RomanianRomanian R&D R&D Potential Potential and and Industrial Industrial Capabilities Capabilities in in Aeronautics Aeronautics

Dr. Marius-Ioan PISO, ROSA - Romanian Space Agency [email protected]

Dr. Catalin NAE, INCAS – National Institute for Research [email protected]

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RomanianRomanian Capabilities Capabilities in in Aeronautics Aeronautics ContentsContents

• R&D capabilities

• Industrial capabilities

• Romanian National AEROSPATIAL RTD Program

• Some conclusions

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1 RomanianRomanian Capabilities Capabilities in in Aeronautics Aeronautics GeneralGeneral Overview Overview

• Research establishments – State-own national research establishments (INCAS) – Private research companies (INAv, STRAERO) – Agencies and NGO’s (IAROM, ROSA, OPIAR)

• Aeronautical industry – Primes - Major a/c and companies (AEROSTAR, ROMAERO, Avioane Craiova, IAR Brasov/EUROCOPTER); – Airframers – Small/Medium private companies

• Universities/Academia – University Politehnica (Aerospace Engineering Dep.) – Romanian Academy – Institute for Applied Math.

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RomanianRomanian Capabilities Capabilities in in Aeronautics Aeronautics R&DR&D Policy Policy

Romanian National R&D Program Universities ROSA AEROSPATIAL Program

Research & Development Manufacturing Units Units

INCAS COMOTI AEROFINA IAR Bucharest Bucharest Bucharest Brasov

STRAERO SIMULTEC AEROSTAR METAV Bucharest Bucharest Bacau Bucharest

INAV CPCA AEROTEH ROMAERO Bucharest Craiova Bucharest Bucharest

ELAROM AVIOANE TURBOMECANICA Bucharest Craiova Bucharest

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2 A.A. Romanian Romanian Research Research and and Development Development CapabilitiesCapabilities

Cost Analysis Safety Requirements Competitivity Time to Market Regulations

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INCAS – National Institute for Aerospace Research “” B-dul Iuliu Maniu 220, sector 6, Bucharest, www.incas.ro

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3 INCASINCAS – – National National Institute Institute for for Aerospace Aerospace Research Research SubsonicSubsonic Wind Wind Tunnel Tunnel (2.5(2.5 x x2.0 2.0 m, m, 110 110 m/s) m/s)

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INCASINCAS – – National National Institute Institute for for Aerospace Aerospace Research Research SupersonicSupersonic Wind Wind Tunnel Tunnel (1.2(1.2 x x1.2 1.2 m, m, Mach Mach 0.2…3.5) 0.2…3.5)

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4 INCASINCAS – – National National Institute Institute for for Aerospace Aerospace Research Research CFDCFD & & Grid Grid Computing Computing

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INCASINCAS – – National National Institute Institute for for Aerospace Aerospace Research Research AircraftAircraft Design Design

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5 INCASINCAS – – National National Institute Institute for for Aerospace Aerospace Research Research FlightFlight Dynamics Dynamics

Autonomous navigation from the mechanical perspective: (a) Physical quantities determined without the external referential. (b) The principals curvatures determined with a ccomputing procedure on board of aircraft. Intrinsic coordinates of an arbitrary curve Steady-state relative to the trajectory , enlarged category of steady evolutions Serret-Frenet coordinates, denoted x, are expressed as follows: 1 Structural stable control regarding the restrictions evelopments s s s D x(s) = exp( ω×(τ)dτ)⋅ x + [ exp( ω×(λ)dλ)⋅ dτ]⋅ 0 ∫ 0 ∫ ∫   s s τ Primary control decoupling (regarding aero-dynamics and inertia) 0 0 0 −  0 kn (s) 0  The mechanical movement broke up into : with: ω× = k (s) 0 − k (s) Applications  n t  (a) The movement along the flight path (b) The movement around the flight path  0 kt (s) 0  and the exponential function defined in reference [8]

