Introduction to ARTES Programmes · SAT3PLAY (voice, data, TV) by NEWTEC Global Navigation Satellite System . Receiver – by Septentrio . Textile Antennas . by Patria Oyj . Efficient

Dietmar Schmitt Head of Technologies & Products Division

ARTES 3-4, 5

Juan Carlos Munoz-Delgado

ARTES 1

November 2012

ARTES 1 studies, ARTES 5 technologies, and ARTES 3-4 product development programmes

ESA Presentation | TIA-T | 2012| Slide 2

The overall objectives of the ARTES Program are: • To develop satellite communications and • To improve the competitiveness of the European and

Canadian space industry.

Objectives of ARTES


The ARTES programme including new proposals for the Council at Ministerial Level

Generic Envelope Programme Elements:

ARTES 1: Strategy ARTES 3-4: Products, Services and Commercial Applications including ATLAS (Flight heritage build-up) ARTES 5.1: Technology - ESA driven ARTES 5.2: Technology - Industry driven ARTES 20: Integrated Applications

Specific Mission/System orientated Programme Elements:

ARTES 7: EDRS – European Data Relay Satellite ARTES 8: Alphabus/Alphasat ARTES 10: Iris - Air Traffic Management System ARTES 11: Small GEO platform/mission ARTES 14: NeoSat (next generation platforms) ARTES 21: SAT-AIS – Automatic Identification System ARTES 33: Partner (public-private partnerships)


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Acronyms in ARTES

Acronym Description

ARTES Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems

EMITS Electronic Mail Invitation to Tender System http://emits.esa.int

ITT Invitation To Tender

TIA Telecommunication and Integrated Applications = ESA Directorate responsible for the ARTES Programme

OP Outline Proposal

FP Full Proposal

CfP Call for Proposals

AC Adjudication Committee (ESA)

IPC Industrial Policy Committee (Delegations)

TRP Technology Research Programme

GSP General Study Programme


Acronyms in Space and Ground Telecom Applications

Acronym Description

Breadboard (BB) Demonstrate critical part of functionality of product, early hardware to show feasibility

Engineering Breadboard (EBB) or partial prototype

Full functionality but not form and fit

Engineering Model (EM) or full prototype

Full form fit function and qualifiable parts but may tested in the relevant environment (not fully tested)

Engineering Qualification Model (EQM) or product = ready to be industrialised

Fully qualified including all parts/sub elements

Proto Flight Model (PFM) First flight model

Flight Model (FM) Recurring flight model



Introduction to TRL (Technology Readiness Levels)

TRL ECSS definition – for space

Ground Translation for ARTES

Space Translation for ARTES

1 Basic principles observed and reported

Idea or concept Idea or concept

2 Technology concept and/or application formulated

Concept supported by paper study

Concept supported by paper study

3 Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof-of-concept performed

Demonstrate feasibility BB

4 Component and/or breadboard validated in the laboratory environment

Partial prototypes EBB

5 Component and/or breadboard validated in the relevant environment

Full prototype to demonstrate functionality

EM

6 System/subsystem model or prototype demonstrated in the relevant environment (ground or space)

Product with final BOM, layouts, released software, full GUI, certifications, documentation

EQM


Strategy, Technology and Product flow within ARTES

ARTES 1 System and

market studies

TRL 1, 2 100% ESA funded

ESA initiative

ARTES 5.2 BB, EBB,

EM. Prototype

TRL 3, 4 and 5 75% ESA funded Industry initiative

ARTES 3-4 Qualification Model And Industrialization

TRL 6 a must

50% ESA funded Industry initiative

ARTES 5.1 BB, EBB,

EM. Prototype

TRL 3, 4 and 5 100% ESA funded

ESA initiative

GSP

TRP

Product

Industry developments


Aim of ARTES 1, 3-4, 5.1 and 5.2

Effective support to the industry for development of competitive satellite telecommunication technology and products.

ARTES 1 is referred to as ESA Telecom – Strategy program The ARTES 5 is referred to as ESA Telecom - Technology program The ARTES 3-4 is referred to as ESA Telecom – Product program


ARTES 1 – Strategic and Preparatory

ARTES 1 objectives are to: 1. Perform mission, system, architectural studies for satellite

telecommunication networks

2. Define technology roadmaps

3. Develop and maintain the long-term plan


ARTES 1 – Scope of activities

Prepare future experimental missions

Regulatory actions

Support the European Commission programs in defining the role of satellites in overall communications networks.

Preliminary laboratory experimentation

Mission, system, initial and prospective studies with

industry

Promote ESA experimental systems. Maintain contacts with potential users.

