulse. By doing so, well defined hardware has to be manufactured, tools for performance prediction and performance optimization have to be designed, implemented and validated and a database of numerical simulations generated. The following main tasks are envisaged for this activity: - Hardware selection: the contractor shall propose a set of selected two-throat hardware to be manufactured. Focus will be put on collecting and using state- of-the-art manufacturing, experimental and numerical techniques. - Hardware manufacturing, testing and numerical validation: The hardware selected in the previous task shall be manufactured and characterized. - Performance prediction and optimization tools: the contractor shall design and implement tools for performance prediction and performance optimization. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS News : "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.123.02 LAUNCHER STAGE SEPARATION AND PLUME INTERACTION VALIDATION

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to enhance our tools for stage separation load assessment by performing dedicated experimentation in suitable facilities and address flight extrapolation and scaling. The broader scope is to 1. to address the absence of a suitable validation database. 2. to provide an initial evaluation of current software. 3. to support to post-flight analysis for current and future launchers. Description: Stage separation shows itself to be an area of risk in relation to past, current and future launch vehicles. The process of stage separation at high Mach numbers involves complex flow interactions and multi-body motion and, thus, the process is not fully verifiable on ground. Therefore; in order to mitigate against risk, approaches to stage separation are traditionally conservative and non-optimal from a cost and performance perspective. Improving the current state of the art for stage separation should therefore focus on a combination of ground based wind tunnel testing and simulation. Tests are a pre-requisite in order that numerical tools can be properly validated before application to flight scale. Currently, such problems may be modeled but the validity of the results (in the absence of a thorough knowledge of the true flow physics) is questionable. During the course of the activity it is foreseen: The contractor shall review available data on stage separation from past experimentation ( e.g. A4) and define a strategy for validation experimentation including flight extrapolation and scaling with the objective to enhance present day knowledge as well as taking into account recent lessons learned from the VEGA working group on stage separation. The contractor shall define in agreement with the agency the windtunnel model(s) for aerodynamic testing in transand supersonic facilities representative of a selection of stage separation approaches (including both current and potential future configurations). The contractor shall perform sub-scale wind-tunnel testing with variation of the major aerodynamic and geometrical parameters in order to construct a database against which numerical tools shall be validated. The contractor shall perform CFD activities in order to evaluate them w.r.t the generated experimental database (including parametric variations). The contractor shall perform CFD activities to investigate the sensitivity of the CFD results w.r.t extrapolation to a flight representative scale and boundary conditions. An assessment of the uncertainties introduced due to parameters that are not possible to fully reproduce on ground shall be included. Where windtunnel results are obtained in relation to current/historic configurations the contractor shall ensure that a comparison with post flight data is possible. Based on the results obtained, a synthesis and recommendations for future work shall be given.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T417-004MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.123.03 PLANETARY PROBE STANDARD MODEL TESTING IN HIGH ENTHALPY FACILITIES

Objectives: Background: (including previous related studies)Planetary probe model testing in high enthalpy facilities such as F4 ( lessons learned from MSRo) in air and Co2 as well as recent experimentation on similar probes at Tsagi revealed the need to enhance our knowledge for a series of critical issues for planetary probe design such as - existence of supersonic wake closure - wake shear layer transitional flow - shoulder heating - influence of sting on base flow and this in air as well as in Co2 environments. Objectives of the study and expected results: Creation of an experimental data base using 2 types of standard models and testing in different high enthalpy facilities for the study of critical aerothermodynamic phenomena such as - base heating, - sholder overheating including boundary layer transition as well - data on hypersonic stability and trimming. The 2 standard models shall be tested in different hypersonic facilities in air as well as in Co2. The purpose is to use where possible existing models; attention shall be placed on appropriate instrumentation and provision of free stream condition shall be made. The first standard model shall be an axisymmetric blunt cone simulating a ballistic entry (the existing 70 degree planetary blunt cone) and the second standard model shall be the Apollo like (EXOMARS) shape configuration (simulating a 20 degree trimmed reentry). The outcome shall be experimental data on pressures, heat flux, flow field densities as well as nozzle free stream characterization. CFD workshop type of validation exercises shall be performed and conclusion drawn on uncertainties associated with above listed critical phenomena. Description: The contractor shall perform the following activities : - Review of past experiments on planetary probes and capsules, analysis, quantification and prioritization of critical phenomena - Definition of 2 type of instrumented standard models, taking into account availability of existing models and proposing new ones pending budget constraints. 1 to study ballistic planetary probe phenomena and a second one simulating trimmed capsule Apollo type phenomena - Execution of appropriate hypersonic test campaigns in Air and Co2 - CFD validation workshops - Analysis of data, conclusion on remaining uncertainties associated with the critical aerothermodynamic phenomena listed above including assessment on flight extrapolation. - Consolidation of lessons learned, synthesis and recommendation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T417-0018MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.123.04 INNOVATIVE PED BLADDER TECHNOLOGY

Objectives: To demonstrate feasibility an innovative propellant expulsion device (PED) concept compatible with hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide propellants and suitable for demanding mission requirements such as LV upper stage bi-propellant storable propulsion systems, Small-medium Bi-propellant spacecraft, Space exploration missions, Orbit transfer vehicles. The activities shall focus on PED technologies including selection of base materials, functional and environmental testing and manufacturing at material sample level. Description: In the area of satellite applications, European Industry accumulated appreciable experience in the development of bi-propellant compatible diaphragm materials for propellant tanks. Material formulation and manufacturing technologies were investigated and initial works performed on diaphragm design and manufacturing. All the activities shall be addressed to the identification of suitable material and its development testing to verify its usability on a wide range of space missions. To this end, the following main tasks shall be carried out: Task1: definition of high level requirements Task2: survey of candidate materials Task3: sample candidate material manufacturing Task4: laboratory level testing of candidate materials Task5: material trades and selection, assessment of space mission applicability Task6: definition of material development test specification Task7: material development test program Task8: preliminary manufacturing plan at diaphragm/bladder level

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T418-030MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.123.05 DEFINITION AND VALIDATION OF TRANSFER FUNCTIONS FOR INTRUSIVE MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES IN RE-ENTRY AND ENTRY ENVIRONMENTS

Among the intrusive measurement techniques for in-flight experimentation in entry vehicles, classical instruments such as thermocouples of various type and heat flux sensors are extensively used. They are easy to procure and relatively cheap, but it has been recognised that they could fail to provide accurate aerothermodynamic data unless an extensive characterization activity of their transfer functions is carried out prior to in-flight experimentation. It is to be noted that each sensor reading available to the experimenters for post-test rebuilding activities is only the final output of a measurement chain significantly affected by the properties of the material on which the sensor is integrated, the adopted integration technique and obviously the characteristics of the sensor itself. In specific cases such as thermocouples in pyrolizing ablative materials it has been seen in the U.S. that not only the integration of sensor heads but also the layout of the whole sensor has an impact on the final sensor reading. Although each Thermal Protection System material (ceramic, metallic, ablative) features different properties (thus requiring different integration techniques), it is considered possible to identify for each sensor of interest (e.g. thermocouples, heat flux sensors) a generic transfer function formulation containing within well confined parameters the dependency onto materials and associated integration techniques. A set of basic experiments on selected materials/sensors would allow to determine the quantitative impact of the dependency parameters on the final sensor reading and to identify engineering ways to mitigate this impact. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T417-026MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.123.16 COLD GAS PROPULSION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FOR PROBA-3

The objective of this activity is to define a fully European cold gas propulsion system suitable for the Proba-3 application. Current systems are limited to thrusts below 1 mN, and the objective of this development is to increase the thrust range to the 10s of mN range needed for applications such as Small GEO and Proba-3. The system shall include development and pre-qualification of thruster technology to meet the specific Proba-3 requirements. The following key activities are foreseen: 1. Consolidation of the propulsion system requirements. 2. Definition of the system architecture needed to meet the Proba-3 requirements while minimising mass and power budgets. 3. Design development of the thruster technology to meet the specified Proba-3 requirements. 4. Manufacture of 2x EQM units: one unit to be subject to pre-qualification function and performance testing, the other to be subject to pre-qualification cycle life testing. 5. Based on the output from the above, recommendations shall be made for completion of the system development, leading to full system qualification. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.01 ABLATION RADIATION COUPLING

Objectives : - Improvement of windtunnels and flight MT. - Demonstration of miniature ablation and convective/radiative heat flux sensors. - Radiation code development. - Physical model validation activities. - CFD validation with ablation and radiation. - Development of coupling techniques, influence of absorption by C3. Description: Background: Need for high speed ablation / radiation and induced transition. LL Viking and Fire 2. LL of ESA WG on ablation and radiation. Traditional thermal protection system design approach neglects coupling of the radiation flux with the ablating surface energy balance condition, to simulate the response of ablative heat shields in hypersonic flows. When a gas mixture passes through a strong shock wave, it is first dissociated. At still higher velocities some of the atoms and molecules are electronically excited. When the excited electrons make a transition to a lower state a photon is emitted, resulting in shock layer radiation. Under certain entry conditions this radiation field can be strong enough to significantly impact the heating rate at the surface of the entry vehicle. It is therefore critical to measure the response of the TPS materials in extreme conditions via experimental campaigns, and to further develop existing physical models, CFD and radiation simulations in order to have higher fidelity model for aeroheating predictions.Of particular concern is the strong coupling between different processes, that needs to be addressed specifically in this study.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T217-051MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.02 HIGH EFFICIENCY INERT GAS THRUSTER

Objectives: Proof of Concept and Characterisation of a low power / high efficiency inert gas Resistojet. Description: There is increasing interest in the use of very low thrust inert gas thrusters for pointing and stationkeeping applications for sensitive optical spacecraft, and also for several missions requiring accurate formation flying. The use of an inert gas is often mandatory to prevent deterioation of the optical surfaces of the on-board instruments. This activity builds on the experience of micro- and milli-Netwon class thrusters typically using Nitrogen (Isp ~70s) and combines it with resistojet technologies (such as capillary heaters) to improve the performance of such thrusters. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T118-063MP Status: INTENDED 09.123.03 LAUNCHER BASE FLOWS AND SHOCK INTERACTION REGIONS IMPROVED LOAD CHARACTERISATION

The objective of this activity is to enhance the tools (facilities, instrumentation and CFD modelling) simulating the heat flux and pressure loads for Ariane and Vega launchers. Priority is given to revisiting base flow regions and regions with strong pressure gradients (SWBLI) as these are the regions which are usually strongly over dimensioned. In addition present day facilities have been improved and more knowledge has been obtained as to the influence of the hot plume onto base flow regions thereby allowing a more accurate assessment of the design loads. The outcome of the study should be improved modelling of loads at e.g. regions around the batimoteur of A5 or around the DAAR/DAAV regions reducing the required TPS mass and therefore optimize the complete launcher as well as saving recurrent cost. (as an example: today 600kg Prozial is used in A5 base region which most likely can be reduced).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T417-005MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.05 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INNOVATIVE VALIDATION STRATEGY OF GAS-SURFACE INTERACTION MODELLING FOR RE-ENTRY APPLICATIONS

The proposed activity shall include the following tasks: Identification of the gas-surface interaction phenomena of interest for re-entry application including as a minimum catalysis and oxidation for ceramic and metallic Thermal Protection System in typical re-entry ranges. Extensive survey of the currently available modelling approaches for the selected phenomena, classification and selection. After having established a number of modelling categories, the Contractor shall provide an exhaustive description of each modelling approach highlighting in particular the underlying physical rationale, the driving parameters, the targeted applications and the potential weak areas. The Contractor shall moreover propose a set of modelling approaches for further validation to be approved by the Agency. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T417-025MP Status: INTENDED 09.123.06 EXTRA LIGHT NOZZLE EXTENSION FOR UPPER STAGE ENGINE AND IN SPACE PROPULSION

The objective of the activity is mature the technology from the current TRL2 to TRL3 before it can be considered for such technology demonstration programs such as FLPP. the proposed activity is as follows: ? Perform an assessment / trade-off of potential applications of the extra-light weight nozzle. ? Define a generic nozzle extension with relevant singular areas such as attachment flange, integrated stiffener, aft stiffener, wall construction and wall thickness (use of existing tooling to concentrate the effort on the technology only). ? Manufacture one generic extra light Carbon-Carbon nozzle. ? Material characterization on coupons from part or plates. ? Perform preliminary margin evaluation for generic sizing loads. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T418-028MP Status: ISSUED 1-6312

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.13 MEDIUM DELTA-V, LOW-POWER, LOW-VOLTAGE MICROTHRUSTER MODULE BREADBOARDING

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to demonstrate the feasibility of a Hollow Cathode Thruster for micro S/C. Description: The proposal aims to achieve a micro-thruster suitable for stand-alone use or as an enabling technology for all-electric spacecraft ready for space qualification. In particular, the microthruster should be adapted to use on a modular nanospacecraft platform, for medium delta-v manoeuvres and possibly attitude control and free-flying operations. The limitation when considering the application of micro-propulsion technologies to small spacecraft, particularly for attitude control, is constraints in volume, mass and power. While larger satellites (>200kg) may be able to incorporate high performance systems for such as mono-propellant, bi-propellant and conventional electric propulsion systems, smaller spacecraft face severe resource limitations which place these systems beyond their reach. The inability to suitably scale conventional high performance systems down means these satellites are generally forced to operate with only the simplest of propulsion systems, such as cold gas or resistojets and leave these spacecraft unsuited to anything other than low earth orbit operations. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T718-176MP Status: ISSUED 1-6284 09.123.16 LATCH VALVE DEVELOPMENT

The purpose of this activity is to develop a new propellant latch valve. The primary target for this latch valve is the Automated Transfer Vehicle Propulsion and Reboost Sub-System, although this valve will also be relevant for future applications requiring a high flow propellant latch valve. The main focus of the activity will be the valve development/design up to PDR level.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.17 ENHANCEMENT OF PLASMATRON OPERATING CAPABILITIES

o Organize, plan and realize the necessary improvement and adaptation of the Plasmatron facility concerning the power supply hardware with the aim to improve steadiness of the flow. o Design a dedicated supersonic nozzle for the Plasmatron to enhance the aerothermodynamics testing capabilities of the facility. Ensure the testing procedure in new testing configuration allowing off-stagnation point studies. o Harmonize the suitable measurement techniques to support the extended studies for new testing configuration. Pay attention to the assessment of the measurement techniques used for the qualification of the new capabilities of the Plasmatron facilities. o Adapt/develop the CFD tools for supersonic plasma flows corresponding to the new operating capabilities and testing configuration. o Adjust the data-processing tools previously develop for analysis of experimental data. Set-up the methodology for ground testing duplication of real flight conditions tailored to the improved Plasmatron. o The new operating envelope of the Plasmatron facility should be re-defined showing the enhancement of its testing capabilities. Point up the complementarities through a standard comparison with current high enthalpy facilities. o Address the flight extrapolation methodology in relation with the new potentialities of the Plasmatron facility and use EXPERT and IXV as examples. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.18 PREDICTION METHODS FOR PROPELLANT MANAGEMENT DEVICES

Objective of this activity is the provision and validation of a software environment that allows to predict the effects of fluid sloshing in tanks on the space craft dynamics. Fluid sloshing in tanks can be generated by, e.g. attitude control manoeuvers and leads to time depedent forces and moments acting on the satelite until the sloshing is dissipated by friction. A further consequence is the large uncertainty related to the fuel position in tanks, endangering uninterupted fuel supply to the engine, if the fuel mass is temporarily not covering the engine feeding pipe inlets in the tank due to large scale sloshing motion. This software shall incorporate engineering models, e.g. for the flow in PMDs of different types, or the effects of diaphrams or membranes placed on the free fuel surface, as necessary. It shall also offer the possibility of validating advanced sloshing models against linearized models, e.g. spring mass-damper-systems for the simulation of the effects of fuel sloshing on the space craft dynamics. For practical applications, especially for space craft with a large percentage of fuel mass, e.g. ATV, the system shall provide the possibility to couple the flow solution to a six-degree-of-freedom model of the space craft dynamics. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.19 ESPSS: EUROPEAN SPACE PROPULSION SYSTEM SIMULATION

A first version of the ESPSS-library is in production, forming the first basis of a European tool. On this basis, the tool will be extended with advanced component modelling related to tanks, lines with their components (filters, valves, pumps, ...), multi-phase and combustion for both steady and unsteady phenomena. GSTP Detailed model description, implementation and validation based on experiments for particular components of European make such as valves, igniters, thrusters, .... Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.20 KINETIC SHOCK TUBE FOR RADIATION DATA BASE FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION

The objective of the present activity is to investigate high temperature gas dynamics as they are involved in hypervelocity planetary re-entry. The contractor shall : qualify and assess the experimental set-up for re-entry condition duplication. adapt the appropriate measurement techniques for fast measurements and optical diagnostics with dedicated calibration. investigate up-to-date thermo-chemical non-equilibrium studies including collissional-radiative models and integrate activities on radiation modelling. develop in parallel numerical tools to data process the experimental results and set-up validation process for physical modelling studies. propose physical model validation activity based on measurements collected on the tools and techniques previously set-up. This validation should also aims to the cross comparison of shock tube and plasmatron spectroscopic results. A dedicated shock tube shall be developped and instrumented. Tests will be performed for various gas mixtures, to provide specrally resolved emission and absorption spectra, as a minimum. More advanced techniques shall also be assessed, and if possible demonstrated. The obtained results will be compared with documented results. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.21 AERODYNAMICS OF DECELERATORS : PARACHUTES AND BALLUTES

The contractor shall perform the following activities : Review state of the art in parachute design and analysis and address the limitations and short coming of the Agency PASDA tool especially for the supersonic regime. Propose experimental strategy taking into account agency needs, select appropriate wind tunnel models for trans- and supersonic windtunnel testing. Improve PASDA tool by enhancing engineering routines for supersonic DLS deployment and perform validation exercise using present new experimental database. Apply updated tool to some agency defined test cases such as e.g. EXPERT and Huygens. Provide synthesis and recommendations to expand PASDA tool to include other type of decelerators such as ballutes, inflatable systems or other types of drag chutes. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.22 LOW COST PED PROPELLANT TANK

The SPF of Titanium alloys is a well proven technology for aeronautical structures, and can guarantee a final lightweight product with a low cost manufacturing technology. The PED technology applied to bi-propellant systems, will enable flexible fulfilment of spacecraft and launcher upper stage missions implying complex manoeuvres and attitude control tasks that are in general not allowed or affected by operational constraints using the currently available technology in Europe; surface tension Propellant Management Device (PMD). In addition the PED technology is earmarked to provide appreciable cost advantages over the mentioned currently available PMD solution. The objective of this program is to increase the TRL of the described technologies to a maturity level adequate to demonstrate the PED tank concept suitability with a prototype demonstration in a relevant environment. Task1: definition of tank functional and environmental target requirements. Task2: preliminary design of at least two alternative tank concepts compatible with bladder or diaphragm PED solution. Task3: development of a manufacturing process for diaphragm/bladder. Task4: manufacturing of a suitable batch of diaphragm/bladders and development testing in a mock up tank model. Task5: manufacturing of tank shells by SPF (super plastic forming). Task6: development of tank system manufacturing process: parts welding and integration. Task7: manufactured prototype acceptance including representative functional and environmental testing. Task8: preparation of tank manufacturing file. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.123.25 DEVELOPMENT OF A HOLLOW CATHODE THRUSTER

For small satellite propulsion or large communication satellites with electric propulsion on board, it would be beneficial to make use of the existing Xenon supply system for an auxiliary AOCS system based on Hollow Cathode Thrusters (HCT). This would effectively remove the complete chemical propulsion subsystem and replace it with a few additional Power Supply Units (PSU) and HCT. During the course of this activity a thruster system consisting of the Hollow Cathode Thruster, Flow Control Unit, Power Supply Unit shall be breadboaded and its performance characterized. The test shall include direct thrust measurement and plasma characteristics through the use of balances, diagnostic probes, etc. The use of this thruster also as a cold gas shall also be assessed during this activity.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr SACCOCCIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T718-074MP Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.126.05 FRAME CONTRACT EXPERT MEASUREMENT SERVICES FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING EQUIPMENT

Summary will follow shortly.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC

ESTEC TEST CENTRE DIVISION / TEC-TC Responsible: Mr POPOVITCH C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100952 - Investment Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 09.126.07 MEDIUM SIZE THERMAL VACUUM CHAMBER-NEW THERMAL GENERATOR

ESA intends to refurbish the medium size thermal vacuum chamber called VTC 1.5 at ESTEC in Noordwijk. The scope of work covers the design and manufacturing of the Thermal Generator in charge of controlling the temperature of the shrouds either in liquid nitrogen or gaseous nitrogen. The system shall support a high level of safety such that the facility could run unattended.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC

ESTEC TEST CENTRE DIVISION / TEC-TC Responsible: Mr POPOVITCH C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100952 - Investment Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6267

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.126.08 SMALL HIGH FLUX TEST FACILITIES

To perform environmental testing on equipments and samples, a Thermal Vacuum chamber called VTC1.5 is being adapted at ESTEC. The Agency intends to fit this facility with a high power sun simulator to test samples at a very high level of irradiance (up to 20 Solar Constants). The solar simulator flux would be generated using high pressure Xenon short arc discharge lamps that have a light spectrum similar to the sun spectrum outside of the atmosphere. An existing LSS lamp module operated with a 32kW lamp would illuminate the test object through an existing 1m-diameter LSS spare window. The objective of the work is to design, procure and install components that combined to the existing elements would make a new sun simulator for the Thermal vacuum chamber VTC1.5. Several items are already available at ESTEC and will be re- used for this system: - the VTC 1.5 vacuum chamber; - the 1m-diameter optical window currently available as LSS spare window; - the lamp module including the primary reflector and electrical gear to strike the lamp; - the lamp module trolley; - the electrical rectifier to feed power to the Xenon lamp and control the lamp module; - the high pressure cooling water system; - the Nitrogen gas supply. The components which are subject of this contract are the window holder, the mechanical housing connecting the window to the lamp module, the fluids and the lamp supply electrical connections. This activity also includes the commissioning of the complete assembled sun simulator following installation on the facility at ESTEC.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC

ESTEC TEST CENTRE DIVISION / TEC-TC Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100473 - CTP - Solar Orbiter Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: C204-107TC Status: EX ITEM 09.127.16 ISSUED 1-6281

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 04.127.24 NOVEL, COMPOSITE WICKS (FOR TWO-PHASED LOOPS)

The present generation of capillary wicks used in two-phase loops suffer from a number of limitations. It is therefore necessary to improve the wick design by looking into new methods to produce wick structures (e.g. based on the lost wax method), to develop methods to reach a graded porosity wick or to investigate methods to produce composite wicks consisting of e.g. an outer layer of fine pore size metallic wick with an inner core of plastic wick assuring a thermal decoupling. Based on such novel type wicks, current limitations of two-phase loops (limited pumping capabilities under 1-g, need for subcooling, etc.) can be solved. This activity will develop novel types of wick structure for the next generation two-phase loops, perform an extensive trade-off taking into account all possible wick materials and wick producing methods, supported by experimental activities, and test selected wick structures in a realistic two-phase loop.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T601-24MC Status: INTENDED 04.127.28 REGENERATIVE LIFE SUPPORT: GREENHOUSE MODULE

Study the concept and design of greenhouse module for a planet base. Taking into account current ESA studies in structure, the concept of the greenhouse module will be studied. Depending on the mission scenario (i.e. transit or planet base), a trade-off addressing the structure, material selection, and design will be performed. Within this study the constraints of life support processes (selected crop, hydrodynamics, thermal control, humidity control, pressure control, light utilization, plant harvest, water recovery ?) as well as the space one (reduced gravity, mass, radiation effects,..) will be considered. Preliminary tests on material will be performed. When possible, the production process of the material selected will be described. When appropriate, in situ resources utilization will be considered (i.e. CO2 ) based on the results.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 04.127.32 PAYLOAD ADAPTORS WITH INTEGRATED SHOCK AND VIBRATION DAMPING

Payload adaptor is a key element to reduce and filter shock and vibration excitation inside the spacecrafts with an associated cost and mass saving at satellite level. Some developments are presently running in this area, but are more S/C oriented. Main idea of the present proposal is to develop a fully integrated adaptor, which includes the attenuator device. Relative displacements being larger on the adaptor side, this solution exhibits in theory a better potential. This payload adaptor will reduce the induced excitation levels at the spacecraft with the associated cost and mass saving at satellite level by a passive system. Description of sub-activities and Planning: - Trade studies to select the most adequate mechanical configuration. - Modification of a standard adaptor to add damping capabilities by a passive system. - Qualification by test of the adaptor to verify the shock / vibration attenuation capabilities. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.127.01 ADVANCED LOW TEMPERATURE RADIATORS FOR LEO

Hyperspectral detectors in the short wave infrared (SWIR) require an operating temperature of around 170K. Passive radiators, even in low earth orbits, can obtain this temperature. But these radiators are quite voluminous and their accommodation, specifically on small spacecrafts is difficult or not possible (e.g. Spectra). A potential way to reduce the volume of such radiators is to combine them with Peltier cooler to increase the operating temperature of the radiator. A major design driver for this solution is the low performance of classical Peltier elements in the temperature range 170K - 220K. Recent developments in Peltier coolers showed major improvements in the performance, by e.g. new materials (CsBi4Te6) with a better performance at 170K-250K or low dimensional structures. The expected gain is between 40%-100% in power consumption and heat to be rejected, which would be sufficient to use passive radiators instead of active cooling systems (e.g. Spectra) The objective of this study is to develop a compact low temperature radiator in combination with an advanced Peltier element to cool down passively hyperspectral detectors (below -100 deg. C) in LEO for Earth observation. In the frame of this activity concepts shall be established for compact low temperature radiators and the performance of the Peltier coolers shall be optimised at this low temperature by e.g. using new materials or manufacturing technologies. The performance of the cooler shall then be verified by breadboard tests and the implementation of this technology in future applications shall be discussed. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.127.07 VCHP THERMAL SYSTEM-LEVEL MODELING

The objective is to develop a generic software module to carry out the analysis of Variable Conductance Heat Pipes (VCHPs) at system-level. The module shall be used to simulate the impact of VCHPs on the overall Thermal Control System (TCS) of a spacecraft. This will thus require simulating in a simplified yet representative manner the interaction of VCHPs mathematical models with a (large) Thermal Mathematical Model (TMM). The module shall be compliant with ESATAN either as a pre-processing tool generating ESATAN language, or as a tool interacting directly with ESATAN at run-time, or as an ESATAN subroutine or submodel template.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: POR Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G601-08MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.01 DEVELOPMENT OF A CRYOCOOLER LIBRARY FOR ECOSIMPRO

The objective of the proposed activity is to develop a cryocooler modelling library for EcosimPro. A link with a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tool shall also be developed. EcosimPro is the agency's standard software package for the modelling of environmental control and life support systems. More generally, however, it is actually a completely generic simulation tool that can be used to model any system that can be described using differential-algebraic equations (DAE), ordinary-differential equations (ODE) and discrete events. Thus over recent years many libraries have been developed for EcosimPro that enable modelling different types of problems such as thermal, control, electrical and hydraulic systems. The objective of the proposed activity is to develop a cryocooler library for EcosimPro. As far as possible, this library would re-use components and algorithms from existing libraries, however, where necessary, new components would also be developed. The following types of components are envisaged: - Fluid flow components - Thermal / heat transfer components - Mechanical components e.g. pistons, drive linkages - Electro/Mechanical components e.g. motors, linear motors, drivers The models developed in using this cryocooler library could be used for design phase analyses and the optimisation functionality available in EcosimPro could be extremely useful for this purpose. Furthermore, the models could be integrated in spacecraft system level thermal analyses by linking ESATAN with the C++ class that is generated by every EcosimPro model. For more detailed analysis of multi-dimensional flow effects in cryocoolers, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models are often developed. The proposed EcosimPro developments would therefore also include a link with a CFD tool so that detailed fluid analysis of specific components can be combined with the cryocooler system model in EcosimPro. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M THERMAL AND STRUCTURES DIVISION / TEC-MC Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G605-44GM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.02 ADVANCED LASER INSTRUMENT THERMAL DESIGN

Objectives: The objective is to develop an integrated, optimised thermal design concept for future (high-power) laser-based instruments. Description: Solid-state laser instruments are very demanding with respect to thermal control. On one side the actual laser diodes have to be thermally controlled fullfilling stringent requirements; e.g. high thermal flux densities, high temperature stability and uniformity (over lifetime), increased dissipation over lifetime. On the other side, the optical medium needs to be also thermally controlled with requirements on temperature stability and uniformity, while - at the same time - being a quite fragile optical element. Current thermal designs are based on a 'box-level' approach, where heat pipes (or potentially in the future loop heat pipes) are attached on the outside of the actual laser-box, i.e. quite away from the actually to be thermally controlled items. Therefore such an approach results in rather low radiator temperatures due to a number of thermal resistances in the heat path resulting - especiallly in LEO - in large radiators which complicates the accommodation of such instruments. The activity shall - based on one of the two currently existing laser design (i.e. ADM or ATLID) - critically review the current thermal design. All potential areas for improvement of the thermal design shall be clearly identified, taking into account advanced thermal control tools. Based on this, an advanced new thermal design concept shall be proposed resulting in reduced temperature drops, high temperature stability and uniformity as well as temperature controllability. This activity shall be supported by adequate thermal modelling to predict the performance of the new concept. A demonstrator of the selected concept shall then be built and fully tested. Based on these activities, thermal design guidelines and recommendations shall be issued for future laser designs.The implementation of this activity is conditional on the selection of the A-SCOPE mission.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T120-055MC Status: ON HOLD

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.03 WINDOW DESIGN FOR MANNED SPACECRAFT

Objectives: To establish a feasible structural integrity approach for critical pressurized windows in manned spaceflight application. Description: European experience in designing and manufacturing pressurized glass windows for human spaceflight applications(spacecraft and payloads) is limited. The fact that small cracks tend to grow as a function of time, rather than pressure cycles, and the sensitivity to brittle failure due to stress concentration, makes safe design for long lifetime challenging. Currently pressurized glass of payloads is designed to relatively low stress, and definition of acceptance criteria for defects can be problematic. The study should address: * detailed definition of design criteria and specification for candidate materials for pressurized windows; * development of inspection methods, proof test methods, other acceptance test methods and criteria for acceptance of detected defects; * determination of relevant strength, fracture toughness and crack growth parameters of candidate materials applicable environments; * analysis, design and test of breadboard pressurized window, candidate materials include: fused silica, MgF2 (TBC), sapphire (TBC). This activity will specifically focus on the structural integrity aspects of windows /viewports in payloads/experiments and habitats.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T319-022MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.05 CHARACTERISATION OF A NITROGEN RECYCLING UNIT FOR WATER RECOVERY

Objectives: Study of static mass balances and hydrodynamics of a nitrifying process. Description: Nitrogen recycling is a well known difficulty in the ECLSS domain and so far technologies are mainly aiming to a N complete removal. Unfortunately, the only known technology is energy costly and bi-phasic. Alternative approaches would require a specific pre-treatment of Nitrogen. Preliminary trade-off has allowed to identify the nitrification as a very promising pre-treatment, but this possibility needs to be confirmed by a higher level of process characterisation (mass balance, oxygen needs, volumetric mass transfer coefficient KLa,..). This characterisation will allow to issue recommendations for a preliminary design. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non- primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T321-025MC Status: INTENDED 08.127.06 REMOVAL OF SPECIFIC CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS IN WATER

Objectives: To study, test and select best-suited technology, establishment of a technology development plan. Description: In order to increase water loop closure in future planetary habitats, a condensate, urine and grey water recovery unit is being defined (C 19857). This unit combines nitrification and advanced filtration techniques. Heavy metals originating from condensate (leaching from heat exchanger, piping) will certainly accumulate in the recovery unit and become toxic for the nitrification. Today, minerals (including heavy metals) are absorbed in ORU multi-filtration beds. Part of the minerals, which could be further used in other LSS elements (i.e. food production unit) are consequently wasted. In order to allow maximum recycling, it is necesary to develop a new technique for specific removal of heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Ag, Ni, Na). Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T321-027MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.07 PRELIMINARY DEFINITION OF ON-LINE CHEMICAL WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS EQUIPMENT

Objectives: To study and test analytical methods to monitor water quality and select the best-suited methods for on-line application. Description: Today, aboard ISS, monitoring of the quality of recovered water is mainly performed using on-line pH and electroconductivity measurement. Contamination by organics is not monitored. Electroconductivity is a lump parameter, which indicates the amount of minerals present in the water but does not allow understanding the origin of any mineral contamination. As mission duration increases, water loop closure shall also be increased by considering recycling of urine and hygiene water. In order to better monitor the quality of recovered water and to be able to determine the origin of contamination, the development of an on-line analytical system is necessary. Preliminary attention will be paid to , NH4, NO3, Na, K, P and generic technologies. this study will include bibliography review, preliminary tests of analytical techniques, selection of the best suited techniques for on-line application. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T321-029MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.09 STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF PRESSURIZED STRUCTURES: ADVANCED NON-LINEAR METHODOLOGY

Objectives: To improve non-linear fracture mechanics models for application in damage tolerance evaluation of pressurized launcher structures including welded structures and other high performance applications where LEFM is too conservative or inadequate. Description: Pressurized structures, such as launcher tanks, booster cases and pressure vessels are generally optimized for mass and therefore operate at relatively high stresses. Application of the traditionally applied Linear Elastic Fracture Mechanics (LEFM) for safe life evaluation is in some cases inadequate for such applications: depending on the situation it may be both too conservative (resulting in mass penalty) or potentially unsafe. The need for more advanced, non-linear or Elastic- Plastic Fracture Mechanics (EPFM) is therefore recognized. EPFM methodology has been applied successfully on a number of European launcher structures. Meanwhile, EPFM methodologies have evolved, e.g. in European and American studies. The need to evaluate the suitability and potential of the improved methods for highly loaded space (pressurized) structures, and to provide guidelines and better integration with the existing software tools used for damage tolerance verification on ESA projects is identified. In general, current damage tolerance analysis methods relies on LEFM for safe life evaluation. For high performance structures, including pressure vessels, for the next generation of RLV or ELV structures such evaluation may be too restrictive or even inadequate. Damage tolerance evaluation, which may take into account material plasticity becomes necessary. This activity will include several tasks: * Establishment of advanced methods for analysis of crack extension and strength under static load, including development of relevant new J-integral solutions for structural details containing surface cracks; * Assessment tools for void creation, extension and strength under static load; * Establishment of advanced methods for analysis of fatigue crack and void growth in plastic conditions, incl. investigation and improvement of existing models; * implementation in damage tolerance analysis and database software tools, or to link/integrate them with suitable existing non-linear fracture mechanics software, as appropriate. Guidelines on how to implement more advanced finite element analysis in case simplified analysis using the standard software tools is considered inadequate. * These tasks will include tests on cracked samples of representative materials to verify the analytical models, where necessary. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr HENRIKSEN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T419-013MC Status: ISSUED 1-6308

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.11 HIGH CONDUCTIVE CFRP SANDWICH TECHNOLOGIES FOR PLATFORMS

Objectives: Development of CFRP spacecraft panel structures using conductive CFRP fibers in order to reduce mass, where conductive fibers are need for thermal reasons. The design shall show clear mass benefits with limited cost and impact. Description: Design/ manufacturing and qualification of demonstrator radiative panel using high conductive CFRP. Material screening and selection. Manufacturing of samples as well as a demonstrator breadboard.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr HENRIKSEN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T520-020MC Status: INTENDED 08.127.14 VERIFICATION OF NEW SOURCES OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR SPACECRAFT STRUCTURES APPLICATIONS

Objectives: The objectives of this activity is to identify and verify European sources for fibres and resin. Description: European manufacturers of space structures are mainly using materials from the US and Japan. Although European providers of resins and fibres are available their acceptance for space projects is limited. Typical reasons are a lack of familiarity and missing confidence in those materials. Also costs, risks and efforts for performing individual qualification programs is discouraging European manufacturers to select local suppliers. However, within the last year the availability of "space proven" composite materials has become critical and may soon require to have reliable alternatives. Therefore, during the course of this activity following tasks are foreseen: a) Researching the European market w.r.t. available resins and fibre materials (e.g. UMS 3536 carbon PAN fiber), b) identifying two or three materials of each category, which are mostly used by all manufacturers of space structures (eg. RS-3, RS-9, T300, M40J, M55J), c) identifying the advantages of European "new generation materials" compared to older, certified materials, e.g. ACG LTM123 low temperature moulding cyanate ester resin or novel spreading technology, which enables production of very lightweight (80gsm) fabrics from more available/affordable large tows (12k and higher), d) performing Qualification Tests according to ECSS and other standards and directly comparing the performance of the materials under otherwise identical conditions (stiffness, strength, CTE, outgassing, thermal cycling, degradation by radiation).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T719-081MC Status: ON HOLD

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.16 LINEAR FLUID PUMP

Objectives: The objective is to develop a highly reliable longlife pump for liquids based on the existing flexure bearing linear compressor technology developed for Stirling/Pulse Tube coolers. Description: Compressors based on flexure bearings have been successfully developed in Europe for driving Stirling and Pulse Tube coolers and have shown a lifetimes of up to 16 years during ground tests and 8 to 10 years of in-orbit operation. For pumping liquids as for example in heat transport loops (single or two-phase), the pumps are mainly based on rotary types, with the need for dynamic seals and bearings. As potential alternative to such pumps, an existing longlife compressor (based on flexure bearings and hence not needing any dynamic bearings) shalll be adapted to allow the use of liquids instead of gases as working fluid. As this design does have the potential for scaling, potential applications for such pumps in cooling loops (single- and/or two-phase) can cover a large range, from the thermal control of Rovers, dedicated thermal control of laser instrument, up to pumped thermal control loops for future telecom S/C. The activity shall start with the establishment of a list of liquids compatible with the compressors and with thermal properties needed for thermal control loops and potentially also in heat pumps. The existing compressor design shall then be adapted for such fluids if and where needed, however without changing any of the design features which are related to lifetime issues. The adapted compressor shall then be tested with various fluids, mainly focussing on fluids suitable for thermal control purposes. After evaluation of the results, an improved, preliminary design of a liquid linear longlife compressor shall be established and performance estimates provided. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-089MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.18 THERMO-ELECTRIC COOLER

Objectives: The objective is to develop a European highly reliable thermo-electric cooler for detector and sample cooling compatible with the Space Environment. Description: A number of instruments and payloads for Earth Observation, Exploration and Science require active solid state cooling of detectors or samples up to 30K below the environment to either achieve the operating temperature or to stabilise the temperature. Such a technology could also be used as add-on stage to a passive cooler/radiator to reach cryogenic temperatures without the use of Stirling or Pulse-Tube coolers (e.g. for SWIR detectors). Thermoelectric (Peltier) coolers can provide an effcient and compact solution for such applications. However, there is currently no European source for such items for use in space applications. Within the activity, a thermo-electric cooler, suitable to cool detectors or sample 30-40 K below the environment in Space shall be developed, taking advantage of existing technologies and capabilities developed in Europe for ground and military applications. Various staging concepts shall be investigated. The packaging and I/F shall be compliant with standard space procedure/standards and a suitable electronics concept to operate the Thermo-Electric Cooler shall also be established. A prototype of such a cooler shall then be manufactured and tested to establish its perfomance map. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-090MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.19 NEXT GENERATION REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING AS A BASIS FOR MBSE AND E2E PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Objectives: Establish a mechanism for the specification, use and verification of complete, computer-interpretable requirement specifications using a combination of structured natural language and formal language. Description: Background: A complete and consistent set of verifiable requirements form the basis for MBSE and End-to-End performance analysis. Wherever possible requirements should be quantified in the form of constraints (mathematical formulae) w.r.t. properties, i.e. relating a quantity to a (range of) desired values. Also the logical relationship between requirements should be made explicit. Where needed uncertainty margins and probability distributions should be taken into account. Such requirements then form in principle a set of equations to be satisfied during verification and validation. This activity should build on earlier studies on requirements specification such as SpecRight. Inputs: MathML (content and presentation), OpenMath, OCL, SysML, Structured Natural Languages, Formal Languages, ... Tasks: (1) Analyze common patterns in requirements specification and develop/document methods to transform test based requirements into property- based requirements; (2) Develop automated transformation of sets of property-based requirements into SysML Parametric Diagrams or similar notations; Feed into non-causal mathematical solver engines such as Ecosim or Modelica; Link with MBSE for automated computer executable verification of design models w.r.t. the property based requirement specifications; (3) Integrate and demonstrate in at least two requirements engineering tools. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non- primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M THERMAL DIVISION / TEC-MT Responsible: Mr SUPPER C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-122MC Status: ISSUED 1-6294

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.20 MICRO HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Objectives: The objective is to identify suitable thermal control means for micro/nano satellites, identify suitable standard thermal hardware (e.g. thermistors, MLI) and design tools compatible with the mass and volume of a micro/nano sat and identify any novel technology required to enable a passive, low power thermal control system for a multipurpose micro/nano satellite. Description: Within the activity a thermal control system for a micro/nano sat shall be established, with the goal to minimise the heater power required, specifically during eclipse times, when no power from the solar arrays are available. For this purpose, coatings with variable epsilon/alpha shall be analysed and the use of PCM s shall be considered. In addition, it shall be assessed whether the use of heatswitches, micro heat pipes or other thermal technologies are required to simplify the thermal control system of a Micro/nano sat. After this, an equipment list for the micro heat management system shall be established and suitable suppliers shall be identified. In case no existing hardware can be identified, a development plan for the missing items shall be established. In parallel, the applicability of thermal design tools and margins philosophies used in classical Spacecraft shall be critical assessed for micro/nano spacecraft technologies. If required, alternative tools shall be investigated and a new margin philosophy shall be established.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-181MC Status: ON HOLD 08.127.22 AIRBAGS FOR SMALL LANDERS (PREVIOUS TITLE: AIRBAG FOR SMALL PAYLOADS)

Objectives: Design airbags for small payloads. Description: Review of the requirements, and previous studies on airbags. Define trade-off criteria for the type of airbag (vented, non-vented) depending on the mass/landing velocities of the payload. Investigate the scale effect from Exomars to smaller payloads and the need for delta developments. Trade-off the possibilities to vent the airbag. Design an airbag for a given mission (Netlander type). A second phase (not part of this proposal) should cover the manufacturing and testing of a breadboard of the airbag.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T319-035MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.127.23 DESIGN OF A CRUSHABLE TPS FOR THE ERC (PREVIOUS TITLE: CRUSHABLE TPS)

Objectives: Integrate the insulation and damping function between TPS and structure. Description: Investigate a design of heatshield that has crushing capabilities, for example by inserting a crushable insulating foam between TPS and cold structure, thus reducing the TPS thickness. Trade-off, design, manufacture and test a breadboard.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M THERMAL DIVISION / TEC-MT Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T319-036MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.03 MICROBIAL PATHOGEN IDENTIFICATION IN WATER

Objectives: Study and selection of technologies for automatic and fast identification of pathogen in water. Description: The need to close the water loop on board considerably increases the microbial risk. This risk has been recently confirmed by the modification of the ISS Medical Operation Requirement Document, which now requires to identify potential pathogens in water. The proposed activity will exploit the experience of terrestrial industry to develop a system for continuous monitoring of microbial contamination in the water on board manned spacecraft. The basic idea is to take advantage of gene based techniques and to study the implementation of all the steps versus space applications requirements. Within this study it is proposed to review, select and test potential technologies for a fast and automatic identification of pathogens in water. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T321-026MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.04 EXTRACTION OF SPECIFIC CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS IN THE AIR

Objectives: To review and study existing techniques wrt targeted contaminants, perform preliminary tests, select best-suited extraction technology, establish a development plan. Description: The LSS for a future planetary habitat shall allow maximum recovery of consumables from the wastes generated by the crew in order to increase water and gas loops closure. Such a LSS will be composed of several interlinked sub-systems, from waste treatment to food production. To date, all waste treatment systems under development mainly generate CO2 and gaseous contaminants, the nature of which depends on the selected waste treatment technique. Currently, photo-oxidation processes are used to transform volatile organics into re-usable CO2. However, such processes are not able to cope with contaminants such as NOx, SOx, H2S, skatole, furans, phenols and other conjugated organics. These gaseous contaminants need to be removed in order to allow re-use of the produced CO2 in a closed life support systems. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

Establishment of advanced fracture/damage tolerance tools and methodologies for highly loaded launcher structures such as engine components, tanks, skirts etc. Such methods shall make use of recent advances in stochastic analysis and defect propagation retardation models.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T419-012MC Status: INITIATED 1-6357

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.07 INTEGRATING THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD INTO THE SPACE THERMAL ANALYSIS PROCESS

The use of the Finite Element Method (FEM) for space thermal analysis promises many benefits compared with the current Thermal Lumped Parameter (TLP) method used today. Thermal engineers would have access to state of the art FEM pre-processors, providing more modelling functionality and increasing their efficiency. The fidelity of thermal models, and their applicability for high accuracy and thermo-elastic applications, would also be improved. Furthermore, the use of FEM modelling tools, and the link with CAD that they provide, would bring advantages for the mechanical engineering design process (e.g. sharing of models with structures). The objective of the proposed activity is to attain these potential benefits by addressing deficiencies, for S/C thermal analysis, in current FEM tools, such as: FEM modelling of specific hardware for space thermal control such as multi-layer insulation (MLI), heat pipes, fluid loops and heaters. FEM modelling of phenomena crucial for space thermal analysis e.g. thermal contact resistance. Modelling of radiation exchange in an efficient way using FEM tools and solvers. Implementation of thermal control logic in FEM models e.g. different operational modes of equipment. Integration of traditional TLP models and FEM models e.g. how to plug in a subsystem level TLP model into a S/C level FEM model or vice-versa