Stabilised statement of principal curvatures (R t ) k W 1 K 2 − W 2 K 1 k& = FO 1 ⋅ ' k 'k n 1 2 t k t l − t k t l W'kW'l (R FO )1 (R FO ) 2 (R FO ) 2 (R FO )1 Mechanical Modeling The control of Following the Trajectory (R t ) k W 2 K 1 − W 1 K 2 k = FO 2 ⋅ 'k 'k Supplementary effects of rotors stated Control decoupling : t 1 2 t k t l − t k t l k nW'kW'l (R FO )1 (R FO ) 2 (R FO ) 2 (R FO )1 in the non-inertial reference frame of the (a) inertial effects 1 2 − 1 2 F 2' F 3' F 3' F 2'  aircraft . (b) aerodynamic effects not =  1 2 − 1 2  µ⋅ − t ⋅ = The dynamics decoupling : considering: 0 F 3' F 1' F 1' F 3'  R FO u W (x γ ) (a) algebraic sub-system determining the F 1 F 2 − F 1 F 2   1' 2' 2' 1'  control variables t=[ ] u 1 0 0 , R FO is the rotation matrix of Serret-Frenet axes system (b) differential sub-system determining the < > < > r = r ⋅ q ⋅ p ⋅ h − r s l k − r l t k ⋅ + r t k ⋅ 2 state variables related to the flight path and K (S q S p S h ) W W'k l '' s X& X& X& [(3 W'k 'l X& )R FO ]2 (kn ) (W' k R FO )1 (k n ) Control Variables Sub-System Cinematics Variables Sub-System

δ = ⋅ − ⋅ ∆ δ⋅⋅ * * ⋅ ⋅ − ⋅ ∆∆ * E (I Qδ )  k  C δ E (I Qδ ∆∆) Cδ T l1 3 &t −1111 0 T l1 3 T *   = Ω δ ⋅ E ⋅[I − ]⋅ δ   l2l3 3 * − k Cδ v c 1 * t * * *  &n  T δ = −(M δ ) ⋅[ M + J(B⋅ ∆∆∆∆⋅ B )( −F + Cδ ⋅ M )] − χ = Π ⋅ω − c −1 ⋅ − T + ⋅ ∆∆⋅ t − + * ⋅ T ⋅ − ⋅ ∆∆ δ⋅ * & a a (M δ ) [ M δ J(B ∆∆ B )( Cδ Cδ M δ )] El (I3 Qδ ∆∆) T T T 1 σ = Π ⋅ω & f f f − * + * * = t ⋅ * ( F Cδ M ) X& F v δ x v ω v ω = ( ; , a , &, & a ) * C δ T

Control law, u, differential modeled : σ = σ σ = σ & F( ,u) (t0 ) 0  with: and 0=W(σ,u) = σ = u& U( ,u) u(t0) u0 σ = σ + ~ σ Φ U( ,u) U( ,u) U( ,u; ) in witch: Analitical, continuous solution, of the equation sin( x) = f (t) the reference dynamics , ~ the dynamics of the deviatio ns from the restrictions = = U U With the conditions: x(t0 ) x0 ; sin( x 0 ) f (t0 ) W& = Φ(W,σ,u) the dynamics of the restrictions = − r f ( t) ⋅ + ⋅ π x (t ) ( )1 a sin[ f (t0 )] rf (t ) in witch: r (t ) is the solution of the equation x = (− )1 r f ( t 0 ) ⋅ a sin[ f (t )] + r ( Natural Stability of the unsteady evolutions: f 0 0 0 f   The damping has the same characteristics as the perturbed local movement . dx (t + τ ) + τ = +  − k ⋅ + τ  ⋅ + τ ⋅ 0 r f (t ) r f (t ) ∑ ( )1 f (t k )] f (t 0 ) sgn[ ]  < τ < τ  ~ 0 k dt The comparison between the curent perturbation, z(t + τ;...) , and the local + τ =  | f ( t k |) 1  + τ τ = ς > perturbation, z(t ;...) tend to the formulation: 0 min ( )0 ∃τ > → ∀τ ∈ τ ∀ ≥ ~ + τ ≤ + τ ~ + τ + τ | f ( t −ς |) =1 ( 0 0) ( (0, 0 ), t t 0 , || z(t ; ...) || || z(t ;t, z(t;...), x(t ), u(t )) ||)

The necessary condition for the neutral stability:

