DEIMOS Engenharia Technology maturation for space applications -1

DEIMOS Engenharia Technology maturation for space applications -1© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Enabling space science Engineering design and development of complex systems required for science missions. -2© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

science oriented tech specific Universities & research institutes R&D Algorithms Numerical methods Software design Comercial applications Software providers SW R&D software oriented Non-science -3© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

• All staff hold a university degree (5 year course) in aerospace, physics or software engineering • About 30% of staff have a Master or Ph. D relevant areas of aerospace engineering • Trainees from top universities: IST, FCT-UNL, UL, etc, … -4© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

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Science Data Processing Systems • Leading expertise in Europe • Physical description • Mathematical modeling • Operational software develop. • Example missions • SMOS (2003 - now) • Interferometer mission • Partners: INETI CRSW UPCatalunha CNRS • Sentinel 3 (2008 - ) – Optical Ground Processor Prototype – Optical System Simulator – Microwave radiometer -6© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Advanced Navigation Technologies • Research & Development • • • Galileo So. L Receiver development Advanced Hybrid Nav Systems Multi Constellation Conceptual studies • Mission Critical Operational SW • • Galileo Orbit calibration tool Galileo Orbit & Clocks independent validation -7© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Spacecraft Simulation & Control • Guidance, Navigation and Control Algorithms & Simulation Tools • • Planetary Landing In-orbit Rendezvous Atmospheric Entry Satellite Formation Flying Reference partner of ESA Present in all European future missions State of the art technology -8© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Technology for Mars Exploration • 40 missions to Mars last 50 years (17 successes) – In orbit or local exploration, data sent to Earth • Future mission = Mars. . . and back – More complexity – More authonomy • Technologic challenge – Automated rendezvous – Low fuel orbits – Hazard avoidance landing -9© 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Technology Maturation in RDV technology Technology readiness level TRL 9 Mission ready TRL 6 In-flight validation TRL 3 Concept validation FF GTO 2003 2006 2009 2012 - 10 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

2003 - 2006 TRL 3 Formation Flying concept demo in Geo Transfer Orbit (GTO) – SMART-3 baseline: 3 -spacecraft interferometer in GTO • Achievements – Mission analysis, Scenario Modelling – Guidance Algorithms for Formation Flying demonstration – Development of 6 DOF simulation tool • Team: IST/ISR – DEIMOS (PTF) - 11 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Technology Maturation in RDV technology Technology readiness level TRL 9 mission ready TRL 6 In-flight validation TRL 3 Concept validation FF GTO VB-RNAV 2003 2006 2009 2012 - 12 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

2003 – 2006 TRL 3 Visual-based GNC technology (TRL 3) • Design automated GNC using camera sensor • Mission design and analysis • Design and evaluation of RVD G&C algorithms Rendezvous in Mars Orbit – credit JF&A – Landing & Guidance techniques for hazard avoidance during landing – Guidance and Control for RVD passive target • Team DEIMOS-INETI-LUSOSPACE (PTF) Caloris Basin Floor (Mercury) -Source: Calvin J. Hamilton - 13 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Technology Maturation in RDV technology Technology readiness level TRL 9 Mission ready TRL 6 In-flight validation GNCO-MAT TRL 3 Concept validation GNCO FF GTO VB-RNAV 2003 2006 2009 2012 - 14 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

2006 -> 2008 • GNC technology for non-circular orbits (TRL 3) – Fundamental for coming space exploration mission – Never done at world level • Achievements – Full concept definition of autonomous RVD and FF in NCO – Feasibility demonstration of RVD in elliptical orbits – Validation complete autonomous GNC system. • Team: – DEIMOS, INETI, LUSOSPACE – PTF - 15 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

2007 > 2010 • GNC technology for non-circular orbits (TRL 4) – Maturation and validation • Achievements – Improved GNC algorithms – Real-time platform – On-ground experiment • Team: – DEIMOS INETI – AURORA Program - 16 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Technology Maturation in RDV technology Technology readiness level TRL 9 Mission ready PROBA 3 Exp TRL 6 In-flight validation GNCO-MAT TRL 3 Concept validation GNCO FF GTO VB-RNAV 2003 2006 2009 2012 - 17 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

2008 – 2010 TRL 6 Rendezvous Experiment in elliptical orbit ( world first! ) • PROBA 3 Formation Flying Demo mission – All ESA FF missions • DEIMOS+INETI – National proposal GSTP 4 We are part of Mission Requirements Objective: Flight Experiment - 18 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.

Wrap up Deimos vision • Long term strategy – Clear technology goals – Coherence on project selection and execution – Stability of partners network, specially science and users • Challenges – Investement in-house expertise – Consolidation of technology and skills – Consistent funding sources • Locus of unique technologies at world level – Space Flight control systems (GNC) – Advanced Navigation Technologies – Scientific data processing systems - 19 © 2009 DEIMOS Engenharia S. A.