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-086MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.08 SMALL SCALE COOLER

Objectives: The objective is to develop and test a small scale cooler for the temperature range down to 80K for small payloads. Description: For Earth Observation, Science and Exploration, there is a need for small scale coolers (mass of less than 1 kg) providing cooling capacities of 0.5 W down to 80K to fulfil the needs of small payloads, experiments and piggy-back missions. A small, compact and competitive cooler shall be developed. In addition, such a cooler shall also provide a standard I/F towards the detectors as e.g. used for military ground aplications to allow the potential use off COTS detectors and dewars in the future. In the first part of the activity, a detailed design of the cooler shall be performed, supported by a detailed modelling study on miniaturisation, based on an existing proven cooler design. In the second part, the cooler shall be manufactured and performance tests shall be carreid out. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-088MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.09 HEAT PUMP CONCEPTUAL STUDY AND DESIGN

Objectives: Establish a conceptual thermal control design based on a heat pump system to enable future ESA Exploration missions subjected to "warm" environment and/or to enable future very high-powered telecommunication satellites. Description: The study will be divided into several tasks: - To perform a complete review/assessment of all terrestrial heat-pump technologies resulting in an extensive heat-pump database; - To review the compliance of all heat-pump technologies with respect to space environment in general and to lunar and martian specific environment; - To perform an extensive trade-off between the selected heat-pump technologies; - To establish a conceptual design and a Development Plan based on the most promising technology/technologies, clearly indicating all steps to be taken in order to reach space-useable/qualified heat pumps.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-092MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.10 SIMPLE INTERFACE FOR NEAR REAL-TIME PROVISION OF EGSE SENSOR DATA TO TOOLS OF OTHER ENGINEERING DOMAINS

A simple telemetry query interface shall be developed for use by clients from outside the EGSE LAN (e.g. DynaWorks) to get sensors readings in near real- time. SCOS2000 EGSE will be an important reference. Background: Many non- electrical subsystem tests (structural, thermal, RF, EMC, optical/payload integration, ...) need sensor readings (telemetry) that are only available in EGSE. Today mostly dedicated project specific interfaces are developed to provide this data. Often data is not available in real-time. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

Objectives: To assess the potential of advanced nano-structured foam insulations and to pre-develop an insulation system for cryogenic tanks of launchers and potential long-term missions. Description: New advanced nano- structured foam materials based on PU and PI have been developed in recent years. At the same time previous materials selected as promising candidates for such applications became unavailable due to the lack of sufficient industrial interest. The newly developed materials are expected to be good candidates for the insulation of large cryogenic tanks of future launchers. Further, new advanced insulation systems will be required for long-term missions to the Moon or Mars. Within this activity newly developed nano- structured materials shall be screened and assessed in view of their suitability for cryogenic tank insulations. Relevant screening tests shall be performed in the applicable temperature range. Relevant aspects concerning integration, cryo-pumping and sealing shall be investigated. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.12 MULTIFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURE

Objectives: To combine the primary and secondary structure, integration microsystem functions into the structure. Description: The main aim of this activity would be to combine the roles of primary and secondary structures. Currently primary structure carries the loads and secondary structure is attached to the primary structure and houses electronics. This would introduce significant mass savings, but the focus of interest would be on developing structure which perform both roles: To act as the load path and also to protect the electronics and microsystems. Current studies into small self deploying structures could be advanced to a flight demonstrator concept. Foldable structures which would achieve low volume and good performance in the launcher environment could be investigated. Compact structures with the ability to self deploy, such as Silicone based materials, could have electrical subsystems integrated into them. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T719-178MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.13 TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT THERMAL COATINGS

Objectives: To develop thermal coating which change their thermo-optical properties with temperature such as to minimise the need of electric heater power. Specific emphasis will be on coatings which minimises the need of electrical power during eclipse times. Description: Materials with thermo- optical materials changing with temperatures are known already. Within the activity, the dynamic range epsilon (alpha) with temperature shall be further increased and the long term behaviour in space shall be assessed. The application of the coatings on various structural materials shall be tested and the physical performance parameters shall be measured. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T720-179MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.14 HYBRID CRYOSTAT DEMONSTRATOR

Objective: develop a small hybrid cryostat compatible with European launchers to provide a vibration free cryogenic environment in orbit and verify operations at breadboard level Small sfHe (superfluid Helium) cryostats, which would be sufficient for in-orbit operations do not provide sufficient capacity to survive the launch on European launchers, since no late access is possible. Hybrid Cryostats offer the possibility to create a cold environment before launch, therefore minimising the loss of Helium during LEOP. Based on the sfHe cryostats already build (Herschel/ISO), all elements for building such a crystat should be available, but there is no experience in Europe, how such cryostats can be conditioned (i.e creating solid hydrogen ) and how this can be performed at the launch pad, to gurantee that the time between last acces and actual launch does not lead to crystat conditions which could lead to a loss of mission. A small hybrid cryostat shall be developed and build at breadboard level. Cryostat operations required for a future flight/launch campaign shall be tested and compatibility with current European launch operations shall be verified. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G512-002MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.15 HIGHLY EFFICIENT STAND-ALONE LHP-BASED RADIATOR SYSTEM

Develop an integrated "stand-alone" cooling system consisting of two Loop Heat Pipes (LHPs) and an associated radiator to provide a thermal building block, i.e. a flexible cooling system allowing to e.g. integrate a dissipating unit (instrument, electronics, etc.) at a certain distance from the location where the associated waste heat can be rejected. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G527-001MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.18 SOLAR CONCENTRATOR TEST FACILITY UPGRADE STUDY

Objectives: To investigate the necessary modifications on existing solar concentrator facilities to accommodate high solar flux tests. Description: The activity will investigate existing solar concentrator facilities with the aim to identify the necessary upgrades to provide test capabilities suitable for Solar Orbiter. As such, the activity will address the testing needs for the following test objects: .. Materials samples; .. Small objects; .. breadboards up to 50 cm; .. Heat shield model (2.5m x 2.5m). The output of this activity will be the findings of the investigation, the performances to be achieved, a detailed list of the necessary procurements, and a roadmap to the implementation of the upgrades.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M THERMAL DIVISION / TEC-MT Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100469 - Q3 Science Payload and Technology Division Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T204-110TC; T220-102MT Status: INTENDED 09.127.20 INVESTIGATION ON MICROCOMPOUNDS IN MELISSA - PHASE2 (BELISSIMA2)

Objective is to study the behavior and the effects of micro-compounds (trace elements, hormones, pharmaceutical drugs, plasmids) within the liquid phase of the MELiSSA loop, and to define and test associated countermeasures. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-002MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.21 WATER NETWORK CORROSION

The objective is to study and assess interactions between potable water containing silver and space vehicle water loop, and provide recommendation concerning material selection for future manned spacecraft water network. In the context of manned space mission, consumables for the crew, mainly oxygen, potable water and food, are required to have a long shelf life. In order to meet this long shelf life, stringent quality requirement have to be met, and a remnant biocide (i.e. silver for Russian water and iodine for American water) is added to the potable water, preventing micro-organisms development. Maintaining the concentration of biocide all along water shelf life is thus of outmost importance. Experience gained during ATV launch campaign, supported by literature review, demonstrates interactions between water containing silver biocide and water containers and tubing occur. This interaction leads to gradual biocide depletion and drift of water quality. In order to prevent this biocide depletion, understanding of the interactions/corrosion is needed. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-003MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.22 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATION OF ENERGY BALANCE OF A CLOSED LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM - APPLICATION TO MELISSA

The relevance of closed life support system is highly depending of their degree of closure for an associated energy cost. Within this study it is proposed to investigate method to quantify energy cost of closed life support systems, as well as to perform mathematical simulation. Almost by definition, closed life support system will include biological processes, use direct Sunlight, and the inputs substrate is highly depending of the recycling processes including crew. Based on the existing design of the current MELiSSA lop, and the associated metabolisms of the selected organism, it is proposed to review and study methods to quantify the energy cost of a closed life support system. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The objective is to study, design and develop an efficient aeration device for processes, which allow significant energy reduction. In the context of closed loop Life Support Systems, one of the most important steps is the Nitrogen oxidation. Generally, This oxidation is performed by nitrifying micro-organisms that require oxygen. Supplying oxygen to the microbial community has been identified as the main operating cost of this nitrification process. In order to further optimize this process, reduction of energy demand is required and improvement of the efficiency of the aeration device is necessary. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.24 DEVELOPMENT OF THERMAL INSULATION FOR PLANETARY LANDERS AND ROVERS

The objective is to develop and characterise high efficiency thermal insulations suitable for Mars/Lunar lander and rover surface missions. In order to reach high performance insulation concepts responding to all these requirements, the following steps are proposed: - Issue specifications for the insulation based on Mars/Moon surface mission requirements. - Review available materials and insulation concepts in view of these specifications. - Perform measurements if material properties are missing. - Select insulating materials and define concepts/lay-up/packaging in order to fulfil all the mission requirements and to cover all applications (rigid, flexible, etc.) and perform a complete trade-off. - Build breadboards and perform characterisation tests. - Define roadmap for the adaptation/improvement of existing or for the development of new materials and concepts, if and where needed. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.25 MECHANICALLY PUMPED HEAT TRANSPORT LOOP FOR PLANETARY LANDERS AND ROVERS

The objective is to develop a mechanically pumped heat transport loop in order to provide a temperature control technology for a planetary lander or rover during the launch (in case RHU's or RTG's are used) and the cruise phase. Furthermore, such a mechanically pumped loop can also be used for the planetary surface phase of the mission to regulate the internal Lander/Rover temperatures. The following activity is proposed: - Issue specifications for a mechanically pumped loop based on Mars/Moon surface mission requirements in terms of power consumption, working fluid, operating temperature, material capability, mass, leakage and operational life. - Review available technologies and materials in view of these specifications. - Design a mechanical pump loop system concept. - Build a breadboard and perform characterisation tests. - Define roadmap to adapt/improve existing or to develop new technologies, where needed. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.26 ADDITIONAL UNIT FOR INCREASED WATER LOOP CLOSURE

The objective of this activity is to study, develop, manufacture and test a urea transformation unit for increased water loop closure.The following tasks shall be performed: - Perform a in-depth characterisation of the core processes. - Design and manufacturing of a breadboard unit for experimental verification supported by relevant analyses. - Performance of comprehensive test programme. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-033MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.27 AIR SAMPLER UNIT

The objective of this activity is to design, build and test a functional demonstration breadboard of an air sampler for microbial identification. The following tasks shall be performed: - Design of breadboard unit based on previously selected core technologies, supported by relevant analyses and taking into account the interfaces with the microbial identification unit. - Manufacturing of BB unit. - Performance of comprehensive test programme. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.28 DETERMINATION OF BIOMASS IN COMPLEX BIOPROCESSES

The objective is to validate a method and associated hardware for the monitoring of biomass for the monitoring of biomass in complex bioprocesses, in the perspective of accurate and robuste control of the bioprocess. Tasks included in the proposed activity cover extensive data collection on biomass concentration in complex bioprocesses to develop and validate a relevant method of biomass determination. Associated hardware will be developed and validated in relevant environment. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The objective of this activity is to study, develop, design, manufacture and test a breadboard of a Methane pyrolysis unit for the ARES system. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.30 FEASIBILTY STUDY FOR MANNED BIORAT CAMPAIGN

The objective of this activity is to assess the feasibility and give recommnedations to test BIORAT technology during a short manned isolation test. Within this study it is proposed to investigate the feasibility and establish main recommendation for a one month manned campaign, with total air closure, using BIORAT technology as a precursor of MELiSSA loop. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-037MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.31 HIGH PERFORMANCE PRESSURIZED STRUCTURE

Improve the structural restraint concept for inflatable pressurized structures. For the current high pressure, inflatable structures developments, the structural layer is built using circumferential and meridional restraints, around an internal core. This implies a complex manufacturing and assembly procedure and analytical verification. In this activity, it is proposed to study an alternative structural layer concept, which would reduce its mass, manufacturing costs and ease its numerical analysis. The activity should encompass a design phase, supported by analyses and completed by a test of a breadboard. The results of this study would mainly be relevant for habitats, airlocks and docking connectors, but could also be used for radiation shielding structures or fluid containers. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.32 HIGHER PLANT CANOPY EVALUATION

The objective of this activity is to study, develop and test the main functions of an evaluation tool of a higher plant canopy. Technology state-of- the-art, concept definition, main functions testing will be performed in the course of the study in order to give recommendation on a preliminary design of procedure and hardware for monitoring a whole canopy. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The objective of this activity is to study, design, manufacture and test a ground prototype of an inflatable container for LSS waste water. Taking into account current ESA studies in structure and manned spaceflight (i.e. IHAB), a concept of a generic inflatable wastewater container will be studied. Trade-off addressing the structure, material selection, and design will be performed. Within this study the characteristics of life support wastewater (pH, temperature, presence of particles, etc.) as well as the space environment characteristics (reduced gravity, mass, deployment,..) will be considered. A ground prototype will be designed, manufactured and tested. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.34 MELISSA PILOT PLANT

The objective of this activity is to demonstrate and validate regenerative life support systems on ground. Due to high interaction between all recyling loops (i.e. water, air, food, ...) and current technological advancement, there is an inreased requirement to perform integrated tests. This activity will concentrate on the following tasks: - study and development of interface technologies between all MELiSSA compartments (i.e. separation technologies, technologies for specific extraction of contaminants..), - integration of interfaces and test, - development and implementation of quality assurance and quality control, in the perspective of a full integration of the MELiSSA loop. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The objective of this activity is to study and test the accommodation of a stress detection unit within the MELiSSA higher plant compartment. Optimisation and testing of the critical functions of the hardware will be performed in view of further integration in the MELiSSA Higher Plant Compartment. The following tasks shall be performed: - Trade-off of possible accommodation concepts using previously selected technologies taking into account all interfaces with the existing MELiSSA higer plant compartment. - Design of breadboard unit supported by relevant analyses. - Manufacturing and integration into higher plant compartment. - Performance of comprehensive test programme. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-042MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.36 WASTE PREPARATION UNIT

The objective of this activity is to study, design and manufacture a fully automated waste preparation unit for further waste degradation.The following tasks shall be performed: - Trade-off of possible technologies taking into account all interfaces with waste collection units and waste degradation units (MELiSSA first compartment). - Design of unit supported by relevant analyses. - Manufacturing and integration. - Performance of comprehensive test programme. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The objective is to study, design, manufacture and test in a relevant environment a continuous or semi-continuous pilot prototype of a wet oxidation unit including its instrumentation and all interfaces with the waste compartement of MELiSSA. The following tasks shall be performed: - A sizing/scale-up based on the technology selected during previous activities. - A study and design of all interfaces with the waste degradation unit (MELiSSA first compartment). - Design of complete unit supported by relevant analyses. - Manufacturing and integration. - Performance of comprehensive test programme. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.38 MELISSA SPACE ADAPTION PHASE 3: MOON BASE LIFE SUPPORT

To define a MELiSSA loop recommended design for a Life Support module of a manned Moon base. A considerable amount of basic research and engineering data has been and continues to be generated by the MELISSA partnership. The time is now appropriate for preliminary sizing of space systems. Based on previous work phases, which leads up to a preliminary concept, it is now proposed to establish a recommended design for a Life support module within a Moon base inspired from MEliSSA technologies. Main target will be total closure of air and water loop, as well as 40% closure of the food loop. ALISSE criteria will be used for trade-off and final evaluation of the recommended design. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-045MC Status: INTENDED 09.127.39 MELISSA GENETIC CHARACTERISATION: PHASE 3

In this phase it is proposed to built on the experience gained within phase 2 and tofocus now on the definition and validation of procedures to monitor/detect stress expression in MELiSSA compartments II and IVa in order to build recommendations for on-line stress detection technology. Containing microbial processes, MELiSSA system can be subject to genetic evolution as a consequence to stress exposure. Consequently, a robust control of the overall system requires the detection of any change of the process nature (i.e. genetic evolution). Within this third phase, as a follow-up from the 2nd phase, it is proposed to finalise the stress related gene expression study of compartment II and IV a, then to establish and validate procedures associated to a continuous stress detection monitoring. Requiremenst for an on-line sensors will be finally established. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-046MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.40 AXENICITY CONTROL WITHIN MELISSA COMPARTMENT 2 AND IV A

To develop and test sensors for axenicity control of MELiSSA compartment II and IV a. Within MELGEN 2 activity , methods to monitor the axenicity of compartments II and IV a have been tested and validated. Requirements for the relevant sensor have been established. Within this activity it is proposed to finalise trade-off for the technological solutions, and to design, construct and test the sensor. This development will include all steps from sample collection up to detection. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.41 RECYCLING OF TISSUES AND PACKAGING WASTES: PHASE 1

To evaluate the feasibility of thermophilic transformation of housekeeping and packaging waste into monomers. In order to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in manned habitats, strict housekeeping procedures are applied. These procedures imply the use of biocide/fungicide impregnated wipes, which composition varies from cellulose to polyester. After use, these wipes have to be discarded and consequently add up to the mission wastes. The same applies to the main part of food packaging. In order to reduce wastes mass, as well as launch mass, recycling of these specific wastes shall be envisaged. The feasibility of transformation of these wastes into simple molecules (i.e. monomers) needs to be assessed and a wipe and packaging production system (i.e polymerisation) has to be studied, defined and tested. This activity will focus on assessing the feasibility of wipes and packaging degradation into monomers. The typical composition of these wastes will be determined and a prototype treatment system will be defined, assembled and used to assess the feasibility of thermophilic degradation of such waste material. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.42 DELTA-DEVELOPMENT OF SEPCORE BASED HEATSHIELD FOR EARTH ENTRY CAPSULE OF SAMPLE RETURN MISSIONS

The objective is to develop, build (breadboard) and test a heatshield system for the Earth entry capsule of a sample return mission (e.g. Mars, comets, asteroids) based on the SEPCORE concept. The ablative material developed in a parallel activity shall be considered. A typical entry environment is characterised by peak heat fluxes of 15-20MW/m2 and heat loads up to 200MJ/m2. The work to be performed within this activity includes: o Review of the results from the previous activity and definition of required concept modification for a sample return application. o Verification of representative large scale manufacturing capabilities. o Development and qualifiaction of a suitable mounting technology of the ablative TPS to the hot structure. o Breadboard design, manufacturing and testing under representative conditions (15-20MW/m2). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G514-003MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.43 DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY PROTECTIONS FOR HOT STRUCTURES

The objective is to develop and verify a secondary protection system to be placed underneath a hot structure (e.g. leading edge) with the aim to mitigate the risk of a catastrophic failure in case of a damaged outer structure (e.g. micrometeorid or debris impact). The development shall be based on a ceramic foaming-up system. In this activity the following tasks shall be performed to raise the TRL: Step 1: Improvement of material manufacturing process; manufacturing of about 50 test samples; performance of extensive plasma wind tunnel tests, extensive flame tests and key mechanical tests. Step 2: Evaluation of test results and establishment of a preliminary design data base. Analytical estimation of mass budget for a potential vehicle (e.g. IXV) and assessment of residual risk after implementation of the measure. Step 3: Design, manufacturing and test of a demonstrator (larger dimensions, including insulation and ceramic layer). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.44 METHODOLOGY FOR ANALYSIS/TEST CORRELATIONS OF AN SRM

The objective is to develop a methodology based on tests and analysis that allows a proper modelling of the SRM dynamic vibratory behaviour during flight. In view of performing accurate dynamic analyses of launchers that use SRM propulsion, relevant dynamic models of the SRM and the dynamic load cases (ignition and pressure oscillations during the flight) are required. The scope of this study is to develop a methodology based on tests and analysis that enables the definition of adequate dynamic SRM models and adequate dynamic load cases for the SRM flight events. This methodology will be comprised of: A finite element approach towards the modelling of the SRM structure that includes a solid propellant model and an associated damping methodology. An analytical/numerical methodology related to the modelling of the dynamic load cases (the SRM dynamic model also allows the introduction of specific dynamic excitations). A test methodology and measurement plan, which will involve specific test requirements on the dynamic identification of the SRM (thrust profile, accelerations & modeshapes), on the dynamic identification of adjacent structures of the firing tests facilities etc. A methodology dedicated to the correlation of the SRM models and the dynamic load cases for the launcher dynamic analysis. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.45 AUTOMATED LAYUP OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

Rapid, cost effective manufacturing out-of autoclave for large CFRP structures. Manufacturing of thermoplastic composites using automated tape laying machine, with integrated heating for melting and consolidation of the composite directly during the layup, has a great potential to reduce manufacturing costs, schedule and risk. Thermoplastic resins is a promising alternative both with respect to performance as well as for practical reasons such as longer shelf life of raw materials, less environmental impacts compared to conventional resin systems etc. By using automated layup featuring integrated heating and consolidation during layup, there is no need for autoclaves to consolidate the material and melt the resin. The significantly increased shelf and workshop life of the material contributes to reduce the risks during manufacturing. The proposed study is to develop and manufacture and test a demonstrator corresponding to a major space structure using this technique. The technology is existing but is not yet implemented into space structures. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-065MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.46 CAD BASED MODELLING FOR SPACE THERMAL ANALYSIS

The objective of the proposed activity is to develop a prototype plug-in application for a commercial CAD/CAE modelling tool. The plug-in shall permit the user to carry out all aspects of the thermal analysis process from within the CAD/CAE modelling environment. The actual solution of the thermal and radiative problems shall be carried out by existing thermal solvers and the transfer of data between the modelling environment and the solvers shall be completely seamless and invisible to the user. The post-processing and visualisation of results should also be possible from within the modelling environment. A second key theme and objective of the proposed activity is the use of component based modelling and smart components. Smart components are 3D CAD parts that are available for the thermal engineer to drag-and-drop into their model. These smart components not only describe the geometrical and mass properties of the physical object, but also have a pre-defined thermal behaviour. Thus the user can drag-and-drop smart components from a library or palette and quickly build a fully parameterised thermal model. The use of such smart components has clear benefits in terms of reducing modelling errors, increasing productivity and allowing the engineer to focus on the design rather than the modelling aspects. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-066MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.47 MEDIUM-POWER LOOP HEAT PIPE

The objective is to design, manufacture and test a medium power, medium size Loop Heat Pipe at development level. The activity shall consist in either scaling up the existing mini LHP or the scaling-down of the high power and large size LHP, resulting in a medium size, medium power LHP for an operating range of 30 to 200 W for e.g. instrument thermal control. Such a medium size LHP shall then be designed, manufactured and extensively tested. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-069MC Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.48 MULTISTABLE COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

The object of this study is to explore the possibility of using asymmetric composite laminates in spacraft applications. Typical applications of composite materials in spacecraft are all based on a design having quasi- isotropic properties keeping the mass as low as possible. This typically results in symmetrical layups of CFRP laminates having zero curvature. Asymmetrical laminates with non-zero curvature and showing multistable behaviour might have interesting applications in deployable structures, thermal control systems (deflecting or focusing IR radiation), latches, safety mechanisms, valves, etc. The advantage of these laminates is that there is only the need to spend energy to transition from one state to the other. Initial feasibility studies for use of multistable structures in space applications. Phase 1: Identification of space application and respective requirements, review of state of the art of multistable composites. Development of accurate models to predict the multistable shapes, ptimization, propose actuation solution, manufacturing and test on sample level, demonstrator proposal (2-3 different concepts/applications). If the sample tests are promising, a Phase 2 should be initiated. Phase 2: Design, analysis and manufacturing of the demonstrators. The envisaged demonstrator structure will be representative of the applications. The demonstrator tests will include basic performance tests, as well as functional tests, also under different thermal, moisture environments. Phase 2 will be concluded by the evaluation of test results and an update of possible space applications. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.127.49 NEW CONCEPTS FOR ADVANCED STRUCTURAL SANDWICH PANELS

New materials, mechanical configurations and processes developed within other domains of engineering, allow for advanced concepts not yet implemented in space applications. Foam cores enable either thermal isolation or in the opposite case an improved thermal/electrical conductivity, depending on the parameters. Chiral core types of honeycomb cores would offer the possibility to manufacture large-curvature plates with negligible effect of the core, while offering other capabilities, such as shape controllability. The consideration of transmission losses and dielectric constants within the materials and configurations is mandatory, e.g., in the transmission mode of antenna designs. In general, the implementation of these and other new materials and structural concepts shall result in a beneficial optimisation of sandwich structures for several applications. The objectives of this activity are: 1. Study new materials and configurations for honeycomb cores for different applications (ultrastable sandwich structures, antenna reflector sandwich structure, composite material thermal radiators, solar array substrates and RF transparent sandwiches), 2. Manufacture and test breadboards for the applications, 3. Development of insert applications (e.g. use of composite inserts developed in Europe, 4. Verification procedures, 5. Demonstrator testing. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.129.03 ROVER AUTONOMY TESTBED

Robots autonomy is being improved by maturation of "high level" technologies like vision control or decision processing techniques. A study "Mobile Robot Control Architecture" MORCA has been performed anticipating such improvement in the autonomy of robots. Since then, major bricks of a rover mission have been developed like the autonomous navigation system of CNES. The aim of this activity is to refresh MORCA, and implement in this controller framework, the latest software technologies in terms of autonomy and decision making capabilities into a software testbed. The work will be focused to other autonomy aspects than navigation, which is fully handled by the CNES application. The testbed shall be linked to this application. Then the Contractor shall demonstrate the maximum autonomy achievable for a planetary rover mission, typically based on AURORA programmes, with an ideal target of full robot autonomy. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: E Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G213-11MM Status: INITIATED 1-6366

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.129.09 NEXT GENERATION SOLAR-BLIND UV LIDAR DETECTOR

All Lidars are required to operate in an eye-safe spectral region. One solution consists in the operation at UV wavelengths offering the advantage over also possible IR wavelengths of being "cleaner" of the Earth's albedo as well background emission. However, to fully exploit this advantage, the detector must be "solar blind", i.e., inherently insensitive to visible and longer wavelengths. Wide-bandgap semiconductors are the primary choice as the photosensitive material for high-energy (i.e. short wavelengths beyond the visible: in the (EUV) photon detection. Thanks to a recent and on-going intense development effort, the GaN material is becoming mature enough to foresee an industrialization of transistors by 2005. By its nature, GaN is insensitive to visible light, has a much lower thermally induced dark current component, and is a direct-bandgap semiconductor (as opposed to SiC). Furthermore, heavy ion radiation tests have proven its virtual immunity to several Mrad level (limited by the source). The activity shall focus on the optimization of the Nitride material for detection, the optimum detector structure (APD or PIN or even a PMT with a (Al)GaN photo-cathode) manufacture and characterize a laboratory demonstrator of the (one or several) chosen structure(s). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.129.10 NEW RADIOMETER FOR OPTICAL CALIBRATION

The ultimate objective of this activity is to increase the accuracy of radiometric calibrations of optical space instruments. For (absolute) radiometric calibration of optical instruments, calibration standards are used. The output of these sources has a relatively large uncertainty (few percent). Furthermore these sources are unstable, resulting in a limited lifetime of the validity of their calibration. The initial radiometric calibration of the optical space instrument is, therefore, beforehand of poor quality. Improvement (to sub-percent level) of this calibration accuracy calls for improvement of the initial calibration of these standards as well as an improved and more frequent monitoring of the output during calibration of the instrument. In the scope of this activity, a portable system will be developed to perform on site radiometric calibration and monitoring of radiance and irradiance sources. The calibration will be directly traceable to optical standards. Using this system it will be possible to do cross checks between different institutes and instruments, in order to improve consistency between the calibrations. Furthermore, models will be developed to analyse the spectral properties of the calibration sources as well as methods to correct for ageing. To validate and model the measured data, the radiometer system will be characterised in combination with commonly used calibration sources and measurement configurations. Finally an analysis will be made of the improvement in terms of user data uncertainty. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: NL Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G101-13MM Status: INITIATED 1-6323

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.129.25 ROTARY PIEZOELECTRIC MOTOR - PREQUALIFICATION

The proposed activity is aimed at designing, manufacturing and pre-qualification testing of a European ultrasonic piezo motor (rotary piezo-electric actuator) for space applications. The work shall comprise: -identification of present technology status and critical design features- conceptual design update- development testing on critical design features- detailed design of a qualification model -testing to qualification levels, Critical issues identified before include: -suitable friction layer materials for the required temperatures- piezo components/material qualification - miniaturised and low-power drive electronics. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G601-50MM Status: INTENDED 05.129.26 SMALL ROTARY ACTUATOR DEDICATED FOR SMALL ANTENNA DEPLOYMENT AND POINTING OPERATIONS

The proposed activity main goal is to develop and qualify a small rotary actuator dedicated principally for small Antenna Deployment and Pointing Mechanism (ADPM). Targeted deployable and steerable beam antenna reflector size and mass are: 80cm to 100cm; <3kgAt least two actuators are required at ADPM level to allow full deployment and pointing functions. The actuator design shall take advantages of the recent new European technology improvements in the field of Reducer (Harmonic Drive), Lubrication (Fluid), Sensor (Potentiometer). Emphasis shall be put on decreasing the mass (7Kg) of the existing ADPM (today designed to drive big antenna reflectors). Mass saving concerns the actuator itself, but may also concern the Hold-Down and Release Device (HDRD), where for such small antenna mass and inertia, it should be possible to achieve this function at actuator level (preloaded system during launch) instead of using dedicated HDRD attached to the reflector. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: CH Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G601-51MM Status: CHANGED TO 09.1EE.20 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.129.27 HIGH RESOLUTION OPTICAL METROLOGY SYSTEM (HROMS)

This activity is linked to a series of activities undertaken previously for application to satellite and structure testing under thermal vacuum conditions in the LSS. The major driver at present to achieve a required resolution at the 10 ppm level, or better, is the necessity to develop vacuum compatible high resolution imaging systems with a minimum pixel count of 2k x 2k. This activity aims at either, the development and production of a prototype imager from commercial off the shelf components, or the custom specification, manufacturing and testing of a device to enable the high resolution imaging requirement to be met. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.129.18 DEVELOPMENT OF KEY OPTICAL CLOCK TECHNOLOGIES

The development of a full optical clock has important bearing on Space Science, Navigation, Earth Science, Secure Communications, etc. Optical clocks in space are considered essential tools for the exploration the limits of contemporary phyics (e.g. general relativity). They would allow, for example, the direct observation of Gravitational waves, direct measurement of fundamental physics constants, redefinition of the second, etc; or provide highly accurate long-term (days or more) time referencing as needed for precise positioning and navigation (future Galileo satellites). Despite the various world-wide effort going into optical clocks for ground applications, no yet any serious effort has been initiated into the definition and development of a space-compatible optical clock. The activity here proposed will address the critical technology of the basic components of an optical clock (clock laser, atom/ion/molecule cooling unit, laser trapping unit, detection and measurement unit) with the aim of identifying a design suitable for space. Environmental aspects, as well as critical design and qualification issues will be addressed. The output of this actvity will be a breadbord of critical parts of an optical clock capable to prove the feasibility of optical clock in space.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T504-16MM Status: INTENDED 07.129.22 ADVANCED SIDE-PUMPING TECHNIQUE FOR DOUBLE CLAD FIBER LASERS

Double-clad fibre lasers allow for very improved pumping (optical to optical) efficiencies as well as higher absolute powers by maximizing the pump - active region overlap and matching to both pump and output wavelength. This activity is aimed to investigate an advanced side-pumping technique by using small coupling grooves in the cladding allowing elegant redundancy implementation of the pump system and system miniaturization.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T609-16MM Status: INITIATED 1-5650

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.129.30 RADIATION TESTING OF HIGH SPEED OPTO-ELECTRONIC LINK

Nowadays, there is increasing interest in the development of high-speed interconnects to transfer large amount of data generated on board at high rate (>10 Gigabit/sec). VCSEL-based optical interconnects provide the ideal approach for >10 Gigabit/sec range. In the frame of a previous GSTP contract "Multigigabit Optical Backplane Interconnections" a high-speed link has been demonstrated and a laboratory technology demonstrator has been built. The proposed work intends to extend the technology approach further toward a system by addressing the behaviour and the resistance of the proposed technology towards radiation. The goal of this activity is the radiation test and evaluation of the high-speed digital optoelectronic transceivers for space applications. This will be performed by evaluating the influence of radiation on the different compents which comprise the link, namely serialiser/deserialiser, laser driver, laser diode (VCSEL), photodiode and transimpendence amplifier. Total dose degradation, displacement damage and single event effects will be studied and their influence on communication quality, maximum achievable bit-rate and link power budget will be evaluated with reference to a worst case telecommunication satellite orbit. Radiation test shall be performed according to ESA standards ESCC 22900 and ESCC 25100. Two types of testing are forseen: - Displacement damage testing using protons. Proton energies between 1-200MeV shall be included making use of at least 3 different energy levels. Low energy proton tests might be conducted using a linear accelerator (available energies at least in the range from 1 to 8 MeV, flux up to ~1.2 x10E13 protons s-1 cm-2). For higher energy proton irradiation tests an ESA supported facility shall be used. - SET tests shall be conducted using ESA approved heavy ion test facilities such as UCL or RADEF. At the conclusion of this activity the use of the appropriate error correction codes for improvement of link performance will be investigated. The link will be built using off the shelf components for the mux-demux and the transceiver modules, while the FPGA based Bit-Error-Rate tester developed in the context of the "Multigigabit Optical Backplane Interconnections" will also be used. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G603-49MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.01 HIGH-BANDWIDTH, BROAD-SPECTRUM MODULATION AND DETECTION IN THE VIS AND NIR

The present activity aims at the development and full performance characterisation of a high-bandwidth communication transceiver breadboard with a data rate of at least 20 Gbps, based on the use of femtosecond laser fast spectral modulation. The activity shall also comprise a study investigating on system level the implications of the novel communications scheme and a trade-off against conventional technical approaches. The demand for ever increasing data rates and data processing capabilities in spaceborne communications and data handling is requesting novel technological approaches both in terms of general feasibility and system complexity. It appears that the use of photonic system implementations for high-bandwidth communication and data processing can overcome the performance and overall efficiency limitations of RF communication systems and purely electronic circuitry. Splitting up the broad frequency spectrum of femtosecond laser pulses (e.g. in the NIR at 800 nm or 1550 nm) into discrete channels and modulating the resulting spectral channels with a spatial light modulator array, it is possible to achieve very high data rates in either coherent mode or incoherent OOK mode. In OOK mode the detection side can be as simple as a PIFSO with integrated avalanche photodiode array that is used to demultiplex the signal. With a typical laser repetition rate of 1 GHz and a wavelength multiplexing into 100 channels, modulated at 1 GHz, a data rate of around 100 Gbps seems achievable. The concept is applicable to intra-satellite, inter- satellite or deep-space links. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.02 LOW DARK CURRENT 2D TIR CMT DETECTORS BASED ON P/N TECHNOLOGY

Objectives: Development of a breadboard to a higher maturity level (~EQM) targeting the concrete needs of TRAQ. Description: Earth observation missions are placing more demanding requirements on long wave TIR performance, in terms of both spectral and imaging response. The majority of MCT PV arrays are currently manufactured using n on p technology where the n-type region is created by ion implantation into a p- type epitaxial substrate. Reversing this structure using an n-type substrate with p-type implantation has the possibility to reduce dark current and/or increase detector operating temperature, both desirable improvements. This activity aims to develop a high maturity demonstrator. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T116-040MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.16 APPLICATIONS OF OPTICAL-QUANTUM LINKS TO GNSS

The improvement of the estimation of the orbit parameters and the on-board clock is of paramount importance in next generation navigation systems. The combination of (classical) optical communications and quantum communications can enhance the knowledge of these critical physical parameters, by integrating a quantum transceiver in an optical terminal (i.e., an optical- quantum terminal), and implementing optical-quantum intersatellite links (ISLs) and space-ground links in the satellite constellation. This activity shall start with an assessment of the potential of optical- quantum ISLs and space-ground links for next generation navigation systems, to complement ground-space measurements for orbit and time synchronization. The benefits and drawbacks of optical-quantum links compared to a navigation system with only ground-space measurements or also with RF ISLs shall be critically assessed (e.g., potential complexity reduction for disseminating a clock reference in space = towards a single clock in space, improvement of clock synchronization accuracy between ground and space clocks). The impact on overall architecture shall be outlined and the requirements for the optical-quantum link and terminal derived. The design of an integrated optical-quantum terminal shall be carried out. This terminal shall encompass multiple functionalities: distribution of quantum keys for confidential data encryption (including remote control access to satellite); synchronization of on-board clocks by means of a quantum channel (including the quantum protocol); high speed optical communications for time / orbit information transfer; high precision optical (classical) metrology. Particular attention shall be paid to the accommodation of the quantum subsystems as part of the optical (classical) terminal. Technical solutions in the optical bench to fulfil isolation requirements (between quantum and classical channels) shall be investigated in depth. Impact of moving targets shall be assessed and solutions to correct the effects of relative motions proposed. To evaluate the predicted performances (i.e., position accuracy, time synchronization, key rate), a laboratory proof-of-concept demonstrator of an optical-quantum link (i.e. end-to-end including relative motion effects) shall be developed and tested using as much as possible off-the-shelf technology and breadboards available at the Contractor s premises. Experimental validation of the predicted performances in a scenario "representative" of a space-ground link (e.g., inter-island experiment) is out of the scope of the present activity and will be executed in a follow-on contract. This activity shall include: assessment of the potential applications of optical-quantum ISLs and space- ground links for next generation navigation systems; consolidation of optical-quantum link requirements (for both ISL and space- ground links); design of a multi-functional optical-quantum terminal; development of a laboratory proof-of-concept demonstrator of an optical- quantum link (including two "representative" optical-quantum terminals); performance validation of the proof-of-concept demonstrator (including testing); appraisal and recommendations. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09

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DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.:100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.:B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.:TRP T616-012MM Status:INTENDED 08.129.18 ARCHITECT OF THE SYSTEM-OF-MICROSYSTEMS NANOSPACECRAFT

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to adopt the role of an eventual systems architect and potential systems integrator for the future system-of- microsystems nanospacecraft. Hereby, a consistent evaluation of the concept and technology needs and performance shall be obtained. Description: Within this activity, the contractor shall keep track of the progress of other relevant developments within ESA, particulartly those associated with the Disruptive technologies theme, in order to evaluate the performance of the developed technologies from the perspective of an would-be system architect and systems integrator for a system-of-microsystems nanospacecraft. Particular emphasis shall be on the general applicability, a Near Earth Micro Explorer mission (NEOMEx) and an early LEO demonstrator mission. The activity shall roadmap future necessary developments with the goal of a real mission with use of an intermediate in-orbit demonstration. The roadmap shall build on the experience gained from the associated evaluated activities. The activity is also expected to identify additional necessary activities during the progress, and the contractor shall report such items continuously. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T713-172MM Status: INITIATED 1-5707

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.21 RADIONUCLIDES AS X-RAY SOURCE FOR XRD/XRF INSTRUMENTS

For the surface analytical methods, generally, on any matter and especially on celestial bodies such as the Moon, Titan, Enceladus (c.f. Tandem), Mars (c.f. ExoMars) X-ray techniques are the primary choice. In particular, for search of traces of existing or former life, X-ray techniques like diffraction (XRD to analyse the crystallinity) and fluorescence (XRF to study the element composition) represent vital scientific methods for this goal. Due to severe restrictions on mass, volume, and power (low solar constants), radionuclides are mandatory as X-ray sources. New radionuclides with life times of more than 3 years (to cope with those mission trajectory times) are required. The intensities shall be in the range of 10 9 ph/s, which are at least some 2 order of magnitudes higher than the one for the source 55Fe which is e.g. amongst foreseen for the Exomars mission. The objective of this activity is to produce a high brilliance X-ray source appropriate for in-situ diagnostics (XRD/XRF) of solid matter for long trajectory times by a instrument demonstrator. This activity shall establish validity of the most appropriate avenue of four potential routes to produce the identified radionuclides: i. Neutron activation from stable isotopes, ii. Separation from fission products, iii. Utilisation of commercial radioactive sources, iv. Nuclear reaction in an accelerator (p, n). In addition, the most critical parameters for the X-ray source will be systematically evaluated; i. the photon flux, ii. the half life, iii. the photon energy iv. the production of the nuclide. Further, the following three subjects will be completed: i. validation of identified concept for production of preferred radioisotope, ii. performance tests of this isotope source in a XRD/XRF breadboard, iii. realisation of full technology demonstrator. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.23 OPTO-MICROWAVE BASED FRONT-END FOR A MULTI-BEAM LARGE DIRECT RADIATING ARRAY ANTENNA

Objectives: To design, manufacture and test a proof-of-concept demonstrator of an innovative opto-microwave based front-end for a large direct radiating array antenna with multiple beams, with the main target to demonstrate (a) the expected mass / volume / power consumption savings and (b) the enhanced performance (e.g. capability to generate additional beams without increasing complexity) compared to a pure-microwave or a digital beam-forming implementation options. Description: Recent accomplishments (in the ESA ITI program) in microphotonic device fabrication (Buttler matrices) pave the way for considering constructing large feed array antennas using optical BFN. In this activity, the Contractor shall carry out the design of an optical assembly suited to be included in the front-end of a very large transmitter direct radiating array, taking into account the end-to-end system level requirements of a broadband multi-beam communications mission in Ka-band (e.g. multimedia via satellite, HD-TV). In particular, it shall include: The passive beam-former network (with optical architectures to reduce the number of input ports and the BFN complexity). Frequency up-converters (from I.F. to microwave downlink frequency in Ka- band). Fast optical switches able to provide very fast beam-hopping (if required). Options for integrating various functionalities into a single device, or even a single chip shall be assessed. RF performances (e.g. C/I+N, RF gain, directivity degradation due to fabrication tolerances) shall be validated by manufacturing and testing a representative proof-of-concept demonstrator of a fully operational opto-microwave based front-end for a multi-beam large DRA antenna with optimised opto-electronic interfacing to the payload.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T516-018MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.25 ADAPTIVE DEFORMABLE MIRRORS FOR SPACE INSTRUMENTS

Adaptive deformable mirrors are optical components needed for science (DARWIN, Large Space Telescopes), telecommunications (optical space-ground links, optical links from unmanned aerial vehicles to satellite), and for high power laser beam shaping (e.g. for LIDARs). The critical part which needs further development is the deformable membrane (deformable, but providing a certain stiffness). In addition there is a need to develop an improved actuation principle. Two phases are envisaged for this activity: Phase 1: Technology assessment, technology and design trade-offs, actuator & membrane technologies; Phase 2: Design, manufacturing and testing of a Proof-of-Concept Breadboard. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.28 MINIATURIZED IMAGING LIDAR SYSTEM (PHASE 1)

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to design, manufacture and test a miniaturized Imaging Lidar system. Novel and advanced technologies shall be developed and implemented in order to minimize the system mass and power consumption. Description: The missions of the Exploration Programme foresee several RVD (Rendezvous and Docking), landing and rover navigation operations where Imaging Lidar instruments shall play a key role. Typically Imaging Lidars rely on scanning mechanisms that are still bulky and rather heavy, which is not favourable for space missions. On-going ESA activities focus on the development of Imaging Lidar sensors that will implement detector arrays. However the number of pixels of these arrays is not sufficient to cover the total field of view with the required high spatial resolution. For this reason a scanner mechanism is still needed (with relaxed scanning performance when compared with a single detector system). In order to miniaturize an Imaging Lidar system novel technologies, including miniaturized scanners (such as Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems - MOEMs) and high performance detector arrays (such as APD arrays), have to be developed and implemented. During this activity novel and advanced technologies shall be studied and implemented with the objective to develop a miniaturized Imaging Lidar sensor. The following tasks shall be performed: 1)Review novel technologies in view of its utilization in a miniaturized Imaging Lidar system focussing on one specific GN&C application (rendezvous and docking, landing or rover navigation); 2)Execute precursor experiments and development tasks to assess and increase the readiness level of novel and advanced technologies.3)Design, manufacture and test a miniaturized Imaging Lidar breadboard.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T316-030MM Status: CHANGED TO 09.129.11 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.129.29 ULTRA CLEANING OF FLIGHT HARDWARE

Objectives: Develop ultra cleaning and cleanliness verification process with subsequent qualification of process for sample handling equipment. Description: The search for life on Mars in general and the requirements for sample preservation during a Mars sample return mission in particular require stringent chemical contamination control for the flight systems. The level of chemical cleanliness required for such missions is up to three orders of magnitude more stringent than for regular satellites. This activity aims therefore to establish a fully qualified cleaning process with the associated test programme, verification and validation programme and standards to ensure this level of cleanliness.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T314-034MM Status: INTENDED 08.129.33 BIMORPH ADAPTIVE LARGE OPTICAL MIRROR DEMONSTRATOR

Design, manufacture and test a breadboard demonstrator of a large optical mirror consisting of several mirror segments, which are made of thin silicon wafers and can be deformed via piezo-actuators attached to the rear. Adaptive and active optics make use of small deformable mirrors for the correction of the wavefront. This activity will include the wafer unit design (size and shape of wafer, wafer cutting, number of actuators), electronic design (optimization of connections, selection of amplifiers), metrology design (integrated piston sensor design, large number of DOF metrology), mechanical design (light-weighted wafer support structure, tip-tilt actuators), control philosophy. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.03 XEUS MIRROR MODULE RUGGEDIZING & ENVIROMENTAL TESTING - PHASE II