∂ ∂ ∂ ∂ t t  f  t  f  z ⋅ x[& ⋅   + u& ⋅  ]⋅ z ≥ 0 ∂x  ∂x  ∂u  ∂x  Control Sub-System ~ r r r + r k k M M C M I 0 M I 0c k ω = ⋅ + + − ω r=1,2,3 & cr [( ~ r ~ r ) ~ r ] & O J d r Jd r Jd r t <1> ~ t <1> = ⋅ + + ⋅ + mv&γ (RCF ) ( R R C ) (RCF ) ( R I 0 R I0c ) χ = Π ⋅ ω & a aN Generating Flight Path Sub-System σ = Π ⋅ ω & f f f Σ = Π ⋅ ω & O O O λ R O cos E X& = ⋅ ⋅ v ⋅ sin ψ cos θ E R cos λ N f f Mechanical modeling Trajectory Tracking Control R Y& = O ⋅ v ⋅ cos ψ cos θ E R N f f Interactions uniform structuring Local Control : ⋅ θ Z& E = vN sin f The Dynamics of the Aircraft (multi- (a) the local principal curvatures are s&γ = vγ bodyu dynamics): the new references (a) general effects (b) the control laws are differential Equilibrium on Flight Path Sub-System 2 = t <2> ⋅ ~ + + t <2> ⋅ + (b) specific effects of each body modeled mk nv γ (RCF ) ( R R C ) (RCF ) ( R I 0 R I0c )

(c) coupling effects of bodies The control variables are the new = t <3> ⋅ ~ + + t <3> ⋅ + 0 (RCF ) ( R R C ) (RCF ) ( R I 0 R I0c ) movements. references The cinematic superposition of : (a) the Serret-Frenet axes system The dynamic equilibrium relative to kinematics the trajectory (b) the kinematics relative to the is Serret-Frenet axes system The Necessary and Suficient Autonomous relative positioning : condition for the trajectory tracking (a) the two poles axis representing control of the Aircraft and Referential. (b) the normal plane to these axis

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INCASINCAS – – National National Institute Institute for for Aerospace Aerospace Research Research ProjectsProjects in in EU EU FP5 FP5 and and FP6 FP6

• FP5

CASH Collaborative Working within the Aeronautical Supply Chain, 2000 EXPRO Experimental and Numerical Study of Reacting Flows in Complex Geometries, 2001 IMAGE Interoperable Management of Aeronautical Generic Executive Software,2003

• FP6

EGEE Enabling Grids for e-Science, 2004 SEE-GRID South-Eastern European Grid-enabled e-Infrastructure Development, 2005 UFAST Unsteady Effects in Shock Wave Induced Separation, 2005 CESAR Cost Effective Small Aircraft, 2006 AVERT Aerodynamic Validation of Emission Reducing Technologies, 2006

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9 •Validation and certification for a/c structures •Fatigue, endurance and dynamic stability •Ground vibration tests •Theoretical and experimental analysis for a/c structures

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B.B. Romanian Romanian Aeronautical Aeronautical Industry Industry CapabilitiesCapabilities

The Romanian Aeronautical Industry - 7,000 people - has full capacity and capabilities for:

• Research, design and development • Airframe manufacturing • General assembling • Integration of modern and systems • Maintenance, overhaul and repair works • Upgrade programs • Flight test and certification • Customer support

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10 RomanianRomanian Aeronautical Aeronautical Industry Industry OverviewOverview

• Romania - historical tradition in aeronautics – 1900 Vuia, Vlaicu, Coanda (first jet) – WW II - IAR-80 – 1970 - 1990’s – Original jet fighters and trainers (IAR-93, IAR-99), Passenger (BAC 1-11), GA (IAR-823)

• 1990 - Today – The industrial sector is under privatization/ reorganization – Romania has a strong market potential / infrastructure / strong human resources for development in aeronautics – Things begun to clarify since 2000

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RomanianRomanian Aeronautical Aeronautical Industry Industry TurnoverTurnover

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60 Turnover (MEuro) Turnover 40

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0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

(Source OPIAR 2005)

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11 RomanianRomanian Aeronautical Aeronautical Industry Industry MajorMajor Programs Programs

(Source OPIAR 2005)

• IAR 99 “SOIM” light attack and training aircraft at AVIOANE Craiova

• Upgrade for the supersonic fighter MIG-21 LANCER at AEROSTAR Bacau

• Upgrade for IAR 330 PUMA helicopter with “SOCAT” system at IAR Brasov

• Upgrade for the advanced fighter/interceptor MIG-29 at AEROSTAR Bacau

• IAR- 46 light aircraft program at IAR Brasov

• Engine manufacturing and repair at TURBOMECANICA Bucharest

• General manufacturing and repair programs at ROMAERO Bucharest

• Maintenance programs at AEROSTAR Bacau for military and commercial aircrafts (Boeing series 300, 400, 500)

