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IWG, New Delhi, India, 05 Feb 2014

European GNSS Evolution Programme 2013-15

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OVERVIEW

• Initiated 2013 in EGEP

• EGEP Workplan 2014

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G2G DEVELOPMENTS STARTED 1

ELECTRICAL PROPULSION SUBSYSTEM INDUSTRIALIZATION AND THRUSTER OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISATION

• Prerequisite for G2G to keep launch costs of larger platforms in present launch cost envelope

• E. g. 3 sats in Soyuz ST or 1 sat in VEGA

• Transfer time of 12 months requires new launch strategy

• First contract kicked-off Dec. 2013, second one follows in Feb. 2014

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G2G DEVELOPMENTS STARTED 2

GALILEO 2nd GENERATION SPACE SEGMENT PHASE A/B1

• Follows Galileo-1 after 2021• Flexibility to replenish in different

planes w/ one single launch• Increasing Galileo payload capability

(ISL, increased signal power levels, upgraded PRS, more robustness, etc.)

• Two parallel contracts kicked off in Dec. 2013, third one follows

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G2G DEVELOPMENTS STARTED 3

INTER-SATELLITE LINK PRE-DEVELOPMENT

• Improved Security− Less dependence on ground segment− Lower number of GDDN connections− Improved command capabilities within

seconds• Improved Accuracy Performance

− Smaller ODTS UERE, faster convergence after maneuvers, improves integrity/RAIM, AUTONAV

• Additional Benefits− Sounding of atmosphere

• Activity kicked off in Dec. 2013

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G2G DEVELOPMENTS STARTED 4

G2G SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES

• Development of Advanced Multi- constellation Signal & Interference Testbed

• Enhancement of Orbit Determination & Time Synchronisation

• PRS Signal Robustness

• KO in Sept 2013, currently at PDR

• ODTS using ISL and G1G lessons learnt• Negotiations w/ selected bidder

presently

• Improved PRS (classified activity)• Evaluation presently going-on

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G2G DEVELOPMENTS STARTED 5

CLOCK DEVELOPMENTS

• Miniaturized low-maintenance PHM

• Robust RAFS

• Caesium clock

• Ends Q2/2014 (cont’d in 2014)

• Ends Q2 /2014 (cont’d in 2014)

• Finished Q4/2013 (cont’d in 2014)

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G2G DEVELOPMENTS STARTED 6

G2G SYSTEM ENGINEERING STARTED

Joint G2G System Engineering Office established

System Support from Industry under negotiation

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EGNOS NEXT GENERATION V3 1

• EGNOS V3 Phase A/B1/B2(2 parallel contracts)

• RIMS V3 Prototype(2 parallel contracts)

• ARAIM(2 parallel contracts)

• Thales-F: Phase B2 started• Astrium-D: Phase B2 starts end of Jan.

2014

• Proposals presently evaluated / clarified

• Parallel activities w/ IFEN and GMV Skysoft end Q1/2014

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EGNOS NEXT GENERATION V3 2

SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES

• Standardization

• Ionosphere characterization

• Two parallel Testbeds on V3 Integrity

• Q1/2014

• KO Jan 2014

• HISTB KO Jan 2014• NISTB KO Jan 2014

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AO SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Scientific applications of Galileo (GNSS) and EGNOS• Innovative proposals on technology for the evolution of Galileo and

EGNOS• Two step procedure: First extended abstracts, then pre-selection of

invited bidders and submission of full proposals

• Submitted abstracts: 29 science, 41 technology• Pre-selection took place• Requests for full proposals in preparation

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EGEP WORKPLAN 2014

EGNOS NEXT GENERATION V3• Continuation of EGNOS V3 Testbeds (Part 3)

- HISTB Q3/2014- NISTB Q3/2014

GALILEO NEXT GENERATION (G2G)• On-board Clock Ensemble CMCU new• Miniaturised low-maintenance PHM (cont’d)• ARAIM Detailed Threat Allocation and Barriers Q2/2014• Next Generation Signal Generator (cont’d for PRS)• Robust RAFS (cont’d)• On-board Caesium Clock Design Consolidation• Ground Caesium Development Prop. under evaluation• 2nd Call AO Science and Technology Q2/2014