Objectives: To demonstrate the flight worthiness of Si x-ray pore optic modules for XEUS. Description: - Modelling & analysis of stack adhesion forces. - Improvements to state of the art manufacturing of mirror modules to ensure compatibility with XEUS environmental requirements, for instance annealing, contamination control within the limits of the available financial envelope (it is clear that a chip manufacturing type assembly line is coherent with the cleanliness requirements for stacking XEUS modules, but beyond the funding levels available from TRP), bracket/dowel pin modification including: * trade-off new materials compatible with integration (room temp) and operational temp., e.g. HB-Cesic, Si3N4, Si; * lightweighting; * compatibility with integration into a petal and possible baffle mounts; * compatibility with the requirements of XEUS. - Procurement of equipment upgrades and any necessary modification of the stacking robot, including for an innermost radii module. - Procurement of sufficient silicon plates and brackets to perform tests and stack modules with the discard of an overhead of plates, such that the stacks of the mirror module to be placed under environmental test are formed from virgin plates (i.e. plates that have not been stacked then separated). - Production of at least 3 (TBD) mirror modules (possibly of different radii), one module with coating compatible with XEUS requirements (TBD). - Environmental testing at relevant facilities (mechanical, thermal) with x-ray testing of the modules pre and post each environmental test. - Planning for industrialisation of processes.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP C216-006MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.04 ULTRA NARROW LINEWIDTH PHASE LOCKED LASER FOR BEAM SPLITTING

Objectives: The provision of an optical ultra precise frequency beam splitting and re-combiantion control for the cold atom sensor system. The phase error between the beam splitters must be less then 1mRad to achieve the highest rotation resolution from the sensor. Description: In this application (cold atom interferometers) the prepared atoms must be split and recombined optically in a very precise and controlled manner to observe the interference pattern caused, for example by a rotation of the frame containing the sensor. This can be done by the realisation of Raman Lasers whose function are to split and later recombine the atoms in the atom interferometer. The interferometer functions like any interferometer where now the atoms are controlled (split and re-combined) by light. Because the shift required is so small the laser frequency/phase needs to be very controlled and precise. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T116-037MM Status: POSTPONED 09.129.05 MICRO OPTICS FILTERING TECHNOLOGY

Objectives: Demonstrate the feasibility of micro optics filtering technology to be used for on-board spectral calibration of DIAL systems. Description: This activity shall include: Study of micro optics filters based on fiber devices; Assess the use micro optical filtering on the on-board spectral calibration of DIAL space systems; Manufacturing and testing of a representative breadboard based on micro optics devices, for the spectral calibration of a DIAL system. The implementation of this activity is conditional on the selection of the A-SCOPE mission. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.06 HUMAN HAND EXOSKELETON

Objectives: The goal of this activity is to produce a human hand exoskeleton. This device is a sort of semi-rigid glove that when worn by a human operator allows him to command a dexterous robot hand and receive haptic feedback from it. The human hand exoskelton subject of this development is intended to be used both in-orbit and on-ground. With such an exoskeleton hand a robot hand can be controlled in a very intuitive way with a minimal amount of training, as has been demonstrated for controlling a robot arm with an exoskeleton arm. Description: The activity shall produce a proof-of-concept demonstrator of a human hand exoskeleton to be used both in-orbit and on-ground, to control remote dexterous robot hands. The demonstrator shall be designed to smoothly integrate with ESA human arm exoskeleton. The control of a robot hand by the Human Hand Exoskeleton will be tested in a representative application, integrated with the Exoskeleton arm. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T313-005MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.09 IMAGING OF WAVE SCATTERING IN SOLIDS

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to achieve a non invasive diagnostic setup for the detection of inhomogenities in solid materials, such as mixed phase materials, propagating cracks in alloys, delaminating effects in composites etc. The contractor shall design, build and test a technology demonstrator for various applications showing the feasibility and reliability of this measurement technique for e.g fatigue detection in metals. Description: Imaging of an elastic nonlinear wave-scattering source in solids is an imaging method for locating isolated nonlinear scattering source(s) in solids. It relies on extracting the nonlinear response of a solid by modulation of a high by a low-frequency wave, and employing moving-window, synchronous detection. The resulting image consists of nonlinear wave reflection profiles with remarkable sensitivity to isolated elastic nonlinear sources, like cracks. In creating the image, one can distinguish between a nonlinear scattering source(s) and other wave scatterers in the material. By assembling a technology demonstrator and performing tests on various materials, like alloys, composites and inhomogeneous materials, the feasibility and sensitivity of this technique shall be demonstrated. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.10 TIME RESOLVED CORRELATION SPECTROSCOPY AND TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION SCATTERING

Objectives: Breadboarding of a combined miniaturised setup for time resolved correlation spectroscopy and total reflection internal scattering as a diagnostic tools for in situ investigation on foams, gels glasses and emulsions. Description: The present techniques that are used for the study of turbid media like colloidal glasses and gels, foams and emulsions are all based on Diffusive Wave Spectroscopy , which allows the determination of the structural modifications of the sample by measuring the time correlation of radiation diffused in the multiple scattering regimes. There is another technique for investigating temporally heterogeneous dynamics, which is termed time-resolved correlation (TRC). TRC is applied to data obtained by diffusing wave spectroscopy probing the slow dynamics of a strongly aggregated colloidal gel. Other examples of TRC data, collected for different jammed materials in single and multiple scattering, are provided to demonstrate the wide range of applicability of this method. In all cases there is evidence that the slow dynamics results from a series of discrete steps rather than from a continuous motion, suggesting temporal heterogeneities to be a general feature of slow dynamics in jammed systems. A novel technique that is complementary to DWS is Total Internal Reflection Scattering (TIRS). From the detection of light reflected by the surface above the total internal reflection angle (a region that is prohibited in geometrical optics), it is possible to reconstruct spatial information of the sample (the two dimensional spatial Fourier) like traditional single scattering techniques. Since the set-up of TIRS is very similar to DWS in reflection, it is believed that the combination of the two techniques may be easily implemented in future microgravity experiments on foams, gels, glasses and emulsions. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO < 50 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T314-015MM Status: INITIATED 1-6369

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.11 MINIATURIZED IMAGING LIDAR SYSTEM (PH.1)

The objective of this activity is to design, manufacture and test a miniaturized Imaging Lidar system. Novel and advanced technologies shall be developed and implemented in order to minimize the system mass and power consumption. The missions of the Exploration Programme foresee several RVD (Rendezvous and Docking), landing and rover navigation operations where Imaging Lidar instruments shall play a key role. Typically Imaging Lidars rely on scanning mechanisms that are still bulky and rather heavy, which is not favourable for space missions. On-going ESA activities focus on the development of Imaging Lidar sensors that will implement detector arrays. However the number of pixels of these arrays is not sufficient to cover the total field of view with the required high spatial resolution. For this reason a scanner mechanism is still needed (with relaxed scanning performance when compared with a single detector system). In order to miniaturize an Imaging Lidar system novel technologies, including miniaturized scanners (such as Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems - MOEMs) and high performance detector arrays (such as APD arrays), have to be developed and implemented. During this activity novel and advanced technologies shall be studied and implemented with the objective to develop a miniaturized Imaging Lidar sensor. The following tasks shall be performed: 1)Review novel technologies in view of its utilization in a miniaturized Imaging Lidar system focussing on one specific GN&C application (rendezvous and docking, landing or rover navigation); 2)Execute precursor experiments and development tasks to assess and increase the readiness level of novel and advanced technologies; 3) Design, manufacture and test a miniaturized Imaging Lidar breadboard. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T316-030MM Status: EX ITEM 08.129.28 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.15 INTEGRATED HARNESS TECHNOLOGY

Objectives: To evaluate the performance of integrated harness technology in the context of a system-of-microsystems architecture. Description: The concept to be developed would be the application of new technologies to the harness function, such as wireless technology. Although the mass saving for a wireless harness may not be significant for a system of Microsystems the concept when proved would have major implications for larger spacecraft. This development is linked to the multifunctional structures activity. Studies and breadboards of embedding electronic components and harness into the structure have been performed and a complete test campaign should be performed to assess the structure. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T713-174MM Status: INTENDED 09.129.16 HIGH RESOLUTION LINEAR CRYOGENIC ACTUATOR

The main objectives of this activity are: - to develop, manufacture and test a High Resolution ( sub-micrometer) European linear actuator suitable for operation at cryogenic temperature (4-5K); - to develop the generic technologies required to meet future European mission needs. This development will adress both the linear actuator as a whole but also its sub-assemblies: the electric motor technology (including superconductive wire technologies), the lubrication and the linear stage. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G601-81MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.17 DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED BELLOWS FOR CHEMICAL PROPULSION COMPONENTS

Due to recent problems identified with the use of Titanium welded bellows, the purpose of this activity is to investigate alternate bellow designs. This activity will include a survey of the state of the art of bellows design including the assessment of both space and non-space suppliers.In particular the main objective will to have a non-welded bellow design.An alternative to the current welded Titanium bellows design is a rolled or formed stainless steel bellows but the limitations and requirements of these two options need to be understood before a way forward can be selected.Once the design has been selected it it envisaged that both DM and EM units would be produced and concluding with the qualification of a an alternate high reliability bellow that could then be considered for use in European chemical propulsion components. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M PROPULSION & AEROTHERMODYNAMICS DIVISION / TEC-MP Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: D Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G601-82MM Status: INITIATED 1-6344

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.21 DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF A LIMITED ANGULAR RANGE EUROPEAN SADM

The main objective is to develop, manufacture and qualify a Model of a fully European limited rotation (< ± 180º) SADM, including qualification of a stepper motor, twist capsule and position sensor. The Solar Array Drive Mechanisms and Electronics used for Rosetta, Mars Express and Venus Express spacecrafts were containing several components, as the stepper motor, twist capsules and position sensors obtained from the USA and are ITAR dependent. In addition, no European Twist Capsules are currently available. The idea of this activity is to review the existing SADM design and to modify it to envelope a range of typical SADM requirements, including future ESA missions. For each of the key parts (stepper motor, twist capsule and position sensor), trade-offs shall be performed to identify the most promising baseline designs and corresponding European suppliers. Preliminary and detailed design activities shall be performed in order to support the design definition and justification. In parallel, confidence testing activities (BreadBoarding) shall be carried out in order to validate the critical building blocks before CDR. A full qualification programme according to ESA requirements for EQM testing will be performed. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G526-001MM Status: INTENDED 09.129.22 CLIMBING ROBOT II

Objectives: The goal of this activity is to further the development of the climbing robot with focus on steep slopes climbing and haptic sensing. Description: ESA, together with DLR, has sponsored the development of technology for making climbing robots. The results of the first prototype are very encouraging. Climbing robots are one of the very limited choices for reaching the locations appropriate to science on the Moon and Mars. Climbing robots are needed because rovers can not descend into craters as crater edges are usually too steep. The focus will be on steep slopes climbing and haptic sensing. The climbing robot prototype's performance and robustness under these conditions shall be tested.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.23 DEVELOPMENT OF CORE TECHNOLOGICAL ELEMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR FUTURE OPTICAL ATOMIC FREQUENCY STANDARDS (OAFS) AND CLOCKS (OACS) IN SPACE

The principal objective of the proposed activity is to enhance the technological readiness levels of the main sub-system elements of an OAF, to levels that are compatible with the engineering and performance requirements of proposed future space programs and thus to enable the realisation of future flight hardware. To accomplish this objective and to cover anticipated possible performance requirements a development strategy of four individual OAFS is proposed that will cover the expected performance envelope for possible future missions. The emphasis of these developments will be in the choice of engineering approaches, configurations, lay-out and design which are compatible with space qualification requirements. An additional, essential and important part will be definition and execution of the necessary tests to validate the space compatibility. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-088MM Status: INTENDED 09.129.24 REVIEW OF MECHANISM FOR STEERABLE HGA IN DEEP SPACE MISSION

Objectives: Review current capabilities and constraints with current mission profile and environment. Description: The transfer time to Jovian is 5.9 years. Possibly the antenna would only be deployed after JOI, which would imply a qualification issue. Furthermore, the Jovian environment is dominated by high electron density. It is not known how lubricants and other components would react to such a particle environment, which is cold. The activity should review the mechanism capabilities with respect to the mission Requirements and provide an identification of necessary Development/qualification issues.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100469 - Q3 Science Payload and Technology Division Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP C215-100MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.25 HIGH PERFORMANCE FREQUENCY DISSEMINATION TECHNIQUES - PHASE I

Objectives: Develop experimental and statistical approach, test plan, process qualification, evaluation of encapsulated bioburden in modern, generic non- metallic flight hardware. Description: The bioburden limit for flight projects with planetary protection requirements is applicable to surface and encapsulated bioburden. The surface bioburden can be easily measured and controlled. The last time encapsulated bioburden has been measured on typical spacecraft materials was during the Viking project in the 70 s. New materials and processes developed since than have not been evaluated for encapsulated bioburden. This activity will characterise encapsulated bioburden on modern spacecraft materials considering new processes and analysis methods. Using real data instead of conservative estimates will relax the bioburden requirements for flight systems, which is of particular importance for larger flight systems because the bioburden constraints are independent of the spacecraft size and therefore more difficult to meet for large spacecraft.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100469 - Q3 Science Payload and Technology Division Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T216-033MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.26 VANADIUM DIOXIDE HIGH-RESOLUTION UNCOOLED BOLOMETER ARRAY

Objectives: Development of a 2-D uncooled detector array of high performances (high spatial and thermal resolution) breadboard to a higher maturity level (~EQM) targeting the concrete needs of the selected mission at that time. Description: It had been repeatedly demonstrated that VO2 / VOX as the resistive material has superior characteristics to any other presently used thermal sensing element suitable for an imaging array (especially w.r.t. 1/f noise). Exploiting the ultimate performance capability of uncooled imagers will allow several missions to adopt this technology rather than having to resort to expensive and ressources-extensive cryogenic photon detectors. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-001MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.27 HIGH POWER NARROWBAND LASERS FOR LASER COOLING APPLICATIONS IN ATOM INTERFEROMETRY

Objectives: The task is to prepare reliable high power laser cooling sources for applications in Rb and Cs based Cold atom interferometers. Description: The realisation of cold atom interferometers in space for Earth Gravity applications will require the development of a flight compatible sensor system. The cold atom sensor system comprises atom production, cooling lasers followed by the atom launching, splitting and re-combining of the prepared atoms. This first activity will focus on the laser cooling laser systems, and due to the resonance cooling transitions in Rb and Cs being located in the same spectral region as lasers used for optical preparation of Rb and Cs atomic clocks some commonality of approaches can be adopted. The major difference will be the required linewidth and the power. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-016MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.28 MONOLITHIC FILTER ON DETECTOR DYE INTEGRATION TECHNOLOGIES

Objectives: Evaluation of potential filter materials and direct-deposition processes directly on the detector for (one of) the main technologies (Si, InGaAs, MCT), Si being the priority. A two-phased contract shall be foreseen: 1. Establishing feasibility through a comprehensive study; 2. Proof of concept demonstration only if feasibility of at least one solution is evident. Description: A recurring problem in multi-/hyper-spectral imagers is the (stripe) filter accommodation where strongly performance-degrading optical cross-talk, fringing as well as mechanical robustness are everlasting issues. This activity shall investigate the feasibility of directly processing optical filters onto the detector die. While depositing optimized AR coatings (even as a variable wedge across the array) can be considered standard procedure, the feasibility of such direct process is far from obvious for a narrow-band optical filter. Apart from optical performances (bandwidth, out-of-band rejection), compatibility of the process with the underlying detector itself must be considered. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G511-017MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.29 MICRO LASER BEAM SCANNER

Future robotic missions will make use of 3D-vision systems, docking sensors and imaging Lidars, which all require a laser beam scanning mechanisms. For planetary exploration, the volume and weight is a critical issue. Today these mechanisms are heavy or are being avoided altogether for reliability reasons. However, very small devices having low moving masses have the potential to be extremely robust. Making use of MEMS technology, an aggressive miniaturization (low volume and weight, low power consumption) effort shall be undertaken to push robustness and reliability to high level. This technology (including materials and material analysis methods) is in a reasonably mature stage, so that robust high performance solutions can be envisaged already today. The main concern so far has been the robustness of MEMS devices despite the fact that in theory devices based on smaller masses (such as MEMS) have an increased robustness. Improved structural analysis methods (like adequate x-ray sources) offer today a much higher degree of understanding of the structural breaking phenomena. Emerging highly robust and elastic materials (amorphous metals for instance) also contribute to a significant MEMS reliability improvement. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.30 SELF-STANDING BIOREACTOR FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

Objectives: To develop a multifunctional biological bioreactor in which cells can be controlled, observed and maintained. Description: For biological experiments in space, special devices are needed to be able to culture the samples (cells and tissues) with small or no effort. This activity shall develop a new generation of self standing bioreactors which will be able to maintain the cells over a long period in microgravity, so long term experiments will be possible. Observation of the samples will be possible, due to an open see through frame and the onboard microscope, therefore live imaging will be possible. The important factors O2, CO2 and the temperature will be controlled on the bioreactor itself, therefore no special environment, like an incubator is needed and will safe a lot of space. The bioreactors developed so far were only capable in controlling a few of these parameters, therefore this activity would be a improvement on existing technology which can help biological research in space. Bioreactors like this could give answers to biological questions about for example bone research, cytoskeleton activities, tissue development, blood proliferation etc. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.31 RESPIRATORY SENSOR SYSTEM - OPTIMISATION AND COMBINATION

Objectives: Optimise the already-proven technology of thin-film based flow, O2 and CO2 sensors. - Reduce the power consumption and optimise the thermal control of the sensors (combine all sensors on same substrate); - Consolidate main-stream solution; - Include measurements of relevant complementary parameters required for establishing respiratory indexes; - Integrate H2 measurements; - Validation. Description: Thin-film based technologies to measure respiratory parameters (flow-rate, oxygen concentration, carbon dioxide concentration) using a direct, main stream sensor have been developed and validated under previous ESA activities. The activity demonstrated that it is possible to measure above-mentioned parameters with a device weighting in the range of 1 Kg, which represents a very good improvement compared to the other devices working on other principles. The technology is now fully validated for off-line analysis (respiratory flow derived towards the measuring system) and for a system where each parameter is measured by a separated sensor with own thermal control system. For obtaining a full performance of the system, it is now necessary to optimise the sensor integration and to consolidate the measurement in the main stream (measurements directly in the air flow). Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-008MM Status: INTENDED

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Objectives: The objective of this activity is to achieve a fully functional breadboard of a miniaturised Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometer system for in-situ chemical analysis in harsh environment based on MEMS technology. Description: Gas chromatographs in conjunction with a spectral mass analyser for the identification of organic and inorganic compounds have been flown or are flying already on several space missions, e.g. Huygens and Rosetta, and are in the process of being built and qualified, as for the Mars Science Lab (NASA) and for ExoMars (ExoMars). These instruments are already miniaturised and optimised in terms of mass and power consumption to a high extent. MEMS based technology however offers a potential to further reduce resource consumption and cost. This would enable for instance environmental monitoring using a swarm type of mission. As for applications in human spaceflight, the potential of MEMS based devices is the increased mobility. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-009MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.33 ENHANCED AUTONOMOUS CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Objectives: The objective of the activity is to enhance the capabilities of the existing flight hardware e-ERISTO to allow cultivation and observation of larger cell agglomerates, e.g. fish eggs. The successful flight hardware eERISTO has been flown in the shuttle and in the fully automated FOTON mission (Foton M3). Its media storage capabilities and controlled delivery made it an appreciated experiment platform for a variety of biological experiments like bone cell experiments. The inclusion of the following features would give a wide range of new experiments the possibility to use a flight proven hardware for their experiments: - the addition of live observation (when a cell culture is in progress) would give the possibility to visualise and therefore analyse the experiment evolution while it is still in gravity. - a variable size of the bioreactor part to accommodate different numbers and sizes of cells or organisms as well as a permeable bioreactor wall material allowing for gas exchange with the environment; this would open up the use of the facility to new types of cell cultures, e.g. fish eggs. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.34 TACTILE TRAINING

The objective of this activity is to develop a training tool to enhance countermeasure training in the sense of motivating the astronaut through competition and entertainment and also assessing the performance. At the same time this system will give the opportunity to train different tactile demanding tasks easily as e.g. tasks to be carried out in the glove-box. Output will be a technology demonstrator with tailored software. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The objective develop of this activity is the development of a new modelling method to investigate effects on bones and muscles under microgravity through detailed modelling of muscle activity and bone loading. The outcome is customised software including detailed models for bone and muscle assessment and countermeasure optimisation. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.36 HIGH-PRECISION IMPLANTABLE INTRA-ARTERIAL DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Objectives: Develop a high-precision drug delivery device, which can be implanted in mice. The device will be able to be controlled and activated via telemetry, thus suitable for biological experiments in mice during space missions. The aim of this activity is to develop a developed a high- precision, telemetrically controlled, implantable intra-arterial drug infusion device where High-concentration drugs can be stored within the implant and the dosing is low so that drug delivery can take place over long periods (weeks to months or years). The device should be small in size to be implanted in small animals (e.g mice), controlled telemetrically, high- precision bolus administration, dosing independent of load (i.e., arterial pressure at distal end of delivery catheter), externally programmable/activated for continuous, periodic or user-defined drug administration, MRI safe and compatible. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.37 3D BIOREACTOR

Objectives: Objective is the development of an advanced 3D bioreactor system to maintain living cardiovascular tissue under controlled physiological conditions for cardiovascular and pharmaceutical research and development. Description: This project aims at developing a sophisticated bioreactor which is capable of maintaining living cardiovascular tissue under well-controlled hemodynamic conditions. Existing technology from in-vitro and ex-vivo modeling of the cardiovascular system is used and advanced to develop an ex-vivo circulatory system. Physiology is restored within the system using a nutritive oxygenated perfusion medium, sophisticated modules for hemodynamic pre- and afterload settings and an integrated flow circulation. Such a setting provides well-controlled circumstances (uniformity and efficiency), accurate assessment of the intervention or treatment applied and can replace a number of animal experiments. The system offers a test bench for (new) medical devices and sensors, drugs (treatment) and intervention strategies. Moreover, tissue interaction and responses such as remodeling under microgravity conditions can be examined with the system. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M

Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-016MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.38 BLOOD PRESSURE, FLOW AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSERTED VIA A VASCULAR STENT

The development of a miniaturised sensor system, on an expandable stent, to be inserted in small animals, for evaluation of the change of hemodynamic state in zero gravity conditions based on nanotechnology methods. In long duration spaceflight it is necessary to continuously monitor pressure, flow and temperature for the evaluation of the change of hemodynamic state. Individual sensors have been developed already. The challenge is to significantly reduce the size and weight of the sensors to implant them and access them remotely. Therefore, this activity aims to develop a combined pressure, flow and temperature sensor on a single, flexible chip, powered and sensed non-invasively, with existing wireless RF-technology, applied to a vascular stent that can be implanted in small animals. The existing measurement techniques need to be advanced for the specific application inside a stent. The single sensor must be attached to a stent without breaking and loosening. The proper positioning of the sensor will necessitate a more sophisticated deployment technique than applied with a conventional stent. This method of sensing multiple parameters on a single chip attached on a deploying stent offers the possibility of non-invasive long-term experiments regarding evaluation of hemodynamic responses to e.g., drugs or exercise under zero-gravity conditions. The activity shall focus on the design, manufacture, integration, calibration and test of the breadboard. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M

Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-017MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.39 DIAGNOSTICS FOR NUCLEATION DETECTION

Objective is to demonstrate techniques devoted to the detection of the early stage of crystallisation (nucleation) from solution. The scientific community currently involved in ESA sponsored microgravity experiments on solution crystallisation of protein, have expressed interest in the study of the mechanisms that lie behind the formation of the very first aggregates of molecules or nanoparticles. This is an interesting but yet quite poorly understood aspect of crystallisation, due also to the stringent experimental problems. That is because the detection of the properties (size, degree of cristallinity etc) by optical means are not so straightforward. The typical size of critical nuclei usually lies below the resolution of imaging techniques. On the other hand, light scattering techniques that are sensitive up to nanometric length scales, collect light from scattering volumes that are very small (e. g. l) if compared with a typical sample volume of the order of a few ml. The activity shall identify a technique or a combination of techniques and demonstrate its ability to encompass the detection of nanometric entities over the entire sample volume (typically a few ml). The samples of interest can be proteins, zeolites or colloidal solutions. The activity shall be finalised by representative measurements on a Model Experiment. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M

Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-018MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.40 NANOWIRE BIOSENSOR

The objective of this proposal is to fabricate and demonstrate electrochemical Silicon NanoWire (Si-NW) label-free sensors with enhanced sensitivity for virus and/or DNA diagnostics. For label-free applications, electrical biosensors are more favorable than other types. In this family of sensors, the basic electrical parameters of a Si-NW field effect transistor coated with appropriate probe molecules are modified due to the probe-target binding chemical reaction. Primarily, the interaction of target biomolecules with immobilised probes on the Si-NW induces a charge concentration that affects the conductance of the transducer (i.e. the Si-NW FET). Nanoelectronic devices offer a major improvement in terms of sensitivity and lower limit of detection. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that nanoelectronic devices can be used to trade-off between biosensor's settling (response) time and the minimum detectable concentration. The demonstrator will comprise a linear array of sensing elements (each sensing element is a Si NW transistor) and PDMS microfluid channels that allow controlling the flow of the biological material above functionalized Si NWs. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M

Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-019MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.41 COMPACT -80 C FREEZER

The objective is to develop a compact -80 C freezer breadboard suitable for upload and download of biological samples to and from the ISS in particular compatible to transport not using the STS (Shuttle). Since Columbus is attached to the ISS, more biological experiments will performed in this facility. Biological samples need certain constant temperature to maintain their viability. So far the freezer in the shuttle for the upload of the samples can only freeze down to -20 C with accuracy of +10 C in certain conditions. Cells are less viable in these temperatures because certain processes still continue and cells have the risk to go into apoptosis, regulated cell death. Under these conditions there is a high risk that a lower concentration of cells or even no living cells arrive in orbit, jeopardizing the quality of the experiment. This might result in discrepancies from the ground control measurements or even total loss of the whole experiment. To compensate for that, scientist need to take corrective measures by changing their procedures which still fosters high uncertainty for cell viability. This activity will develop an -80 C freezer breadboard for flexible upload/download of biological samples, to ensure the viability of the cells. This freezer is mainly aimed at transport with SOYUS type carriers and has to be therefore compact and low in power consumption to be compatible with the constraints. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-020MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.42 DETECTOR ARRAYS FOR IMAGING LIDAR SYSTEMS

Imaging Lidars (Light detection and ranging), or in other words three- dimensional imagers, are considered a key enabling technology for the missions envisaged in ESA s Space Exploration Programme. Typically Imaging Lidars rely on scanning mechanisms that are still bulky and considerably heavy for space missions. Ongoing ESA activities focus on the development of Imaging Lidar sensors that shall implement APD (Avalanche Photodiode Arrays) detector arrays. The number of pixels of this array (256 pixel detectors) is still small for the required FoV (Field of View) and spatial resolution for the applications in mind. A scanner mechanism is still required (however with relaxed scanning performance when compared with a single detector system). Large-format APD or SPAD arrays as well as novel CMOS detector arrays with in- pixel intelligence (such as recently emerging using cw modulation techniques) - depending on the application (available signal levels) - are the prime candidate technologies for the detector as the critical component in the next generation of imaging lidars. This activity shall study and develop novel detector arrays to be implemented in future Imaging Lidar systems. 1) Review, analysis and trade-off of novel detectors array technologies for Imaging Lidars. 2) Perform precursor experiments and delta development activities concerning detector arrays technologies. 3) Design, manufacturer and testing of a detector array for Imaging Lidar sensors. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.43 PHOTONIC MICRO-NAVIGATOR FOR MICROSATELLITES

The objective of this activity is to develop an micronavigator system based on photonic technologies for use by microsatellites. The present actvitity shall develop accelerometers based on micro-photonic technologies that can be integrated in a photonic chip to provide the necessary functionality for an inertial navigator microsatellites. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

The purpose of this activity is Designing, Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and fully Testing, including life test, of an EQM (Engineering and Qualification Model) based on newly identified and validated piezo material. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.45 COMPACT MAGNETIC BEARING FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTOR

Development, design, manufacturing and testing of a compact passive/active magnetic bearing system, which can support a high-speed rotor for potential use in a small reaction wheel. Specific emphasis shall be given on low-cost and low-complexity solutions. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

To qualify the Cronidur 30 as relevant material for space ball bearings manufacturing. Most of the European space ball bearings are made of 440C that is sensitive to stress corrosion cracking (table2). The Cronidur 30 has previously been assessed and shown very good performances with respect to stress corrosion cracking but also with respect to other specific ball bearing critical performances. Furthermore, above 250 (degrees) C the 440C loses its main characteristics, therefore the Cronidur 30 is the only solution for high temperature bearings. This material should be officially validated for space use. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.47 MULTI WAFER HYBRID INTEGRATION: ROBOTICS IMU II

The goal of this activity is to develop an integrated micro localisation platform based on inertial platform (3-axis solid-state gyro + 3 accelerometer) with a digital serial bus interface (e.g. CAN). The platform shall be specifically designed for use in navigation for planetary robotics applications where mass is extremely critical and there is a wide spectrum of mechanical noise. The effort of the activity will be on very tight integration of ESA-developed sensors and interface/processing circuitry aiming to total mass below 200 gr. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr STAVRINIDIS C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-006MM Status: INTENDED 09.129.48 TESTBED FOR TELEMANIPULATED SATELLITE SERVICING

Future satellite servicing missions need adequate preparation. The proposed activity aims at the implementation of a testbed, which allows ground testing of critical mission phases like the capturing of a client satellite or the stabilization of the coupled system via telemanipulation/telepresence technologies. The activity shall investigate, design, implement and a testbed, which allows ground testing of critical mission phases in the task of capturing a free-flyer. The testbed shall be implemented on the basis of the existing EPOS facility. The activity shall also develop a demonstration showing either capturing of a client satellite or the stabilization of the coupled system via telemanipulation/telepresence technologies. The activity shall as minimum be composed of the following tasks: 1. Requirement and test Definition; 2. Architectural Design; 3. Implementation; 4. Test and demonstration. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.49 HAPTIC CONTROL

The activity aims at developing a haptic interface to allow intuitive and user-friendly use of a remote robot agent. The main objective is to study new algorithms able to control a remote robot, taking into account transmission delays. ESA has developed a concept for teleoperation of anthropomorphic robot agents by means of arm Exoskeletons. ESA has internally developed its own exoskeleton and also promoted through R&D the development of an industrial one. ESA has manifested the use of exoskeletons as primary way to command the SPERO facility proposed for installation on the Columbus/ ISS. Within SPERO, an exoskeleton will be initially an experiment itself. An Exoskeleton is in principle the most intuitive interface to operate robot arms. However to operate correctly it needs to be complemented by additional teleoperation devices and operated with suitable control algorithms. The proposed activity aims at integrating the ESA Exoskeleton developments, with other teleoperation devices (such as stereo goggles, head/neck/eye trackers) into a testbed to allow experimentation on haptic telemanipulation in presence of communication restrictions. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.50 GROUND CONTROL STATION FOR AUTONOMY

The goal of this activity is to build up on previous ESA developments to produce a ground control station capable to interact with an autonomous controller in order to prepare and validate the autonomous "behaviour" of the controller and monitor and analyse the execution results. Such control station shall have the ability to: 1) programme the basic "behaviors" (tasks and underlying actions), 2) validate formally the behaviors for safe execution, 3) compose the behaviors into plans (timelines) compatible with available resources (e.g. time, energy, bandwidth, mass memory), 4) simulate and validate the plans, 5) upload the plans into a target robot system, 6) monitor the execution of the plan (on the base of differed telemetry), 7) update underlying models on the base of telemetry. The activity shall design, implement and demonstrate in a relevant test the proposed control station. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.129.51 HIGH-DYNAMIC ABSOLUTE NANOMETRIC OPTICAL ENCODER TECHNOLOGY FOR SPACE (DANOE)

Combining all the attractive features in a position encoder such as high- resolution, absolute, compact, high-speed is a real challenge today. An optical absolute position encoder technology has the potential to combine all these attractive features. Nanometric resolution can be established using dedicated optical sensor, a transmissive scale, LED illumination, without the need for optics (shadow-imaging). Optic-less shadow-imaging permits compact design and major cost reduction. Note that the detectable displacement is several hundred times smaller than the wavelength of the light and only 10 times larger than the diameter of the silicon atom. High-speed opto-ASIC implementation proved that sampling frequency of such an encoder may exceed 1 MHz. Coarse absolute position measurement is obtained by decoding the subsection of the Manchester code (typically 8-14 bits), which is seen at a given position by the sensor. Fine relative position measurements is attained by Fourier analysis-like processing of the regular grating. Robustness, precision and very high resolution is guaranteed by heavily oversampling the pattern (typically 8-16 pixels per pattern period) and relying on the phase information which is distributed in the entire image among hundreds or thousands of pixels. The combination of the coarse and the fine measurements yields very high-resolution absolute position, typically 16-30 bits for rotary or linear encoder. This activy aims at: a) Identifying the two most promising space applications in which the optical encoder technology can be used the best. b) Developing a technology demonstrator. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS DIVISION / TEC-MS Responsible: Mr HENRIKSEN C 09 DAC 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-095MM Status: INTENDED 09.129.52 DISPOSAL OF INVENTORY THROUGH DONATION OF OLD ROBOT.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr VISENTIN C 09 NO < 50 Budget Ref.: Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-6321

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.129.01 LARGE APERTURE WIDE ANGLE OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR DEBRIS MAPPING

The threat of collision with space debris is growing. Studies have demonstrated that optical systems with a telescope aperture of at least 500mm are necessary to achieve a comprehensive map of manmade debris with a size down to a few mm. At the same time, the system shall have a large field of view to reduce the number of telescopes and satellites and the time needed to map the whole space from LEO to GEO. The required large aperture rules out dioptric systems, but the requirement on a large field of view makes the design of a catadioptric system very challenging. The activity will be aimed at designing and manufacturing a demonstration model of an optical system that maximizes the field of view by using the most recent technologies as high aspherical mirrors, high refractive index glasses and large area detectors. It will serve as the first prototype of a larger number of optical surveillance instruments, which are intended to be placed around the globe to achieve a comprehensive detection and cataloguing capability of man-made objects (operational or debris) in Earth orbit. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Mr KLEIN C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G532-006MM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.131.02 PROBA 3 LAUNCHER AND PROPULSION MODULE PROCUREMENT

The present activity covers the procurement of the launcher and the propulsion module. The launcher procurement will include the procurement of a recurrent launcher and the launch services compliant with the PROBA 3 requirements. Interface to the launcher authority, analyses, studies and execution of the launch campaign will be covered by activity P3-01. The propulsion module procurement will cover the procurement of a recurrent propulsion module compliant with the PROBA 3 requirements. Analyses, studies, preparation of the launch campaign, LEOP and operations will be covered by activity P3-01. Note: The budget for this activity is based: - On a preliminary and average cost estimate of a VERTA flight on the Vega launcher - On the current (Phase 0) cost estimate of the propulsion module NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SPECIAL PROJECTS OFFICE / TEC-SP Responsible: Mr TOBIAS GALICIA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 P3-02 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.131.03 PROBA 3 GROUND SEGMENT PREPARATION, LEOP SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS

The PROBA 3 mission will be operated from the ESA ground station in Redu. This activity covers: - The tasks required to install and validate the Mission Control Centre (MCC) and the spacecraft simulator developed in the frame of the PROBA 3 project (P3-01) at the ESA station, - The integration of the MCC with the ground station at Redu (current baseline is the 15 m antenna), - The manpower required by the operation team to acquire the knowledge of the mission, participate to the preparation of the operations, - The manpower required to operate the mission for two years (i.e. including phase E2) and perform the exploitation of the technological data, - The costs required to cover the infrastructure used during LEOP and subsequent operational phases. Based on the approach adopted for small missions and in particular PROBA 1 and 2, the MCC is developed within the main industrial contract and is derived from the EGSE and validation tools developed for spacecraft ground testing. It is developed in compliance with standard Operations tools (e.g. SCOS 2000). In a similar way, the spacecraft simulator is also derived from the software and system validation environment. In the frame of the spacecraft development and ground testing, the mission data base and basic procedures are prepared. They are then the core of the operations data base, operations procedure and the flight operations plan. These developments are included in the main activity (P3-01), however the specification, follow-up, adaptation, integration and validation in the operations system are included in this activity. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.132.01 INTEGRATED MODULAR AVIONICS FOR SPACE

The goal of the activity is to bring into the space domain the experience of the civil aviation industry in the domain of ARINC 653 standards and Integrated modular avionic. This concept is already introduced in the new aircrafts like Airbus A380 and A350. The concept is based on the separation of the software and the processor that it actually runs upon. A pool of computers may run a set of application software without constrained pre-allocation. In addition, the ARINC 653 proposes an operating layer allowing the partitioning of the resources in execution time and in memory space. The partitions are isolated from each other in time and memory, and they communicate through controlled channels. This allows in particular running pieces of software of different criticality, such that the highest criticality partitions are protected from failures of lower criticality software, which cannot steal time or overwrite the memory of the critical software. An expected benefit is to reduce the test effort by allowing testing each partition independently and concurrently from each other, reducing the integration test of all the partition. The test effort actually grows exponentially with the software size, because the number of combination of the data space is combinatorial. The partitioning will also improve the maintenance. Not only the impact of a modification is limited to its partition, but also it is possible to add functionalities later on in the software in a safer way if there are empty spare partitions. A difference with aircraft that will have to be taken into account in the study is that aircraft are maintained on ground whereas spacecraft cannot land for maintenance, (part of) the software runs during maintenance. The ARINC layer will provide a common programming interface for application, participating to the level of standardization of the software into building blocks. The characteristics of the modular architectures with frozen interface facilitates that small players participate in the market of avionics equipments by providing specialized or improved version of the building blocks. The applicability of the aircraft concepts to space shall be studied first, considering the impact on software and hardware (e.g. hardware memory block protection, software architecture, trade-off buy aircraft product/modify space products). Then a demonstration test case will be implemented using existing laboratory infrastructure. This implementation will consider three different scenarios, i.e. spacecraft onboard configurations: a) mono-processor b) multi-processor in the same electronic rack c) multi-processor connected wireless (as per multi spacecraft configuration formation flying) The results will be validated in the context of the TEC Virtual Spacecraft Reference Facility (VSRF) including tailoring of the VSRF, implementation of the ARINC 653 compliant operating system, partitioning of the application (AOCS, Data Handling, Thermal control, Mission management, etc). The activity shall be split in two phases: Phase 1: Study of the applicability of the aircraft concepts to Space Phase 2: Implementation of a demonstration test case in the lab.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr TOBIAS GALICIA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100958 - NewPro Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+D+E+F+FIN+POR+GB Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6295

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.132.01 STANDARDISATION AND BUILDING BLOCKS: STANDARDISATION WATCH AND VERIFICATION

The activity aims at guiding, supervising, controlling and verifying the standardisation of the building blocks. It is a long term activity all along the standardisation period. It includes the creation and animation of a standardisation watch group involving industry members who will be in charge of defining what needs to be standardised, how it is standardised. It takes care of the maintenance of the standard. It steers the open source implementation, it guarantees the availability of the reference architecture, it decides on the deployment, and is responsible for organising the maintenance of the building blocks. It also includes the verification of the standards during their definition in terms of completeness and consistency between each others. This will be done with some dedicated tasks to verify specific technical aspects such as consistency of interface, completeness of the behaviour definition, data models, etc.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T607-08EM Status: CHANGED TO 09.132.01 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.132.01 OBC SIMULATOR ARCHITECTURES AND I/F TO SYSTEM TEST BENCHES

Higher level of integration, like system on-chip, will make the visibility at processor level more difficult, and interaction will only be possible at the level of the OBC. The emulation / simulation models need to reflect this evolution and enable the correct representation towards the rest of the avionics system. The present activity shall cover the following tasks: - The architecture shall be developed, prototyped and the performance of the interface to a system bench shall be characterised - Development of the architecture for a complete OBC simulator, comprising the processor and all its closely integrated interface functions - Definition of the relevant lower level model interfaces that allow performance efficient integration of models, taking into account that building blocks may be delivered from different vendors - Definition of the relevant interface to the system test bed, taking into account the standard for simulation model portability (ECSS E40-07) - Characterise the performance of the OBC / system testbed interface - Assess the limitations of architecture for SW and system verification and validation. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G607-22SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.01 INTERFACE STANDARDISATION AND VERIFICATION

Objectives: T607-08EM: The activity aims at guiding, supervising, controlling and verifying the standardisation of the building blocks. Description: This is a long term activity all along the standardisation period. It includes the creation and animation of a standardisation watch group involving industry members who will be in charge of defining what needs to be standardised, how it is standardised. It takes care of the maintenance of the standard. It steers the open source implementation, it guarantees the availability of the reference architecture, it decides on the deployment, and is responsible for organising the maintenance of the building blocks. It also includes the verification of the standards during their definition in terms of completeness and consistency between each others. This will be done with some dedicated tasks to verify specific technical aspects such as consistency of interface, completeness of the behaviour definition, data models, etc. Objectives: T702-018SW: Following the definition of the reference architecture in CORDET, implement the data modelling technology to verify the interface to be standardized. Description: - consolidate if needed the reference architecture; - detail the interface requirements; - model the interface; - verify the interface; - integrate into the reference architecture, with the functional view tool, and with vertical transformation to a virtual machine. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T607-08EM; T702-018SW Status: ISSUED 1-6262

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.02 AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF DATABASE MMI FROM A DOMAIN ONTOLOGY

Objectives: To automate the generation of database editor MMIs resulting from a formal data-model in order to facilitate the rapid production of user interfaces that mirror the choices of the particular operational services chosen through the process of tailoring of ground-space interface definitions. Description: The objective is to automate the generation of database editor MMIs resulting from a formally specified data-model. The data model is constructed in line with a domain ontology (prepared in an existing approved TRP activity) which removes ambiguity in terminology and data content. It is refined through the tailoring of E70-41A (packet utilisation standard). This will enable the automated generation of user interfaces to M+C AIT databases according to project specific space-ground ICDs. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-051SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.03 AUTOMATION OF SPACE SYSTEM TEST DATA COLLECTING, PROCESSING AND REPORTING

Objectives: to study the cycle of electrical test reporting from test specification to test report close-out and to analyse the applicability of methods and tools used in other domains with similar domains to establish whether a spin-in of such tools could accelerate the application of benefiting from modern IT technology solutions. Description: Study will address the life cycle of electrical test reporting from test specification to test reporting as defined by ECSS-E10 part2 & part3. A mapping will made to similar domains in aerospace, automotive, energy industries. Candidate tools will be identified procured and evaluated in order to assess their suitability. The roles of a database of test results and the associated tools will be proposed that support data analysis (trends, graphical records etc) and automated test documentation production. Impact on current EGSE architectures and solutions to be assessed.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-052SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.05 SOFTWARE REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION PROTOTYPE

Objectives: Following the definition of a generic on-board software architecture in CORDET, this study intends to consolidate the definition and prototype an implementation. Description: Update the CORDET reference architecture with the last technology update and harmonisation decision; baseline the tools for the genericity definition and the vertical transformation and the middleware; develop the functional models and the non functional architecture and interface; generate code and integrate and validate.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T702-104SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.08 SPACECRAFT CONTROLLER ON CHIP (SCOC3) SOFTWARE SUPPORT

Objectives: Software support development for the SCOC3. Description: Selection of software functions from the reference architectures to be implemented on the scoc3 board in order to exercise the design in a representative manner, with focus on the lower level layers of the software, plus a dummy application or VSRF like. Implementation, test and validation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T702-109SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.09 LOW COST FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM QUALIFICATION TESTBENCH AND ELECTRICAL AIT

Objective: Advance the Electrical AIT state of the art by the use of simulation in closed-loop during system qualification. Description: Based on the output of ongoing Spacecraft Vritual Design studies, and EGSE modular architectures, the methodology and tools necessary to build low-cost, closed loop qualifiation testbenches will be developed. These testbenches effectively cosntitute the EQM necessary to qualify the design regarding functional and electrical aspects. The seamless integration of the simulator developed in support of the design will be implemented, taking into account the lessons learnt in past projects (typically ATV, H-P and MDVE-based systems used for Earth Observation). The system shall be scalable to low cost projects and shall implement the EGSE interface standards currently developed in the frame of the European Harmonisation on GS software. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required.For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-134SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.11 REQUIREMENTS AND I/F DEFINITION FOR FUTURE OBCP BUILDING BLOCK

The On-Board Control Procedure (OBCP) is a powerful way to control spacecraft or to implement on-board functions. The software to execute such procedures (also called interpreter) has been identified as a potential building block and a number of implementations exist, however their interface is not standardised and they are in general not compliant with the new standard. An "architecture study" is needed to identify the requirements for compatibility with open interface architectures and in line with the new Standard. Several OBCP interpreters have been produced, but there are no real reusable products. They all use different languages and allow more or less access to the on-board software. Several technologies have been considered for interpreters. The present activity will review the Standard and determine which requirements are missing to realize an implementation in the spirit of a building block. It will review the existing OBCP interpreters and the potential language technologies, and will assess them in terms of compliance to the Standard, maturity, qualification effort, etc. The potential of adoption by the overall community shall also be taken into account. For this purpose, the activity will include the interface to a working group (under the umbrella of the SAVOIR Advisory Group) of stake holders that will provide user needs, and will advise on the selection of the final implementation solution, taking into account existing technology and products. A prototype will be produced. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G522-001SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.12 ON-BOARD SOFTWARE REFERENCE ARCHITECTURE CONSOLIDATION

This activity is an "architectural activity aimed at consolidating the definition of a building block in this area. The starting point is the result of several activities which delivered a common document about the reference architecture. Many agreed principles are defined there, but they lack the definite specification to implement them. This activity will allow the choice of the implementation technology, in particular it will define the selected component model and computational model. It will then produce the reference architecture using the two above models. In particular, the notion of software bus will be refined and specified based on the defined component model. It will then define the middleware interface, e.g. by referring to SOIS elements and giving guidelines and priorities for the SOIS standardisation. It will define the allocation of the PUS services into the architecture. Finally, it will define the tools and the development logic associated to the use of the reference architecture. This includes a list of building blocks with a precise definition of some of them, in particular the software bus, the middleware and the PUS library. The future business model is based on a common approach on the architecture, allowing any software supplier to produce and commercialize compliant building blocks. Therefore, the activity shall include the interface to a working group of stake holders that will bring an harmonized decision on the selected technologies and solutions. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100851 - GSTP Period 5 Element 2 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G522-002SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.13 AUTONOMOUS AND REMOTE OPERATIONS REFERENCE FACILITY FOR ROBOTICS

Objectives: Develop a reference facility for robotics remote operations This facility shall allow the validation of operational concepts for future robotic missions and provide the basis for operational simulators to support operations during the flight phase for the development of operation plans and their validation, assisted by intelligent planning agents. Description: In order to allow the proper testing of operational concepts and consolidation of requirements for robotics teleoperations this facility shall provide the virtual environment (simulation and interface) to allow the easy modelling of future robotic missions. In order to be able to support the design and operations at an early stage, an easily configurable and modular framework needs to be established, able to model and simulate complex robotic missions. These missions need to expose the same operational interfaces as the real system and shall allow the link to an operational front-end for these missions. In order to support the operations, planning assistants, visualisation possibilities, monitoring capabilities need to be basic functions of this reference facility. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G513-030SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.14 AUTOMATIC TESTING IMPROVEMENT

Objectives: Following the activity on automatic testing, consolidate and extend the technology to other modelling languages and with more capability. Description: consolidate the tool from Leirios based on the use of UML and OCL with the Borland tool. - investigate the possibilities with other modelling languages such as Scade, Matlab, or with more usual tools such as Rhapsody - select a set of modeling language and industrialize the tool. - refine the process previously defined to take into account the variety of languages. - perform a representative case study Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-011SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.15 CUSTOMISATION OF THE ASSERT FRAMEWORK TO INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT

Objectives: Customisation of the ASSERT framework to real industrial environment. Description: The ASSERT project has delivered a set of prototypes to support a new development process ensuring the preservation of properties from early SW system specification down to the final implementation. This activity will have to prepare the use of the ASSERT toolset on operationnal projects by customising the toolset to a specific industrial environment. Such a customisation will for example include specific modelling tool preselected by the industry or adaptation to a particular middleware or operating system to replace the ASSERT generic one. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.16 INDUSTRIALISATION OF THE HW-SW CODESIGN TOOLSET.