• General aviation programs

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1. UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THE TRAINING AND LIGHT IAR 99 SOIM

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Supply of training aircraft for the , with attack capabilities

BENEFICIARY: Romanian Ministry of National Defense

MANUFACTURERS: AVIOANE CRAIOVA S.A. Ltd. –

CO-OPERATIONS: Romanian Aeronautical Companies:

TURBOMECANICA Bucharest SIMULTEC Bucharest IAR Brasov INCAS Bucharest AEROFINA Bucharest AEROSTAR Bacau

QUANTITIES AND TERMS: 8 training aircraft IAR 99 SOIM 2004-2007

AVIOANE CRAIOVA SA, a company involved in the IAR-99 programme, has co-operated with well-known companies in the aircraft industry, such as SABCA-Belgium and STORK-FOKKER Holland. AVIOANE CRAIOVA deliver components for and GULFSTREAM GIV/GV aircraft

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12 2. UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THE SUPERSONIC FIGHTER MIG-21 LANCER

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: advanced systems integration on the existing platforms; western equipment on eastern platforms

BENEFICIARY: Romanian Ministry of National Defence

MANUFACTURERS: AEROSTAR Bacau ELBIT Systems Ltd. – Israel CO-OPERATIONS: INCAS Bucharest SIMULTEC Bucharest AEROFINA Bucharest COMOTI Bucharest

QUANTITIES AND TERMS:

110 aircraft MIG-21 LANCER 1995-2002

PROGRAMME VALUE: 358 million USD

Buy-back programs: 358 million USD (70% accomplished, of which 10% in the aeronautical sector)

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3. UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THE IAR 330 PUMA HELICOPTER WITH “SOCAT” AVIONICS/ARMAMENT SYSTEM

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Supply of a modern versatile helicopter capable to perform: • anti-armour, anti-personnel, close air support, battlefield air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, assault escort missions; • complex day and night Search and Rescue (SAR) missions.

BENEFICIARY: Romanian Ministry of National Defence

MANUFACTURER: IAR Brasov MAIN SUBCONTRACTOR: ELBIT Systems Ltd. – Israel

CO-OPERATIONS: A. Romanian Aeronautical Companies AEROTEH Bucharest TURBOMECANICA Bucharest AEROFINA Bucharest COMOTI Bucharest SIMULTEC Bucharest AEROSTAR Bacau STRAERO Bucharest A.E.ELECTRONICS R.A. ARSENALUL ARMATEI R.A. ROMTEHNICA Bucharest

B. International co-operation: GIAT, RAFAEL, THALES, MASON, LEACH, HONEYWELL

QUANTITIES AND TERMS: 1 Prototype + 24 IAR 330L PUMA with “SOCAT” system 1999 – 2003

Program value: 191 million USD Buy-back programs: 56 million USD

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13 4. UPGRADE PROGRAM FOR THE FIGHTER-INTERCEPTOR MIG-29 SNIPER

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

The upgrade program aims to increase the combat capability of the MIG – 29 aircraft and its capability to comply with NATO requirements of compatibility and interoperability.

BENEFICIARY: Romanian Ministry of National Defence

MANUFACTURERS: AEROSTAR Bacau ELBIT Systems Ltd. – Israel DASA Germany CO-OPERATIONS:

A. Romanian Aeronautical Companies: SIMULTEC Bucharest A.E.ELECTRONICS Bacau AEROTOM Bacau

B. Romanian Ministry of National Defence: R.A. ROMTEHNICA Bucharest

PROGRAMME STAGES:

STAGE I extension of technical resources STAGE II establishment of the D level of maintenance at AEROSTAR STAGE III definition and design of systems to upgrade STAGE IV overhaul and upgrade of aircraft

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5. IAR-46 VERY LIGHT AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Modernization of the IAR S.A. “fixed wing” production, following the company’s tradition as manufacturer of type- certified aircraft.

DESCRIPTION: two-seat side-by-side, all metal aircraft, certified as per JAR-VLA regulations by the Romanian C.A.A.

PURPOSE: school and training, tourism, leisure and civil surveillance

VERSIONS: IAR-46 - powered by an 80 HP Rotax 912 F3 engine IAR-46S - powered by a 100 HP Rotax 912 S engine - current production

MARKET FORECAST: 200 IAR-46S aircraft on the North American market in the next 8 years.

MANUFACTURER: IAR S.A. Brasov

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14 6. MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR PROGRAM OF TURBOMECANICA SA BUCHAREST

I. REPAIRS FOR POWERPLANTS AND MECHANICAL DEVICES FOR HELICOPTERS BENEFICIARY: IAR Brasov QUANTITIES AND TERMS: 16 sets of powerplants (rate of 4 sets/year) 1999- 2002 PROGRAMME VALUE: 16 million USD

II. REPAIRS FOR POWERPLANTS AND MECHANICAL DEVICES FOR HELICOPTERS BENEFICIARY: DGP – CO-OPERATIONS: Romanian Aeronautical Companies: AEROTEH Bucharest AEROSTAR Bacau PROGRAMME VALUE: 2.5 million USD

III. MANUFACTURE OF TURBOSHAFT ELEMENTS BENEFICIARY: GENERAL ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROGRAMME VALUE: 8 million USD

IV. MANUFACTURE OF ENGINE NACELLES BENEFICIARY: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC. PROGRAMME VALUE: 300,000 USD

V. MANUFACTURE OF DEVICES FOR AERO ENGINES AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT BENEFICIARY: ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD. PROGRAMME VALUE: 101,541 USD

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7. MANUFACTURING AND REPAIR PROGRAM OF ROMAERO SA - BUCHAREST

I. MANUFACTURE OF AEROSTRUCTURES

BENEFICIARIES: BAE SYSTEMS-UK -BAE - ATP cargo door modifications, RJ sub-assembly and detail parts - manufacture of parts for Nimrod BOEING COMMERCIAL GROUP-USA -manufacture of sub-assemblies for B-757, B767 and B-777 I.A.I. - ISRAEL - GULFSTREAM G-200 assembly, subassembly, detail parts, jigs and tools AIRBUS - UK - Hawker parts SABCA –BELGIUM - A380 skins, stringers, doubler GKN – UK - manufacture of air ducts for A320 AGUSTA WESLAND – ITALY - A109 Tail Boom Assy manufacture BRITTEN-NORMAN- UK - full manufacturing of BN-2 ISLANDER and DEFENDER aircraft

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15 II. REPAIRS OF AIRCRAFT AND ENGINES

ROMAERO’S MRO is JAR 145 and FAA (R30Y355N) approved center ROMAERO was declared as National Maintenance Center for C-130

Aircraft range: · AN-2, AN-24, AN-26, AN-30 · BAC 1-11 (all versions) · BOEING B-707, B-727, B-737 · HERCULES C-130 - MD-80, MD-82

MAIN CUSTOMERS:

Romanian Ministry of Defense - Repairs of C 130 , AN 24, AN 26, AN 30 JETRAN – USA - Repairs/Maintenance of aircraft such as : DC-9 31, DC-9 82, B737, B 707, B 727 AIRONE – ITALY - Repairs/ Maintenance of B737 aircraft BAE SYSTEMS – UK - Repairs/ Maintenance of BAE-ATP aircraft ALTO - TOGO - Repairs/ Maintenance of B 707 aircraft

Engines repaired : · AS 62 · ARTOUSTE III B

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8. MAINTENANCE, UPGRADE & MANUFACTURING PROGRAMMES OF AEROSTAR S.A. BACAU

I. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL PROGRAMMES - military aircraft types: L-29, L-39, MiG-21 all variants - aeroengines: R-11F-300, R-13-300, Saphir 5 - all related systems and equipment

II. UPGRADE PROGRAMMES -aircraft upgrades: L-39, MiG-21, -MiG-29 - artillery upgrades: LAROM - IFF system modernization

16 III. JAR 145 APPROVED MAINTENANCE BASE - Light and heavy maintenance for commercial aircraft types: BAE ATP, SAAB 340, Boeing 737 series 300/400/500

IV. JAR 21 APPROVED MANUFACTURING OF PARTS, SUBASSEMBLIES, AEROSTRUCTURES - Fokker approved

V. LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION: IAK-52 family - Standard/basic military training - IAK-52W-leisure & aerobatics - IAK-52TW- warbird WT-01 FESTIVAL