Define new programme elements

Identification of necessary system and hardware development and in-orbit experimentation

Market surveys


ARTES 1 – Example activities (1)

Needs Emerging system concepts for UAS command and control (C2) via satellite: a pre-WRC-2012 system study

Satellite communication ground segment industry survey

Approaching the Terabit/s Satellite: A system study

Satellite Machine-to-Machine Services Market Survey

Satellite Communications for future Arctic Communications

European Data Relay Satellite (EDRS) early system studies


ARTES 1 – Example activities (2)

Introduction of multispot beam over Africa

Low-cost anti-interference technologies

Survey of industrial capabilities in CZ and Eastern Europe

Survey of Market Prospects for Satellite Communications Services in Central and Eastern Europe

IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) integration with satellite networks

Applicability of Cognitive Radio to Satellite Systems


ARTES 1 – Implementation

1. Rolling Work plan based on a Call for Ideas open for

everybody

2. ESA initiative, i.e. ESA defines work to be performed and technical performances to be achieved.

3. 100% funded by ESA.

4. No Letter of Authorisation is required from delegates.

5. Open competition, restricted competition or direct

negotiation.


ARTES 1 – Upcoming activities from 2012 Work plan– to be tendered competitively on EMITS


Title k€ SWOT of the satellite video broadcasting sector 150 Large aperture antennas and associated reflector requirements 300 Next Generation Mobile Satellite Systems 400 Review of the specifications on satellite transmission performances 400 Roadmap for the introduction of photonic technologies based payloads 300 Telecommunication payload technology reference system 250 Additive manufacturing for telecommunication satellites 150 Future ground based beam forming solutions 300 Scenarios for integration of satellite components in future networks 250 Management of independent missions hosted on a single common satellite platform

300

Harmonisation of Q/V band roadmaps for telecommunication applications 300 Payload equipment and parts suppliers competitiveness survey 200 Innovative payload output power sections 400 Analysis of the impacts of implementing terrestrial network standards in satellite components

200

Analysis of the VEGA launcher for telecommunication missions 200 Satellite communications in the future statutory and commercial maritime communication market

200

Preparation of WRC-15 and support to European regulatory activities 450


ARTES 1 –2013 Work plan – to be tendered competitively on EMITS


Title k€ Planning Identification of opportunities for satcom actors in a low-carbon society

150 Q1

Evaluation of the repeater equipment market for the next decade 250 Q2

Cyber threats on satcom networks and impacts on the global society 250 Q1

Nanosatellites for commercial telecommunication services 200 Q4

Next generation of MEO satellite based networks 200 Q3

Roadmap towards the implementation of a quantum communication satellite networks

300 Q2

Single aperture Tx/Rx multi beam antenna 250 Q3

Fuell cells for extra large telecommunication-satellites 300 Q4

Competitiveness improvement plan for the core payload markets (possible parallel contracts)

1,000 Q1

Next generation secure satellite networks 250 Q2

Capacity Enhancement and Interference Management for Interactive Satellite Networks

300 Q3

On-board emitter location system for geostationary telecom satellites

300 Q4

Congestion aware end-to-end layers split free satellite network 300 Q2


Questions on ARTES 1?


Examples of Payload Products

Tracking Multimode Feed horn Design Optimisation - by TICRA

C/Ku-band Beacon by ASTRIUM Ltd.

C band Input Multiplexer by Thales Alenia Space

Ka band filters by COMDEV

Antenna Diagnostic Tool by TICRA

Ka band Multibeam Antenna by MDA


Examples of Platform Products

10N Bipropellant Thruster by ASTRIUM

745 Litre Tank for EUROSTAR 3000 by ASTRIUM GmbH

Power Conditioning Unit (PCU) by Thales Alenia Space ETCA

Improvement of Eurostar 3000 Mechanical Platform by ASTRIUM Ltd.

Coarse Sun Sensor by TNO


Examples of Ground Products

SAT3PLAY (voice, data, TV) by NEWTEC

Global Navigation Satellite System Receiver – by Septentrio

Textile Antennas by Patria Oyj

Efficient Mobile Antenna Land, Sea and Air by JOTRON

Media Fleet Manager by ND SatCom

Connecting Remote Communities by Altobridge lite-site™ solution


ARTES 5.1 Scope

New technologies or techniques for satellite telecommunications in the long term (about 5 years to final product) including:

a. Space equipment or software b. Ground equipment or software c. System/Sub-system study/definition

Up to and including TRL 5 (Engineering Model). