Technology Research Programme Italian Contribution E. Kircher 8. July 2013 Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 1
Technology Drivers Enable the future European Space missions Commercialization, Quality control IC Design expertise + space reqs Assembly, Packaging, test IC Manufacturing fabs Ensure European Non-dependence Foster Innovation European Competitiveness Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 2
Technology Research Programme: Basics Part of ESA s Mandatory Basic Activities All technology disciplines & applications Based on three two-year Workplans, with yearly updates About 50 M in industrial contracts per Year About 150 contracts per year The TRP is the backbone of ESA s innovation effort covering up to proof-of-concept TRL 3
TRP Programme Structure SD1: EO SD2: Sci TRP/CTP Plan 2013: ESA/IPC(2012) 81 TRP SD3: HSF SD4: ST SD5: Tel SD6: Nav SD9: Rex TRP/MREP Plan 2013: ESA/IPC(2013)57 Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 4 ESA UNCLASSIFIED For Official Use SD7: Generic Tech. Sectorial Innovation Triangle Components Initiative Startiger X- Sectorial 25 TDs E2E Engineering Process Avionics Electronic Components + tbd for TRP 14/15 Announcement of Opportunities
TRP: STARTIGER Objective: Achieve a leap in technology in a short period of time Mechanism (Skunk Work Approach): - Intensive period of research, Focused to a specific technical goal - Small cross disciplined team - Co-located in a distraction free, resource rich environment - Enthusiastic approach to problem solving - Priority technical support Spin-offs: Breeding ground for innovative thinking Previous Testcases: - STARTIGER Pilot Activity at RAL (UK) in 2002 - Formation Flying Coronograph at LAM (F) in 2009 Status: - Regular feature of the programme 2X per year Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 5 ESA UNCLASSIFIED For Official Use
TRP: Innovation Triangle Initiative ITI is based on the Innovation Triangle concept requiring the collaboration of 3 different entities: an INVENTOR, a DEVELOPER and a CUSTOMER. Three types of activities aimed at the different elements of the triangle: (A) Proof of Concept(for INVENTORS): fast validation of new ideas (B) Demonstration of Feasibilityand Use (for DEVELOPERS): component and/or breadboard development up to validation in the laboratory (C) Technology Adoption(for CUSTOMERS): development up to validation in a relevant environment, Pressure sensor, Oxensis Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 6 ESA UNCLASSIFIED For Official Use Wireless sensors, SSTL
TRP Budget dedications 2011-2013 2008-2010 Budget Perspective Prospective Technologies 5% Earth Observation 15% Generic Technologies & Techniques 36% Space Science 15% Robotic Exploration 4% Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 7 ESA UNCLASSIFIED For Official Use Navigation 4% Telecommunication 4% ~44 M /Year SD1 Earth Observation 21 M SD2 - Space Science 21 M SD3 - Human Space Flight and Human Exploration 8.5 M SD4 - Space Transportation and Planetary Entry 10 M SD5 Telecommunication 7 M SD6 Navigation 3 M SD7 - Generic Technologies and Techniques 51 M SD9 Robotic Exploration 8.5 M Manned Space & Manned Exploration 9% Space Transportation 8% SD7 - Generic Technologies 38% SD9 - Robotic Exploration 6% 2011-2013 Budget Perspective ITI 3% Startiger 3% SD6 - Navigation 2% ~46 M /Year SD5 - Telecom 5% SD1 - Earth Observation 15% SD2 - Science 15% SD3 - Human Space Flight 6% SD4 - Space Transportation 7%
Italian Participation to the TRP: Service Domains 2000-2013 Participation in TRP, by Service Domain, CA (k ) ~76.0 ME since Yr 2000 Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 8
Italian Participation to the TRP: by Procurement Policy Participation in TRP, by Procurement Policy, CA (%) ~76.0 ME since Yr 2000 Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 9
Italian Participation to the TRP: Top 10 Industrial Contractors 2000-2013 Participation in TRP, Share of the Top 10 Industrial Contractors ~76.0 ME since Yr 2000 38 % 62 % Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 10
Italian Participation to the TRP: Entity Type 2000-2013 Participation in TRP, Entity Type (%) ~76.0 ME since Yr 2000 Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 11
Italian Participation to the TRP: Activity Examples Precision Landing GNC Test Facility C, 1500 k, CGS (Prime), Un. D'Annunzio, Un. Padova, Fondazione IRSPS, The main objective of the activity was to develop a precision landing GNC test facility that will emulate real lander dynamics and test safe precision landing navigation, guidance and control technologies. Started 2006, Closed 2012 Large Antennas for P-Band SAR - Critical Breadboarding C, 430 k, TAS(I) (Prime) The objective of this activity is the critical breadboarding/proof-of-concept and evaluation of the components, materials, equipment and assemblies to retire risks for the antenna development as required for BIOMASS Earth Explorer candidate mission. Started 2011, closed Expert In-Flight Test Measurement Techniques for Aerothermodynamics C(2), 1100 k, CIRA (Prime), Alta The objective of this activity is to improve intrusive and develop the concept non-intrusive diagnostic techniques for in flight Aerothermodynamics research. Started 2006, closed EXPERT BIOMASS P-Band SAR Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 12
No higher resolution available. Italian Participation to the TRP: Activity Examples STARTRACKER, SUNSENSOR on a Chip C, Galileo Avionica (I) + CMOSIS (B) APS Technology, Fabricated using a CMOS process Enabling detector on chip integration, Eliminating CCD analogue electronics Smaller mass and foot print Spacewire Interface Started 2006, Closed 2011 Inflatable Re-entry Technologies C, 950 k, Aerosekur (Prime) + CIRA + TAS IRDT is a concept, that enables re-entry from orbit and landing without the need of a heavy heat shield and parachute system. Started 2003, closed 2006 There has been limited activity in Europe on the subject. However, in the meantime NASA performed 3 demo flights: 2009, 2010, 2012 Technology Rome 8/07/2013 Slide 13
A word on the next TRP cycle Preliminary Selection of Activities will be presented to Programme Board (IPC) in September This will be followed by a consultation of member states incl. dedicated bi-lateral meetings for member states requesting such a meeting. Based on the preliminary selection, the first annual workplan (2014) will be submitted to the IPC in November 2013