C.C. Romanian Romanian Strategy Strategy for for R&D R&D in in Aeronautics Aeronautics R&DR&D Policy Policy

Romanian National R&D Program Universities ROSA AEROSPATIAL Program

Research & Development Manufacturing Units Units

INCAS COMOTI AEROFINA IAR Bucharest Bucharest Bucharest Brasov

STRAERO SIMULTEC AEROSTAR METAV Bucharest Bucharest Bacau Bucharest

INAV CPCA AEROTEH ROMAERO Bucharest Craiova Bucharest Bucharest

ELAROM AVIOANE TURBOMECANICA Bucharest Craiova Bucharest

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17 RomanianRomanian AEROSPATIAL AEROSPATIAL Program Program ROSAROSA – – Romanian Romanian Space Space Agency Agency

• Established in 1991 as an independent public institution

• Mission: – to coordinate the national aero/space research and applications programs – to promote space development – to be the Government representative in the international aero/space cooperation – to develop specific project oriented research

• Horizontal manager of space and aerospace R&D activities in Romania

• Since 2004 – new attributes for Security Research

• Since 2005 – ESA member

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RomanianRomanian AEROSPATIAL AEROSPATIAL Program Program ROSAROSA – – Romanian Romanian Space Space Agency Agency

ROSA strategic national partners are:

– Research organizations • Institute of Space Science, INCAS, Military Research Agency, more 80 . . .

– Universities • Physics (U. Bucharest, UW Timisoara, UBB Cluj, UAIC Iasi), Aerospace (PU Bucharest, Military Technical Academy), Electrical Engineering, Information technology, Geodesy, Biology, Medicine, Political sciences)

– Industry • Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, IT, Communications (AEROSTAR, ROMAERO, Turbomecanica . . )

– Public • Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs, Environment, ROMATSA – Air traffic, RO Civil Aviation Authority, . . .

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18 RomanianRomanian AEROSPATIAL AEROSPATIAL Program Program BasicBasic Characteristics Characteristics

• Started since 1993

– Continuity of projects, Stability of management and staff for one decade – Since 2001, multi-year budget basis (Govt Decision No. 556/2001) as a National R&D Program

• Work Program for 2001-2006

– Projects 12-36 months – Major areas of space and aeronautics included – Basic and applied research – Technology development – Infrastructure (Centers of excellence) – International cooperation – Open only for national organizations, but gives incentives for international cooperation – Stimulates consortia institutes-universities-industry – 5 calls for bottom-up projects, 2 for top-down

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RomanianRomanian AEROSPATIAL AEROSPATIAL Program Program MainMain Directions Directions

• Policy and infrastructure – Capacity building: technology park, centers of excellence, quality management, GRID, concurrent engineering

• Space exploration – Space missions: Space science, microgravity & life science

• Space applications – Satellite communications, Earth observation, GNSS, precision farming, disaster management, telemedicine, GMES, GALILEO

• Aerospace science and technology – Aerodynamics and flight dynamics, C3 systems, UAV, onboard technology

• Industrial development and spin-off – Aerospace platforms (e.g. IAR-99, AEROTAXI), components, infrastructure

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19 RomanianRomanian AEROSPATIAL AEROSPATIAL Program Program FactsFacts and and Figures Figures

• Number of current projects: – 108 (39 – 2001, 40 – 2002, 20 – 2003, 72 - 2004)

• Participant organizations (Romanian) : 121

• Professional staff involved: 530 full time equivalent

• Funding: – Budget engagement limit 2001 – 2006 – 31,25 M€ – Budget engagement (present) 14,35 M € (2001-2005)

• Co-financing: 31% - private and public partners

• Actors: R&D institutes, universities, companies, NGO’s, SME’s – public and private

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RomanianRomanian Capabilities Capabilities in in Aeronautics Aeronautics GeneralGeneral Conclusions Conclusions

• Romania has a 100 years tradition in aeronautics with major achievements in both research and technology

• Romania has a strong market potential, solid infrastructure and human resources for sustainable development in aeronautics

• Research activities are coordinated under national program, project orientated and based on strong interaction between academia, research and industry

• Research and industry are focused on integration at EU level

• Successful partnerships are reported in EU projects and strong commitment for new instruments in FP7 are foreseen

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