Objectives: Industrialisation of the HW-SW Codesign toolset developed in the context of a TRP activity. Description: As a result of the TRP activity on HW-SW codesign, a prototype of a new toolset integrated in the ASSERT environment has been produced. This toolset complements the ASSERT process to handle the HW-SW partitioning, co-simulation and co-generation. This activity will have to improve the maturity of this toolset up to the level of a tool usable on an operational project. The maturity level will have to be confirmed with a full implementation of a significant case study. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-019SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.17 JAVA ON-BOARD SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION, CASE STUDY

Assess the efficiency and suitability of using JAVA as the next generation on-board real-time software programming language by implementing a representative test case. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-035SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.18 ESTABLISHMENT OF MODEL REFERENCE LIBRARY

Objectives: Develop a database and initial population of space system simulation models. Description: Based on the portability standard and a reference architecture the structure of a library shall be defined and implemented to host reference simulation models for the use and exchange between all stakeholders in the space domain. The structure of the database shall be based on the reference architecture developed under other ESA activites. A concept needs to be defined and implemented which allows the central management and maintenance of the library, ensuring proper access control and compliance with the corresponding standards (such as the simulation model portability standard). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-036SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.19 ADAPTATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF MBSE FOR A REAL PROJECT

Based on the results of previous, ongoing and planned activities to define a model-based systems engineering (MBSE) based approach for space systems and to develop the necessary support tools and interface standards, its benefits need to be quantified through the application in a real project. In order to have the most realistic quantification of the benefits of the methods used, it is necessary to apply the methods and tools in a real project. To allow a benchmarking exercise it will be necessary to perform shadow engineering in parallel to a selected project, with a (partially) separate engineering team and access to the same data and requirements. This covers mainly the activities performed in phase B. To minimize any impact on a project schedule and programmatics, this activity needs to be run independently from a programmatic point of view. However, agreements need to be made on technical level to guarantee the transparency of data and processes between the two engineering teams. Programmes to be considered as potential cases include missions in the IAP (Integrated Applications Programme), Sentinel 4 and 5 (precursor), exploration, Cosmic Vision of the Space Situation Awareness (SSA) initiative. All relevant system databases, models and simulations shall be developed to support the design process and allow the full design verification of the selected mission. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-037SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.21 SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS DESIGN ENVIRONMENT

Objectives: Consolidate and tailor a System of System (SoS) Design environment for an Agency project. Description: Ongoing activities prepare the methods and tools required for the analysis and design of System of Systems with space components. A prerequisite of the operational use of these methods in the context of future SoS programmes of the Agency (e.g. the IAP programme, GMES / GEOSS follow-on ...) is the provision of a stable environment and a repository of all known and relevant assets of such a System of systems. On the basis of developed prototypes it will be required on one hand to strengthen the framework, and on the other hand to produce relevant models for the system. The levels to be addressed include technical, programmatic and strategic, focusing on the interface with external partners (on all these levels). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-039SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.22 END-TO-END PERFORMANCE SIMULATION FRAMEWORK

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-040SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.23 VERIFICATION OF OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS FOR HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION

Define operational concepts and knowledge interchange requirements in a heterogeneous environment, requiring close interaction between humans and robots in a self-contained collaborative team. These concepts need to be tested and consolidated in a simulated environment. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-056SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.24 DYNAMIC TRANSLATION BASED ON-BOARD PROCESSOR EMULATOR

The software emulation of the new generation of microprocessors used for Space application does at best reach 30% of real-time when it is based on instruction emulation. New and promising dynamic translation technology opens the scope for achieving a factor 10 in performance. Precursor studies have demonstrated the feasibility of using this technology also for emulating real- time applications, where the focus is on an accurate I/O performance model and on the need of being able to integrate the emulator into an overall system simulator The objective of this activity is to build and characterise a dynamic translation based emulator for the LEON micro-processor that supports an I/O representative emulation model. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.25 ON-BOARD COMPUTER SIMULATOR ARCHITECTURES AND I/F TO SYSTEM TEST BENCHES

The objective of this activity is: to consolidate the OBC simulator architecture, taking into account the ability to integrate functional simulation components provided potentially by third parties in a performance effective way; to consolidate the standardised interface to the functional simulation components; to implement a representative prototype of the architecture, and characterise the performance of the interface to a system test bench. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-062SW Status: INTENDED 09.132.26 AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF DATABASE APPLICATIONS FROM A DOMAIN ONTOLOGY

This objective of this activity is to substantially improve the quality, availability and efficiency of monitoring and control databases for use in AIT through the application of state-of-the-art database engineering methods and tools. It will demonstrate how, from a formally defined Ontology (the means to model a domain of knowledge) of Monitoring and Control Data how database software applications can be automatically produced . Output will be a means to define validated data models and DB applications that fulfil AIT needs for any mission across the development life cycle, according to current and emerging standards (ECSS, CCSDS, OMG). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-063SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.27 AUTHORING ENVIRONMENT FOR INTERACTIVE 3D PROCEDURES

Objectives: Design and development of an authoring environment that can build 3D interactive procedures. Description: Manual procedure viewers are developed based on a paper legacy. Non-textual procedure representation has not yet been deployed in the human spaceflight domain, mainly due to the lack of good authoring tools. Tasks foreseen are - familiarization with space station procedures and on-board computer based training material; - familiarization with CAD/CAM outputs and digital human mannequin technologies; - development of an authoring environment for 3D procedures based on the existing prototype; - Demonstration of the product by preparation and evaluation of a sample set of 3D procedures. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.132.29 SOFTWARE ELEMENTS FOR SECURITY: PARTITION COMMUNICATION CONTROLLER

Only the description of a partition communication controller in a dedicated partition of the Avionics Time and Space Partitioned on-board software is given here. Additional effort is required to define other possible elements like encryption. This controller protects software components in high- integrity and/or high-confidentiality partitions against unintended access from any other partitions. As this control mechanism also covers communication between regular partitions and the system partition, it also allows for regulating access to external interfaces serviced by the system partition either directly or through a hardware IO module. The activity calls for the development of a prototype Partition Communication Controller which shall be used to demonstrate the filtering capabilities to be expected from an embedded firewall as well as reconfigurability typically required by spacecraft operations. One possible example for the latter could be an automatic reaction to safe mode by allowing additional communication paths for troubleshooting. the product shall be demonstrated by implementing a test-case on the Avionics LAB ATB-SVF, which is a simplified simulated but representative spacecraft model including platform on-board software (Data Handling and AOCS). NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SOFTWARE SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-SW Responsible: Mr MIRO CARRETERO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP 5.3 G531-004SW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.136.03 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY: FOR MARKET-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES (PERMANENTLY OPEN AO UNDER GSTP)

The objective of this Permanently Open Announcement of Opportunity for market- oriented activities in the frame of the GSTP programme is to support the competitiveness of European industries, enhancing their position to face the worldwide space market in the near term. To this end, bidders may submit one or several outline proposals matching their own needs but also with commercial prospects, on a co-funded basis (maximum share of ESA will be 50% of the total cost), along specific technology themes indicated in attachment to the ITT. After the evaluation of the outline proposals, the selected bidders will be invited to submit a full proposal, which will be itself the subject of evaluation and negotiation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S

Responsible: Mr BECKER C 08 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C DN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-5720

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.136.02 OPTICAL MEMS FOR EARTH OBSERVATION (PREVIOUS TITLE: MICRO-NANO-TECHNOLOGIES FOR EARTH OBSERVATION INSTRUMENTS)

The objective of this activity shall be the study and assessment of all possible benefits that microtechnology components/functionalities can/could potentially offer to future Earth Observation at an instrument, system and mission level. The emphasis of this study shall be on optical MEMS components. The study leaves however also doors open to optical microtechnologies in a broader sense (micro/nano-optics). This study demands a very creative optical concept approach of the contractor and shall not be limited to existing optical components or instruments. The outcome of the study shall be a ranking of all promising optical microtechnology components or functionalities for Earth Observation which shall ultimately help ESA to focus the development efforts on the most promising technologies for space. The most promising optical MEMS components for Earth observation and their specifications shall be known as a result of this study. In order to promote cross-fertilization and provide potential for creativity this study shall be approached from at least three (3) perspectives and converge towards the end of the activity to sensible Earth Observation instrument/payload concepts based on optical microtechnologies: - From the Earth Observation instrument perspective; - From the optical MEMS component perspective; - From instrument concepts perspective outside Earth Observation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES DIVISION / TEC-SR Responsible: Mr KIRCHER C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100918 - Technology Harmonisation Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6355

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.136.01 STARTIGER PERMANENT INITIATIVE

StarTiger stands for Space Technology Advancements by Resourceful, Targeted & Innovative Groups of Experts & Researchers). Startiger is conceived as an ESA initiative within the Basic Technology Research Program (TRP) aiming at facilitating innovative and breakthrough research. StarTiger is proposed as a pillar of innovation addressing not only the technology itself but also the way R&D (Research and Development) is conducted and implemented. Moreover, the StarTiger development scheme shall facilitate technology spin-in where joint work of space and non-space experts is required in short time so as to ascertain the feasibility of a non-space technology to cover space needs. The primary concept is to select a multi-disciplinary team of highly motivated scientists and engineers from several institutions and grant them priority access to state of the art equipment, facilities for fixed period of time (6 month). The core team is collocated to minimize formal interfaces and foster the flow of information within the team.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr MANGENOT C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.138.01 DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED SPACECRAFT

Available space technology limits the performance and/or increases the cost of spacecraft. In some systems the expected evolution of space technology can provide only moderate improvements. Technology developed for ground applications can contribute to disrupt the evolutionary process and enable a new generation of higher performance and/or lower cost spacecraft. Such technologies shall then be spun-in. It is necessary to identify the related ground technologies,analyze their potential and limitations for use in space, the expected performance enhancement. The adaptation of these technologies for space shall be considered in the context of the overall space system. The proposed activity will start with the review of the state of the art in spacecraft technology for the various platform and payload elements. Among others, advances in MNT, MEMS, MOEMS, NOEMS, on wireless harness on embedded systems, HW and SW and developmentand verification will be considered. Power sources and materials will be also considered. The achievable capability of the technology will be analysed and the implications on spacecraft design and mission performance will be established. Disruptive ground technologies will be identified. Analysis will be conducted for their suitability / adaptation to the space environment. System concepts will be established based on the identified technologies. Specifications will be established. Focused simulations will be conducted to provide proof-of- concept of the proposed system design and of the technologies candidate for spin-in. Both hardware and software technologies will be addressed and the required development tools and facilities will be identified. Roadmaps for development of the technologies will be established, including identification of developments for ground and estimation of costs for adaptation for space.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100958 - NewPro Q4 Spec. Prov.: IRL+S Programme Ref.: GSTP NP20-01SY Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.138.06 CONCEPTS FOR IN ORBIT DEMONSTRATION OF TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRO-MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE MEASUREMENT

The objective of this activity is to define the concept for the demonstration of the techniques and technologies for mapping the in-orbit electromagnetic interference produced by terrestrial and in orbit emitters using a Frequency Monitoring Package payload. The FMP will provide a valuable input to gauge man-made disturbance within frequency bands used by Space Systems. Also, it would provide a useful tool to characterise, locate and potentially identify sources of harmful interference on ground with potential security implications. The FMP will allow: - To classify high level radar signals, in terms of their level and pulse characteristics - To enable the generation of statistics relating to interference sources - To provide a capability to scan the frequency domain around some specific frequency bands - To identify and localise the sources of interfering signals. In general, radio emissions are always present around the Earth, and can be tolerated up to a certain threshold level. Above this level these emissions degrade the performance of the affected system to unacceptable levels. Permissible levels for emissions have been determined for various applications by standardising bodies. Of primary interest to users is information regarding the orbit positions where interference thresholds are exceeded. This can then be used to compile an in-orbit electric field database that can identify user data collected at the same orbital position as being potentially bad. By repeating observations at the same orbit position statistics can be compiled providing a numerical quality or hazard indicator. Carrying out a global survey of the data quality can aid the verification of the ITU recommended data loss criteria. Of secondary interest to users is the determination of emitter position and look angles. This can be used to provide an on-ground emitter database that can identify problematic emitters, allowing negotiations towards remedial action, and to the synthesis of in-orbit electric fields and statistics at orbits other than that of the FMP. A ground-based system will not allow to perform these measurements with adequate performance and hence the FMP would fill an important gap. The FMP system design will be able of receiving various frequencies and different modulation schemes. Thanks to new technology developments this receiver can be designed in such a way to be compatible to small platforms. An in-orbit demonstration (IOD) would allow to develop the techniques and technology while at the same time provide data for preparation of future missions. To contain costs, the demonstrator shall be compatible with a small launcher capability. This will also impose limitations in mass (and power) and drive the technology development. In the proposed activity the instrument design will be analysed. The representativity of technologies and techniques for future missions will be analysed. The demonstrator concept will be established with emphasis on the instrument and in particular on the novel technology items and on the specific operation techniques. An end to end simulator will be produced to validate the concept and establish the performances for various orbital conditions. The simulator will be installed in ESA s Concurrent Design Facility so as to facilitate quick interaction with the contractor. A programmatic dossier including among other elements development plans, with emphasis on enabling technology roadmaps, and cost estimates will be established. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible:Mr TESTON C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.:100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.:GSTP-4 NP30-13SY Status:INTENDED 08.138.08 GROUND SEGMENT PREPARATION, LAUNCH SERVICES, LEOP SUPPORT AND OPERATIONS

For the selection of the launch opportunity, the implementation of the ESA launch service policy for technological in-orbit demonstration missions will take into account the specificity of such missions which must stay within a budget which makes worth the investment. Low cost launch service opportunities as co-passengers of fully qualified launch systems or as main payload of new launcher configuration demonstration flights will be identified for PROBA-V. Such opportunity will have however to be compatible with the orbit requirement for PROBA-V. For the ground segment, operations and exploitation, the set-up will be based on the specific PROBA project set-up namely: - industrial includes the provision of the ground segment infrastructure, - limited LEOP cross support is required, - industry is responsible for spacecraft and ground segment commissioning with the support of ESA, - operations are performed in an offline mode and fast (< 1 week) ground response time is not required, - the flight dynamics system is implemented at the Mission Operations Centre, - industry will support operations beyond commissioning. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 PV-03 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.138.01 GLOBAL CE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SPACE PROJECT LIFECYCLE

Objective: Assessment and demonstration of a global distributed concurrent engineering infrastructure to later project phases. Description: - Integration of already developed concurrent engineering tools into a global infrastructure, - Evolve available GRID tools, data server (OCDS) and accessing tools (iCDF) towards later phases of space projects. - Assessment of the applications of the global infrastructure in support of the system, design and product reviews. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-125SY Status: INTENDED 09.138.03 DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A GENERIC SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS CONCURRENT EM

Objectives: Development of a tool for the definition and validation of a new System of Systems (SoS) architecture based on existing and planned mission models for use in the CDF-like environment. The tool will be based on the outputs of the GSP activity "Modelling and simulation for system of systems" which will define the prototype software reference models. Description: Analyse and implement the recommendations derived from the GSP activity on System of System and related CDF test cases - Establish the tool specifications enabling a generic approach and use of the software; - Evolve and develop the SoS custom models into a stable generic model including dynamic validation capabilities for performances, operational and reconfiguration aspects; - Demonstrate the generic SoS software tool for application in a concurrent engineering environment CDF-like using test case (s). Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G517-041SY Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.138.04 SPACE INSTRUMENT DESIGN MODELLING OF OPTICAL ACTIVE AND MICROWAVE INSTRUMENTS (RE-ISSUE)

Objectives: Develop modelling tools for optical active, microwave passive & active instruments Design Activity to be able to perform end-to-end instrument studies and to perform independent technical assessments of instruments (extension of existing IDA Instrument Design Activity). Description: - Develop modelling tools for optical passive, microwave passive and active instruments, as done for the optical passive instruments; - Enhance the CDF IDA Model with interfaces; - Integration in the CDF; - Validation with contractors and ESA test cases.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T708-126SY Status: EX ITEM 08.138.01 ISSUED 1-6248

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.138.05 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ARCHITECTURE CONCEPTS FOR SPACE SYSTEMS FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Starting from the requirements of a User Expert Group set-up by the Security Office, the study will derive the required technical capabilities. The capabilities available will be analysed and gaps highlighted. Simple models will established so as assess the performance of potential candidates to meet the user requirements. Architecture concepts will be identified. Using architecture design frameworks the various views candidates will be analysed from several technical, interface, operation, utilization aspects. Candidates will be subject to trade-off analysis, performance in meeting user requirements, and complexity. Criteria will be established and a strawman architecture selected accordingly. For the strawman architecture the concept will be detailed. The space, ground and user components will be defined, with emphasis on the space component. For existing or firmly planned assets the technical conditions utilisation will be analysed. For new assets, concepts shall be established from the beginning so as to avoid conflicts in sharing resources between security and other communities, e.g. user segregation concepts. New elements shall be defined. Scenarios will be established. Operations concepts, including utilization, deployment and maintenance / enhancement of capabilities will be defined. Technology development requirements will be identified and integrated in overall development plan. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP 5.3 G531-001SY Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 05.139.05 LSS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

In order to test and improve the robustness and reliability of ESA developed water and waste-recycling technologies, tests on ground, especially in operational environments that suffer from severe constraints, is mandatory. This activity will serve to: *) assess algae production on a large scale, as could be necessary on a planetary surface; *) increase reliability and robustness of ESA LSS technologies, by adapting them to the constraints of their application in developing countries. The study will evaluate the feasibility of applying ESA technologies to the three UNDP cases (China, Mexico and Uganda). A specific attention will be also devoted on nutrition issues. This study will focus on three main tasks: the state of the art of completed/planned projects, the identification of parameters that led or could lead to successful applications and recommendations for future work. Type of tender C(3) - activities in open competition, restricted to SMEs and R&D entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT DIVISION / TEC-SY Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100580 - AURORA - Preparatory Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+D+F+I+NL+E+CH+GB+A+POR+CDN Programme Ref.: AURORA 05/C67 Status: INTENDED 06.139.26 TELE-ECHOGRAPHY

ESTEC HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT,MICROGRAV & EXPLR PROG - D/HME RESEARCH OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT / HME-G SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS DIVISION / HME-GA Responsible: Mr TESTON C 09 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100581 - AURORA - Exploration Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+D+F+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+POR+CDN Programme Ref.: 05/C77 Status: EX ITEM 05.339.08 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.139.04 BLACK WATER TREATMENT BREADBOARD (PREVIOUS TITLE: BLACK WATER RECYCLING FOR CONCORDIA)

Part of the Aurora preparatory programme activities consists of the activity "Black Water Treatment for Concordia Antarctic base", in which: the performance of the grey water treatment unit currently in test in Concordia is followed, the design of an up-scaled prototype of the black water treatment unit for Concordia has been established and consolidated. Based on the preliminary results gained through the remote monitoring of the Grey Water Treatment Unit (GWTU) and the analysis campaign of water samples retrieved in Europe, it is proposed to; carefully study and test in Europe the integration strategy of Black Water Treatment Unit (BWTU) and GWTU, provide the necessary assistance for the start-up of BWTU on site and additional devices for the routine (and mandatory) follow-up on site of BWTU.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF

EXPLORATION PROGRAMME / HSF-E Responsible: Mr GARDINI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100582 - AURORA Core Programme Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+GB+A+N+POR+CDN Programme Ref.: AURORA CC60 Status: EX ITEM 07.339.13 INTENDED 09.139.01 WATER TREATMENT UNIT BREADBOARD

develop a functional and high fidelity breadboard addressing already identified critical issues and sized for a Crew of 6 persons. Extensive testing, in-depth characterisation and optimisation of the process are required in order to consolidate the expected performances and physical characteristics, as well as reduce system size of the WTU. This type of information is also needed for general system sizing of future exploration habitat systems. Within this activity, it is proposed: - to develop and test the subsystems (Urine Treatment Unit and Grey Water Treatment Unit) of the WTU separately before integration into WTU; - to develop the WTU control system and integrate it to the breadboard WTU; - to perform long-term testing (i.e. 1 year) and characterisation of WTU under real life conditions, using real human urine and grey water; and - to consolidate the performances, the operation modes, the logistics and maintenance plan of WTU and further detail the development plan.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF

EXPLORATION PROGRAMME / HSF-E Responsible: Mr GARDINI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100589 - Transportation EA Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+E+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.139.02 SPACE EXPLORATION SCENARIO STUDIES - 2 PARALLEL STUDIES

The Resolution on the role of Space in Delivering Europe's Global Objectives (ESA/C-M/CCVI/Res.2 (Final)) adopted by the Council Meeting at Ministerial level in 2008 identifies the future role of Europe in space exploration as one of the key political decision to be taken before 2011 and invites the DG to prepare such a decision. To support this preparation process, the European Transportation and Human Exploration Preparatory Activities Programme (ESA/C(2008)187) includes a programme element for the analysis and development of future Exploration Scenarios, which shall contribute to the definition of a common European vision and long-term strategic planning for exploration. The scenario development will address future European contributions to extended human operations in Low Earth Orbit (Extended operations of ISS and post-ISS infrastructures), international human missions to the Moon and preparatory activities for human missions to Mars. It will analyse the time horizon up to 2030 taking into account the international human spaceflight and exploration plans. For each identified scenario an assessment of the life cycle costs, risk and strategic value for Europe will be performed. The scenario analyses will be implemented in two phases: Phase 1 will last up to mid 2010 and will lead to the development of a limited set of well defined and evaluated optional scenarios for Europe. Based on guidelines provided by the ESA and/or Space Council, selected scenario(s) will then be consolidated in Phase 2 leading to the development of a Strategic Implementation Plan by the end of 2010/ early 2011. The scenario analysis will be support by industrial studies. The objectives of these studies are to conceptually define potential European contributions, assess risks, life cycle costs and enabling technologies of the contributions and then to integrate optional contributions into alternative European contribution scenarios. The detailed scope of the study is outlined in ESA/PB-HME(2009)53. Two parallel running studies will be procured in open competition to obtain competitive inputs, in particular with respect to the life cycle costs of the scenarios analysed, taking into account geo-return requirements based on the contributions of the Participating States to the Scenario Studies element (France, Germany and Italy).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF

EXPLORATION ARCHITECTURE OFFICE / HSF-EA Responsible: Mr GARDINI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100593 - Scenario Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: F+D+I Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6341

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.139.03 PRECISION LANDING GNC TEST FACILITY (PLGTF) ENHANCEMENT (RE-ISSUE)

The proposed activity concerns the augmentation of the functional capabilities of the Precision Landing GNC Test Facility (PLTGF) for closed- loop testing of safe precision navigation and guidance technologies. The activity shall encompass at least the following tasks: Gimbal platform design, procurement and integration on the PLGTF Development and validation of the guidance interface software module Definition of the Laser/Radar altimeter performance specifications, procurement and integration on the PLGTF Test site Digital Elevation Map reconstruction. Test campaign support for Vision-based Hazard Avoidance experiment

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF

FUTURE PROGRAMMES DIVISION / HSF-EF Responsible: Mr GARDINI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100582 - AURORA Core Programme Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+GB+A+N+POR+CDN Programme Ref.: CE30 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.150.01 SATELLITE-ENHANCED EHEALTH AND TELEMEDICINE FOR THE WHOLE OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT

Of the world's regions, sub-Saharan Africa is that with the heaviest burden of communicable diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Health service coverage is low and the region faces a serious health workforce crisis. Large portions of the population live in remote areas beyond the reach of telecommunications. There is an urgent demand to train health workers fast and on a large scale. In addition to training, there is a need for access to high-quality clinical services, as well as health information collection and management, in order to meet the challenges involved. It is a recognised fact that satellite services are the only possible means of properly including in healthcare systems remote sub-Saharan African populations not covered by terrestrial or mobile phone networks. The Telemedicine Task Force (TTF), set up in 2006, is a pooling of the efforts of European organisations, African stakeholders and the World Health Organization to set up a programme whose aim is to create a sustainable, satellite-enhanced eHealth and telemedicine network for the whole of sub- Saharan Africa. In the short term, following the TTF Report 2007 recommendation, a demonstration project will be carried out. The objective of this project will be to validate the TTF approach by deploying both health worker training and clinical services in selected underserved areas. This demonstration project should demonstrate the potential suitability of satellite based technology to extend the reach of health services and to complement other forms of ICT in support of health. The geographical scope of the financing for this project covers sub-Saharan African countries (African countries of the ACP Group of States).

ESAHQ DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A

Responsible: Mr GINATI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100887 - Telemedicine Sub-Saharan Africa Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6192

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.153.38 SELF-POINTING, PLANAR ANTENNA FOR TELEVISION RECEPTION

The objective of this activity is to design, manufacture and test a prototype of a self pointing planar antenna for Ku-band television reception employing phase steering technology. A planar phase steered antenna will have several advantages over a parabolic antenna such as: requires no mounting apparatus; can be directly screwed onto a wall; discrete appearance; no manual pointing; multi satellite scanning ability w/o motor The antenna will in isolation be more expensive than a conventional solution. A market exists considering the following aspects: people not capable/willing to do a relatively complex installation of a parabolic dish requiring installers; people willing to pay extra to have a more discrete antenna; and in some areas it may be the only possible solution due to local authorities/owner associations. To achieve a phased array antenna with size required for TV reception at acceptable cost, the constraints and opportunities of the operational environment must be fully exploited. Firstly, the antenna will be fixed. It will be located in Europe and will only cover the geostationary arc. Constraining latitude and longitude of the installation and the geostationary coverage to certain, acceptable range, and setting bounds on the wall properties where the antenna will be mounted (south and vertical within certain accuracy/range), a simplification in phase steering can be obtained which can be exploited for implementation and result in reasonable recurring costs. Balancing performance, complexity of implementation and ease of installation will be a major trade off. Technology investigations are required such as considering utilisation of cheap, existing LNB components and novel phase steering concepts such as variable width/height waveguides. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". Note: Priority 2 activity - will only be initiated either on the explicit request of at least one delegation or on the initiative of the Executive following consultation of the JCB.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100415 - ARTES 5 Period 1 Phase III; 100436 - Q4 ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 7-.006 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.153.72 QUENCHING CIRCUIT FOR SOLAR ARRAY POWER ARCING EVENTS

The objective of this activity is to design, manufacture and test a breadboard of a Quenching Circuit for Solar Array Power Arcing Events. Geosynchronous telecommunication satellites having system power levels in the tens of kilowatt range, now have typically power bus voltages of 100 volts or greater. If under sun illuminated conditions of the solar array, any conductive particles bridge across opposite polarity electrical conductors that are carrying electrical power (i.e. adjacent solar cells, bus bars, or slip rings), any initial current flow will very likely rapidly evaporate such particles. What happens next however is very unpredictable. Either following the fusing of the particle, any residual arc may simply extinguish, or alternatively if sufficient plasma, heat and material damage has already occurred, a sustained arcing event can be initiated. If this latter situation proves to be the case, the extreme localised heat generated by the arcing event can rapidly degrade any local insulating barrier and quickly result in a permanent short circuit condition, resulting in a dramatic power loss for the satellite. A possible solution for the suppression of arcing is one, which will detect the initial short-circuit/arc and then allow a short delay time, so as to give a chance for any short-circuiting material to evaporate. If the phenomenon persists beyond this short delay, any maintained arcing will then be quenched by removing the applied voltage for a much longer period by driving on the appropriate array section dump of the power system shunt regulator. Of key importance in this activity will be the ability to configure this circuit feature as simply as possible within existing power dump stages of the shunt regulator. Within this proposed activity the contractor will be asked to design, manufacture and test a breadboard concept of a reliable arc quenching circuit concept to be integrated within individual power dump stages of a Sequential Switching Shunt Regulator (S3R).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM SATELLITE PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT / TIA-P LARGE PLATFORM PROGRAMME / TIA-PL Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 4F.020 Status: ISSUED 1-6292

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.153.21 DEVELOPMENT OF A VERSATILE EUROPEAN EDDY CURRENT DAMPER

Objective: The objective is to develop, manufacture and test an Engineering Model of a European Eddy Current Damper suitable for the control and regulation of the deployment of medium sized appendages on board small telecom platforms. The activity shall fully demonstrate the performances of the developed model in representative environment. Description: The intended activity covers recommendations and conclusions of the harmonisation meeting on Space Mechanisms Hold Down/Separation Systems/Deployment Components held during the first semester 2004. The deployment of appendages like reflector antennas, radiators and solar arrays, requires regulation in order to control the dynamic of the deployment and to avoid the building up of important kinetic energy. Too high kinetic energy would generate large latching shocks at the end of the deployment which would be critical for the integrity of the appendage, the platform and the AOCS. Regulation is most of the time achieved using passive damping systems which provide a constant deployment velocity. This is currently deemed as one of the most optimised/cost efficient deployment strategy. Only one space qualified damper is currently available in Europe and it is limited in performances. Most of the eddy current dampers used on European spacecraft are from the US. The proposed activity is to develop a European Rotary Eddy Current Damper. Eddy Current Dampers are based on static magnets providing a constant and uniform magnetic field. Rotation of a disk in the field produces a generated voltage in the disk. This voltage develops circulating currents (Eddy Currents) within the disk, which results in a restraining torque proportional to velocity. The drag torque created is a linear function of the rotational speed of the disk. The main advantages of this reliable technology is unlimited rotation range, high temperature operational range, no degradation of performances versus temperature, no issues of contamination, high configurability with respect to deployment torque and velocity, and very high upgrading capabilities to achieve active damping when deemed necessary. The targeted application is the Small GEO spacecraft for which cost and mass efficiency are mandatory and ITAR regulation is an issue. NOTE: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100436 - ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 4E.029 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.153.24 LARGE DEPLOYABLE ANTENNA INTEGRATION ON EUROPEAN SPACECRAFT

Objective: The Large Deployable Antenna EQM has been completed. This activity deals with the accommodation of this antenna on one European telecommunication spacecraft. Starting from antenna geometry and RF/mechanical/thermal analysis available from LDA development, the contractor will perform satellite accommodation and identify all critical systems aspects (launcher fairing, AOCS, RF performances, Mechanical behaviour, ...). Description: The need to prepare 9-25 m Large Deployable Antennas for their integration on European platforms is identified as a combined System and Technology activity. Although common assumptions with existing antennas in terms of I/F have to be considered, it is understood that the accommodating spacecraft will have to provide dedicated resources for such kind of large antenna subsystem. Aspects such as geometrical envelope in stowed and deployed configurations, AOCS compatibility, mechanical I/F and RF compatibility have to be addressed to conclude on the compatibility of this kind of antenna with European platform. This activity shall be performed considering the Large deployable Antenna under development in Europe and future derivatives. A development plan identifying all actions to be performed for a commercial application using this antenna shall be provided. Expected deliverables Technical notes on multidisciplinary analyses involving: "mission scenario" system analysis "accommodation" RF performances "Assessment of mechanical/thermal antenna environment and behaviour when installed on the spacecraft" Development plan. This activity is included in the "Telecommunication reflector antenna" harmonisation dossier. This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100436 - ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 5B.019 Status: EX ITEM 05.153.28 INTENDED 07.153.41 APPLICATIONS SOLUTION PROJECT

Applications Solution Project in the following areas: Interactive Broadcasting via Satellite, Emerging SCADA and tele-surveillance services for enterprises and consumers, Services and Applications to Trains. Note: The Agency intends to issue a number of separate ITTs for the subject areas under the above project.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr GARUTTI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+LUX+GR+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.02 SATCOM APPLICATIONS AND USER TERMINALS: 2ND ISSUE

Satcom Applications and User terminals covering the following areas: e-Health and Telemedicine (including Medical Education), Satcom Networks Systems and Services, Business to Business and Business to Consumers, Infomobility, Relief of Disaster/Emergency, Community Information Services, Distance Learning, e-Government. Develop or enhance user terminals and end to end satcom systems providing access to these applications and services.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS & APPLICATIONS DIVISION / TIA-TP Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100455 - ARTES 4 Period 2 Phase II Q1 Spec. Prov.: F+D+I+CH+IRL+GB+N+LUX+GR+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3 Status: INTENDED 08.153.03 SATCOM APPLICATIONS AND USER TERMINALS: 3RD ISSUE

Applications Solution Projects in the following areas: Emerging SCADA and Tele-Surveillance Services for Enterprises and Consumers, Services and Applications for Public Transport Systems, Capacity Building

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.06 MULTIMEDIA SATELLITE EQUIPMENT: 2ND ISSUE

Multimedia Satellite Equipment covering the following areas: payload and platform elements such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, filters, rotary joints, frequency converters, modulators, demodulators, signal processors, antenna track receivers, pointing mechanisms, batteries, solar arrays, propulsion elements, TT&C, attitude control, and thermal hardware.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS & APPLICATIONS DIVISION / TIA-TP Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100455 - ARTES 4 Period 2 Phase II Q1 Spec. Prov.: F+D+I+CH+IRL+GB+N+LUX+GR+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3 Status: INTENDED 08.153.08 MULTIMEDIA GROUND TERMINALS AND EQUIPMENT: 2ND ISSUE

Multimedia Ground Terminals and Equipment covering the following areas: developments in support of multimedia services on existing or planned infrastructures; development of satellite interactive terminals (SITs), gateways, network management software, and modems/codecs for SITs and gateways.

Activities in support of the S-band initiative covering the following areas: Mission definition and system studies, Ground segment elements (Chipsets, Hub modules, Complementary Ground Components, User Terminals), Space segment elements and technologies for the medium/long term S-band opportunities, System platforms, Applications including integration in the developed system platforms, Demonstrations and trials, Experimentation and Support to standardisation, Support on regulatory aspects

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.32 SSPAS WITH EUROPEAN GAN DEVICES

Objective: The activity is to design, manufacture and test two Elegant Breadboards of SSPAs using European GaN devices and operating in different frequency bands. Description: GaN technology enables SSPAs with significant increases in RF output power and efficiency compared to other semiconductor technologies. The GaN technology is capable of operating at higher temperatures than for example GaAs technology. This may enable new types of application such as direct radiating arrays and reduce the requirements on the thermal control. Simplification of the design and size reduction with higher operational voltage and higher power density leads towards overall cost reduction at equipment level. The scope of the activity is focused on the validation of the GaN technology developed in the framework of the EU GREAT2 initiative and provision of feedback to further enhance the technology. The requirements are to be derived on solid-state high power amplifiers for commercial and institutional telecommunication satellites required in mid term future from UHF band up to Ka-band. On this basis Elegant Breadboards of two SSPAs operating in two different frequency bands (most probably in L and C Bands) with power levels of several tenths of Watts will be designed, manufactured and tested. The SSPAs shall be implemented using GaN devices coming from the EU GREAT2 initiative, which aims at significantly improving the reliability of the European GaN technology. The SSPA design and develop shall allow for several iterations incorporating new versions of the GaN devices as they become available. Most of the breadboard effort shall be focused on the optimization of the output stage. The final Elegant Breadboards shall use the devices finally resulting from the GREAT2 initiative.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 5C.087 Status: ISSUED 1-6269

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.37 MSS DATA TERMINALS FOR AD-HOC NETWORKS

Objective: This activity is to assess the commercial viability of MSS data terminals contributing gateway capacity into terrestrial ad-hoc networks. The terminal cost, space segment costs and terminal performance will be assessed for different terminal architectures, satellites networks, and different network topologies. Description: Several MSS satellites offering capacity in L-band and S-band exist or will soon be launched. Terminals for such systems may be developed to offer data capacity in the order of several 100 s of kbps. This capacity could be used within mobile or statically formed ad-hoc terrestrial networks. A mobile ad-hoc network (MANet) is a kind of wireless ad-hoc network and is a self-configuring network of mobile routers/nodes (and associated hosts) connected by wireless links the union of which form an arbitrary topology. The nodes are free to move randomly and organise themselves arbitrarily; thus, the network's wireless topology may change rapidly and unpredictably. Such a network may operate in a standalone fashion, or may be connected to the larger Internet. This connection to the Internet could be provided by the MSS data terminal. Such a node in an ad-hoc network is called a gateway node. Several terrestrial vendors currently offer terrestrial based Wi-Fi or WiMax products able to form into mobile ad-hoc networks. The idea of this study would be to investigate the ability to build new type of MSS terminal that would integrate both the MSS functionality and the Wi- Fi/WiMax ad-hoc functionality. The MSS data terminals would be based on existing building blocks such as existing multi-band antennas that work with Wi-Fi, WiMax and cellular networks, existing MSS terminals, and existing Wi- Fi/WiMax components and software for acting as gateway node in the ad-hoc network. Other Wi-Fi/WiMax-only nodes in the vicinity of this gateway node would then be able to route their traffic via satellite to the Internet. The study would look at handheld, vehicular mobile or fixed MSS terminals: current commercially available mobile antennas, investigate the possible implications(design, prices, risk, ...) of adding access to MSS satellites evaluation of possible air interface options for satellite link look at data rates that could be supported with each terminal and antenna combination look into architectures and cost for including ad-hoc network functionality to this MSS data terminal options for obtaining satellite capacity on existing and planned MSS satellites assess possible applications that could be supported given the terminal costs and performances analyse most appropriate network topologies suited to application scenarios produce a development plan for parts of system requiring development such as development of terminal and hub hardware and software, air interface and protocols. NOTE: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation;

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100415 - ARTES 5 Period 1 Phase III; 100436 - Q4 ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 3A.022 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.39 PROPAGATION ANALYSIS TOOL FOR DESIGN OF FIXED AND MOBILE MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS

The use of propagation models and ITU-R recommendations can be quite difficult for industry and the non-propagation engineers due to the large number of interrelated issues and the regular release of new or updated ITU-R recommendations. This can result in duplicated implementations and validation procedures that increase industrial cost. In addition errors in dealing with complex propagation parameters and models can result in wrong design assumptions and lengthy review procedures. During the 1990 s ESA developed the RAPIDS tool, which is a WEB based system to produce the link budget propagation parameters for satellite telecommunications systems with fixed terminals. It is based on a core of ITU-R recommendations for the prediction of atmospheric attenuation statistic. Thanks to the encapsulation of the complexity of propagation models, meteorological data and system parameters the tool can be managed easily also by users without a deep background on propagation. Its configuration and reporting capabilities make RAPIDS applicable to propagation experts for in-depth analyses. Over the years it has been proven that RAPIDS increased the efficiency of system analysis and trade-off activities for various projects (e.g. Galileo ground segment, Alphasat mission preliminary and phase A design, the telecommunication link of Science and Earth Observation new missions). However, a new version is required due to the continuous evolution of models and obsolescence of its platform with respect to new software standards. The area of application of propagation models and tools is also developing because the SatCom systems are evolving into integrated systems capable of providing global communication services to fixed, mobile and aeronautical terminals. The design of such systems shall address several propagation issues for frequencies ranging from L to V band and shall accommodate a variety of system configurations (e.g. GEO and non-GEO satellites, point-to- point or point to-multipoint communications). For most of these issues models have been developed recently, also through ESA activities, and they did not exist when RAPIDS was developed. Therefore, a new tool is required to improve and expand the propagation software tools for the telecom engineer to address the requirements of new and upcoming satellite communications system design. The new tool shall include: Tropospheric, ionospheric and environmental effects for a wide range of frequency bands. Channel models for dynamic properties (time series generator) and spatial correlation and spectral properties Propagation aspects for interference assessment from both terrestrial and spatial systems. Harmonisation of models from different application areas. Common approach and User Interface based on system issues. Analyses and comparison of models with real propagation measurements. The proposed activity can leverage on recent developments in ESA and European projects on radiowave propagation to produce a modernised WEB based computational server for European industry and organizations. The tool will be made available to industry and organizations involved in ESA and European satellite telecommunications system design activities.

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Status:ISSUED 1-5945 08.153.44 FRICTIONLESS LATERAL DEPLOYMENT HINGE

Objective: To develop, manufacture and test an Engineering Model of Friction Less Deployment Hinge following promising work performed during an ESA ITI Contract. The demonstration of performance will be achieved through representative testing of an Engineering Model. Description: Lateral deployment of Telecom spacecraft solar array panels is presently achieved by making use of standard in-line hinges or very low friction torque hinges that are rather complex and heavy. The innovative proposed concept, which feasibility was demonstrated in the frame of an ITI contract, will be fully demonstrated through a complete design documentation as well as the built and test of an Engineering Model. By concept, this new generation of hinge is not prone to any wear or ageing and will then by concept simplify the solar array verification sequence as the ground testing of lateral deployment will be required. NOTE: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100415 - ARTES 5 Period 1 Phase III; 100436 - Q4 ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 4E.031 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.52 ESA TELECOM NEWCOMERS' INITIATIVE - CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The development and promotion of system elements and technologies for new user services is of prime importance to promote existing space systems and to develop the markets for advanced systems. There exists already a large base of Small and Medium Size enterprises (SMEs) bringing innovation into terrestrial communication applications and services, increasingly in combination with navigation services. For the more specialised field of satellite communications the entry threshold is relatively high due to the technical, organisational and operational complexity involved. The proposed 'Call for Proposals'intends to offer an opportunity for innovative SMEs and in particular SMEs who have never had a contract with ESA Telecom and who consider entering into the field of satellite communications. It aims to provide support through the various development stages of researching, developing and refining a business proposition in the field of satellite communications. The development activities proposed in response to this 'Call for Proposals' must be relevant for the satellite telecommunications sector and have to include the Satcom component as an essential element of the proposition: space-borne equipment, ground segment, application/services involving telecommunication satellites. The three areas where proposals are expected are: Enabling Technology for Satcom, Satcom Applications and Services, Location Based Communication Applications (combination of satellite communications and navigation). The purpose of this initiative is to facilitate the entry into the satellite communications field, hence the chosen activity should ultimately lead to a commercial proposition. The proposed activities deal with product development, integration and demonstration activities based on existing technologies tailored to pre-operational products, systems and applications/services in a pre-competitive environment. They include the elaboration of contacts to and involvement of target customer groups, operators and suppliers. The initiative will be executed in a two-step process. The first step will require an Outline Proposal summarising in a few pages the identified business opportunity, the role of Satcom, the proposed solution and project content, and administrative information. The Outline Proposal will be evaluated by ESA and the bidder will be informed of the result. The bidder will get the opportunity to iterate and improve the Outline Proposal. At successful conclusion of this process, the bidder will be invited to submit a Complete Proposal (second step) in accordance with this 'Call for Proposals'. ESA funding will be provided on a co-funding basis up to 50% with a maximum of 200 kEuro. The total cost of a single activity is allowed to exceed 400 kEuro. Bidders shall be aware that the award of a contract is also subject to endorsement of the required ESA budget by the respective governmental representatives at ESA (National Delegations). The process to achieve this endorsement will be coordinated by ESA and information will be provided to the bidder on submission of the Outline Proposal. Although not a competitive tender action, this 'Call for Proposals' is published among these in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. The closing date above had to be established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and ought to be ignored.

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Spec. Prov.:B+DK+F+D+NL+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CZ Programme Ref.: ARTES 3-4 0B.002; ARTES-3 AND 4 0A.005 Status:ISSUED 1-5658 08.153.53 ANTENNA REFLECTORS USING EUROPEAN MESH (RE-ISSUE)

Objective: The objective is to study antenna reflectors using mesh technology with applications in frequencies up to Ka-band. The study shall include the design of a reflector using mesh technology and realisation and test of representatively sized mesh samples suitable at least for Ku band. Description: The need for larger sized apertures has been identified for different telecommunication applications, namely Mobile Communications (currently L and S band), Broadcast applications (today typically in C and Ku- band and in near-future Ka-band) and high data traffic spot-beam type applications (Ka-band). For these applications the antenna configurations and requirements are known. The knitted mesh has been identified as an enabling technology for several of these antenna configurations. It is therefore important to secure such technology in Europe. Special knitted mesh with its elastic properties when appropriately tensioned allows realisation of antennas for such applications for various reflector antenna configurations for the mentioned frequency bands. Recent developments in the US and Japan have demonstrated applications for antennas at up to Ka-band. Its application potential has been investigated in part also in Europe for the lower frequency bands with advanced demonstrators for deployable (for instance 5 m) reflectors and more recently in the frame of the large deployable reflector qualification model. That demonstration obviously included the excellent benefit of mesh for stowed versus deployed volume (packaging during launch as needed for deployable reflectors). Furthermore, adaptation to desirable coverage or flexible multi-beam scenarios is becoming more and more important, with the longer lifetime of satellites and changes of interests for the providers during the lifetime, this require adaptive antenna configurations. All these mission applications put strong demands on the costs and therefore on the critical elements, in particular the antenna. The knitted mesh is identified as an enabling technology for such antenna configurations. Dedicated explorations and current experiences indicate very well, that knitted mesh - for different frequency band applications - can be realised with European knowledge and capabilities (available material, processes and know-how). The implementation of a source of European mesh is a long-term strategy and needs a demonstration with a realisation of space-qualified mesh samples. The activity concerns the reflector design and the definition of the requirements on the mesh. This shall be performed for the wide range of frequencies up Ka band. Then it will include the implementation and demonstration of a source in Europe to provide mesh for different antenna applications up to Ka-band. Representative samples suitable for Ku band shall be produced of sufficient size and number and validated by tests including: RF (including PIM), mechanical/structural, thermal, thermo-elastic, thermal cycling and ageing. Mesh handling and integration on reflector supporting structures shall be closely investigated via sample testing. This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09

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DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.:100415 - ARTES 5 Period 1 Phase III; 100436 - Q4 ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.:B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 5B.044 Status:EX ITEM 07.153.04 INITIATED 08.153.57 S-BAND COMMON CORE HUB FOR BROADCAST AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES

The present activity shall design and implement the S-band common core hub, including RF and baseband functionalities. All the hub common modules including transmitter and receiver, network and resource management, MAC protocols, data encapsulation and multiplexing, etc shall be designed and developed. On the other hand, service-dependent functionalities, like user authentication, service configuration, accounting... will be addressed in additional activities (platforms development). At the end of the activity, the developed hub will be at a pre-operational stage, ready for further integration in the service platforms with specific service-dependent modules and applications. For the provision of broadcast and interactive services to handheld/home end-users as well as broadcast and data acquisition services to vehicular users.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 6B.010 Status: INTENDED 08.153.58 IN-HOME GAP FILLERS

The present activity shall aim at the design and development of low-cost personal gap fillers, providing indoor coverage in buildings for the hybrid satellite/terrestrial system defined by the DVB-SH specifications. Both Base-Band and RF functions shall be covered. Particular effort shall be placed in minimizing the gap-filler cost, in order to allow for a large deployment and increased service availability. Both DVB-SH re-transmitters and enhanced gap fillers with satellite return link transmission shall be developed. The preliminary specifications for the return link air interface will be provided by ESA following the outcomes of previous studies. They are expected to cover the low-rate messaging return link for different type of services like the data acquisition and location based services for the vehicular scenario and the interactive TV and additional broadcasting services with some degree of interactivity for the in-home scenario. The activity will result in gap filler products ready for mass production.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 6B.011 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.60 S-BAND TWO-WAY EMERGENCY INTERACTIVE TERMINAL

This activity targets the development of a user terminal supporting two-way symmetric reception/transmission through the S-band link. This terminal is addressed to professional users (e.g. public safety operators) with the aim of offering real-time two-way communication (voice, data, ...) in case of emergency or disaster. The requirements in terms of size (antenna, RF front-end, BB module), power consumption, etc... shall be set allowing for integration of the developed user terminals into the vehicles utilized by public safety operators. The activity will result in terminal products ready for mass production.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 7A.007 Status: INTENDED 08.153.61 SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR PROVISION OF BROADCAST AND INTERACTIVE SERVICES TO HANDHELD/HOME END-USERS

The objective of this activity is to develop a complete system platform able to demonstrate the S-band system performances in providing broadcast and interactive services to handheld/home end-users, with a particular focus on the in-home environment. A wide range of services and applications with mass market potential, including TV and data broadcasting, interactive TV, conditional access, Pay Per View, content distribution on demand, home shopping, ... can be offered in this service segment. According to the system design definition activities, the system architecture applicable to the service segment under consideration shall comprise as key elements: the S-band hub, the satellite link, the complementary terrestrial network (both for forward and return link), the "enhanced" in-home gap fillers (i.e. with return link integrated subsystem), the user indoor equipments, (if available) enhanced palm size handheld terminals with interactive capabilities. The modules and components developed in precursor activities shall be integrated in the system platform. Furthermore, all additional necessary software/ hardware elements, which are service-dependent, i.e. are required because of the specific service segment under investigation, shall be developed and integrated in the platform. The concept of interworking and integration with terrestrial 3G networks shall also be addressed and the required network management modules developed. The activity will result in a complete pre-operational system platform product ready for demonstration and mass production.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q3 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 3A.029 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.62 SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR PROVISION OF BROADCAST AND DATA ACQUISITION SERVICES TO VEHICULAR USERS

The objective of this activity is to develop a complete system platform able to demonstrate the S-band system performances in providing broadcast and interactive services to consumer/professional vehicular users, addressing the automotive market. The offer of audio, data and video broadcasting to consumer users in cars and other types of moving system platforms may be complemented by a number of additional services requiring limited interactivity. A low-rate messaging return link may indeed be utilized for example for transmitting telemetry data and monitor the vehicle functions (vehicle control and maintenance); for transmitting the vehicle position and provide location-based services (toll payment, park&ride, pay-per-use insurance); for providing dynamic information on traffic conditions (dynamic traffic management). Additional public-use services like emergency alerting, monitoring of traffic flows including hazardous goods transport, incident detection and monitoring can also be provided. The modules developed in precursor activities shall be integrated in the system platform. Furthermore, all the necessary additional software/hardware elements, which are service- dependent, i.e. are required because of the specific service segment under investigation, shall be developed and integrated in the platform. The activity will result in a complete pre-operational system platform product ready for demonstration and mass production.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q3 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 3A.030 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.63 SYSTEM PLATFORM FOR REAL-TIME EMERGENCY SERVICES

The objective of this activity is to develop a complete system platform able to demonstrate the S-band system performances in providing real-time communications to specific categories of professional users, and in particular to public safety and first-responder operators in emergency situations. In this service segment, the S-band system shall provide a communication infrastructure for aiding public and institutional forces in disaster recovery operations, exploiting the high-availability of the satellite link when terrestrial communication infrastructure are not present or unavailable. In this context, the capability of answering to the institutional users' needs of establishing interactive two-way real-time voice and possibly video communications towards one or multiple operational centres is essential. The modules developed in precursor activities shall be integrated in the system platform. Furthermore, all the necessary additional software/hardware elements, which are service-dependent, i.e. are required because of the specific service segment under investigation, shall be developed and integrated in the platform. In this case, the dedicated emergency communication hub has not been developed in a previous activity, and shall therefore be the objective of an ad-hoc development within the system platform activity. The activity will result in a complete pre-operational system platform product ready for demonstration and mass production.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q3 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 3A.031 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.64 S-BAND APPLICATIONS

These activities shall include the definition and characterisation of the set of applications relevant for the identified service segments. The applications requirements shall be characterised in terms of use cases, their functional specification and performance requirements. Furthermore an analysis shall be made to determine the benefits of new stand-alone applications versus the integration into existing application or system frameworks as e.g. Java or Symbian based 3G terminals, car dashboards, ... A development roadmap will be proposed together with the supporting trade off analysis, which will be aimed to justify the proposed approach and position the proposed applications products with respect to potential competitors. All required elements of the applications will be then developed and/or procured. An approach for integrating the developed application into one of the system platforms shall be proposed and possible additional required developments carefully justified. After implementation, integration and testing as a proof of concept into the system platform elements, the considered applications shall be validated at technical level to confirm the compliance with the requirements. The most suitable approach to be followed for the validation shall be proposed and justified as part of the work.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 8-.020 Status: INTENDED 08.153.65 S-BAND DEMONSTRATION AND TRIALS

The activities of demonstration and trial will be dedicated to show the ability of the system to support applications to potential end users. The following objectives will characterise the activity: - Execution of demonstration campaigns / field trials to show / validate the adequacy of the applications supported by the S-band system to a selected representative of the potential user community. - Elaborate a process of critical revision of the outcomes of the utilisation process in order to identify and characterise the enhancements and or modifications required on the different subsystems and service elements (in view of preparing potential follow on development activities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q4 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 8-.021 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.66 TWO-WAY INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIMENTATION CAMPAIGN

The main objective of this experimentation campaign is to assess actual performances of the interactive S-band link, including forward and return link. The algorithms and protocols defining the interactive link air interface for different types of services, including the interactive messaging communications and the real-time emergency communications, shall be validated through the experimentation campaign. The present activity shall implement a HW/SW set-up suitable to test the identified air interfaces via satellite, reproducing closely the operational scenario. Maximum re-use of the modules/sub-systems implemented in precursor activities shall be pursued. In addition to the algorithms performance demonstration and optimization, possible required modifications to the conceived air interface specifications shall be timely identified.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q2 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 3A.032 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.67 S-BAND SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE STUDY AND GROUND COMPONENTS SPECIFICATIONS

The service segment will consist in implementing the required ground network infrastructure to offer services over the S-band Inmarsat satellite. While a DVB-SH gateway is the current assumptions, other services will be offered exploiting some of the synergies with BGAN and GSPS technologies and others, e.g. DVB-RCS. The main elements of the ground segment infrastructure which need further development are: - The Satellite Access Stations (SAS), which provides the link to the satellites for communication with the remote users, will be placed in Fucino (Italy). As part of the SAS, one of the main elements is the Radio Access Node (RAN), which is responsible for managing Mobile Terminal access to the satellite resources. It handles all satellite radio-related functionality and interfaces to the Core Network. The RAN already deployed for Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network System (BGAN), will also be the basis for the Inmarsat-S services. The hand held services RAN will be enhanced to support IP packet switch services. A new RAN will be developed to support the broadcast service (DVB-SH); - The Core Network (CN), which provides the link between the SAS and the terrestrial and cellular networks, e.g. PSTN, ISDN and Internet/Intranet. It is responsible for switching and routing calls and data connection to and from the external networks. The enhanced CN will to provide efficient support for Scada Mobile Terminals as well as provide support for IPv6. - The broadcast ground network segment, including a broadcast RAN, network topology, potential terrestrial gap-filler transmitters, which are required to ensure the availability of multimedia broadcast services in build-up areas. A network of terrestrial gap-fillers could be deployed on urban/suburban areas and could be co-located with the radio access infrastructure of terrestrial cellular networks.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 3A.033 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.68 HYBRID MULTI-SERVICE AND MULTI-BAND USER TERMINAL STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT

New terminals need to be developed for operating with the Inmarsat-S space segment. This poses challenges for example due to the fact that the S-band space segments operate in different polarizations in adjacent spot beams and terminals need to be able to detect the right polarization in each beam. Moreover the enhanced system performance with respect to any other Inmarsat satellites makes it possible not only to develop broadcast UT receivers, but also to develop much more advanced mobile user terminals which support a suite of services for bi-directional communications. The initial part of the activity will cover a study of S-band terminals addressing technological issues, e.g. S-band antenna technology, hybrid dual polarisation L and S-band antennas. The study will focus on the 3 terminal product families: BGAN, GSPS and Broadcast, ranging from possible product integration to service enhancements (high throughput, powerful return link, etc) achievable with the Inmarsat-S band satellites. Following the outcomes of the preliminary system study, a possible modification to the DVB-SH air interface standard required in order to support low-latency bidirectional communications might need to be implemented. The detailed specifications for the terminal design and development shall then be generated, considering also the additional possible requirements from institutional users and vehicle manufacturers for specific professional user communities (civil protection and safety operators). The interfaces of the user terminal with external units shall be defined. The design of the terminal shall be carried out, including the RF and BB components. The S-band receiver chipset, or a chipset implementing a modified forward link air interface, shall be integrated with the return-link subsystem. The required processing of the network information included in the forward stream shall also be included in the terminal. Already available developments shall be exploited if possible. Variants will include integrated DVB-SH terminals with Inmarsat BGAN and/or GSPS terminals. The much more powerful forward link offered by the S-band satellite with respect to Inmarsat-4 and Alphasat will allow the introduction of significant improvements in the forward link terminal throughputs. Finally the implementation shall be carried out and some tens of terminals shall be manufactured. A certain number of samples shall be re-used for on-field trials and demonstration activities.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDNCDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 7C.011 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.69 INMARSAT-S BAND ECOSYSTEM: USERS AND APPLICATIONS' SPECIFICATIONS

The activity will analyse the current suite of Inmarsat s specific applications and identify special applications particularly suited to the S-Band satellite, both for the existing Inmarsat s services and their extension to S-band and for more typical S-band services, e.g. Broadcast. Integration of applications (such as netted-VoIP, data acquisition applications, and reliable multicast service file-delivery applications) are imperative for a successful business model. This element of the programme will highlight a suite of core and supplementary applications and develop the platform specifications on which such applications may be deployed. Optionally, it will validate the integration of these applications with existing Inmarsat s terminals. Platform specification will include peer infrastructure specification that will need to be deployed at the edge of the network, with secure interfaces towards content providers or external third-party networks such as government agencies. This element of the programme will develop services, applications and platforms requirements necessary for commercial success of the next generation mobile terminals. For next generation broadcast services to mobile devices to be a commercial success, it is likely that these will need to be coupled to an application service platform to allow interactivity and feedback. Such application platforms will be key to the successful integration with terrestrial mobile DVB-H/MBMS services.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-3/4 8-.022 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.153.70 ARTES 3/4: TELECOM - PRODUCTS PROGRAMME - CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ARTES 3/4 is the ESA-Industry Programme for satellite telecommunication product developments. ARTES 3/4 operates with a 'Call for Proposals' which is always open. The industry responds with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this 'Call for Proposals' must be relevant for the satellite telecommunications sector: space segment, ground segment and applications involving telecommunication satellites. The content of an ARTES 3/4 contract consists of activities which have been identified by industry, ESA or national authorities as having clear applications potential. Essential characteristics of this programme are the proactive role of the Bidder in defining and proposing projects oriented to sustainable products (equipment, software, systems, applications, services) in the wide area of satellite telecommunications and the sharing of funding by ESA and industry/businesses for the development of the products. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 3/4 Call for Proposals is published among these in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. The closing date above had to be established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and ought to be ignored. NOTE: THE PRESENT CALL FOR PROPOSALS REPLACES THE PREVIOUS ARTES 4 CALL FOR PROPOSALS (PUBLISHED UNDER REF.NO. AO4780)

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 08 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100446 - ARTES 3/4 Phase I Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES 3/4 4F.044 Status: ISSUED 1-5891 09.153.01 HARDWARE DEMONSTRATOR OF FOURTH GENERATION MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEMS

To build a hardware demonstrator implementing the physical, link and MAC layer of the satellite component of 4th Generation Mobile Satellite systems. The demonstrator will also include satellite channel and satellite system emulation functions. This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int/ (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 3A.037 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.02 ALL-IP BROADCAST SATELLITE NETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES AND DEMONSTRATION

ka-band satellites are finally emerging and changing the way satellite services are offered to the end users. Ka-band satellites will not only offer broadband interactive services, but also advanced broadcasting services directly to the end users. IPTV will allow a personalised and interactive environment, integration with communication services and integration of mobile & fixed TV. Two types of satellite terminals shall be present: the interactive and the receive-only terminals. The latter may be combined with a terrestrial network access at lower data rates providing the Interactivity. In this new context, it is pivotal that broadband satellite systems support the new services effectively and seamlessly. The activity shall be divided in two phases: i) Study phase: This first phase will start with the definition of the advanced broadcasting multimedia services (e.g. HDTV, multimedia content delivery, content on demand) and study their integration over a DVB-S2 based satellite system in Ka-band and with the home networks. Prototyping and demonstration phase: During the second phase, the prototypes of the required technologies including the satellite-link router shall be implemented including the necessary protocols and software to support the advanced broadcasting services. The demonstrator shall be able to validate the services and techniques defined in the study phase and shall realistically emulate a Ka-band satellite channel. The remaining of the demonstrator shall be also setup.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 3A.038 Status: ISSUED 1-6241

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.03 LOW COST FABRICATION TECHNIQUES FOR TITANIUM PROPELLANT TANKS

Objective: To research, develop and prepare for later qualification innovative techniques for the manufacture of titanium propellant tanks that is significantly cheaper than the existing billet / forging / machining / welding techniques employed. Ideally these techniques will also be quicker, more flexible to enable production of more than one tank size per set of tooling, and compatible with the current state of the art NDI techniques and fracture control and safety requirements. Description: As detailed in the 2005 harmonisation activity and reinforced during the 2008 harmonisation re-visit for Propellant Tanks and High Pressure vessels, there is a need to increase the competitiveness of European tanks, and provide products that maximise the propellant capacity whilst minimising the mass and recurring cost. Current techniques of forging (thick) shells and machining require extensive tooling, only suited to one size of component, and incur high quantities of expensive wasted material, and are very long lead time items, so need to be ordered very early in the spacecraft manufacturing process. If new manufacturing techniques are developed that are more flexible, and do away with the need for specific and several sets of tooling for each shell component, the cost and potentially lead time can be reduced. This could then allow a later decision on the tank size to be selected, allowing more flexibility for the spacecraft manufacturer, and thus market a more competitive tailor made product. There is some knowledge of spin forming certain titanium products (used largely in the launch vehicle segment), explosive forming, hydro forming and plastic forming of a cylindrical piece. However further development is required of these techniques to ensure chemical compatibility with the current generation of hypergolic propellants. The activity will include manufacturing of samples using the new techniques. This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 4B.034 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.04 ALTERNATIVE BI-PROP REGULATOR

Objective: To design, manufacture and test a breadboard of a new electronic helium pressure regulator for bi-propellant propulsion systems. Description: The current state of the art in helium regulation for commercial satellites remains mechanical regulators. There is also only one indigenous European supplier at present. There are limitations with these regulators: They have single fixed set points so they cannot vary the gas pressure delivered to the propellant tanks. This limits the mission flexibility. They also have comparatively high leak rates. Over time the pressure will equalise across the low and high pressure sections of the propulsion system. Normally this pressure exceeds the operating capability of the propellant tank. Therefore the regulator has to be isolated early in the mission using pyro valves and the propulsion system is consequently operated in a blow down mode. This mode prevents the CPS from operating at its most optimum. It also prevents the high performance main engine from being used again for any orbit changes that may be desired late in the space craft life. All these issues translate into higher propellant budgets for a given mission. An electronic regulator built to meet commercial satellite requirements would represent a significant technological improvement. The electronic regulator would be more flexible than current mechanical designs. It would present a second source for a vital European component and an internationally competitive product. An electronic regulator would be free of the mechanical design constraints that limit the current units. This would present many more opportunities to solve the leak issue. In turn these features would translate into an increase in satellite capabilities. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 4B.035 Status: ISSUED 1-6315

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.09 ACTIVE MULTIBEAM SPARSE ARRAY DEMONSTRATOR

Objective: The objective of this activity is to design a Ka-band Active Multibeam Sparse Array Antenna considering satellite interfaces and accommodation constraints and to validate the RF performances by a demonstrator model. Description of the activity: - pre-design of the Direct Radiating Array including RF, themomechanical and integration aspects. - trade-off on the architectures and technologies reducing power dissipation and mass. - definition of possibly self standing thermal control with dedicated North/South radiators to ease array integration. - establishment of satellite accommodation on earth deck minimising I/F between platform and DRA. - optimisation of the sparse DRA architecture and the performance including: gain/EIRP, isolation, mutual coupling, intermodulation, DC-to-RF conversion efficiency, considering the state of the art transmit active modules in solid state or Mini-TWTAs. - identification of the required technology improvements and extrapolation of the full antenna performances. Concerning the implementation of the transmit active modules the following options shall be traded-off: - Solid state technology. Emphasis shall be given to wide bandgap semiconductor materials (e.g. GaN) that have been identified as key disruptive technologies for SSPA performance improvements (RF power, efficiency, thermal properties). Attention shall be given to the thermal properties that will allow increasing baseplate temperatures with simplified thermal control. The reliability is important as well. - Mini- TWTAs technology Low saturation power TWTs with high efficiency, low dissipated power, small size and footprint, would allow direct connection of TWTs to radiating elements. - Design, manufacture and test a demonstrator representative of a full antenna aperture. Regarding the active devices, from input beam ports to radiating elements, the use of laboratory equipments might be considered provided that array performances over the angular domain and frequency range can be validated by tests. - Preparation of a cost estimate and comparison of cost with existing designs.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM SATELLITE PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT / TIA-P HYLAS PROJECT / TIA-PH Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES 5.1 5B.066 Status: ISSUED 1-6338

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.10 MULTI-MISSION AND MULTI-FREQUENCY REFLECTOR ANTENNAS

Objective: To design, manufacture and test an EM of an antenna feed system for multi-mission (Ku- and Ka-band) reflector antenna systems. Description: For European satellite operators to take advantage of emerging markets for telecommunications systems, whilst also serving existing markets, it is necessary to embark several large deployable antennas per satellite. For example, Eutelsat W3B, which serves Europe and Africa, and Eutelsat W7, which serves Europe, Africa and Eurasia, both have up to 4 deployed Ku-band reflectors, whilst the Earth decks are heavily populated by the Ka-band antennas. Consequently, the future expansion of missions/services on the same satellite is limited by antenna accommodation issues. Techniques to combine missions by the use of frequency (FSS) or polarization (PSS) filtering, as used in other domains such as millimetre wave quasi-optic boxes, or earth station beam-waveguide multi-frequency reflectors may be considered for space telecommunication antennas. Also, using multi-frequency (Ku/Ka) feeds in a focal array either individually or combined with dedicated beam forming networks per frequency is of major interest for realising multimission antennas. This activity will investigate the feasibility of these multi-frequency, multi polarisation feeds possibly in a focal array and either used individually or combined. A selected most promising concept will be designed, analysed, manufactured at EM level and RF tested.

To design, analyse, manufacture and test an Elegant Breadboard of a 4 to 7 metre reflector for telecom satellites. Special attention shall be given in deployment reliability and accuracy, RF, PIM and thermo-elastic behaviour. Reflector shall have: - A diameter in the range 4 to 7 meters (even 3 meters for low cost, small launcher, fairing compatibility might be of interest); - An offset configuration and a shaping capability; - An in flight surface accuracy of typically one wavelength/50; - A stowed envelope compatible with small launchers. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int/ (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 5B.069 Status: ISSUED 1-6319

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.12 KA-BAND INTEGRATED ACTIVE FEED FOR MULTIPLE BEAMS ANTENNA

To manufacture and test an EM of a Ka-band integrated active feed chain including a radiating element with an OMT or polarizer, a filter, a redundancy switch and LNAs. The aim of the activity is to investigate the feed architectures and technologies that are able to integrate several elements of the same feed chain at once rather than having each component manufactured separately. This activity will look at integrating a radiated element, an OMT or polarizer, a filter, a redundancy switch and associated LNAs all together in the feed system. The development shall take into account large scale production and future integration in feed cluster. This development should investigate the applicability to both single feed per beam and multiple feed per beam concepts. To ensure state of the art performance, for the LNA metamorphic technology could be considered but the LNA MMIC will be an off-the-shelf item bought in for the activity and MMIC development is not part of this activity. Promising technologies for the selected applications will be traded-off and one feed chain Engineering Model will be designed, manufactured and tested.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.13 REDUCED FOOTPRINT SSPA FOR TELECOM PAYLOADS

In Telecom satellites for mobile applications, SSPAs are used in the payload. However, due to the high number of SSPAs and the use of the largest side for mounting onto the satellite panels, the payload occupies a large area forcing the use of long RF cables generating high losses (up to 3dB). This can be improved significantly by SSPAs with smaller footprint. The solution exists to reduce significantly the SSPA footprint and it is even proposed by some overseas SSPA suppliers (e.g. Japan). The objective of this activity is to demonstrate the feasibility of vertically mounted SSPA where the RF power modules and drivers are kept close to the bottom of the equipment and therefore close to the heat pipes in the satellite panels. Various solutions can be investigated ranging from a simple flip of the whole equipment to a redistribution of the RF modules, and in particular the power and driver modules kept flat mounted and the low power RF section and EPC mounted vertically. Additionally to this, the activity shall investigate in depth the application of new high performance materials providing improved heat conductivity in improve the thermal management of such units. New materials (e.g. metal matrix materials) shall be considered for the SSPA structure (instead of standard aluminium) but also for the RF power modules, while keeping the low weight of the unit. The objective is a footprint reduction >50% with no mass impact or even a mass reduction. The output power target is 20 to 30W multicarrier in L or S band for 15dB Noise Power Ratio. The activity aims at developing an EM SSPA structure populated with representative output and driver RF section and with representative components for the EPC (DC/DC converter). As the whole structure would be re-designed with new materials and the internal layout of the equipment may be significantly affected, mechanical validation tests (e.g. vibration) and thermal validation tests will be included. The optimization of the thermal management of the overall equipment and of the RF transition from vertical to the horizontal plane will be carefully studied. Finally the overall footprint might be compatible with a typical Ku (Ka) TWT (i.e. TWTA without EPC). This may have the further advantage to allow a standard heat pipe configuration for different types of payloads limiting the engineering costs and improving the level of standardization for payload layout and components. This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5C.103 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.14 HIGH TEMPERATURE EPC FOR GAN SSPA APPLICATION

This activity aims at reviewing all the components, materials (PCBs ...) and assembly processes (attachments processes ...) which limit the design and the operation of high power RF equipment, like SSPA. Two targets of operational cases shall be considered: - Operation at max 100 deg baseplate temperature which would provide the freedom to place the SSPA in the hot area of the satellite platform (simplification of accommodation issues). This corresponds to today's heat pipe capabilities (i.e. no evolution on the thermal subsystem technology); - Operation at higher operating temperature around 125 deg which may help further reducing the size of the thermal radiating panels. This is covering the application of high temperature loop heat pipe currently under investigation. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int/ (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 5C.104 Status: ISSUED 1-6246

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.15 100 W Q/V-BAND TWT

Objective: To identify the generic technological limits of current high frequency TWTs, to select and develop alternative technologies and, finally, to demonstrate and validate such technologies by designing, manufacturing and testing a Q/V-band 100 W TWT Breadboard. Description: The use of the Q/V band is expected to increase and the European TWT manufacturer has identified a potential market outside Europe for Q/V band TWTs. The activity shall start with an extended consultation of the main payload manufactures and satellite operators aiming at refining the preliminary TWT specifications provided by the Agency, especially with respect to the most critical parameters (e.g. power level). The consultation activities shall be complemented by the identification of the technological limits of high-frequency TWTs, in particular in terms of trade-off between maximum available output power, bandwidth and RF/DC efficiency. The critical parts/sub-assemblies of high frequency TWTs shall be analysed and the associated constraints shall be fully evaluated. This feasibility study will lead to the finalisation of the specifications and to the preliminary definition of the technological building blocks that can be used for next generation high frequency TWTs. The identified high frequency technological building blocks will be validated by designing, manufacturing and testing a 100 W Q/V-band TWT Breadboard according to the specs identified. The activity will be divided into two phases: In the first phase the technical feasibility will be established and the commercial potential will be evaluated of the preferred design. Upon successful completion of the first phase, the second phase will be released for the breadboarding and test of the TWT. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5 5C.107 Status: ISSUED 1-6264

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.16 HIGH POWER KA-BAND TWT WITH ALN COLLECTOR

Objective: To manufacture and test a high power Ka band TWT EM using AlN materials as a high-dissipation ceramic for the TWT collectors (shrink-fitted and brazed technologies). Description: Past ESA TRP and GSTP activities have identified Aluminium Nitride (AlN) as an excellent ceramic to handle high power dissipation and high voltage and have proven the suitability of AlN as an electrical insulator in shrink fitted collector. However, the mastering of the material processes as well as of the preliminary treatments need to be improved in order to fully secure the use of AlN for future high power applications. The activity will comprise a thorough validation of the AlN material for standard shrinkfitted collectors. This will include the batch analysis to check the material reproducibility, margin tests on gun-collector sub-assemblies, and tests with a typical mission profile on existing radiation cooled TWTs. Brazed collector technologies will also be addressed enabling a further increase of the power density. Technological activities shall aim at developing processes for the metallization and high temperature brazing of AlN, without modifying its physical properties. Secondly, several brazed collectors with AlN shall be assembled and tested on dedicated sub- assemblies. Finally, one AlN collector (shrink-fitted or brazed technologies) shall be integrated and functionally tested on existing high-power (above 170 W) Ka-band EM TWT. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5C.108 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.17 EXTREME ENVIRONMENT RF POWER CABLES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION PAYLOADS

Objective: The objective of this activity is to develop and test RF power flexible cable assemblies capable of surviving extreme environmental conditions when exposed to outer space in GEO orbit. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int/ (current and future opportunities). Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5C.110 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.18 CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROCESSOR FOR CONTROL OF TELECOM PROCESSING PAYLOADS

This activity addresses the early phases of a program to develop a spaceborne cryptographic module to protect space communications for control and operation of advanced telecom satellite payloads. It is oriented towards establishing requirements and solutions considering in particular the security aspects ensuring advanced telecom payloads can be commanded and reconfigured also under adverse conditions. Existing TT&C based solutions suffer from limitations imposed by old packet protocol standards. New ECSS telecommand and telemetry packet protocols standards (ECSS-E-50-04-A and ECSS-E-50-03-A) offer the required flexibility and data transport capability to accommodate both security overhead and higher data throughput. The target product of the program is a standalone cryptographic module capable of independent operation in a space environment. It is intended to be used to protect communications for control and operation of payloads independently from the platform command path and aims at providing with a number of advantages over traditional platform TTC solutions (e.g. emergence of separate security domains mapping with distinct responsible parties, capability for payload and platform security requirements and technology to evolve separately). This module is intended to be used in various application contexts, including the protection of space communications for control and configuration management of commercial communication satellite payloads implementing on-board digital processing. The target product shall have the capability to be used as part of a larger configuration of a trustworthy system (e.g. communication security subsystems, information security systems) without undermining the security of the whole.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E DATA SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ED Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q1 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5D.016 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.19 SATELLITE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT ON LAUNCHER FOR MONITORING OF THE PASSENGER

Objective: To define, design, manufacture and test a breadboard of a Satellite Wireless Access point on launchers for monitoring of the passenger satellite. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int/ (current and future opportunities). Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int/ (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5D.017 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.20 DISTRIBUTED RECEIVE ANTENNA FOR VEHICLES

Mobile terminal antennas for data applications in the L- and S- frequency bands can be difficult to integrate aesthetically into vehicular designs due to their size and shape. The possibility to distribute radiators (sensors) can provide an extra degree of freedom to ease the integration process and to ensure that the car structure design is not compromised. Applying digital beam forming can offer exactly this. Moreover, distributed radiators combined by a digital beam forming network can provide an attractive solution for medium gain antennas (increasing the antenna aperture) to overcome the multipath and shadowing effects experienced in mobile environments, in particular rural and urban areas. In digital beamforming antennas, each radiator is equipped with a separate LNB, down-conversion, analogue-to- digital converter and some signal processing circuitry. The network combining the signal from the various sensors is implemented in digital domain. As such, signal loss over transmission lines is not an issue and the patches can be totally separated from each other (unlike in conventional array antennas). However, care must be taken in this case that grating lobes, and thus interference, do not present any problems for the receive system. This activity will design a medium gain receive antenna operating in either L- or S-band. The radiating elements of the array antenna will be distributed on the available surface and employ digital beam forming. A prototype will be manufactured and tested in a laboratory environment. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 7-.015 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.21 COST EFFECTIVE SATELLITE TERMINALS FOR MESH OVERLAY NETWORKING

Objective: To design, manufacture and test satellite terminal prototypes capable of star and mesh connectivity over transparent satellite links. This activity aims at architectural design and development of cost effective mesh capable satellite terminals, starting with a system study to establish requirements and to investigate potential techniques, technologies and architectures to reduce the capital and operational costs of mesh overlay networks. System aspects to be investigated include: - Low-cost/efficient multi-carrier demodulator design; - A thorough trade-off analysis to select efficient solutions for low signalling overhead in a hybrid MESH and star network topology; - The design of network synchronization under different network scenario such as multi-beam or multi-transponder configuration; - Rain mitigation techniques for mesh connection, techniques such as adaptive coding and modulation, as well as data rate adaptation; - Innovative access schemes OFDMA-based, on top of MF-TDMA, for a higher spectral efficiency; - Multi-carrier receiver and/or transmitter capabilities; - Random access scheme on top of DAMA for traffic and signalling; - Applications to mobile application scenarios with consequences to the robustness to the air interface (resilience to Doppler, shadowing events, ...); - Efficient framing and L2 encapsulation scheme (e.g constant burst length plus GSE) which also need a flexible turbo code solution (like the turbo codes under consideration for DVB-RCS evolution). Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 7-.018 Status: ISSUED 1-6317 09.153.22 TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR MULTI-SPOT BEAM KU-BAND SATELLITE NETWORKS

Objective: To analyse mission opportunities of multi-beam Ku-band satellite communication systems; to derive optimum architectural design and system requirements in terms of services, flexibility and space segment performance; to analyse, simulate and optimize system performance; to identify required technology improvements for Ku-band multi-beam payloads; to define payload flexibility evolution and necessary developments.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 3A.034 Status: ISSUED 1-6316

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.23 SW TOOL FOR HYBRID SATELLITE/TERRESTRIAL MOBILE BROADCASTING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND NETWORK DIMENSIONING

Objective: To develop a software simulation tool for the assessment of hybrid satellite/terrestrial mobile broadcast system performance. This tool shall contain functions allowing designers to derive system performance (coverage, service quality, availability) and to support them in the system dimensioning and trade-off analysis (satellite and terminal characteristics, complementary terrestrial network deployment strategies).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q3 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 3A.035 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.24 SECURITY OF BROADBAND SATELLITE SYSTEMS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL APPLICATIONS

Objective: To perform a security risk analysis on current and future broadband satellite systems used for commercial and institutional applications and derive system security requirements; to propose and define appropriate network security measures; to validate new security protocols through simulations or emulations; to define a generic security architecture; to provide recommendations for standard evolutions. Description: Interactive broadband satellite systems may encounter several types of threats e.g. data communication eavesdropping, satellite system signalling spoofing. The integration of security countermeasures is therefore seen as a major system requirement for institutional as well as commercial systems. Today some security solutions may be used, however they are not always adapted to satellite networks and are far from addressing all the security requirements, which moreover may vary substantially per system and business case. The activity will address fixed and mobile satellite systems, used for commercial or institutional applications, having a star or meshed topology. The activity shall: - define reference system architectures, perform a security risk analysis and derive system security requirements, - define appropriate security mechanisms (these mechanisms, located in data, control and management planes, shall satisfy the system security requirements for commercial and institutional markets as well as take into account the current standardisation and requirements in terms of security certification), - analyse their implementation, system effectiveness and related operational aspects, - validate new security protocols through simulations or emulations, - define a generic security architecture with the appropriate method to accommodate it to actual systems, - provide recommendations for standard evolutions, - perform a proof-of-concept demonstration over simulator/emulator between end-systems. For control and management plane measures, the outcomes of the ARTES 1 study 'Security for DVB-RCS at anagement and control planes' will be used. For data plane, both satellite- link only and end-to-end security will be addressed as well as the different types of connectivity, e.g. unicast, multicast and broadcast.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 3A.036 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.25 DEVELOPMENT OF MINIATURIZED MICROWAVE GROUND RADIOMETERS FOR SATCOM GROUND STATIONS

The activity aims at designing and developing a prototype of a microwave radiometer to be used as a stand-alone or sub system unit in satellite Radio communication systems characterised by reduced production and operational costs with respect to current commercial units. Testing and validation of MMIC components and advanced antenna technologies for ground based radiometric receivers. Development and improvement of radiometric algorithms for the real-time assessment of channel conditions for Propagation Impairment Mitigation Techniques (PIMT). This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 3B.021 Status: INTENDED 09.153.26 PHYSICAL-STATISTICAL MODELS FOR MOBILE SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS BELOW 10 GHZ

Objective: To develop a propagation modelling software tool and channel propagation models combining deterministic and statistical approaches. The models will combine physical principles (diffraction, reflection, transmission) at existing obstacles together with stochastic parameters in order to be able to reuse the model on different environments or locations. The models will cover land-mobile satellite, aeronautical and maritime environments. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q3 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 3B.022 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.27 STANDARD SATCOM PROVISIONS FOR LIFE-EXTENSION

Objective: The objective of this activity is to study satcom life-extension systems, to identify the most promising concept for telecom geostationary satellites and to define standard interface requirements for a satcom life- extension system. The characteristics of the existing European telecommunication satellites shall be considered for establishing a standardized approach for the Life-extension System Concept. The major system impacts on the geostationary satellite being life-extended shall also be identified and a solution shall be proposed for standardisation. Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 4A.028 Status: INTENDED 09.153.28 DEVELOPMENT OF A COST-EFFECTIVE HALL-EFFECT PROPULSION SUBSYSTEM

Objective: To redesign the PPS-1350-G propulsion subsystem in order to obtain an important reduction of the overall recurring cost. To manufacture critical items to verify by test the feasibility of the re-design to meet the PPS subsystem specifications. Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 4B.036 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.31 GRAVEYARD AND PASSIVATION STRATEGIES FOR GEO SATELLITES

Objective: The purpose of this study is to define, develop and implement novel concepts and strategies for both chemically and electrically propelled satellites on GEO boxes. Description: This study will focus on novel concepts to perform a graveyard manoeuvre in the presence or not of other spacecraft in the same GEO box. Special attention to fleets in the same GEO box or contiguous box shall be placed. This means that the activity shall include collision probability sensitivity analysis. Propellant management and manoeuvre strategies shall be carefully analyzed. The study shall also include techniques for satellite passivation after de-orbiting. The study shall consider the worst case of attitude loss due to the emptying of the tanks, it shall determine an altitude threshold to respect and determine the passivation duration when knowing the achieved altitude at the end of the re-orbiting phase. The strategies shall focus on minimising the quantity of used propellant, using the thrusters configuration allowing the best efficiency. The activity shall also consider long-term behaviour in graveyard orbit. This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 4C.017 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.33 SOLAR ARRAY CHARGING VOLTAGE LIMITED BY NEUTRALIZER

Objective: The objective is to study the feasibility of using a charge neutralizer mounted on the S/C body to reduce the overall solar array charging voltage to minimize the risk of damaging ESD on solar arrays (primary and secondary arcs). The potential impact of such a neutralizer on the lifetime, performance of the solar array (such as contamination or sputtering effects on solar cell interconnections) and the spacecraft attitude control management shall be assessed. Description: Solar arrays operating in GEO are typically charged to very high potentials resulting in ESD. Under various conditions primary arcs trigger damaging secondary arcs. Several in-flight solar array anomalies/failures were attributed to this phenomenon. It is known that the operation of ion engines on GEO S/C is changing the S/C floating potential. Having this in mind they might also be used to limit the max solar array charging potential. The main task of this activity is to find out if it is possible to use ion engines/neutralizers, to limit the maximum charging potential of a solar array. It shall be investigated if AOCS engines (modified either in performance and/or orientation) can be used or if dedicated units (identical to an AOCS engine or with equivalent performance) are required. Please note, that this particular phenomena and resulting potential solution of the problem is exclusively applicable for solar arrays in GEO.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q3 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 4F.039 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.35 PAYLOAD ON BOARD SELF CALIBRATION TECHNIQUES

Objective: The aim of this activity is to define on board self calibration techniques for payloads using distributed elements such as active/semi-active antennas and MPAs to identify architectural options for their implementation. A trade-off between the options will be performed and the feasibility will be analysed. Emphasis will be given to the definition of the type of calibration technique and signal to be used (single tone, multi-tone, modulated carrier, spread-spectrum signal, etc.). Description: With the increasing complexity of payload architectures using active/semi-active antennas and MPAs, the achievement of good amplitude and phase tracking becomes compulsory to meet the expected payload performance. In particular, this is related to end-to- end delay, amplitude and phase tracking as well as synchronisation since payload architectures are using one or several of the following equipments: Multi Port Amplifier, active/semi-active antennas, multiple frequency conversion stages, separated LOs, Digital Signal Processors (making use of several Analogue to Digital and Digital to Analogue converters), etc. Equipment performance variation over temperature and lifetime would also have an effect on the tracking and shall be taken into account in the calibration system analysis and evaluation. The activity will focus on techniques for end-to-end calibration and tracking of amplitude and phase of parallel paths in payloads using distributed elements. Calibration and tracking of amplitude and phase of individual equipments such as MPA is addressed in another ARTES-5 activity.In addition, it should be noted that the introduction of an overall payload calibration system could possibly simplify the stability, tracking and delay performance requirements currently specified for each RF, Analogue and Digital equipment. The required technology developments will be identified for the preferred calibration technique.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES 5.1 5A.016 Status: ISSUED 1-6356

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.36 MULTIPLE BEAM PORT-TO-BEAM SYNTHESIS METHODOLOGY AND ANTENNA ARCHITECTURES

Objective: To develop a multi-beam multi-frequency tool for the combined optimisation of the complete antenna system. Description: The capability to optimise the complete antenna system is required for user terminal antennas with wide scan range and polarisation tracking as well as for large multi- beam satellite antennas. In both applications there is a strong need to optimise the antenna architecture to reduce complexity and avoid component over-design. The synthesis of efficient antennas for multiple-beam multi- frequency dual-polarisation coverages is a complex task involving a large number of components in the chain. Furthermore there is a growing need to be able to address multiple and quite different configurations and compare them in a unified systematic way. A tool optimising the whole antenna system is expected to result in improved overall performances and in a proper balance between the requirements on the individual antenna components. The increase of computing power has enabled very sophisticated synthesis methodologies for the initial definition of the necessary characteristics of the individual components, and optimisation methodologies for the refinement of their design. Independent optimisation tools exist for most antenna architecture components, but nothing is available for the initial synthesis and the global refinement of the overall antenna architecture and configuration. Furthermore some areas, like the optimal selection of beam generation weights, which are very critical in multi-beam multi-frequency antennas as well as for beam hopping and for beam re-configuration, are not yet properly addressed. The activity will cover these areas by either extending the reach of existing tools or developing new ones, and achieve the overall objective by assembling the different components into a tool for the overall antenna design to be included in the European Antenna Modelling Library. The resulting design tool will be applied to operational test cases derived from system studies. Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5B.065 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.37 KU-BAND HIGH POWER FEED COMPONENTS

Objective: To design and test an EM of a Ku-band feed system having more than 4 kW input power and dedicated Transmit and Receive access.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM SATELLITE PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT / TIA-P HYLAS PROJECT / TIA-PH Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: 5B.067 Status: ISSUED 1-6296 09.153.38 HIGH ACCURACY ANTENNA POINTING SYSTEM

Objective: To analyse antenna pointing errors budget and investigate the techniques and technologies required to increase pointing accuracy for broadband multiple high gain pencil beams. To identify the methodology and the hardware/software required for the antenna pointing determination and correction for single and multiple feed per beam concepts. To elaborate the achievable antenna pointing error budget and associated development plan.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 5B.070 Status: ISSUED 1-6314

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.39 COMPACT HIGH POWER S -BAND OUTPUT MATRIX

Objective: The objective of this activity is to develop and test a Breadboard of a large compact multiport coupler for high power output matrices needed for 8x8 or larger MPAs in Sband. RF performance, mass, footprint and cost savings shall be evaluated. Description: Output matrices such as Butler Matrices are an enabling technology for multiport amplifiers (MPA) to achieve beam switching and steering in satellite systems. Standard output matrix configurations employed today consist of several stages of hybrids that are interconnected. For matrices larger than 4x4 this requires crossovers of connections resulting in complex assemblies. However, existing concepts of n -dimensional Riblet couplers or other single layer coupling concepts could offer considerable footprint reduction and significantly simpler assemblies. For output matrices this opens the possibility for improved thermal designs and less risk of PIM due to reduced number of piece parts as well as enabling compact high power equipments for next generation satellite systems handling twice the power per channel compared to current designs. In addition it is well known that noise reduction of MPAs can be achieved by careful design of the output matrix. Thus the propagation of intermodulation products shall be analysed and considered in the selection of the design concept In order to demonstrate the advantages and limitations of the developed concepts a compact S-band high power output matrix Breadboard shall be built and tested. Note: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5C.093 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.41 MODELLING OF PASSIVE INTERMODULATION IN MULTICARRIER OPERATION

Objective: The objective of this activity is to develop modelling software capable to evaluate and predict passive Intermodulation levels (using realistic modulations and frequency plans) on multicarrier systems from test measurements of two carriers PIM products. Description: With the advent of high power channel communication satellites, a new source of interference, passive intermodulation (PIM), has arisen as a spacecraft performance of considerable importance. Waveguide flanges and coaxial connectors have been identified as major source of Intermodulation Products in telecommunications satellites. Actual satellite requirements push technology to achieve levels of PIM bellow -200 dBc. In multicarrier systems, PIM prediction is even more complicated than for two carriers, making in some case impossible to qualify by test. In this activity, a modelling tool shall be developed to quantify the level of PIM in multicarrier non-modulated and modulated systems using test data based on two input non-modulated carriers. The modelling shall also consider amplitude and phase of the carriers as inputs plus the temperature range during the mission and will analyse the G/T degradation due to PIM. The modelling software shall be validated through an appropriate test campaign to demonstrate accuracy of predictions versus real test measurements.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 5C.105 Status: ISSUED 1-6256

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.44 ANTENNA RADOME FOR SATCOM USER MOBILE TERMINALS

The activity will investigate state-of-the-art materials, multilayer structures, metamaterials and RF techniques to minimize potential performance degradation while trying to reduce cost. Radome materials suitable for all types of user terminals, i.e. car, train, and airplane, will initially be considered through study and material sample realisation and measurement. A prototype model will be designed, manufactured and tested for one selected type of user terminal. In this activity, the contractor shall: - Expand and refine requirements for radomes. - Study and identify suitable material technology candidates for antenna radomes for Ku- and Ka-band and for the aeronautical, maritime and land mobile environment. - RF test these candidates at sample level. - Propose best candidates. - Design, manufacture and RF test a prototype radome for a selected environment (e.g. Ku-band maritime). Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: 7-.017 Status: ISSUED 1-6339

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.45 ALPHASAT-BGAN/GSPS APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT

Objective: To develop ad-hoc applications to exploit to the maximum extend the capabilities of Alphasat. The new mobile terminals and services being introduced as part of Alphasat together with the improved bandwidth availability create possibilities for a whole range of new applications. Description: A set of new applications exploiting the enhanced communications services and platform offered by Alphasat will be added to the portfolio of existing applications. During an early phase, the new applications will be integrated with the existing elements of the BGAN system (i.e. user terminals and ground segment infrastructure) and deployed using the Inmarsat-4 satellite constellation. This will allow an early demonstration of their capabilities. On a subsequent step, the applications will be integrated in the available system platforms developed in the frame of the Alphasat Ground and User Segment Programme and supporting the Alphasat mission. Demonstration, validation, inter-operability testing and dissemination activities shall be carried out in order to prove the adequacy of the end-to- end system performance and the benefits brought by the applications on different utilization scenarios of Alphasat. Several trial campaigns shall be conceived in order to test the operational performance and to validate the developed applications against user needs. At this stage there are no specific applications defined in the Work Plan. The objective is to issue ad- hoc call for proposals with the aim to: - Attract new applications that can be hosted by Alphasat; - Provide evidence of the benefits that a wide range of user communities can gather from the utilization of Alphasat; -Support the creation of new market opportunities for Alphasat based communication and added value services.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS & APPLICATIONS DIVISION / TIA-TP Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100488 - ARTES 8 Sub-Element IV Q3 Spec. Prov.: DK+IRL+N+UK Programme Ref.: ARTES 8 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.46 PREPARATION OF NEW GENERATION MIDDLE-RANGE GEO PLATFORM

Recent market developments outlined below suggest that preparation of new generation middle range GEO platform is a topic that will need to be addressed to help maintain European competitiveness for this strategic product: European manufacturers will clearly need to develop innovative ways to address the market challenges facing them. This study will aim to identify an evolutionary route to provide better platform performance by adopting innovative and efficient measures to improve the current GEO platforms through a modular approach to better customise the platform to the mission, generate economy of scale through harmonisation and better utilisation of the production facilities. The key focus of the study will be to develop an innovative approach to system design, launcher & orbit transfer versatility, manufacturing processes, lifetime extension supports (re-fuelling on orbit), on-board computer, propulsion, power equipments, avionics, structure, thermal, solar arrays, aeronautical materials as well as to exploit synergy with GEO platform developments in other sector (e.g. MTG). It will also address the relevant product implementation strategy and streamline activities for effective market penetration. Hopefully, the proposed development will emulate the commercial success of the European platforms including Eurostar E3000, Spacebus 3000 & 4000 and stimulate demand in the captive domestic market. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 YIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1A.054 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.47 LOW COST ANTI-INTERFERENCE TECHNIQUES FOR SATCOM COMMERCIAL SATELLITES

Commercial satcom systems are increasingly being utilised by the military to enhance global connectivity for the provision of milsatcom services. A key feature of this market will require commercial satellite operators to address network security aspects that will protect the satellite network from jamming and radio interference. As interference/jamming vulnerability is a common problem for the commercial and institutional customers alike they would both benefit from low cost anti-interference/jamming solutions that would maintain a robust and reliable quality of service. Commercial satellite operators are willing to support anti-jamming measures and other protective measure for their satellite to better guarantee their operational services. In support of this logic the objective of this study activity is to assess anti-interference/jamming techniques applicable to telecommunications commercial satellites end-to-end system taking into account market demand evolution and the need to develop low cost techniques in line with the operators commercial requirements. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1A.055 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.48 STUDY OF A STRATEGY FOR INTRODUCING INNOVATION IN SATCOM COMMERCIAL SCENARIOS

Government hosted payloads on commercial satellites is a form of partnership between the commercial sector and governments. As this model is of mutual benefit to both the governments and commercial operators, deriving from the possibility to share system costs for development, launch and operation, it was increasingly used by a number of commercial operators to host government payloads on their satellites. The idea behind this study is essentially to systematize the approach of partnerships procurements and piggy back payloads so as to enable flight heritage opportunities for newly developed system/technology or newly envisaged services (high market risks) through the exploitation of several launch opportunities that exist yearly from the launch of commercial Satcom operators. The approach is deemed to reflect the operators commercial constrains and their assessment of risk retirement with respect to innovation. Announcement of opportunities will be issued to invite innovative concepts based on partnership with operators, where operators might provide low cost piggy-back opportunity on their commercial satellites and cheaper operation of ESA developed payloads and related services. The key objective of this study shall be to assess the overall framework for the above partnership/piggyback scenario considering in particular the liability aspects and the overall mechanism of implementation. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1A.056 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.49 BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF INTEGRATION OF MOBILE SATELLITE SYSTEMS IN TERRESTRIAL MOBILE NETWORKS

The development of future advanced terrestrial mobile systems is a very challenging task. Satellites will play a significant role in this future system and hence this will need to be reviewed. An approach that will mutually benefit both the terrestrial and satellite industry would consist of: Raising awareness amongst the Mobile operators, manufacturers and the associated fora GSMA, NGMN, UMTS Forum, etc. of the strategic role that satellite can play in the evolution of the future mobile systems; by doing so ESA will be helping to create interest towards integrated mobile satellite systems (MSS) among the terrestrial mobile networks community; Satellite actors learning from the wide range of experience of terrestrial operators and manufacturers in the development of technology, standards and business practices. Recognising this synergy, a study is proposed that will aim to establish the cost benefit of integrating satcom in NGMN, determine the approach for enhancement of offered services through integrated satellite/terrestrial systems. The study will also specifically focus on Cost-benefit analysis of integrated MSS with terrestrial mobile operator with a view to CAPEX, OPEX reduction and other business issues. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1A.057 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.50 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS FOR FUTURE ARCTIC COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS

Communications in Arctic regions have traditionally been a market for low data rate messaging systems e.g. Orbcomm, Gonets and narrow-band voice services provided by Iridium. Changes in the Arctic environmental conditions open up new possibilities for resource exploration, development and marine transport which will have to be supported by higher-bandwidth satellite communication systems. This activity shall address institutional communications e.g. maritime safety, environmental monitoring; and commercial/professional communications e.g. in shipping, Oil & Gas industry. The study shall specifically aim to provide an overview of current satellite systems, identify further trends, identify national or international regulations and consider the various satellite systems that will be operational in the coming future. The outcome of the study shall identify opportunities that will be available to European industry and technical developments that will be required to meet the requirements of the planned and future satellite systems. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: 1A.058 Status: ISSUED 1-6253

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.51 THE ROLE OF SATELLITE IN FUTURE INTERNET SERVICES

The current Internet has evolved into a commercial distributed database interconnecting machines and as a content distribution network. Whilst very popular, it suffers from severe technological shortcomings. The features that would be desireable in a Future Internet would be Global coverage, Networks resilience, Wireless (mobile) high data services, Media Aware Networking Devices, Virtual worlds including 3D and personalised content rendering, Integration of physical world with digital world, huge numbers of connected persons/sensors/machines, Composed services, P2P/social and multi-sensor networking communications as well as Real-time applications. To meet the above requirements the future Internet will, as a minimum, be expected to be: secure and reliable, managed through an open, dynamic, decentralised governance supporting unpredictable behaviour; capable of providing scaleable and flexible services with the same performance anywhere around the globe regardless of user location; capable of supporting emergency management and to assist society to restore situations on emergencies, crisis or natural disasters. A study activity is proposed, that will take into account US, EU and other International studies undertaken in this area, to provide a foresight into the long term perspective for the evolution of IP satellite services and applications. It shall focus on two major system use cases: i) internet of persons - social networking; and ii) internet of things - multi-sensor networking. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1B.049 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.53 NEXT GENERATION SATELLITE M2M/SCADA NETWORKS AND TERMINALS

With the advent of multispot beam satellites, the cost of bi−directional communication is significantly lowered compared to traditional Ku−band systems thus potentially reducing the cost of the satellite capacity impacting favourably on the use of satellite based M2M/SCADA systems. However, these networks will need to be provided security features to safeguard against radio interference. The study shall investigate the evolution of the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Mobile and SCADA satellite communications towards the reduction of CAPEX and OPEX of the service, improving the security aspects and finally the end-to-end quality of service. Among the axes to be analysed the following ones shall be considered as a minimum: Antennas: low cost, small aperture, low output power, transmit and receive antennas. Improvements in the air interface with enhanced spectral and energy efficiency; Use of Delay Tolerant Network (DTN) paradigm to cope with large and variable link delays; Increased reliability and availability using product and security engineering techniques. Engineering of a user terminal resulting in a very low-cost product and associated operation. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.54 FLEXIBLE RADIO SATELLITE NETWORKS

Major industrial groups and telecom market analysts indicate that the evolution towards the next generation telecom networks, including access and core networks, will last well beyond 2020. Meanwhile, conventional and advanced system technologies will coexist, i.e. 2G, 3G, 3G+ and 4G. In such heterogeneous environments, it is essential to enhance inter-working and offer ubiquitous access to the largest number of services by empowering interoperability. Moreover, it is recognized that frequency spectrum is a scarce resource that will need to be used more efficiently and flexibly to support future wireless and satellite applications. To accomplish this in future proof mode, there is the need to investigate the design of flexible radio schemes which are both bandwidth and power efficient. The study activity aims to investigate the applicability of flexible radio concept in satcom systems. The term flexible radio is used in contrast to 'rigid' one i.e. based on single waveform. The basic idea is to use to the maximum possible extent a common single architecture that could perform tasks like demodulation, channel estimation, synchronisation etc. and represent disparate access schemes and waveforms and enable more flexible system operation by simple & compact parametric adaptation of the used scheme. The activity addresses both public safety and commercial mobile systems where one of the more interesting test cases for incorporating flexibility in satellite systems is in the gateway/terminals. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.55 SYSTEM STUDY OF NEW GENERATION PUBLIC MOBILE RADIO (PMR) NETWORK

When disaster relief workers arrive on the scene there is often an urgent need to establish effective communication links both between different teams inside the affected area and with the national disaster response facilities and the wider international community. Civil protection agencies and their field workers rely on telecommunications to obtain and transmit a wide variety of information both in the field and between central facilities and the field units, to coordinate the complicated logistics of their operations. Civil protection users have identified lack of interoperability between different ICT systems as a key problem affecting their operations and one that they believe Satcoms can help to resolve. The main objective of this activity is to study a new generation PMR network, that includes satellites in its end-to-end configuration, to support the development of communication standards that improve interoperability among European CP agencies. The study will develop a standard that will basically integrate PMR-type communications, satellite communications and additional communication interfaces to achieve more cost effective solution for PMR networks, enable users to take advantage of additional features of current and emerging technology; help to accelerate the development of new end-users services, build the foundation for new bandwidth demanding services and develop broadcast applications including real time and fast broadcasting capabilities to update personal database. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.56 METHODOLOGY TO SPECIFY & ANALYSE QOS FOR BOD SATELLITE ACCESS SYSTEMS

Current broadband systems lack a consistent way to validate their performance objectives. This mainly concerns issues of shared access schemes (Bandwidth on Demand - BoD) and packet based multiplexing, where packet delay, jitter and loss can be variable and depend on the actual system load. To address these issues, this study aims to define performance requirements and related validation tests for IP based broadband satellite systems. The study will specifically focus on the following issues: define a methodology to be illustrated through a set of Use Cases that is based on currently deployed technology for IP based broadband satellite systems (e.g. DVB-RCS, Sat3Play, other VSAT systems). Such methodology will, in particular, propose harmonized QoS performance parameters. Such parameters are crucial for supporting network operators in the pre-planning of their network QoS performance; review SatLabs recommendations for performance specifications and evaluation to examine if they can serve as basis for the proposed methodology; assess the applicability of the methodology to other types of satellite systems such as broadband to mobile; Propose and demonstrate tools to support the methodology. Iperf is the commonly used tool to measure TCP and UDP performance but is not very precise, reliable or complete. SITperf is an example of a possible tool, developed by ESA, to test how two-way satellite networks perform in real deployment scenarios. It is based on a distributed system platform that can test performance (i.e. throughput, packet loss, roundtrip times, etc) of any IP based satellite network, even through large scale tests. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1B.054 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.57 TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT & FLEXIBLE BACKBONE NETWORKS

Satellite can play an important role in the continuous expansion of Internet backbones taking place all over the world. The necessity of providing, for certain locations, throughput in the order of several Gbit/s calls for the adoption of frequency bands in which adequate bandwidth is available. Ka band, with 2.5 GHz of available bandwidth is a distinct possibility but the use of Q/V band also needs to be investigated. The use of high frequency bands, on the other hand, makes more challenging the fulfillment of the link availability requirements, that for this scenario are higher than 99.9%. An effective solution is to employ advanced Interference and Fading Mitigation Techniques (IFMT), such as Adaptive Coding and Modulation, originally devised for satellite interactive networks. The key aim of the study is to carry out an analysis of technology and architectural aspects with associated cost/benefit analysis for satellite networks that can provide for high throughput (up to several Gbit/s) and flexible connectivity between Internet backbones. The study will focus on the optimization of the space and ground segment with a particular emphasis on identification of relevant scenarios for satellite applicability to Internet backbone connectivity, identification and analysis of technologies and techniques that enable fulfilment of the system requirements, with emphasis on space/ground equipment, payload flexibility and advanced IFMTs, high level system design and optimization to reduce the overall cost and improve the system remunerability, Cost/benefit analysis and identification of required technology roadmaps. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1B.055 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.58 DATA RELAY SYSTEMS: ADAPTIVE LINK AND PROTOCOL DESIGN FOR HIGH DATA RATE LINKS

Currently two methods are used for downloading data from Earth Observation satellites: either direct data download from Earth observation satellites or via a (geostationary) data relay satellite. In the case of direct downlink, due to the time varying geometry, the link characteristics undergoes a substantial change during the satellite overpass over a ground station. Also only a limited time window is available for the data download.In the case of data download via a (geostationary) relay satellite the distance between the LEO and the GEO change with time and an adaptive link would provide substantial advantages. The application of optical links, between LEO and GEO, and the microwave feeder down link from the GEO data relay satellite are affected by atmospheric disturbances and can benefit by applying adaptive coding and modulation for the two concatenated links to form an optimal link. The key aims of this study activity are to design adaptive links and data transmission protocols for high data rate relay satellite systems and amongst the axes to be analysed the following shall be considered as a minimum : investigate different data relay scenarios, including the service requirements and the respective time varying link characteristics; design adaptive modulation and coding schemes to optimally exploit the current link situation; design suitable adaptive data transmission protocols taking into account the long and time varying transmission delay, as well as very high data rate requirements; investigate the joint usage of RF and optical communication links to achieve very high data rates and very high service availability; For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.59 ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES TO DESIGNING AND ANALYSING SYSTEM LEVEL RELIABILITY FOR LOW COST TELECOMMUNICATIONS MISSIONS

The standard industry methods of assessing satellite system reliability uses a bottom up approach and are largely based around MIL-HBK-217. Such approaches provide numerical measurements of reliability for subsystems or systems via mathematical descriptions of the relationships between electronic components of known failure rates. The failure rates used are based on statistical life data and adjusted according to effects of factors such as procurement level and environment. These quantitative reliability measurements are used by both operators and insurance underwriters when assessing spacecraft and ground equipment in overall business case analysis. The requirement to quantify system reliability in a bottom up fashion can significantly influence satellite design in terms of module redundancy, margins and component selection resulting in significant manpower use that can drive up the satellite cost. Also basing assessments of system reliability purely on component data is not always the most appropriate engineering approach as other factors including mission complexity can also affect overall system reliability. The aim of this study is to: ? survey different approaches to reliability assessment; ? assess the relevance of bottom up reliability assessment methods with new and emerging technologies; ? assess whether different reliability analysis approaches are appropriate for systems using spacecraft of different sizes and complexities; ? assess the extent to which different reliability analysis approaches can adversely impact on low cost approach to spacecraft designs. For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: 1B.057 Status: INITIATED 1-6352

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.61 DEFINITION OF THE SATELLITE COMPONENT OF THE GENERATION BROADCASTING TO HAND-HELDS

There is a growing need for enhancing mobile broadcasting capabilities and in this field the role of the satellite complemented by terrestrial networks is generally acknowledged. Very recently the DVB-NGH (Next Generation Hand- Helds) mission study has concluded that there exists means to achieve a significantly enhanced standard for broadcasting to handhelds and their standardisation should be commercially desirable. The most promising way to achieve this seems to be using the best features of DVB-T2 and DVB-SH plus additional enhancements. The DVB−NGH mission study indicates that the new standard could address all relevant system configurations (terrestrial, terrestrial−satellite hybrid) in order to avoid market fragmentation. The activity shall study the techniques and technologies to support the satellite and satellite/terrestrial hybrid components of the NGH to support the standardisation which is expected to be introduced around 2013. The study shall undertake an in depth investigation of all system layers and focus specifically on the following improvements of the system aspects: Techniques for increased frequency and polarisation reuse schemes among the satellite beams (from system, satellite payload and waveform perspective); Techniques for minimising the satellite/terrestrial exclusion zones; Flexible support of different service qualities and layered source coding techniques; Protocol stack and overhead reduction making the system as much as possible IP friendly while minimising overheads related to encapsulation and signalling; Increased power and spectral efficiency in mobile use cases; Other physical techniques enhancing time and frequency diversity for combating slow fading; Optimised pilot design for high mobility conditions, advanced synchronisation techniques; Minimization of physical layer overheads (e.g. OFDM guard interval). For a more extensive description of this activity please refer to http://telecom.esa.int (current and future opportunities).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.62 VERIFICATION TOOL DEVELOPMENT FOR GSE BASED DVB SYSTEMS

Following the definition in the DVB-S2 standard of a Generic Stream (GS) format as an alternative to the most used Transport Stream (TS), a working group within DVB-GBS has recently defined a novel encapsulation protocol, the Generic Stream Encapsulation protocol (GSE), for transporting IP over DVB- S2/GS. The need for increased efficiency and flexibility has motivated a number of satcom key players to move to a protocol different than MPE/MPEG- TS. GSE shows indeed a number of important advantages, for example: * important overhead reduction (factor 2.5/3) for a typical throughput gain of 10%; * increased scheduling flexibility and improved QoS; * multi-protocol support; * support for security and header compression. GSE is now incorporated in the latest DVB-RCS (v1.5.1 to be published) and SatLabs (v1.3) specifications. The scope of this activity will cover the upgrade of the Common Test Bed (CTB) for DVB-RCS terminals qualification testing; carried out by the running ARTES-1 activity Common Test Bed for DVB-RCS- Compliant Terminals . This CTB upgrade shall cover the implementation of GSE testing. This activity shall also cover OTP (Outline Test Plan, used for SatLabs qualification), test cases development and validation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 1D.007 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.63 CONSUMER INTERACTIVE SERVICE OPTIMISATION FOR LARGE SATELLITE NETWORKS

Objective: To identify potential inefficiencies of the current DVB-RCS standard when applied to large and fully loaded satellite networks, and propose modifications/solutions to optimise the system cost and increase the end-user QoS experience.So far the deployed DVB-RCS networks are limited to a few thousand users. Also, in most of these networks, the load (number of active users per MHz of satellite Bandwidth) is kept low in order to limit the stress on the system. However, upcoming large Ka-band satellite networks as well as the need to reduce the cost of the service to be competitive for the consumer market, requires a large user population (> 10000 terminals) and a fully loaded system. DVB-RCS networks have not been tested under such conditions, and some inefficiencies may exist. In this activity a multi-spot beam network with capability to address population of users in excess of 100000 terminals shall be considered. The consumer access market shall be primarily addressed with user QoS requirements similar to current terrestrial access systems (like ADSL). In this scenario, the cost effectiveness of a network based on the current DVB-RCS standard shall be analysed together with its capability to deliver the required user QoS. To this end the service business case shall be derived and the major weak points identified. For the issues related to delivering the required user QoS, analysis and network simulations shall be carried out to quantify the issue. Techniques to improve the cost effectiveness and the end user QoS shall be proposed and its impact/benefits to the system assessed. Among the innovative techniques to be tested to improve the service, the integration of a random access channel with the DAMA channel shall be considered. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS "PRIORITY 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100436 - ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 3A.024 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.66 ARTES 5.2: TELECOM -TECHNOLOGY CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ARTES 5.2 is the ESA Telecom Technology programme for development of new technologies and techniques for satellite telecommunication. ARTES 5.2 operates with a 'Call for Proposals' which is always open. Industry responds with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this 'Call for Proposals' must be relevant for the space segment or ground segment of a satellite telecommunications system. The content of an ARTES 5.2 contract shall address the introduction of new technologies and techniques in the initial stages of the development of a product and shall exclude qualification in case of a product for space and industrialisation in case of a product for ground. The product shall have a clear market potential. Essential characteristics of this programme are the proactive role of the Bidder in defining and proposing projects oriented to sustainable products (equipment, software, systems) in the wide area of satellite telecommunications and the sharing of funding by ESA and industry/businesses for the development of the new technology to be used in the products. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 5.2 Call for Proposals is published among these in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. NOTE: The closing date above had to be established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and ought to be ignored.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100434 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.2 Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR Programme Ref.: ARTES 5.2 Status: ISSUED 1-6000 09.153.68 PEACE BUILDING AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT (SIS = SPACE INSTRUMENT FOR STABILITY)

Two phases are forecast: (1) feasibility phase, leading to user requirements and (2) on-field demo to collect user feedbacks. A logistic period of +/- 3 weeks is forecast between phase (1) and (2) to perform remote installations.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A

Responsible: Mr GINATI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ Programme Ref.: IAP/ARTES 20 F08 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.70 PRIVATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

The overall goal is: * to develop a service based on a remote interactive medical solution for isolated environments (Remote Control Aid) to enable mobile people located in remote areas to make an assisted preliminary medical diagnosis by themselves, to send the diagnosis and the adapted treatment to a remote medical doctor for confirmation, and to give advices to the patient considering his location, environment and the personal information she/he uploaded on a secured database before her/his departure. * to develop a tele-echography service for remote hospitals (to be confirmed).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A

Responsible: Mr GINATI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ Programme Ref.: IAP/ARTES 20 F17B Status: INTENDED 09.153.72 POLARISATION FLEXIBLE (DUAL LINEAR/DUAL CIRCULAR) FEED SYSTEM

Objective: To develop and test an engineering model of a transmit/receive compact feed that can be reconfigured in flight to dual linear or dual circular polarisation. Description: Due to historical, technical and regulatory reasons, satellites at C, Ku and Ka band operate with different polarisations. The recent operator merging is expected to lead to fleet rationalisation as demonstrated by the purchase of PanAmSat by Intelsat, the fist using C-band linear polarisation and the second mainly circular polarisation. It has been identified that changing the radiated polarisation of the space segment is by far less expensive than upgrading the large number of user terminals. It is expected that future telecom missions at C, Ku and Ka band will require multiple polarisation reconfiguration capabilities (dual linear and dual circular) to provide service over different geographical areas (orbital relocation over different ITU zones). Feeds must be able to operate in transmit and receive mode and to be in flight reconfigured either in linear or circular polarization. Innovative methods for selecting between circular and linear polarisation shall be investigated, minimizing feed losses, polarisation purity impairment, reliability and mechanical complexity. The proposed concepts will be studied in detail up to the design of complete feed, including all high power building blocks (OMT, Polarisers, Filters, Exciters, Switches, Phase shifters,.. as required) with due consideration for multipaction and PIM issues. An engineering model will be developed and tested of the preferred concept. NOTE: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100436 - ARTES 5 Period 2 Phase IV Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 5B.050 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.73 INTEGRATED USER TERMINAL FOR INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS

Objective: To investigate and demonstrate the technical and economical feasibility of integrating the present IDU and ODU into one integrated unit having a wireless or power-line interface to the indoor PC for reducing cabling issues. Description: To make the satellite-based interactive services more appealing, the user terminal needs to evolve towards a plug-and-play concept. Some of the drawbacks of current broadcast and interactive satellite user terminals include cabling issues, unfriendly deployment and limited capability of sharing the same access point among a small community of users. In this activity some techniques and technologies to cope with these issues are addressed with a reduced impact on the overall terminal cost. Key aspects to be addressed within the design activity shall include: 1) integration of the DVB-S2/RCS (i.e. IDU) with WiFi, WiMax or powerline modems within the ODU with limited footprint, 2) more sophisticated ODU control signals (to control for example the tuner frequency band, etc). The integration of the DVB-S2/RCS/WiFi or WiMax modems within the ODU eases the terminal installation and allows the sharing of the same access point among a small community of users. There are technical challenges to such an approach. IDU components will need to sustain ODU environmental condition. The antenna will need to support the additional weight of the terminal, the housing must contend with higher heat dissipation and the EMC environment will be more demanding due to the close integration of the electronics. However, the new architecture does not need to adhere to the IFL (inter facility link) interface anymore which may lead to new electrical topologies where cost savings can be made. The activity will be split in two phases. The first phase will be a study to prove the technical and economical feasibility of the approach as well as to define a standard wireless/ powerline interface and new functionalities including the control commands for managing these new functionalities. This study shall also identify possible new longer term technology developments required to cost effectively realise the integrated unit. If such technology is identified, the second phase will be initiated to breadboard this technology to evidence the viability of the approach. It is emphasised that if no new technology developments are required after phase 1, phase 2 will not be initiated. NOTE: This activity has been designated as "Priority 2". Priority 2 activities will only be initiated on the explicit request of at least one delegation. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1; 100436 - ARTES Q4 5 Period 2 Phase IV Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-5.1 7-.012 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.74 ARGOS-3 SATELLITE TAGS

The objective is to design, manufacture and test a prototype of a miniaturized ARGOS 3 payload tag operational in marine environments that enables two way communications and provides improved battery lifetime.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr ONGARO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6286 09.153.75 OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSAL FOR ARTES 20 (INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS PROMOTION PROGRAMME)

The overall goal of the ARTES Element 20 programme can be summarised as "the development of operational services for a wide range of users through the combination of different systems". To achieve this, the following objectives have been defined: Promotion of space applications to a wider range of users, especially those who are not aware of the benefits that space technologies can bring to them; Development of new operational services for these users, involving a broader participation by actors on both the demand and supply sides; Utilisation of at least two existing and different space assets (such as Satellite Communications, Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, Human Spaceflight technologies and others), leading to a better exploitation of existing space capacity and know-how together with a better understanding of how they should evolve to meet user requirements; Cross-fertilisation across disciplines (e.g. impact of Climate on Health, on Energy, on Transport, etc...) together with the development of a consistent approach across Integrated Applications initiatives, to maximise their efficient and cost- effective implementation. ARTES 20 operates via a 'Call for Proposals' which is always open. Partners respond with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this 'Call for Proposals' must be relevant to above mentioned ARTES 20 programme objectives. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 20 Call for Proposals is published on EMITS in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. The closing date that will be mentioned upon issue of the Call for Proposals is established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and can be disregarded.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A

Responsible: Mr GINATI C 09 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100456 - ARTES 20 Phase I Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ Programme Ref.: IAP/ARTES 20 Status: ISSUED 1-6124

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.76 STUDY ON LEGAL AND REGULATORY ISSUES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IRIS PROGRAMME

ESA s objective is to prepare for a successful integration and operation of the satellite communication system developed under the Iris programme within the EATMS that will result from SESAR. The study on legal and regulatory issues related to the implementation of the Iris programme (Element 10 of the ARTES programme) shall therefore provide ESA with clear and thorough indications as to the steps that need to be taken and the potential legal and regulatory requirements to be met when proceeding toward the above objective.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OFFICE / TIA-TM Responsible: Mr ONGARO C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: ARTES-10 00.024 Status: CHANGED TO 09.2TI.01 RE-ASSIGNED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.153.77 IMPROVED LEVEL OF INFORMATION PROVIDED IN TM - REISSUE

Objective: The objective is to design, manufacture and test an EM model of a TM interface unit implementing new techniques in measurement and multiplexing of satellite TM improving the access to critical information during nominal and emergency operations. Description: This proposed work will take a fresh look at the needs of the operators and prime contractors as regards the TM/TC capability of GEO telecom spacecraft. The outcome will be a list of TM, a new method of accessing TM during spacecraft emergencies, a fresh set of requirements for dwell and accuracy on specific TM, and the incorporation of lessons learned from Anomaly Review Boards concerning spacecraft failures. With the growing sophistication of GEO spacecraft has come an enormous increase in the amount of TM on-board. At the same time, improvements in A/D conversion plus the digitalisation of the TM has lead to a potentially huge increase in the TM accuracy, with TM sometimes being quoted to 6 figures after the decimal point. At the same time, pressure on integration has lead to the widespread use of multiplexing techniques at high sampling frequencies, and this together with increased bus noise due to high power has lead to an effective decrease in the quality of TM available to the satellite operators. The overall result, as highlighted by dialogue with operators and primes is threefold as follows: 1. A large part of the TM is wasted since inaccuracies far exceed precision of measurement (sometimes by a factor of 1000 or more) 2. Some specific TM, such as solar array section current and bus current, is extremely useful for anomaly detection and yet still not available with sufficient precision to allow it to be used meaningfully. One example is the need for traceability of bus current consumption before and after an equipment turns on as used during in orbit testing or anomaly investigations. 3. During spacecraft emergencies, operators have little flexibility on TM dwelling and have difficulty in operating the spacecraft due to the impractical amount of TM and information on TM, which they have to treat. A further impact is that on the mass of the system due to the hardware required to handle the TM available on-board. The requirements for TM will be defined in a document and an Engineering Model will be designed, manufactured and tested of a TM interface unit implementing the requirements.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT Responsible: Mr SANDBERG C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100433 - ARTES 5 Sub-Element 5.1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+E+NL+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+LUX+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES 5 4A.024 Status: ISSUED 1-6343

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 01.154.04 GALILEO MISSION CONSOLIDATION SUPPORT

This procurement action addresses several urgent tasks aimed at supporting the consolidation of the GALILEO Mission. Objective is to finalise the GALILEO mission & system requirements prior to the start of Phase C/D. Close co-ordination between the GALILEO Phase B2 contract and these Mission consolidation activities will be ensured. In particular the work to be carried out here shall result in an accurate specification of required GALILEO services and interoperability with respect to other positioning and timing systems such as GPS and GLONASS, as well as the interface between GALILEO and other external systems such as UMTS. It shall include the establishment of a number of specialised working groups dealing with issues like time-frequency interface, geodetic reference system aspects,interoperability, etc., and also consolidate the issues related to provision of a Search & Rescue Service and other value-added services (like communications) within GALILEO, and contribute to the consolidation of the local component requirements, including standardisation. Moreover, this activity shall provide support to definition of the GALILEO signal in space for the various services through the organisation of task forces gathering major experts in the field and user groups. It will liase closely with the signal work carried out under the GALILEO Phase B2 study contract and will take into account the results of the international discussions (EU, USA and the Russian Federation) on the different frequency plans. While not exhaustive, a summary description of tasks is provided. The scope of these tasks has been closely co-ordinated with the EC. In particular, the EC intends to launch complementary Mission-related activities in 2001, under its 5th Framework Programme. Bidders will be invited to submit proposals either for individual tasks or for a combination of tasks. This may result in a number of separate contracts to be placed.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N GALILEO PROJECT / NAV-NG Responsible: Mr BENEDICTO RUIZ C 09 DAC > 500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.154.15 ADVANCED PAYLOAD ARCHITECTURE FOR GNSS

The activity will explore advanced GNSS payload architectures according to the mission drivers and spacecraft requirements derived from the exploratory system studies being initiated under separated activities. This activity will include: Assessment of the adequacy of high speed digital navigation signal generation and Software Design Radio technology, to enhance payload in terms of GNSS Signal-In-Space, flexibility to adapt to different signal types, high level of integration, Assessment of the adequacy of re-configurable on-board navigation multi-beam antennas, evaluating the impacts at system/payload level of the use of alternative frequency bands ( i.e. C band) and beam hopping techniques, Trade-off of the several options and evaluation of payload concepts for inter-satellite-ranging and communication sub-systems, Identification of required technology developments.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr FAIVRE C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: GNSS Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.01 CONSOLIDATION OF INTER-SATELLITE SUB-SYSTEM FOR GNSS ORBIT DETERMINATION AND TIME SYNCHRONIZATION

Objectives: Analysis of the evolution of the Navigation Determination (e.g. Orbit Determination) Function, due to the introduction of inter-satellite ranging & inter-satellite communication-links added capabilities. Description: The on-going system activities (ref. EGEP, GSP programmes) are indicating a very significant improvement in the system navigation performance figures thanks to the introduction of the inter-satellite ranging & inter-satellite communication-links. At the same time the on-going activities are identifying the critical technologies necessary to enable these enhanced capabilities mentioned above (both at space segment and at ground segment level). Although the feasibility of the critical technologies is also being assessed within the ongoing activities, a consolidation from both technology perspective is mandatory, mostly for the inter-satellite ranging & inter-satellite communication-links on-board sub-systems. This consolidation is required to investigate to further reduce the power, mass, and volume of this critical unit, and is possible thanks to the fact that present specification includes very significant margins. The activity will trade-off inter-satellite ranging & inter-satellite communication-links on-board sub-systems complexity versus orbit and clock prediction algorithm performances. The orbit and clock prediction algorithms have been already addressed in the related studies and will be an input to this activity.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 21 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.04 GNSS OPEN SIGNAL SPOOFING ISSUES

Objectives: Assessment of the weakness of the GNSS signals wrt to spoofing. Description: Spoofing is a technique by which a wrong GNSS positioning is generating by feeding fake GNSS signals to a receiver. Several measures exists to protect users against the threat of spoofing including satellite navigation signal authentication, external augmentation services or the use of complementary sensors on the receivers. The purpose of this activity is to assess the practical threat posed by spoofing so that adequate countermeasures can be studied and defined in separate activities of the programme. In particular, the case of low cost spoofers, involving low or medium complexity, will be addressed. Following an analysis of the weaknesses of the current signal/message for the existing and planned Galileo and GPS open signals, the activity will include the prototyping of the signal generation and the receiver chains with a view to analyze the spooginf threat. The study will conclude with recommendations on practical ways to protect against spoofing. Security aspects for the protection of information will be taken into account in the undertaking of this activity.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 24 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.05 USE OF C-BAND FOR GNSS-REFLECTOMETRY

Objectives: The objective of the activity is the study and evaluation of the merits of C-band satellite navigation signals to GNSS-R applications. Description: GNSS-Reflectometry is a new technique based on the use of the reflected GNSS signals in the surface of the Earth, i.e. the sea surface for earth observation applications. Today it is realized on the use of existing and planned L-band navigation signals only from GPS, Galileo and other constellations. The use of C band satellite navigation signals for GNSS-R application has the potential for improvement of mesoscale altimetry accuracy because can assit in reducing the errors induced by the ionospherem and the sea surface roughness. The combination of L- and C-bands leads to a much smaller error amplification factor, with the result that it is not neccesary to apply ionospheric spatial filtering as currently proposed for this application. This will lead to a better removal of the excess path delay. Moreover, independent C-band and L-band observations will allow reducing the speckle and hence improving the altimetric precision. C-band will also bring benefits to wind retrieval measurements since C-band is the frequency of choice for current wind scatteromters. Moreover, C-band will also assisst in the determination of the ionospheric Total Electronic content as a direct by-product of the altimetry application. This study will look at benefits of C-band for both ice and land in terms of determining ice-free board and soil-moisture. Models and simulations currently available for the L-band only instrument will be extended to the use of C-band.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 25 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.07 APPLICATION OF DUAL-TRACKING TECHNIQUE TO GNSS REFERENCE STATIONS

Objectives: Design, development, and demonstration of benefits of the dual- tracking antennas concept for Sensor Stations. Description: Interference and multipath are among the most important limitations to GNSS systems. The proposed concept called dual tracking of signals includes two GNSS receivers and two GNSS antennas; the gain of one antenna is optimised for tracking satellites at high elevations (e.g. > 30 degrees), the other for tracking satellites at low elevations. Each antenna is connected to its own receiver, and advanced algorithms are applied to combine measurements of both receivers to measurements of a single "virtual receiver and antenna". As a result, using the advanced algorithms for combining data of both receivers in an optimal way: - Tracking satellites at low elevations can be optimised; - The impact of multipath and interference can be minimized. This activity includes the whole process of design, development and / or integration of HW and SW, and demonstration of the benefits of the dual-tracking antennas concept for Sensor Stations, an in particular for the modernization of the EGNOS reference stations.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 28 Status: INTENDED 09.154.10 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ON-BOARD INTEGRITY MONITORING UNIT

Objectives: Developmentand test of an On-Board Integrity Determination Unit. Description: Integrity monitoring is currently provided with the usage of a complex ground infrastructure which is not only expensive but also affected by all the propagation/geometric/network effects and so sometimes not sufficiently accurate. Proper calibrated equipment can be included on board to measure the signal at the radio-frequency output of the payload providing instantaneous and accurate detection of specific failure modes. The satellite failure probability can be drastically reduced if not made negligible thus reducing the need for a complex ground infrastructure. This activity will be split in two phases: - Design phase. - Implementation and testing phase in a payload test-bed. For the testing phase, the re-use of the GIOVE-B Engineering payload set-up available at ESTEC is planned.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100432 - Q2 European GNSS Evolution Programme Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: TRP T606-007ET; EGNSS 31 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.11 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF ROBUST ON-BOARD FREQUENCY REFERENCE SUBSYSTEM

Objectives: The objective is to design, manufacture and test (at EM level) an on-board autonomous frequency reference sub-system with improved robustness and reliability. Description: This activity will be dedicated to the design and validation at engineering model level of an on-board frequency reference subsystem with improved robustness and reliability. Such system shall monitor, compare and process the inputs of a variety of on-board clocks and generate autonomoulsy a frequency reference with improved robustness and reliability. The activity will be executed in two phases: - First Phase: concept definition and analysis. - Second Phase: design, manufacturing and test.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E RF PAYLOAD SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-ET Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities; 100432 - Q2 European GNSS Evolution Programme Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: TRP T606-009ET; EGNSS 32 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.13 DEVELOPMENT OF NAVIGATION PAYLOAD SELF-EQUALIZATION SUB-SYSTEM

Description: The self equalized payload implements the compensation of linear (amplitude, group delay) and non linear distortions of the navigation signals. The technique is based in the sampling of the navigation signal close to the satellite navigation antenna and its comparison with the ideal signal. The difference between the two is "equalized" by adequate predistorsion in the signal generation. This allows to compensate the overall transmission chain impairments (signal generator, pre-HPA filters, HPAs, OMUX, ...), including temperature and ageing stabilities. By doing this, it is possible to improve system level key performance (tracking bias, correlation loss, code-carrier coherence, ) required to improve navigation accuracy to submeter level. The technique has been already studied in detail the frame of the "Advanced Self-Equalization Concept for Navigation Payload", Contract no. 21439, a previous activity of the programme. Two variants of such technique can be considered: 1) Closing the compensation loop on-ground. In this case the samples taken of the transmitted signal and sent to ground via the satellite TC/TM link where the comparison with the ideal signal is performed and the required pre-distortion determined. 2) Closing the compensation looop on-board by direct comparison of the sampled signal with the payload signal generation unit output. This activity will include the development of the units required for both approaches and its testing in an advanced navigation payload test-bed. The re-use of the GIOVE-B EM payload set-up available at ESTEC is planned.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 34 Status: INTENDED 09.154.15 ID 36 GNSS-SCIENCE ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY

Objectives: Provide scientific input into design of next generation EGNOS & Galileo (with the aim of improving performance and allowing better science use) and use data generated by the first generation systems for scientific studies (as means to promote use of EGNOS. Description: The activity will consist of a sequence of announcements of opportunity (AO) calls for scientific studies related with the use of GNSS signals for: - Scientific applications in meteorology, geodesy, geophysics, space physics, oceanography, and various types of remote sensing using GNSS signals. - Fundamental physics and applications in areas such as astronomy, precise time keeping or quantum communications.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: 36 Status: INITIATED 1-6311

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.16 ARCTIC TEST BED DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLOITATIONS

Description: Significant and rapidly growing interest is being expressed by high latitude countries to have an EGNOS like service, mainly because of rapidly growing traffic (maritime, aviation). However EGNOS GEO signals are not received above 70 deg latitude. The objective of this activity is to deploy and operate one Test Bed to support the demonstration of GNSS services over ARCTIC region on the basis of EGNOS subsystems and other existing infrastructure as deployed and operated on this region. In particular, it will have to use specific (non GEO) broadcast means. This activity will also support EGNOS V3 defiinition phase for what is related to extension of the EGNOS coverage to North. The main mission objectives are: * Address several users domain (Aviation, Maritime and Land users) for performance similar to EGNOS SBAS (high integrity APV-1 using an additional message (MT27)). * Monitor high latitude Ionosphere and demonstrate feasibility of EGNOS Service area extension. * Assess the benefit of GLONASS augmentation on EGNOS services (to be confirmed). * Broadcast over this region the other new services (HPPS as elabotated by HPPS Test Bed developed under a separate activity). * Experiment and Test new messages and new broadcast means (GALILEO, terrestrial RF network). The test-bed architecture will consists in: * A processing center based on SPEED populated with one recurring EGNOS CPF (Central Processing Facility) and specific application S/W to be developed under this activity. * A network of reference stations providing data to the processing center, including stations from existings netwroks on the region and GIOVE and EGNOS RIMS stations and additional ad-hoc stations if required to support the test-bed. * A set of dissemination means including Galileo, and/or RFterrestrial means.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q3 Spec. Prov.: DK+IRL+N+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 38 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.154.17 HIGH PRECISION POSITIONING SERVICE (HPPS) TEST BED

Description: The activity consists in the procurement of a Test Bed infrastructure capable of providing a High Accuracy (below 1m), combined with Integrity (so-called HPPS) and new services, among which are fast acquisition services. Such test bed will then be exploited to validate such services. Possible transmission in S-band (DVB-SH) will be considered in addition to L-band. The test bed is proposed to be build (as far as possible) on existing deployed infrastructure (reference stations, uplink stations and other broadcast solutions, in L- and S-band). For HPPS, two different candidate processing techniques (subject of previous studies such as Wide Area Real Time Kinematic WARTK or Precise Point Positioning PPP) will be prototyped (in S/W) and experimented. The message elaborated will be send to users through different means.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 39 Status: INTENDED 09.154.18 LIABILITY CRITICAL SERVICE (LCS) TEST BED

Description: The activity consists in the procurement of a Test Bed infrastructure prototyping a future technology capable of providing products to support liability critical applications . This service requires simultaneously accuarcy and high quality of service although at a lower level than for Safety of Life services. System design and engineering methodology to design such infrastructure is similar to those used for SBAS. Moreover, the multi-constellation environment will help to comply with the level of performances required for such services which need to be available in environments with limited field of view, e.g. urban areas. The activity contains the following tasks: * Summary of past studies, detailes design of the processing kernel; * Procurement and setup of the infrastructure, based as muhc as possible on the re-use of existing infrastructure and common elements with SPEED; * Definition of exploitation and experimentation plan; * Dxecution of the experimentations and data processing; * Test / service validation report preparation and presentations; * Platform operations (working hour basis).

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N NAVIGATION APPLICATIONS/USER SERVICES / NAV-NA Responsible: Mr LUCAS RODRIGUEZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100432 - European GNSS Evolution Programme Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+CZ+CDN Programme Ref.: EGNSS 40 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.155.01 INTEGRATED EO BASED MONITORING SERVICES FOR THE ARCTIC REGION - IMSAR

The introduction of new SAR satellites and constellations of SAR satellites will make the revisit time for arctic areas very frequent and hence tracking of ships and icebergs/floes should be possible. In order to achieve this it is necessary to find out the capabilities of the new X-band SAR systems and what feature extraction is necessary from the targets in order to make it possible to track them from image to image. One of the biggest obstacles in introducing ship detection as a tool in fisheries monitoring and control in the arctic area has been the limit of use close to the ice edge (currently in the order of 20 m). Several demonstrations have shown that the (dynamic) ice edge creates many false targets, specially related to ice tongues (grease ice/new ice) extending from the ice edge. As fishing vessels quite often operate as close to the ice edge as possible, ship detection has not been a useful tool for the fisheries monitoring and control. It is hence necessary to develop a tool to mask the ice edge and it s tongues so that these do not contribute with false ship targets. The overall objective is to establish an operational satellite radar based monitoring service providing updated and reliable information on ships, icebergs/icefloes, as well as on wind and wave for the operational users in the Arctic region. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS News : "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S EXPLOITATION AND SERVICES DIVISION / EOP-SE Responsible: Mr DOHERTY C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.: N Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G104-45SE Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.155.02 ENHANCED OIL SLICK DRIFT FORECASTING

At present the capacity of national environmental protection agencies and coast guards to forecast the evolution of large oil slicks from Prestige type accidents remains limited. During the Prestige incident, this limited capacity resulted in erroneous predictions of which areas would be affected and environmental and ecosystem impacts that could possibly have been avoided in French, Spanish and UK coastal areas. Since this time, the state of the art in high resolution oceanographic modelling and satellite based ocean observation has improved. Basic physical oceanographic models have undergone extensive development over the last 5 years and tests have demonstrated the positive impact such capabilities have in improving forecasts of oil spill drift and evolution. However, many of these models retain certain constraints that reduce their operational utility. Examples include: Resolution and update times are targeted towards the open ocean at basin and global level. Oil drift forecasting requires faster, more localised, finer scale updates for a specific region A model forecast may not be based on the latest EO data available leading to errors in forecast and nowcast impact Different regions are represented with varying degrees of quality and accuracy Drift forecast models must be initialised with a sufficiently accurate characterisation of the location, extent and type of oil spilled. There is therefore a need to better integrate the different data layers to ensure the most accurate timely information is available to support emergency response decisions. At the same time, the increased occurrence of pan-European response to such disasters means common standards, interfaces and performance levels must be applied to ensure emergency response personnel make the most effective use of the decision support information The objective of this activity is to establish benchmark best practices for integration of EO (Earth Observation) data into state of the art oil spill drift forecasting and impact assessment systems for decision support. This includes: - Establish benchmark best practice for integration of EO data into state of the art oil spill drift forecasting and impact assessment systems for decision support: EO based oil slick characterisation, EO based oceanographic parameters for nowcast and forecast information layers, and EO based information for vulnerable ecosystems, coastal land cover mapping, coastal zone characterisation. - Interfaces to other information systems: definition of interface protocols and formats for exchange of EO data and output data layers between service providers and users. - Validation: improved HMI (Human Machine Interface) decision support performance through adoption of best practice and better integration of EO based information layers; information exchange with European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) Safeseanet and DG Environment Civil Protection Unit Decision Support System; compliance with on-going EC INSPIRE Data Format and Standardisation legal requirements and developments; effectiveness of performance levels through support to user organised spill response exercises. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS News : "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

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EXPLOITATION AND SERVICES DIVISION / EOP-SE Responsible:Mr DOHERTY C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.:100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q1 Spec. Prov.:N Programme Ref.:GSTP-4 G104-46SE Status:INTENDED 07.155.05 END-TO-END CONCEPTS FOR WIDE SWATH INTERFEROMETRIC RADAR ALTIMETRY

Since the 1978 Seasat mission, spaceborne radar altimeters have been providing a wealth of information on mean sea level, river and lake levels, global warming, El Niño and La Niña events, marine currents and ocean circulation, tides, geoid estimates, wind, wave and marine meteorology models, ice sheet topography, ice extent and much more. Future altimetry missions will need to provide better spatial and temporal coverage so that we can study mesoscale variations, coastal zones, inland water hydrology and other phenomena more closely. For the medium term, consideration is now being given to altimetry missions capable of scanning the ocean, rivers, and lakes surface to acquire data at scales from a few tens to a hundred or more kilometers, passing over the same spots every few days Most instrument concepts presented in the past and providing this scanning capability, have been interferometric concepts, which put strong requirements on the platform and on the processing. These requirements were related to the need to recover with very high accuracy the interferometric baseline of the radar. This recovery could be done following a triple path: Implementing a highly dimensionally stable baseline Implementing devices able to recover the actual attitude of the baseline very precisely. Performing data processing that allow for the disentanglement of the different sources of range change The mission proposals presented in the past have not materialized. One of the reasons for this lack of success has been the already mentioned difficult requirements on the satellite and the ground processing whose fulfilment would have implied a high level of risk and cost. The largest effort in these past studies was dedicated to the definition of the instrument and the satellite and the ground processing have not been studied to the same level of detail. To solve this problem, it has been judged necessary to study in detail the satellite and mission implications of the different wide swath altimeter concepts proposed. This will be the aim of the present activity.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S FUTURE MISSIONS DIVISION / EOP-SF Responsible: Mr SILVESTRIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100631 - EO Preparatory Activities Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-5479

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.155.01 ANALYSIS OF NORMALISED DIFFERENTIAL SPECTRAL ATTENUATION (NDSA) TECHNIQUE FOR INTER-SATELLITE ATMOSPHERIC PROFILING

Objectives Modelling the impacts of tropospheric scintillation on atmospheric sounding by inter-satellite links Description The capability and performance of atmospheric sounding with intersatellite microwave links can be strongly affected by the presence of scintillation caused by atmospheric turbulence. The existing models have a wide spread of predicted behaviours and the relations to actual data, mainly derived from high-resolution radiosondes, requires revision too. Improved models, tailored to the intersatellite will be developed and validated with available radio propagation experimental data. Retrieval performance will be evaluated. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Mr ARBESSER RASTBURG C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T108-033SM Status: INTENDED 09.155.01 CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY FOR FUTURE IMAGING SPECTROMETERS IN THE UV TO SWIR RANGE AND FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETERS (FTS)

Objectives: To study Criticial Technologies for future imaging spectrometers in the UV to SWIR range and Fourier Transform Spectrometers (FTS). Description: In the on-going phase 0 studies for the 6 candidate missions new technology requirements might be formulated. In the case of TRAQ, this might be for pushbroom imaging spectrometers covering the range from UV to SWIR wavelengths. This includes technologies for detectors and calibration aspects. In addition, the Fourier Transform Spectrometer and the multi-view polarisation-resolving radaiometer development might require further technology developments. This activity would target the new technology requirements formulated in the studies.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S FUTURE MISSIONS DIVISION / EOP-SF Responsible: Mr SILVESTRIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T116-052SF Status: POSTPONED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.155.07 CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITIES FOR HIGH SPECTRAL RESOLUTION FLUORESCENCE IMAGING SPECTROMETER

Objective: To study Critical Technologies and breadbording of critical units and components of high spectral resolutions fluorescence imaging spectrometers. Description: For a high resolution fluoresence imaging spectrometers, covering the oxygen A- and B lines with a sub-nanometer resolution critical technology areas need to be defined, solution analysed and breadboarded. This includes technologies for optical spectrometer, detectors and calibration aspects.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S FUTURE MISSIONS DIVISION / EOP-SF Responsible: Mr SILVESTRIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T116-053SF Status: INTENDED 09.155.08 VLWIR DETECTOR BREADBOARDING FOR AN INFRARED LIMB SOUNDER

Objective: VLWIR Detector breadboarding for an Infrared Limb sounder based on the outcome of the MTG IR detector activities. Description: Based on previous activities detector demonstrator shall be build concentrating on the proper size and critical functionality (on-chip binning and low noise performance).

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S FUTURE MISSIONS DIVISION / EOP-SF Responsible: Mr SILVESTRIN C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T116-054SF Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.155.14 STSE - HIGH RESOLUTION MICROWAVE WIND AND TEMPERATURE (MICROWAT) MISSION CONCEPT STUDY

The aim of this project is to explore different options and define an optimal mission concept that will provide through cloud SST and contemporaneous measurements of OVW at high resolution (5-15km) over the global ocean including coastal and ice infested areas. The MICROWAT mission will improve ocean-atmosphere heat, gas and momentum fluxes, estimates of ocean circulation and ocean forcing, atmospheric circulation estimates, marine boundary layer wind speed estimates, assist in the interpretation of SST uncertainty estimates and interpretation of SST. The MICROWAT project addresses directly all of the ESA Living Plant Program ocean challenges but most notably, Challenge 2: Understand the physical and bio-chemical air-sea interaction processes.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S MISSION SCIENCE DIVISION / EOP-SM Responsible: Mr DRINKWATER C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100684 - Support to Science Element (STSE) Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6203 09.155.15 STSE - SMOS SEA ICE RETRIEVAL STUDY (SMOSICE)

Sea ice is one of the key parameters quantifying the exchange of energy and water between the ocean and the atmosphere. Accurate knowledge about its state is valuable for many applications including climate research, weather forecasting and operational oceanography. Thin ice with less than about 0.3 meters in thickness is of particular interest for the energy exchange processes between the atmosphere and the ocean in Polar Regions and for the dynamics of sea ice cover. ESA s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission is part of ESA s Living Planet Programme and will provide observations at 1.4 GHz. The level-2 data products in the current processor comprise surface soil moisture (over land) and salinity (over oceans). However, due to the relatively high penetration depth at L-band, information about sea ice thickness can be obtained for thin sea ice. This study should facilitate an additional SMOS level-2 product for thin sea-ice (less than 1m thick) complementing the CryoSat sea-ice thickness product. In addition, the link between the SMOS community and the sea-ice community (e.g. the Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) Project) shall be consolidated.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.155.01 VISIBLE-INFRARED NEO CAMERA

This study will design and implement a camera which allows the quasi- simultaneous observations of a NEO in several (typically 12) filters spanning the visible and the near infrared wavelength band. It shall also include a polarimeter to determine the polarimetric phase function. Within this work, the focus will be on actually building a functioning camera which can be attached to existing ground-based telescopes. To build a proper instrument one first needs to collect the scientific requirements, in particular which wavelength bands to use in the instrument. In parallel the capabilities of existing instruments should be assessed shortly to benefit from lessons- learnt. The main task will be to design and build the instrument. The following detailed tasks shall be performed: Study existing cameras and spectrometer systems used for NEO characterisation; Determine optimised filter ranges to determine the spectral type of a NEO and its albedo; Design a camera for the quasi-simultaneous observations of a NEO through several filters spanning the visible and the near infrared wavelength band and including the possibility of performing polarimetric measurements; Build the camera; Test it using an existing telescope facility. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S MISSION SCIENCE DIVISION / EOP-SM Responsible: Mr DRINKWATER C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100852 - GSTP Period 5 Element 3 Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP G533-015SM Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.156.02 PHASE A/B/C/D/E1 SATELLITE/SYSTEM PROCUREMENT FOR SENTINEL-5 PRECURSOR (S5P)

The subject of this procurement is the development of a Sentinel-5 Precursor system and spacecraft which accommodates the TROPOMI payload developed by ESA/NSO (Netherlands Space Office), a basic ground segment and the launch and in-orbit commissioning. The procurement approach proposed for the Satellite/System Phases A/B/C/D/E1 is to follow a phased approach, by awarding in principle two Phases A/B1 parallel contracts, through open competitive tender, with a committing quotation within the budget allocation indicated in the ITT for the entire Phase A/B/C/D/E1. Upon successful completion of the SRR at end of Phase B1, the Agency shall invite both contractors in a restricted competition to submit a proposal for Phase B2/C/D/E1 confirming the quotation and compliance to the consolidated requirements, resulting from the SRR. Following assessment of the proposals, the Agency will place with the selected contractor a Rider to the Phase A/B1 contract for the development phase up and including E1.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P

Responsible: Mr LEVRINI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100705 - GMES Sentinel -5 Precursor Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6174 09.156.03 DEVELOPMENT OF THE SWARM LEVEL 2 ALGORITHMS AND ASSOCIATED LEVEL 2 PROCESSING FACILITY

The objective of the Swarm Level 2 algorithms and processing facility development is in accordance with the Mission objective outlined above and further developed within the Mission requirements document. The Swarm Level 2 algorithms and processor facility development will incorporate the Level 1b data sets gathered from each of the three satellites and provide a set of models. These will allow scientists worldwide to study the Earth's magnetic field, which will improve our knowledge of the core dynamics and geodynamic processes, the magnetization of the Earth's crust, the electrical conductivity of the Earth's mantle, the ionospheric and magnetospheric current systems and finally the magnetic forcing of the upper atmosphere.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P

Responsible: Mr MUZI C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100688 - Level 2 Products for Earth Explorers Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6125

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.156.04 LOW-SCATTER UV-VIS GRATINGS FOR SENTINEL-4 AND SENTINEL-5

The objective of the activity is the design, manufacture and test of various types of reflective and transmissive gratings, with scattering properties as close as possible to those of standard optical components.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Mr MEYNART C 09 DAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100698 - GMES Sentinel-4 Ph.A, -5 Ph.A/B1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 09.156.10 STUDY OF VERY LARGE APERTURE P-BAND ANTENNA PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION METHODOLOGY AND FACILITIES

The BIOMASS Earth Explorer Core candidate mission is currently in phase A, to be launched in 2016 for a mission duration of 5 years if selected at the end of phase A. The BIOMASS satellite will carry a P-band SAR antenna with a surface area ranging from 60 to 110 sqm. depending on the selected concept. All concepts are driven by the need to accommodate a very large antenna which must be folded for launch, deployed and kept stable in orbit. There is no flight heritage yet for such large deployable antenna technology in Europe. The testing and performance verification of such an antenna was identified as a critical area during the phase 0 activities. The objective of the subject activity, in support of the phase A industrial studies, is to address the BIOMASS antenna electrical performance verification issues and to evaluate suitable antenna testing facilities in term of their measurement capabilities and performance. Both planar deployable panel type and unfurlable reflector type antennas shall be considered. The activity shall elaborate possible methodologies for antenna electrical performance verifications and shall identify existing testing facilities which are suitable. Those testing facilities shall be evaluated by means of measurement campaigns using at least three antennas provided by the Agency, and by intercomparison of measurement results. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Mr MEYNART C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100682 - Instrument Pre-Development (IPD) Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.156.14 CLOUD ICE AND PRECIPITATION AIRBORNE RADIOMETER DEMONSTRATOR

The objective of this activity is to develop an airborne demonstrator of a cloud ice and precipitation radiometer covering the frequency range from 118 to 664 GHz, and to validate its performance through a proof-of-concept campaign. This frequency range is of interest for the Post-EPS cloud ice mission, and also for the CIWSIR and GOMAS Earth Explorer Core proposals in 2005 which, although not selected, were recommended by the Earth Science Advisory Committee for science consolidation through campaigns. No equivalent radiometer instrument exists in Europe, which meets the needs of the meteorological and atmospheric science communities. The instrument would be used in campaigns aimed at supporting the development and validation of the cloud ice mission of post-EPS and improving the definition of CIWSIR and GOMAS mission ideas with a view to a possible submission to a future call for proposals for Explorer Missions. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Mr MEYNART C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100682 - Instrument Pre-Development (IPD) Q4 Spec. Prov.: UK Programme Ref.: IPI Status: INTENDED 09.156.15 GMES-S-1 SOIL MOISTURE ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT

Spaceborne radar offers a feasible, practical, timely and cost-effective means of determining the spatial distribution of soil moisture content over large areas. SAR systems can provide the necessary information at a spatial resolution adequate for hydrological purposes. The objective of the activity is to develop, verify and validate an algorithm to retrieve soil moisture from both the single (HH or VV) and the dual polarised (HH+HV or VV+VH) GMES Sentinel-1 interferometric wide swath image data over land, based on already existing algorithm(s). The S-1 soil moisture product shall be designed to be processed operationally in near real time with a product delivery to the GMES services within 3 hours from observation in all cases, within 1 hour from observation if inside coverage of a receiving station, within 10 minutes from observation in special cases. Geophysical validation shall be carried out at selected sites. The sites shall be selected in areas where sufficient suitable in-situ and C-band radar data are available. A validation plan shall be designed.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P GMES SPACE COMP SPACE SEGMENT PROGRAMME / EOP-PZ Responsible: Mr LEVRINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100695 - GMES Sentinel-1 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6320

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Summary description to follow.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Mr BEZY C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100698 - GMES Sentinel-4 Ph.A, -5 Ph.A/B1 Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-6351 10.156.01 PHASE A/B1 SYSTEM STUDY FOR POST EPS

The first part of Phase A will deal with the analysis of the optimum satellite configuration, for the identified system architecture. Another task of the first phase will be the analysis of the updated instrument requirements to consolidate the instrument concepts. Also the needs for further instrument pre-development activities have to be identified by industry. The second part of Phase A will include the detailed analysis and definition of the selected technical baseline. Supported by appropriate analysis, all elements of the space segment, the space to ground segment interface, platform, payload and operations, will be defined at the level of detail required to conclude on feasibility and to result on cost estimates with sufficient confidence. The interface requirements documents will be refined to the level required to establish accurate work breakdown structures and development plans and to estimate the cost of system engineering, development, manufacturing and assembly, integration and verification tasks. The Phase B1 of the proposed study is a combination of the routine technical and programmatic, culminating in the SRR, and several more specific issues relating to the PEPS programme particularities with respect to the specific procurement approach and interfaces.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Mr SILVESTRIN C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100683 - Earth Watch Definition (EWD) Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 10.156.02 PHASE A/B1 OF GMES SENTINEL-5

The first part of Phase A will include: review and analysis of the requirements and of the results of phase 0; derivation of instrument concepts, for a trade-off leading to selection of a baseline concept based on performance, technical and programmatic criteria, particularly the interfaces with the post-EPS spacecraft; development of instrument performance models to support trade-off analyses; preparation of a preliminary proposal for pre-developments. The second part of Phase A will include: detailed analysis and design of the baseline concept to establish feasibility and to make reliable preliminary cost estimates; establishment of functional, optical, mechanical, thermal, electrical and data architecture; identification of systems, subsystems and equipments; relevant thermo- mechanical, optical, electrical, functional, operational, reliability and failure analyses; establishment of Preliminary Algorithms Theoretical Baseline Definition (ATBD) document for all Level-1 observables; consolidation of performance estimate, including calibration; preparation of a preliminary development plan with identification of critical technology areas and further pre-development needs. Phase B1 will start after successful PRR and include: consolidation and refinement of the overall instrument architecture and detailed design; further refinement of the performance analysis, including the detailed definition of on-ground and in-orbit calibration; preparation of system technical specification; allocation of technical requirements on each subsystem; refinement of external interfaces technical specifications; elaboration of the Development, AIV and PA plans; consolidation of cost estimates.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Mr MEYNART C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100698 - GMES Sentinel-4 Ph.A, -5 Ph.A/B1 Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 10.156.03 BEAMSPLITTER BREADBOARD FOR SENTINEL 4

Summary description to follow.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 01.160.43 OPTICAL PETAL MODEL

The feasibility of the XEUS project is based on the ability to produce an X-ray mirror petal which is a segment of a full Wolter I mirror. This will require the development of a series of different models leading eventually to the production of a engineering model containing 6- 10 mirror plates each with an X-ray resolution of <5 " (goal < 2") with a focal length of 50 m. Currently it is envisaged that the mirror plates for the various models are electroformed from solid nickel with an optimized thickness from a set of super-polished mandrels. The reflecting surface is initially considered to be gold although alternative coatings will also be studied. These plates along with mass/thermal dummies must be integrated into the XEUS petal structure and undergo pre- & post environmental optical & X-ray tests. A complete set of environmental tests will be conducted on the EMP to qualify the integration and alignment concept. The aim is to demonstrate that such a petal based approach can meet the demanding spatial resolution and collecting area required for the XEUS optics while being able to withstand the Arianne V launch loads and space environment. To ensure that such a model can be developed and provide the appropriate optical performance after environmental tests a series of demonstration models are envisaged to be developed prior to the initiation of the EMP. A scaled model of the XEUS mirror petal based on the XMM mandrels would allow a demonstration on effectively a 1/3 sized petal of the integration and alignment of a large number of plates. In addition to ensure that a resolution of below 2" can be achieved on the final petals a dedicated high quality model containing a single XEUS plate from a super polished XEUS mandrel will also be manufactured and tested. Finally to demonstrate the integration and figure maintenance on a XEUS sized petal - a full sized optical dummy model petal will be fabricated and tested optically so as to demonstrate figure, alignment and integration characteristics. All plates in the dummy model will be of optical quality. After the optical tests the full size dummy model will be environmentally tested followed by a repeat of the optical tests. Type of tender C(2) - activities in open competition, where a significant participation of non-primes is requested. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P ADV STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION DIV / SRE-PA Responsible: Mr WHITCOMB C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100461 - CTP - General Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP X 01 Status: EX ITEM 01.1SA.05 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 01.160.46 LARGE SCALE LOW COST MANDRELS

The XEUS Project will require hundreds of mandrels to produce the final mirror assembled in orbit at the International Space Station. With current polishing and general production techniques the mandrels required for XEUS will have a far too long production time and cost. Alternatives which respect the XEUS mandrel optical requirements as well as the electroforming Nickel technology required for the production of the Wolter I mirror plates need to be developed. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P ADV STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION DIV / SRE-PA Responsible: Mr WHITCOMB C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100461 - CTP - General Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR Programme Ref.: X 07 Status: EX ITEM 01.1SA.08 INTENDED 01.160.56 MERCURY HORIZON SENSOR

The objective of this activity is the design and development to prototype level of an horizon sensor for the Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO) requirements. The technology requirement includes a thermal stability in the order of 0.01 K, an operating temperature up to 473 K (optical head), and an operating altitude from 300 to 12,000 km above Mercury surface. It should have application on both 3-axis and spin-stabilised platform (15 rpm). Required funding assumes a new development, rather than adaptation of current Earth sensor technology, because of the specific radiance environment of Mercury. Output: prototype and simulator with relevant software for calibration. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P ADV STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION DIV / SRE-PA Responsible: Mr WHITCOMB C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100125 - Mission Preparation - BepiColombo Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: BC-AO-01 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 04.160.09 SOLAR CELL BLOCKING DIODE FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE OPERATION

Technology Requirement: The BepiColombo and Solar Orbiter science missions target solar array operating temperatures in the range between 250o and 300o C. For these conditions, the existing and presently used solar array blocking diodes are not suitable, and new ones have shall be developed. The flat large-area blocking diode developed for high-temperature operation shall also be suitable for standard communications, navigation and LEO missions up to bus voltages of about 150 V. The proposed blocking diode shall also be usable as solar cell shunt diodes. Activity Description: The activity will encompass the development of a flat blocking diode (so-called "solar cell blocking diode") for isolating solar cell strings on solar array panels operating in a temperature range between -180o and +250o C. The electrical contacts of the flat blocking diodes shall be suitable for the same interconnectors and interconnection techniques as used for solar cells (single and multijunction cells). Radiation environment shall envelope BepiColombo and Solar Orbiter missions, with a goal of covering a typical 15-year GEO mission. The concept of a flat large-area diode allows a good heat transfer to the underlying panel substrate. The concept of a flat solar cell shunt diode has been proven to be very successful and was used in various solar arrays such as the one of Hubble Space Telecope.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P ADV STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION DIV / SRE-PA Responsible: Mr WHITCOMB C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100462 - CTP - BepiColombo Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP BC-EP-07 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.164.02 ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY REFERENCE FOR LASER STABILISATION

The activity focuses on the development of a method to compensate for frequency changes in the laser pre-stabilisation. Conventional frequency references have a fixed reference frequency. For LISA, the pre-stabilised laser frequency has to be variable for two reasons: 1) the beat frequency of the main science interference signal must remain below 20MHz. If each laser is locked to a resonance of its reference cavity (free spectral range, FSR of several hundred MHz), then the pre-stabilised frequency must be tuneable over a minimum of half an FSR; and 2) with the implementation of arm-locking, the pre-stabilised frequency must follow the changes in the laser frequency caused by the breathing of the arm-length (theDoppler frequency shift). Such changeable reference can be achieved either by changing the length of an optical cavity or by using an adjustable sideband to the laser carrier for stabilisation or by other means. The range of frequency to be tuned will be at least one FSR free spectral range of the reference cavity. The frequency stability achievable through the stabilization method will be compatible with the required frequency stability of the LISA laser. This activity will assess the performance of the various potential methods and demonstrate experimentally with a bread-board the performances of the selected baseline option. C(1)* = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P LISA PROJECT / SRE-PW Responsible: Mr GIANOLIO C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP L 26 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.164.04 OPTICAL ASSEMBLY (OATM) ARTICULATION/TRACKING MECHANISM (PREVIOUS TITLE: OPTICAL ASSEMBLY (OA) ARTICULATION MECHANISM)

In LISA the ideal equilateral triangle formed by the 3 SC will be changing due to the orbits kinematics, thus the relative angle between the adjacent LISA arms will slowly change of about 1.5 degree over 1 year. This is referred to as "constellation breathing". The purpose of the OA tracking mechanism is to keep, at any time, the line of sight (LOS) of both the LISA Payload Optical Assemblies (OA) aligned with the direction pointing to relevant far SC. The current strategy to cope with this varying angle during the science mode is to use the SC attitude control system to keep one OA aligned with the incoming beam, and to use the OATM to rotate the other Optical Assembly to keep it aligned with the other incoming beam. The OA tracking mechanism shall have two main different modes of operations: the acquisition mode and the science mode. In science mode, the main quadrant photodiode (QPD) mounted on the Optical Bench (not part of the OATM) can be used as feedback sensor to close the tracking loop. In this mode, the slow variation, the relatively large angle and the fact that the noise of this articulation mechanism enters in the LISA performances through the overall Drag Free control, impose conflicting requirements such as long stroke, high resolution and high stability to the mechanism, making the design very challenging. For the Acquisition mode, as pointing measurement will not be available from the QPD until the acquisition is completed, the OATM control has to rely on an internal feedback sensor. This activity will start with an analysis phase with trade-offs on the potential design alternatives for the OATM components (inter alia: actuator, flexible pivot and feedback sensor). This will then be followed by a Bread- board to be designed, manufactured and tested demonstrate the feasibility and performances of the articulation mechanism design. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P LISA PROJECT / SRE-PW Responsible: Mr GIANOLIO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP L 24 Status: EX ITEM 04.160.11 INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.164.08 MULTI-PURPOSE CHARGE SENSITIVE AMPLIFIER AND TOF ASIC

The measurement of the particle environment near the sun requires sensors which can detect the presence of energetic atomic particles and track their movements to determine the time of flight over a predefined path. By this manner the particle energy and time of flight will enable the mass to be derived. Owing to the potential rapid particle count rates the sensor readouts and conditioning is an important performance parameter in the overall performance of the instrument which can be improved greatly with an integrated low noise charge sensitve amplifier to give a generic high performance front end. This integrated read out electronic package must be radiation tolerant with single and multi channel sensor configurations (8 channel and 16 channel).The particle detector front end will be used extensively in the Energetic Particle Detector (EPD) of the Solar Orbiter. The integrated sensor readout architecture will be defined for Solar Orbiter instruments and a specification established for the device. The design and construction of development devices will be undertaken and testing performed to fully characterise performance and radiation tolerance. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Responsible: Mr MCCOY C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100473 - CTP - Solar Orbiter Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP SO-DE-02 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.164.10 DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND QUALIFICATION OF A HEAT REJECTING ENTRANCE WINDOW

The remote sensing instruments of the Solar Orbiter will be exposed to the full intensity of the sun during observations. The instrument aperatures represent pathways for the intense heat of the sun to sensitive internal focal plane sensors. Typically the sensors will be designed for particular bands and the exposure to the entire range of light from the sun, and consequently the heating, is not necessary if a heat rejecting filter is placed in the light path in front of the instrument. The band of interest is a 10 nm band around the 630 nm wavelength. Over the band 200nm to 3000 nm the overall reflectivity should be about 98%. Outside of this band absorption will occur but it represents about 10% of the load hence limiting the local heating of the filter. For a 25 cm diameter window the thermal heat load will be about 170 W and without any heat sinks to dump the energy the temperature will reach about 230 deg C. The window mounting in the heat shield of the Solar Orbiter spacecraft will provide the support and thermal interfaces for the instruments behind the shield in the spacecraft. The scope of the work comprises a trade-off of different concepts, the development of the mechanical mounting concept and the thermal design, the detailed filter design and its performance assessment, the development of all necessary technology needed, the manufacturing of a filter prototype, which is mechanically mounted representative to the thermal design, the filter space qualification on sample level and finally the filter environmental verification under mission representative conditions. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Responsible: Mr MCCOY C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100473 - CTP - Solar Orbiter Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP SO-OP-01 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.164.11 FABRY-PEROT FILTER DEVELOPMENT FOR VIM

The role of the Fabry-Perot filter package is to select a narrow and tuneable spectral band for the VIM instrument. The required spectral resolution is 5 pm and the tenability range of 150 pm. The clear aperture diameter must be of 50 mm with a maximum entrance angle of 0.58 deg. The proposed baseline is a double Fabry-Perot followed by a band pass interference filter. The tunability is achieved by applying kvolt tensions to the Lithium Niobate materials. The suitability of these materials for space applications needs to be proven. The qualification of the the Lithium Niobate material will be reviewed and where necessary additional qualifications performed. Trade-offs of the design of the Fabry-Perot filter to meet the VIM requirements will be performed and a design selected for development. A development model breadboard will be constructed and basic performance testing performed to demonstrate the feasibility of the design to meet the requirements. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P

Responsible: Mr MCCOY C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100473 - CTP - Solar Orbiter Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP SO-OP-02 Status: INTENDED 08.164.05 PROTOTYPE ASIC DEVELOPMENT FOR LARGE FORMAT NIR/SWIR DETECTOR ARRAY

Objectives: Development of a cryogenic, prototype control and digitisation application specific integrated circuit predominently for large area NIR/SWIR detector hybrid. Description: Both dark energy missions propose the use of the Teledyne Imaging Systems Hawaii-2RG detector and SIDECAR ASIC. These activities would lead to a European supply of NIR/SWIR detector technology for both these and future science missions. The programme has the aim of developing a prototype dedicated control and digitisation ASIC to match the hybrid array development. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P ADV STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION DIV / SRE-PA Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T216-047PA Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.164.01 OUTGASSING AND CONTAMINATION CHARACTERIZATION FOR LISA

Objectives: The main objective is to verify the outgassing and contamination characteristics of the materials used in the Opto-mechanical payload compartment to assure the ultra-high vacuum level required by the pay-load. Description: The LISA Payload is characterized by strict requirements on vacuum and contamination. The outgassing and contamination characteristics of the materials used in the Opto-mechanical payload compartment (e.g. CFRP, Zerodur, bonding materials, electrical and optical harness) have to be determined in order for the payload to be able to reach the ultra-high vacuum level required and to make sure that the cold telescope optical surfaces and the Optical Bench components will not be contaminated. Additionally, also the contamination characteristics of the micropropulsion plume must be determined in the frame of this activity. Finally, the technology necessary to implement venting of the GRS vacuum enclosure into space (feature not implemented in LPF) has to be identified and fully analysed. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P LISA PROJECT / SRE-PW Responsible: Mr GIANOLIO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP C207-016PW Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.164.03 GRS FRONT END ELECTRONICS CHARACTERIZATION FOR LISA

Objectives: This activity will assess the suitability of the current Front-End Electronics (FEE) components to the LISA requirements and identify and test alternatives in case they prove not to be adequate. Description: The residual acceleration required by LISA must be a factor 10 better than that required of LISA Pathfinder. To this end, the GRS Front-End Electronics (FEE) must strictly fulfil all LISA requirements. Currently, for example, the actuation noise measured in the LPF GRS FEE is not compliant with the LISA specification. Even though in LISA there will be no direct actuation along the x (drag free) axis that could be impacted by this excess noise - the GRS electrodes facing the Test Mass x face will be used for the Test Mass attitude control and thus individual gain fluctuation of each electrode might lead to a non-zero force applied to the Test Mass. This activity will assess the suitability of the current FEE components such as ADC and DAC, reference voltage sources and auto-zero amplifiers to the LISA requirements and identify and test alternatives in case they prove not to be adequate. The redundancy concept will also be revisited for the LISA design. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P LISA PROJECT / SRE-PW Responsible: Mr GIANOLIO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Division Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP C207-009PW; IPI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.164.04 CHARGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR LISA

Objectives: The objective of the activity is to investigate the possibility to use LEDs for the LISA Charge Management System (CMS). Description: The current LISA Pathfinder Charge Management System (CMS) is based on UV mercury-vapour lamps. The design of this system is based on the ROSAT and GPB missions, launched respectively in 1990 and 2004. An alternative design for the LISA CMS could be based on Light Emitting Diodes (LED). Compared with mercury lamps, the LED-based CMS offers the advantages of small size, lightweight, lower power consumption, faster response time and longer lifetime. Lifetime in particular is the main disadvantage of the Mercury lamps in the LISA application, as the CMS would require a substantial mass and volume to guarantee the 5-year mission duration with the required redundancy. This activity would therefore investigate the possibility to use LEDs for the LISA CMS, design the system and manufacture a breadboard to be adequately tested. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P LISA PROJECT / SRE-PW Responsible: Mr GIANOLIO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100469 - Science Payload and Technology Q4 Division; 100758 - SIUC SRE Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: CTP C207-011PW; IPI Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.164.05 LISA METROLOGY SYSTEM

Objectives: The objective is to characterise the Ultra Stable Oscillator (USO) residual noise, in order to achieve the required performance of the LISA system. Description: In order to reach the required sensitivity, the LISA system relies on very accurate phase measurements and on a laser frequency noise suppression of several orders of magnitude. The laser frequency noise suppression is allocated to a cascade of (i) laser pre-stabilization, (ii) Arm Locking stabilization and (iii) Time-Delayed Interferometry (TDI). The residual noise suppression that can be achieved with Arm Locking and TDI depends principally on sampling-time jitter, delay, synchronization and time stamping of the phase measurements. The time reference for these tasks is set by the Frequency Distribution System (FDS), which includes an Ultra Stable Oscillator (USO) distributing time information throughout the data sampling and processing within the Phase Measurement System (PMS) and to the Laser Electro-optical Modulator (EOM). In order to achieve the required performance, the USO residual noise has to be characterized as well. Additionally, due to the LISA orbital evolution, the beat note to be measured does not have a constant frequency and consequently the Phase Measurement System (PMS) must be able to track a varying frequency within a range of about 20MHz. From the architectural point of view, because of the required redundancy level a fairly complicated switching system is required. This activity will demonstrate the LISA Phase Measurement System performance and validate the key interface requirements with the Frequency Distribution System. Tasks include design, manufacturing and test of the LISA PMS, with a reduced number of channels, but including redundancy and the a representative switching ability; design and implementation of a phase detection (laboratory standard quality) and clock noise determination algorithm; analysis and definition of the PMS ? FDS interface and correlation of performance. Procurement Policy: C(2) = A relevant participation (in terms of quality and quantity) of non-primes (incl. SMEs) is required. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes". NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS PART OF THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR UNDER-RETURNED COUNTRIES.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P LISA PROJECT / SRE-PW Responsible: Mr GIANOLIO C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100464 - CTP - LISA Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: C207-013PW; IPI Status: INITIATED 1-6238

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.164.07 SAFARI: FOCAL PLANE READ-OUT

The SPICA (Space Infrared Telescope for Cosmology and Astrophysics) mission is conceived to perform wide field, high sensitivity photometric mapping at high spatial resolution, spectral analysis and coronography of planets and planetary disks as well as the origin of the universe. European contribution to this mission includes the large telescope, the SAFARI focal plane instrument and a contribution to the spacecraft operations. In this context, this activity is aimed at initiating the development of the SAFARI detection systems, and in particular the focal plane read-out. Two main tasks are foreseen within the activity: - Support to the SPICA/SAFARI instrument consortium for the specification, design, prototyping and trade-offs of readout electronics. This will have to be optimized for the different detector alternatives presently under study: photoconductors; KID - Kinetic Inductance Detectors; TES - Transition-Edge Sensors; Silicon Bolometers. - For the selected detector technology develop ultra-low noise cryogenic multiplexing readout electronics. The readout will be possibly FDM (frequency domain multiplexing) based. NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P ADV STUDIES & TECHNOLOGY PREPARATION DIV / SRE-PA Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: GSTP-4 G214-14AP Status: INTENDED 10.164.01 DEFINITION STUDIES FOR THE M-CLASS MISSIONS FOR COSMIC VISION 2015-2025

Summary description to follow.

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Responsible: Mr SAFA C 09 YIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100122 - Mission Preparation - Studies Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.166.03 X RAY BAFFLE

A Next Generation X-ray Observatory based on micropore optics needs efficient light weight X-ray off-axis stray-light baffle. This is needed to prevent diffuse stray light from off-axis sources being reflected with a single bounce into the focal plane, and degrading the ultimate sensitivity of instruments. Novel fabrication techniques will be examined to provide a low mass hierarchical baffle plate, using glass pore channels and etched silicon plates. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non- primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

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Responsible: Mr PEACOCK C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100461 - CTP - General Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP LT-OP-04 Status: INTENDED 06.166.04 LAYERED SYNTHETIC MICROSTRUCTURE COATINGS ON SILICON FOR SOFT GAMMA OPTICS

The energy range of Next Generation X-ray Observatories and of Gamma Ray Imager missions must be maximized. Both missions can utilize the breakthrough in effective collecting area that silicon pore optics can bring, but each has different challenges that cannot be satisfied by traditional gold reflective coatings. For the GRI class of missions, a need for breakthrough imaging capability in the range 50-250keV requires the development of deposition technology of multilayers with novel material layer pairs with low- and high atomic number. For a Next Generation X-ray Observatory where launch mass limitations dictate a constraint in mirror shell locations with radius, the choice of Bragg multilayer reflectors offers the possibility to tune the wavelength response with reflection angle to match the desired science requirements. The activity will concentrate on deposition of new material couples on high quality silicon substrates, and optimize the methods for bonding between silicon ribs and coated surfaces. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P

Responsible: Mr PEACOCK C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100461 - CTP - General Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP LT-OP-05 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.166.05 PHOTONIC CRYSTAL SINGLE MODE FIBRE

Single mode fibres are the most critical technology required for Near IR interferometers, Single mode fibre is core element to reduce payload resources (minimise number parallel chains)The work done to date on photonic crystal fibres indicates a strong potential of this technology for multi- octave bandwidth single mode performance. Such technology would substantially reduce the system implementation complexity for Darwin. This activity would complement the TRP study of single mode fibers, and will focus on the required structures for an optimized single mode broadband fibre. Some test samples are to be manufactured. Type of tender C(1) - activities in open competition limited to non-primes. For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) "Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes".

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P

Responsible: Mr PEACOCK C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100461 - CTP - General Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP LT-OP-06 Status: INTENDED 06.166.06 DEFINITION AND DESIGN OF A CRYO NULLING INTERFEROMETER BREADBOARD

A bread-board nulling interferometer is required as a cryogenic tesbed for the demonstration and performance verification of the Near Infrared Nulling Interferometer. This B-B needs to be designed to be compatible with the optical components to be developed under separate activities (incl in the TRP). This BB will utilize the outputs of other technology development and system level study activities and will provide at the same time the testbed required for their validation. This Bread-board shall include the required test stimuli like star and planets simulators etc. The subject activity deals with the definition and detailed design of this breadboard. Some proof of concept shall be part of this activity. The implementation of this BB and it s utilization will be the subject of follow-on activities.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION PROJ. DEP / SRE-P

Responsible: Mr PEACOCK C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100461 - CTP - General Q1 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: CTP LT-OP-07 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 07.166.01 LOW BANDGAP SUPERCONDUCTING SENSOR

Small arrays of DROID devices have been demonstrated, but to meet XEUS energy resolution requirements, fabrication on narrower band gap material should be demonstrated. Methods to massively increase the array size to match field of view requirements are required.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME - D/SCI

SCIENCE PAYLOAD & ADVANCED CONCEPTS OFFI / SCI-A Responsible: Mr BAVDAZ C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100061 - Techno Res/Core Activities Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z Programme Ref.: TRP T204-06SC Status: DELETED

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ESAHQ DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS

Responsible: Mr NYE CR 09 YAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100989 - Asbestos Removal HQ Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 2-1582

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.175.02 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY: CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS UNDER THE SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR DANISH INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

The present Announcement of Opportunity invites to present outline proposals aiming at increasing the participation of Denmark in the European Space Agency activities by creating and maintaining space know-how and competences. It is addressed only to companies (including SME), academia and research organisations legally registered in Denmark. Academia and Research Institutions are encouraged to team up with Danish industrial partners. This AO covers proposals aimed to: a) Hardware activities with preference given to those related to scientific missions. This includes instruments and platform technologies and sensors and their interfaces, as well as generic technologies with potential for re-use (price not higher than 500K?). b) Research and development activities (including feasibility studies) leading to products (hardware or software), services, technology demonstrations or to generic technologies with potential for re-use (price not higher than 200K?). c) Preparatory activities (e.g. studies, user requirements or market surveys) to support Denmark?s competitiveness in ESA programmes (with preference to the Science Programme) subscribed by Denmark (price not higher than 100K?). Note: Education and awareness activities will not be considered in the present call.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT / RES-P INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DIVISION / RES-PR Responsible: Mr PITTARELLI C 09 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100757 - SIUC General Q3 Spec. Prov.: DK Programme Ref.: Status: COMPLETED 1-6195

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.179.01 METHODS FOR ASSESSING THE PUBLIC VALUE OF SATCOM IN A SPECTRUM TRADING ENVIRONMENT

It is known for many years that the frequency spectrum is a valuable resource but recently governments have discovered the value of spectrum as a national asset. The assessment of frequency spectrum Public Value is an emerging concept being studied extensively by economists and spectrum management specialists. Public Value is perception dependent and not just based on a single idea but a cluster of values including broader social values and externalities. These clusters of values take into account how the service is delivered i.e. the process and what is achieved as a result of the service delivery i.e. the outcome . The broader social values (also to be understood as broader contribution to society ) reflect, in case of communication systems, notions related to social inclusion and universal access, increase of quality of life, cultural understanding, education, informed democracy and social cohesion but also the ability of the communications systems to provide continuity and quality of services in periods of emergency, crisis or disaster. Examples of externalities include factors such as the broader impact on investment, R&D, employment, use of open service technologies and the use of environmental friendly technologies, social networking opportunities etc. The study seeks to identify a flexible generic framework and spectrum valuation model to assess the Public Value of spectrum for satcom systems. It shall assist the satcom community in developing a more widespread understanding of the drivers if spectrum value. It does not aim in supporting any particular policy development, but rather to provide background information of general relevance to a wide range of spectrum management issues applicable to satellite systems.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T FUTURE PROJECTS DIVISION / TIA-TF Responsible: Mr ELIA C 09 DAC 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100410 - ARTES 1 Phase V Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: INITIATED 1-6180

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 08.179.05 EVOLUTION OF THE CUSTOMER BASIS OF SATCOM SERVICE PROVIDERS

In the 1990s, deregulation of the satellite telecoms sector allowed competition in the ground segment market for the first time. This in turn led to the birth of a new industry based on outsourcing of ground segment services by broadcasters and other content providers. The market grew explosively based on mass market direct-to-home applications, falling prices, the relentless rise of the internet and the demand for new services. The question now is whether, in the first decades of the 21st century, an analogous situation in the Earth Observation (EO) field may come about. Currently the EO applications industry is somewhat fragmented, operating mostly in the government and public sector markets. But there are indications that EO may be on the threshold of a step change encouraged by a number of political and sociological factors and future exposure to applications demanded by global mass markets. Such growth could potentially lead to an upturn in the whole satellite service value chain, including an opportunity for third party providers to provide ground segment services to this industry. Increasingly, national governments and supranational organisations require improved climate change monitoring and this provides a favourable backdrop to such an opportunity. Indeed, the climate change industry is starting to gain momentum. The advances of the internet and mobile technologies are continuing to create ever greater expectations in terms of the quality, quantity and particularly, the timely availability of EO data. It is possible that we are standing on the brink of major growth in demand for satellite-generated earth-observation services. Any new research would need to look carefully at new demands generated by the massive growth in on- line and mobile user requirements. Developing products based on real-time data capture, and lowering distribution costs, are two possible areas where third party infrastructure providers could use world-wide networks to energise the satellite sector, to the benefit of industry in ESA member states and worldwide. The study will start by analysing the current user requirements from institutions and the relevant space and ground infrastructures. It will then examine the latest prospects for future growth in the EO applications industry and the likelihood of the development of mass-market applications, by defining the 'pull' from location-based services on the internet. It will establish the commercial drivers in value-adding companies in markets like Natural Resource Monitoring, Cartography, Land Use etc. It will also research the cost-base of these companies and the extent to which the cost of data can be reduced and the efficiency of the sales and marketing functions of these companies enhanced. Recommendations on how to improve the commercial feasibility of proposed services will be identified. The study will also examine the extent to which the use of third-party satcom ground facilities may help lower the cost-base of satellite based EO services. It is important therefore to understand the current space and ground based infrastructure and the degree to which a more commercial approach may encourage the development of EO applications to the benefit of the space and satellite industries.

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Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status:INTENDED 08.179.14 THE ROLE OF SATELLITES IN CONVERGED MOBILE/FIXED/BROADCASTING ENVIRONMENTS

The aim of the study activity is to evaluate satellite networks convergence scenarios, for example satellite/WiMax/3G etc, and define reference model for a satellite centered service platform capable of services provision in the convergent fixed/mobile/TV2.0 broadcasting era. The technical and business analysis shall be done looking for the whole value chain, from content production to user terminals. New developments shall be identified and a set of recommendations shall be issued for standardization, i.e. to feed the new standardization cycles in DVB-CBMS phase 2, OMA/BCAST v2.0, in order to guarantee the widest access to the proposed services and technologies.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA - D/TIA SENIOR ADVISOR TO D/TIA / TIA-S FUTURE PROG AND APPL DIV (TEMPORARY) / TIA-SF Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100414 - ARTES 1 Period 2 Phase IV Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: ARTES-1 Status: INTENDED 08.179.17 FRAMEWORK SUPPORT TO STANDARDISATION: ENHANCEMENT OF DVB-RCS/SATLABS QUALIFICATION PROGRAMME

Support in developing an extension of the Common Test Bed (CTB). The activity will cover the new features of the CTB.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 06.187.16 STUDY OF SCANSAR AND TOPSSAR IMAGING OF PERSISTENT SCATTERERS (PS)

Persistent Scatterer Interferometry (PSI) is one of the application drivers of the future C-band SAR satellite Sentinel-1. The proposed primary operation mode of the SAR sensor is a so-called TopsSAR mode, which is a ScanSAR mode where the antenna beam is steered in the azimuth plane in the direction of flight during the radar pulse-bursts. This study aims to further the understanding of the physics of imaging the PS with ScanSAR and TopsSAR modes by a theoretical study, scattering simulations and utilising spaceborne and airborne SAR data. The expected performance of the proposed TopsSAR imaging mode of Sentinel-1 in PS imaging shall be critically assessed. The possibility to combine the Sentinel-1 archive with the existing ERS/Envisat shall be studied, and the effect on existing PSI-based operational services shall be critically assessed. A prototype processor doing TopsSAR processing from airborne data to SLC shall be developed and documented.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S EXPLOITATION AND SERVICES DIVISION / EOP-SE Responsible: Mr DOHERTY C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100781 - Envisat Operations Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.06 SENTINEL-3 CORE PDGS IMPLEMENTATION AND INTEGRATION

As part of the GMES Space Component (GSC) Programme, ESA is developing in cooperation with EUMETSAT the Sentinel-3 Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS). The scope of the ITT is to develop, test, install, integrate, verify and validate the Sentinel-3 Core PDGS that is made up of Land and Marine parts. The procurement includes the provision of all PDGS core hardware and software. In the specific case of the S-3 PDGS Marine parts, dedicated to the processing of the marine level-2 products, it is noted that it will be located and operated at EUMETSAT HQ. The ITT includes the following main activities: -Sentinel-3 end-to-end PDGS Detailed Design for both Land and Marine parts -Specification of the Core PDGS components and related interfaces -Development and testing of Sentinel-3 Core PDGS components for both Land and Marine parts -Integration and testing with provided CFIs and services (e.g. the Demodulator and Front-End-Processor) -Sentinel-3 PDGS deployment, integration and testing at all PDGS centres covering Land and Marine parts -Support to the overall PDGS system validation and to the commissioning activities -Sentinel-3 PDGS system maintenance till the end of the Commissioning Phase. The subject ITT will be open to companies from ESA Member States, from the GMES Space Component-GSC Participating States, as well as from the participating countries to the Seventh Framework of the European Community- EC (EC FP7), as listed hereafter: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G EO GRD SEG FACILITIES & TECHN MNGMT DIV / EOP-GT Responsible: Mr KOHLHAMMER C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100699 - GMES PDGS Development and Pre-Ops Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6274

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.25 STSE - ASSESSING PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCIENTIFIC EXPLOITATION OF THE SENTINEL MISSIONS (SEN4SCI)

The project shall explore the benefits of the Sentinel missions, which are primarily being developed for operational services, to address major challenges as outlined by the scientific community at large. Particular efforts shall be devoted to the elaboration of the scientific product requirements including the elaboration of possible processing schemes by accounting on synergies offered by the various systems and utilizing an integrative processing approach. The study includes a series of workshop for consolidating and harmonising the product requirements. Detailed recommendations for further implementation activities leading to detailed Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents (ATBDs) and prototype processor developments shall also be provided as ouput of this foreseen activity.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S SCIENCE STRATEGY,COORD & PLANNING OFFICE / EOP-SA Responsible: Mr BRIGGS C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100684 - Support to Science Element (STSE) Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6091 09.187.27 NEAR REAL-TIME, GEO-ANNOTATED IMAGES (NGI)

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G

Responsible: Mr KOHLHAMMER C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+CDN+GR Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 09.187.28 OPEN-STANDARD ONLINE OBSERVATION SERVICE - O3S

NOTE: THIS ACTIVITY IS CURRENTLY IN THE GSTP WORK PLAN BUT WILL ONLY BE IMPLEMENTED AFTER CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM DELEGATIONS. AT THAT TIME A PLANNED QUARTER FOR TENDER ISSUE WILL BE CONFIRMED AND BIDDERS WILL BE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST IN THE ACTIVITY.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G

Responsible: Mr D'ELIA C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100850 - GSTP Period 5 Element 1 Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-6143

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.30 SMAAD SEMANTIC-WEB FOR MEDIATED ACCESS ACROSS DOMAINS

This activity aims at identifying the methods to apply Semantic Web (and, as mature, Semantic Grid) technologies for mediated discovery and access in semantic terms across ontologies of distributed sources of geo-referenced and not geo-referenced data, products, information and services. So, the major objectives are to identify and test Semantic Web / Grid Technologies permitting to: - Improve techniques for storage and retrieval of RDF and other types of data, considering distributed database approaches and specialised solutions for indexing, search and retrieval of geo-referenced data - Develop vocabularies / dictionaries to express multi-lingual thesauri such as gazetteers of geographic names, controlled vocabularies, etc. and provide solutions for their integration with other semantic data - Provide dictionaries / ontologies to support semantic interoperability between the most common metadata formats and offer simplified metadata vocabulary, compatible with full, standardised schemas, to allow easy and fast publishing of data by providers - Identify methods for thematic discovery and search, which uses cross mapping between user?s defined vocabularies and other documents? vocabularies and/or to augment / refine data search and retrieval (together with the use of contextual information about such, as user preferences, profiles and environments) - Assess the mediating technologies, which can permit to automatically cross relate different ontologies, and to create active interfaces capable to suggest alternatives to the users from different domains

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G

Responsible: Mr D'ELIA C 09 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100950 - GSTP Period 4 Q4 Spec. Prov.: B Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6204

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.31 STSE-NORTH HYDROLOGY

Lake and river ice dynamics represents a key component of climate, hydrology and creates and controls unique aquatic habitats and related biological productivity and diversity. River and lake ice changes over seasons. For instance, the dates of freeze up and break up are useful indicator of climate change and variation. In addition, river ice dynamics represent a critical input to monitor ice jams and floods in Northern areas. There are long-term observations of river and lake ice in the northern regions. However, the observations network is declining dramatically in recent decades. This lack of data hinders the use of river and lake ice data into numerical weather prediction, climate and hydrologic models. In this context, EO represents a unique tool to support scientist and operational institutions to characterize and monitor river and lake ice dynamics as a key component of the North Hydrology System. The overall goal of the North Hydrology is to support the international efforts coordinated by the CliC project of the WCRP to exploit the use of ESA EO data, models and in situ data to improve the characterisation of river and lake ice processes and their contribution to the Northern Hydrology system. Project Priorities have been discussed and defined during a Scientific Consultation Workshop organised jointly by CliC and ESA on the 17th June 2009 and hosted by the University of Innsbruck, Austria. In particular, the main thematic area addressed by this activity is the lake and river ice dynamics in the northern hydrology system (see www.esa.int/ stse). To this end North Hydrology aims at developing a Portfolio of novel multimission geo-information products (maximising the use of ESA data) improving the current characterisation of river and lakes ice dynamics to enhance NWP and modelling of key hydrological processes in Northern latitudes. In this context, short-term general objectives of the project include: Development and validation of a dedicated Portfolio of novel EO-based multimission based products (maximising the use of ESA data) responding directly to the specific scientific requirements of the scientific, modelling and operational communities to better characterise the rivers and lake ice contribution to the northern hydrology system. Assimilation of the novel products into suitable models to improve river and lake ice Characterisation in NWP/climate modelling and north hydrology studies. Assimilation into suitable hydrological models at basin scale improving ice jam characterisation, flood forecasting and glacial temporary lakes characterization for J?kulhlaups (glacial floods) modelling and forecasting; Developing a Scientific Roadmap as a basis for further ESA activities in support of the CliC community.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S SCIENCE STRATEGY,COORD & PLANNING OFFICE / EOP-SA Responsible: Mr BRIGGS C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100684 - Support to Science Element (STSE) Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6205

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.32 THE SECURITY DIMENSION OF GMES: PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION ON SPACE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONCEPTS OF OPERATION

Within the frame of GMES, the objective of the study is to assess options for a space infrastructure that can fulfil the observation needs of possible EU security undertaking and integrate them with data generated from other sources, to explore the relevant concepts of operation and to estimate the costs and the schedule. Assessments and trade-off of different options shall be supported by results stemming from traceable analyses and simulations. They will be a source of inputs for the decision process regarding the future follow-on of this activity; progress will be constantly visible for the stakeholders (such as EC, EUSC and EDA). This activity is based on initial space observation specifications that the Directorate of Earth Observation of ESA derived from the analysis of possible scenarios of security-related EU engagements, which has been reviewed by some of the major stakeholders. The subject ITT will be open to companies from ESA Member States, from the GMES Space Component-GSC Participating States, as well as from the participating countries to the Seventh Framework of the European Community- EC (EC FP7), as listed hereafter: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GMES SPACE OFFICE / EOP-E

Responsible: Mr ASCHBACHER C 09 NO > 500 Budget Ref.: 100703 - GMES Coordination and Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CD N Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6206 09.187.33 EARTHWATCH CLIMATE CHANGE INITIATIVE: SCIENTIFIC USER CONSULTATION AND DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS

Eleven contracts, each to cover the detailed requirements definition, algorithm development, validation and prototyping for one ?Essential Climate Variable?

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S EXPLOITATION AND SERVICES DIVISION / EOP-SE Responsible: Mr DOHERTY C 09 DIPC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100627 - Earth Watch - Climate Change Initiative Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+NL+E+S+CH+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6207

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.35 STUDY OF OPEN SOURCE RICH CLIENT PLATFORM ENVIRONMENTS FOR ADVANCED USER INTERFACE GENERATION AND COMPONENTS CREATION AND SHARING

The objective of this project is to study the trends on open source Rich Client Platform environments for advanced user interface generation and components creation and sharing. Modularity offered by the features and the dynamic plugin architecture of an RCP allows delivering of highly specialized applications, instead of old-fashioned monolithic core applications. The benefits of using such an environment shall be demonstrated by the design of an open architecture of the EO-RCP and the development of a prototype client application. The deliverables of the project shall be published to a dedicated Web site (i.e. a wiki) whose main purpose is to stimulate the adoption of the EO-RCP client by third party plugin developers. The requested activities include - a trade-off analysis and selection of an open source RCP platform suitable for engineering the EO-RCP client, - the design and documentation of the client architecture and API - the development of a prototype, - the creation of a community web site (i.e. a wiki). The EO-RCP platform architecture should be designed to support plugins and modules providing users an end-to-end solution to accomplish several possible scenario of Earth Observation Data usage. It covers functions such as: - data search (searching catalogues or data repositories) and metadata visualization (including location on a map, preview images), - data access (downloading, ordering, loading from local storage), - data visualization and manipulation (computing and extracting information from one or several products), - generation of output materials (integration with GIS layers, export in various formats, generation of reports, )

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G

Responsible: Mr JUTZ C 09 Budget Ref.: Q4 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED 1-6272

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.36 FIRST STUDY

FIRST (Definition of LTDP User Requirements and Preserved Data Set composition) is a study project commissioned by the Agency to Industry, aimed at the collection and definition of requirements and needs from the Earth Observation satellite data user communities in different domains (e.g. land, marine, etc.) and from international initiatives and programmes (e.g. Climate Change Initiative and GMES) in terms of Long Term Preservation of EO satellite data, products and related information. The study will also produce an assessment of the impact deriving from the defined requirements and needs on the LTDP activities to be carried out in the set-up of the European LTDP Framework, will review of the LTDP approach and concept for EO data and will define the composition of the data set that should be preserved in the long term in order to guarantee the satisfaction of the Earth Observation satellite data user community?s needs in the different domains. The study results and the final recommendations will be utilised and applied by ESA and other European LTDP partners for the set-up of the European LTDP Framework.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G EO GROUND SEGMENT STRATEGY MNGMT OFFICE / EOP-GS Responsible: Ms FORCADA ARREGUI C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100069 - Long-Term Data Preservation Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6273

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.37 GEONET AND EUROPEAN DATA FLOW INFRASTRUCTURE SHARING STUDY

This study project is aimed at supporting ESA cooperation activities within the Ground Segment Coordination Body (GSCB) in the Earth Observation data flow infrastructure area, and ESA participation and contribution to the set-up of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). The study will define possible scenarios and operations concepts for the sharing of data flow infrastructure (e.g. networks, acquisition stations) among European Earth Observation mission owners, with particular focus on the Ground Segment Coordination Body members, with the objective to optimize Ground Segment operations costs. Different possible sharing scenarios in the short and mid term will be defined, a cost benefit analysis (CBA) carried out to identify the most attractive ones that will be analysed in detail and proposed for implementation. The study will also define a long term optimised scenario and operations concept for common/shared data flow infrastructure in Europe allowing efficient EO data access, circulation and distribution, and connecting the whole set of European Earth Observation data archives and EO facilities. In support to GEOSS, the architecture, operations concept and costing model of GEONET, intended as a global and worldwide communication network of interconnected existing networks by which GEOSS related information, data and products can be circulated and distributed in response to users and providers needs, will be defined and povided as contribution in the frame of the GEONET sub-task leaded by ESA and inserted in the 2009-2011 GEO Work-plan.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G EO GROUND SEGMENT STRATEGY MNGMT OFFICE / EOP-GS Responsible: Mr KOHLHAMMER C 09 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100687 - Multi-mission Ground Segment Activities Q4 (MMGS) Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6275

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.187.38 EARTH OBSERVATION FOR INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (EOFI)

The Earth Observation for international Financial Institutions (EOFI) procurement shall demonstrate and validate the utility of currently available Earth Observation (EO) information services in support of International Financing Institutions (IFI). For this purpose a number of small-scale trials have been selected and specified in collaboration with the selected IFI. For each trial the specified EO service has to be produced and provided to the respective IFI funded project. The EO service shall be based on existing validated state of the art EO products although some customization and tailoring may be necessary to meet the specific user requirements. The EOFI procurement is part of a number of activities within the ESA program Value Adding Element understanding and developing the demand for EO products and services for the objectives and procedures of International Financing Institutions.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S EXPLOITATION AND SERVICES DIVISION / EOP-SE Responsible: C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100686 - Value Adding Activities (VAA) Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+ CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-6276 09.287.02 MAINTENANCE AND EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH EXPLORER SMOS INSTRUMENT PROCESSORS FOR THE PERIOD 2010 - 2014

SMOS Instrument Processors (IPs) maintenance and evolution services includes corrective maintenance of the L1 and NRT processing chain following Software Problem Reports (SPRs) detected by the operational team or users and algorithm upgrades as defined by the Expert Support Laboratories (ESLs). The services includes the maintenance activity and the evolution of SMOS tools (Global Monitoring Tool, Comparison Tool), maintenance and evolution of the Systematic Product Quality Control (SPQC) facility to ensure that all products made available to users are of a reasonable quality as defined by a set of high level quality checks performed on the data and maintenance and evolution of the Monitoring Facility (MF) element supporting the monitoring of the behaviour of the DPGS and the SMOS instrument performance.

ESRIN DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP GROUND SEGMENT DEPARTMENT / EOP-G EO MISSION MANAGEMENT OFFICE / EOP-GM Responsible: Mr KOHLHAMMER CR 09 YAC > 500 Budget Ref.: 100689 - Continuity of Missions Q4 Spec. Prov.: DEIMOS E, GMV E; DEIMOS SPACE SL (E); GMV AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE S.A. (E) Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 2-1584

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.196.01 PROVISION OF HOUSEHOLD REMOVAL SERVICES FOR ESA STAFF MEMBERS IN ESA HO AND OUTSTATIONS

Within the Agency, the ESA Headquarters Human Resources Division handles the management of household removal services for Staff members located in ESA headquarters, liaisons Offices and outstations. The objectives of the activity are the following: - household removal services in Europe, North and South America, including customs formalities, - storage in some specific circumstances and for a limited duration as detailed hereafter, - household removal services are understood by road and sea.

ESAHQ DIRECTORATE RESOURCES MNGMT & IND MATTER - D/RES HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT / RES-H HQ HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION / RES-HM Responsible: Mr DEMOULIN C 09 NO < 50 Budget Ref.: Q3 Spec. Prov.: Programme Ref.: Status: INITIATED 1-6036

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.03 STUDY ON POINT TARGET ANALYSES ON LARGE LANDMASSES (SPOT-ALL)

Interferometric point target analyses derived from SAR data very often focuses on areas with limited geographic extent. There is a need to demonstrate at large-scale both the subsidence rates and the ground deformation due to intra- and extra-plate tectonics. The objectives are : - Demonstration for the application of water estate management using point target analysis at a large scale (i.e. involving most water channels, basins, dykes and polders in a country), - Demonstrate for the application of ground deformations due to plate tectonics using point target analysis at a large-scale in order to follow a certain geological signature over potentially hundreds of kilometers, - Reveal technical issues linked to large-scale inSAR processing using point targets, - Publish the point-history database on the web to increase accessibility and public awareness of space application to real-life.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/052 Status: INTENDED 09.197.04 QUANTIFICATION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION AND CLIMATE ASPECTS

This study is will investigate the possible impact of the candidate Earth Explorer mission PREMIER on the research in several atmospheric processes important to air quality, climate change and their interaction. The study shall explore PREMIER s capabilities to: quantify the impact of biomass burning on atmospheric composition in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere, and on the atmospheric radiation balance; determine quantitatively the transport processes involved in stratosphere-troposphere exchange at high spatial resolution and investigate the impact of resolution on the calculated radiative forcing patterns; add value to data assimilation systems such as used for numerical weather prediction and environmental prediction; validate aspects of chemistry-climate models relevant to the Brewer-Dobson circulation. It is expected that the activity will lead to an improved understanding of the added value and the role that this candidate space mission can play in the assessment of air pollution and climate-chemistry interaction.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S MISSION SCIENCE DIVISION / EOP-SM Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DIPC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/064 Status: ISSUED 1-6340

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.05 CONTINUOUS WAVE LASER ALTIMETER FOR EARTH OBSERVATION AND PLANETARY MISSIONS

The objective of the activity is to analyse the feasibility of an Earth Observation Mission with innovative laser altimetry capability for applications requiring very high vertical resolution (sub meter) at high horizontal resolution (10 to 100 m). The activity shall lay the emphasis on the instrument definition. The activity shall assess whether alternative laser technologies w.r.t. the high-power/low repetition frequency, could be advantageously used and deployed in space in order to meet the needs and requirements related to altimetry applications. Among the alternative technology, the contractor shall consider continuous wave laser, multi-kilohertz regime laser, detector arrays with multi-channels timing receiver, filtering techniques. The activity shall assess possible synergies of the proposed instrument technologies with planetary missions.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6349 09.197.06 TOWARDS THE INTERCALIBRATION OF EO MEDIUM RESOLUTION MULTI-SPECTRAL IMAGERS (PREVIOUS TITLE: TOWARDS THE INTERCALIBRATION OF MULTI-SPECTRAL IMAGERS FOR PLANETARY OBSERVATION SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS)

With the increasing number of Earth Observation and Planetary Science payloads from national and supranational agencies, the idea of observation systems built on multiple complementary satellites is becoming reality (e.g. see Global Earth Observation System of Systems). Multispectral imagers for Earth Observation are common payloads operated by numerous agencies. To operate synergistically, as a global system, multispectral imagers operating in the shortwave spectra onboard different platforms have to be radiometrically inter-calibrated. The main objective of this activity is to develop a simple and novel methodology to inter-calibrate such EO payloads and to propose standard solutions that can help facilitate inter-agency work.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/128 Status: INITIATED 1-6347

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.07 A SURFACE REFLECTANCE DATABASE FOR ESA'S EARTH OBSERVATION MISSIONS

This study aims to compile a surface reflectance database to allow for radiative transfer modelling, retrieval and validation. This shall be used to support current and future Observation missions in the passive and active UV, visible and near/shortwave infrared Earth domain.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/146 Status: INTENDED 09.197.08 AUTONOMOUS OPPORTUNISTIC SCIENTIST

This activity shall study and develop at conceptual level a software model for optimal data acquisition based on scientific criteria and compatibly with mission resources. It should be derived on current research being undertaken in the field of robotics. The proposed activity aims to study and develop a domain-independent software model capable to act as an opportunistic autonomous scientist (OAS). Like commonly in use in autonomous robots, the system will be essentially made of three parts: a detector, a planner and an executive. The detector will implement a series of classifiers that allow detecting scientific events. The classifiers, possibly based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, can be trained by scientists based on criteria scoring scientific content in the acquired data. Successful detection will trigger the planner into action. The planner, depending on the status of the spacecraft will autonomously decide a series of actions than will be passed on to the executive for completion.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.09 PLANETARY PENETRATORS

This activity will study the conceptual design of penetrators for planetary bodies or moons, and the associated rugged technologies needed. The objectives of this activity are to carry out trade-off analyses and conceptual design based on past activities, and use them to identify and assess critical technologies and to define technology development roadmaps. The activity shall investigate in particular miniaturisation, power generation (power harvesting, alternative miniature power sources), high- shock survivability of components and systems, low-temperature survivability of components and systems, integrated autonomous thermal control, and communication. The study will aim at defining synergies with other space and terrestrial applications and identifying realistic demonstration scenarios.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 10 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/016 Status: ON HOLD 09.197.10 RADIOISOTOPE MICRO POWER SOURCES

This activity will investigate concepts for micro power sources based on radioisotope materials, and critical issues in this domain. The objectives of the activity are to assess the performance capabilities, feasibility, and space applications for radioisotope micro power sources. This includes conceptual design, mission concepts assessment, technology assessment, and commodity assessment for the radioisotope material. One promising candidate reported in scientific papers is based on the use of radioisotopes, in particular beta-particle emitting materials, for example Nickel-63 or Promethium-147. This activity shall include a survey of potential radioisotope materials to power microsystem power sources, an assessment of mission applications in science and exploration for these miniaturised power sources, conceptual design of integrated microsystem power sources using radioisotopes, and critical technology identification. The activity shall address how and where to procure suitable radioisotope materials (such as Promethium-147, a by-product in fission reactions) in addition to the requirements for handling them safely.

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.12 G/S-TO-S/S BIDIRECTIONAL CROSS-LINKS FOR RANGING AND TIME-TRANSFER

This activity covers the definition of a system which enables to perform synchronous-bidirectional one-way ranging (e.g. geometry-cross-links and clock-cross-links) from a satellite to a number of visible ground-based stations, identifying the adequate technologies based on mission requirements. The activities will lead to a consolidated system concept and in particular to the: - Definition of the system functional and performance characteristics; - The system s physical architecture, compatible with the pre-established system ranging performance, identifying the optimum architecture (in terms of robustness against typical perturbations, and in terms of compatibility with ITU regulations);- The definition of the on- board and on-ground antennas, ranging-signals generation units, up- conversion units and amplification units, and of all other stages in the transmission chain;- The definition of the on-board and on-ground antennas, RF front-end, signal processing and navigation processing stages, including all filtering stages in the reception chain.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/032 Status: INTENDED 09.197.13 INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY ON ENHANCEMENT OF END-TO-END ACCURACY FOR SPACECRAFT TRACKING TECHNIQUES

The study aims at minimising at system level the major error contributions to the present and future tracking techniques. The objective is to provide top-level navigation performances for all future ESA missions for both navigation quality and science enhancement. The focus of the study is on the interdisciplinary aspects of spacecraft tracking. The final goal is to identify means for improving the present accuracy by one order of magnitude, for each considered tracking technique.

ESAHQ DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / OPS-G GROUND STATION SYSTEMS DIVISION / OPS-GS Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/120 Status: ISSUED 1-6221

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.15 STUDY ON SATELLITE-UNMANNED AIRBORNE SYSTEMS COOPERATIVE APPROACHES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ALL-WEATHER DAY AND NIGHT OPERATIONS - PHASE 2

Security applications often require Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) to be able to acquire real-time all weather, day and night, geometric and radiometric high-resolution images. In addition to locking the target and following it, advanced microwave sensors (due to all weather day and night capabilities) offer the capability to give a significant contribution to pilot the vehicle during various phases of the flight (including e.g. target search and identification). The study aims to identify and develop new cooperation strategies between UAS and satellites in order to increase the autonomy and the performances of the airborne platforms.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 10 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q2 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/156 Status: ON HOLD 09.197.17 STUDY OF THE EUROPEAN CAPABILITY GAPS RELATED TO OPERATIONAL RESPONSIVE SPACE

The scope of the study encompasses (i) the definition of the perimeter and the identification of the European needs regarding operational responsive space through the assistance of a Users Representative Group, (ii) the description of European related available technologies and assets, and (iii) the assessment of these existing capabilities leading to the identification of capability gaps in Europe. The study will also provide an indication regarding the potential architectural solutions and related technological needs. It will not cover aspects related to systems engineering, that will be addressed by activity 09/038 (Action Item : 09.197.16).

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/039 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.18 SPACE - AERONAUTICS SYNERGIES

Flying on commercial aircrafts and sending satellites or manned missions into space might seem of a totally different nature but links exist. Both domains often present in general terms similar needs (e.g. autonomy, evolution within extreme environments, energy, thermal control) and consequently similar techniques (e.g. materials, guidance) and technologies. In this context, Airbus and ESA started discussing in 2003 about a possible collaboration on cabin related issues. The first topic selected was wastewater recycling, which is a key issue for future missions far from the Earth and a concern on current airliners (to improve the availability of potable water while decreasing the weight of the aircraft). Exchange of information has continued and several areas where common interest exits were identified. In particular, an ESA/Airbus workshop on potential fields of collaboration related to cabin and cockpit design took place in 2006. Several areas were highlighted as promising (health, air quality/control, seat design and ergonomics). A thorough analysis of these and other fields is now deemed necessary. Similarities and links between aeronautics and astronautics should be systematically identified and an overall strategy should be elaborated. The objective is to methodically develop synergies between the two domains, leading eventually to joint R&D activities. Note: the implementation of the joint R&D activities will not be done through this activity.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT / TEC-S

Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 DAC 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/144 Status: ISSUED 1-6350 09.197.25 UNIVERSAL PARTS FABRICATOR-REPLICATOR FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

This study will assess the possibility to build and repair damaged hardware using 3D manufacturing technology to be used in manned or robotic missions. If confirmed feasible, this would allow reducing the amount of spare parts to be taken on board. Following the applicability of such manufacturing techniques to the space domain, a number of suitable materials will be identified for their versatility with respect to the potential needs in the frame of manned or robotic missions. This selection will also address the processing possibilities of these materials.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC PRODUCT ASSURANCE AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT / TEC-Q SPACE MATERIALS&COMPONENTS EVALUATION DI / TEC-QE Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/008 Status: ISSUED 1-6310

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.26 SMART TELEMETRY DEMONSTRATION

Traditionally, space missions transmit unprocessed housekeeping data. As a result, a large portion of the bandwidth is used by repeated telemetry values. Sampling rates are chosen as a trade-off between the required fidelity to reconstruct events and the bandwidth usage. Especially in the case of missions with few ground contacts and limited telemetry (e.g. interplanetary cruise phases) the current approach to housekeeping telemetry is a driver for both communications design and for operations. This study shall assess the possibility to reduce the required bandwidth by means of intelligent approaches (e.g. by sending TM only for status changes). The result of the study will quantify the potential savings that can be obtained on the telemetry downlink usage for ESA missions by exploiting the predictability of telemetry behaviour.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS & INFRASTRUCTU - D/OPS HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT & EXPLORATION OPER DEP / OPS-H STUDIES & SPECIAL PROJECTS DIVISION / OPS-HS Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/021 Status: INITIATED 1-6360 09.197.29 COLLABORATIVE CALIBRATION OF MEO GNSS SIGNAL BIASES BASED ON LEO SATELLITES

A major improvement can be envisaged, in the estimation of GNSS signal biases if it is aided by tracking information from GNSS receivers onboard LEO satellites instead of current estimations from ground. At the same time, given that the knowledge of the GNSS signal biases is needed for estimating the ionospheric slant-total-electron content, an improvement in their estimation would enable an improvement in the ionospheric monitoring accuracy. This activity shall analyze this promising collaboration between completely independent space systems; namely GNSS, based on MEO satellites, and others based on LEO satellites. This collaboration shall not imply any modification of the individual systems, but the development of a complementary, independent, and limited ground infrastructure to estimate the MEO signal biases via LEO GNSS tracking data.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/028 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.30 SCIENTIFIC ASSESSMENT OF FINE SCALE ALTIMETRY USING A CONSTELLATION OF SMALL SATELLITES

The aim of this study is to analyse the performances required to derive ocean circulation patterns (both open-ocean and coastal regions). Coastal areas in particular are very dynamic regions where sea topography can change very quickly. To measure these topographic changes effectively, a very high temporal and spatial resolution is required. This activity intends to define an optimum altimeter constellation set-up and assess the associated performances, which would meet the resolution requirements derived from a scientific perspective. In addition, such constellation shall be compared to an alternative wide band radar altimetry approach and with a system based on GNSS reflectometry.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP SCIENCE, APPL & FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES DEPT / EOP-S FUTURE MISSIONS DIVISION / EOP-SF Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/036 Status: ISSUED 1-6305

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.31 HUMAN POWER SOURCE

A lot of effort is spent in miniaturising sensors, examples can be found in newly developed human physiology sensors, which now only occupy millimetres in size. The power need of some of these sensors is very low, but the required power sources are in comparison to the sensor, still bulky batteries and therefore considerably increasing the overall size and mass of the whole system. There is therefore a strong need for designing systems fully compact with regards to sensing and powering elements. This is particularly the case in the field of biomedical engineering as it could be applied to stationary and ambulatory monitoring or feedback systems. The development of alternative and re-usable power sources would therefore benefit a large portfolio of autonomous applications, including space-related applications. For instance, an alternative power system integrated into an astronaut suit could be able to feed monitoring, communications or countermeasure systems in a continuous way, and help to reduce mass at large scale. A solution to this could be the direct powering through the human being in terms of energy harvesting from movement, body heat or other means: In general an average person (with around 15% body fat) stores around 390MJ energy Human-powered wearable computing (T.Staner; IBM Systems Journal, Vol 35 NOS 3&4, 1996). If it would be possible to harvest at least a small fraction of this, the need for batteries (for low power applications) could be reduced or they could be even completely substituted.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/056 Status: ISSUED 1-6324

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.32 SYNERGY BETWEEN TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES AND EARTH OBSERVATION FUTURE EXPLORER MISSION

The objective of this study is to assess the potential synergies between telecom antenna technologies and the Earth observation ?Biomass mission? in terms of large aperture technology developments based on the European market. In particular, the study shall update the requirements (with respect to mass, pointing stability, shape accuracy, folding aspect?) for telecom application for such family of antennas (12-14m diameter) to better fit with the need for future telecom market. In addition, it shall assess the commonality with the Earth observation Biomass antenna requirements and define future needs for large aperture technology for both telecom and Earth observation.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E ELECTROMAGNETICS AND SPACE ENVIRONMENT D / TEC-EE Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/061 Status: ISSUED 1-6282 09.197.34 SOUND ERGONOMICS TO ENHANCE ALARM MANAGEMENT

Sound based alarming is a common approach used in support of anomaly notification to operators in spacecraft mission control rooms, ground stations, AIV testing rooms, astronaut training rooms and activities on- board ISS. In these environments, anomalous situations are typically brought to the attention of the users via audible and visible alarms. Ambiguity interpreting the sound alarm has already been identified in several cases. In particular, the requirements do not always match the actual operational environment: multiple control systems in the same room and multiple S/C supervised by one or more persons. In addition the sounds generated do not always have the desired psychological effect on the operator due to their acoustic attributes. The overall objective of the work is to conduct a dedicated study to assess the current situation in two scenarios: the control rooms for robotic missions or the control rooms for human space flight in what concerns the audio environment (alarms, warnings, user interaction, etc.) and the challenges that it poses in terms of determining requirements for a sustained and reasonable improvement strategy of the sound alarming & notification process, and propose a suitable library of sounds. The study should also derive general recommendations for in-orbit human-tendered facilities i.e. the ISS.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/066 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.35 FEASIBILITY INVESTIGATION OF GLOBAL OCEAN SURFACE CURRENT MAPPING USING ERS, METOP AND QUIKSCAT WINDSCATTEROMETER

The ERS-2, MetOp and the US QuikScat windscatterometers provide global wind field information to the operational numerical weather prediction services. The aim of the study is to exploit those data for extracting Doppler information for vector surface current estimation. As those instruments were not specifically designed for Doppler measurements, new data processing techniques and algorithms need to be developed and experimented. Validation of the derived surface current through comparisons with independent data shall be made. Combined use of SAR data may be necessary for removing Doppler velocity folding occurring with the scatterometer data.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAM - D/EOP EARTH OBSERVATION PROJECTS DEPARTMENT / EOP-P INSTRUMENT PRE-DEVELOPMENT DIVISION / EOP-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/075 Status: ISSUED 1-6303 09.197.36 NYX, A NIGHT TIME IMAGING MISSION FOR MAPPING THE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF HUMAN POPULATION ON A GLOBAL BASIS

This activity aims to investigate a mission concept that would focus on mapping the spatial distribution of human population on a global basis. There are a number of potential applications for a geo-referenced database of human populations, including improved planning of development in individual countries, measurements of the density of infrastructure, detection of power outages, modelling anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, and modelling human impacts on land and water resources. The study will trade-off the possible mission architectures and sensor concepts, review and consolidate the user needs in terms of observational requirements and techniques capable of providing these data, and finally highlight possible advantages/disadvantages of nocturnal lighting observations as opposed to the more conventional diurnal observations (being the latter provided by Sentinel 2).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.37 DYNAMIC REFERENCE DIFFERENTIAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS

The activity intends to study a new positioning method using a dynamic reference source, which can consist of a mobile sensor station or a set of mobile vehicles whose positioning accuracy is monitored and controlled within a tolerated margin. The new method shall allow introducing a new generic way of providing differential corrections for a high accuracy positioning service, without the restriction of using a static reference. The study shall provide not only the differential algorithm but also an assessment of the performances achievable with such a system (in terms of e.g. accuracy, availability, integrity and continuity of the dynamic reference). Finally, the study shall carefully analyse the validity of the concept for EGNOS but also for space missions or other GNSS-based applications.

ESTEC DIR. GALILEO PROG & NAV RELATED ACTIVITI - D/NAV NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT / NAV-N

Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/099 Status: INITIATED 1-6325

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.38 CONCEPTS FOR ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD FOR EXPLORATION (CAFE)

In recent years, ESA has been pursuing activities in preparation of future human space exploration missions, e.g. to Moon or Mars. Terrestrial analogue environments are a valuable, sometimes even essential platform for preparatory research. Accordingly, ESA has initiated new programmes, e.g. with the Antarctic station Concordia as an analogue environment with respect to some medical and behavioural factors. One aspect of exploration preparatory research activities that to date is not yet adequately covered by ESA is related to (scientific) planetary surface activities. Many areas on Earth offer similarities in some characteristics (surface morphology, geochemistry, astrobiological interest etc.) to interesting regions of e.g. Moon or Mars. Indeed some of these areas have already been used as analogue environments, like the dry valleys in Antarctica, Haughton crater on Devon Island, Siberian permafrost, deserts like in Utah, Marocco, Australia and many more. Actively supporting field activities at such locations will improve operational experience relevant for future planetary surface activities (which will largely be field science activities), will increase relevant scientific knowledge and provide a platform to develop, validate and improve technologies supporting the field activities. The objective of this activity is to prepare human space exploration related field activities by preparing a complete catalogue of relevant analogue environments and providing concepts for field campaigns in a couple of high priority analogues as well as concepts for supporting technologies.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF ISS UTILISATION DEPARTMENT / HSF-U SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS DIVISION / HSF-US Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/102 Status: INITIATED 1-6361 09.197.39 FEASIBILITY OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE REPOSITORY (PREVIOUS TITLE: OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS MANAGEMENT FACILITY ASSESSMENT STUDY)

This activity will define user requirements for an Open Source Software (OSS) Repository in ESA. The main objective is to analyze the requirements, architecture and implementation of a repository of space OSS (including e.g. flight software, ground software and engineering tools). Details need to be elaborated during the analysis regarding contents, ownership, costs, etc.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-E CONTROL SYSTEMS DIVISION / TEC-EC Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/109 Status: ISSUED 1-6301

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The aim of this activity is to advance the understanding of the state of the art with respect to the possibilities of the in-situ production of oxygen and methane propellants in the Martian environment. This is, ultimately, an enabling technology for the effective human exploration of Mars. The first task is to make a comprehensive survey of the available processes and technologies necessary to realise a plant capable of the above objectives. The second task is to evaluate the feasibility of a realistic demonstration mission (an obligatory validation of such a technology for manned applications) allowing for extrapolations of the current state of the art.

ESAHQ DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/121 Status: EX ITEM 07.197.16 INTENDED 09.197.42 END-TO-END SIMULATION FRAMEWORK FOR EO MISSIONS

The objective of this activity is to develop a generic architecture for an end-to-end Earth observation mission performance simulators, providing the required framework for reuse of simulation models across different missions and instrumentation. Suitable models and interfaces need to be defined to allow the tracing of ancillary data required for the use of a simulator (context of simulation models, validity of model, validation data, test data...) and a reuse of these models in a different context (e.g. allow only partial validation, based on previous results and a regression testing).

ESTEC DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/127 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.45 MULTISENSOR LOW-COST CHANNEL SOUNDER AND OBSTACLE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

The objective of this study is to design an autonomous low-cost radiowave channel sounder based on signals of opportunity like GNSS signals plus additional sensors and an antenna array, which could be also used for obstacle recognition. As the resolution is limited compared to a typical sounder, the integration of additional elements, external sensors and the development of signal processing techniques may improve the performance to levels which are acceptable for radio channel characterisation experiments.

ESTEC DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q3 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/150 Status: INTENDED 09.197.47 MICROWAVE PROPAGATION TOOLBOX FOR PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES

The objective of the study is to build up a model simulating emission/propagation (and all the related quantities) of microwaves (submillimetre to decimetric) from through planetary atmospheres. This model shall be fast, easy to use and will constitute an in-house tool supporting the definition of future microwave remote sensing missions (Earth and solar system planets).

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.48 DEFINITION OF DESIGN CRITERIA FOR RFI MITIGATION IN PASSIVE SENSORS AND RECEIVERS

The activity aims to identify design criteria to mitigate the increasing effect of man-made radio frequency interference (RFI) for ground-based radio receivers (e.g. ground stations) and space borne passive instruments. The study shall assess the latest developments for RFI detection and mitigation techniques and identify for each type of radio receivers the design options that could be used to detect and eventually mitigate the effect of the RFI on the measurements. The design options shall be based on the requirements of each application (e.g. for atmospheric radiometry, options to be considered could be the use of additional frequencies, variable bandwidths, time diversity ). The choices shall be trade-off against system complexity, accuracy of measurements, etc.

The main objective of the study is to reach a first step towards medical curative technologies required for future space missions but also for terrestrial applications. The results shall provide a consolidated overview of assisted surgery activities relevant for space applications and detailed recommendations for different key sub-domains such as robotics, telecommunications, medical simulation/visualisation, medical navigation capabilities and virtual reality to prepare next steps. In addition, the study shall define the requirements for surgical acts in the frame of manned space missions; an assessment of the key aspects of assisted surgery to be developed (such as image-guided therapy, interventional devices, robotics, design, sensing, control theory, virtual reality, telecommunications, safety), a description of critical issues and showstoppers as well as critical technologies to be used or developed. Finally the study shall assessment the potential terrestrial applications of assisted surgery such as in isolated and/or mobile environments.

ESTEC DIRECTOR GENERAL DG DG'S POLICY OFFICE / DG-P INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS & STRAT STUDIES OF / DG-PI Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 100-200 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/166 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.51 BIOFEEDBACK SUIT WITH INTEGRATED ARTIFICIAL MUSCLES FOR MEDICAL MONITORING AND COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT

The main idea of this study is the definition of requirements for a biofeedback suit including artificial muscles to support medical monitoring and countermeasure activities in space. This study shall evaluate the needed biomedical measurements for monitoring crew health and supporting countermeasures. It shall define requirements and a concept for a complete biofeedback suit with integrated artificial muscle constraint support. In particular the study will analyse the parameters to be measured, define the requirements for the complete suit (including measurement, analysis and power) and evaluate an integration concept of all necessary measurements devices. In addition, an analysis of available methods to generate feedback shall be provided together with an assessment of requirements and technological concepts for the artificial muscles.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: GS 09/055 Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.197.55 FORCE-FEEDBACK WITH IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES SUIT (PREVIOUS TITLE : FORCE FEED-BACK SUIT)

Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are increasingly used for crew training, either to prepare for a generic or specific training session, to execute it or to maintain the necessary crew proficiency to his assigned task. VR has been used for crew training tasks such as piloting a Soyuz, monitoring the ATV docking, not so much in for other crew tasks like payload operation while in IVA or e.g. equipment replacement in EVA. For the latter, immersive technologies with haptic feedback capabilities could offer a complement or an alternative to mock-up based only training. For human exploration, they may offer the only alternatives to maintain crew proficiency or crew training updates, e.g. up-loading a training plan rehearse by the crew while en-route to a planet or at arrival. The proposed activity shall perform and overview of the state of the art in immersive VR technologies and force feedback devices that can be used for feedback contact situation feel. Based on a survey and EVA & IVA crew training needs, the Contractor shall elaborate a force feedback suit concept that can be used in a facilityless crew training approach, and identify its key requirements. The potential for use on/board ISS for crew training proficiency maintenance or en route to a planet in the case of human exploration scenario to a planet shall be evaluated as well. Finally, if indeed this is a promising approach, recommendations for initial technologies development & prototyping shall be given.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL & QUALITY MANAG - D/TEC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT / TEC-M MECHATRONICS AND OPTICS DIVISION / TEC-MM Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: 100060 - General Studies Q4 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: ISSUED 1-6270 09.197.59 STAR TRACKERS FOR ASTEROID SEARCH

Summary description to follow shortly.

ESTEC DIRETORATE SCIENCE & ROBOTIC EXPLORATION - D/SRE RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT DEPARTMENT / SRE-S SOLAR SYSTEM MISSIONS DIVISION / SRE-SM Responsible: Ms NAJA-CORBIN C 09 NO 50-100 Budget Ref.: Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: INTENDED

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Ref. No. Title, summary and other information TT Q PP Price 09.199.01 TICK-BORNE ENCEPHALITIS RISK MAPPING

Vector-borne diseases (i.e. communicable diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks or birds for examples) are an increasing concern for public health in many European countries. Amongst others, West Nile Fever, Chikungunya, Dengue and tick-borne encephalitis are examples of vector-borne diseases that are now present in Europe and whose sanitary and economic impact is or could be significant. Vectors and vector borne diseases are usually only prevalent in certain specific ecosystems. However, the combination of increased travel and trade with the ongoing global environmental change creates suitable conditions for the spread or (re-)emergence of vector-borne diseases in areas where the risk is or was low. Europe must anticipate, prevent and control new emergences to avoid major societal and economical crises such as the recent outbreaks of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in Asia and West Nile Fever in the USA. In the last few years, space has proven increasingly useful to understand the dynamics of vector-borne diseases and ultimately to help forecast the areas at risk for infections today and in the future. Earth observation provides data on environmental factors that influence the emergence or spreading of the diseases or vectors (e.g. temperature, vegetation, land use) while satellite navigation is used for geo-localizing and reporting in situ data as well as to locate and control the areas at risks. The objectives of the study are: 1. To produce a concept of service providing predictive risk maps and GIS for TBE, based on earth observation and Satnav and tailored to the users selected in the frame of this study, 2. To assess the service and its added value with the users, 3. To assess the added value of the space segment (in particular ESA and ESA MS EO data), 4. To assess the sustainability and commercialisation of the service, 5. To provide the inputs required to define the work plan for a demonstration project and achieve the formal involvement of users and other key stakeholders for such a demonstration project phase.

ESTEC DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT - D/HSF

Responsible: Mr MANCINI C 09 NO 200-500 Budget Ref.: 100920 - Integrated Applications Q1 Spec. Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+C Z+CDN Programme Ref.: Status: DELETED 1-6024

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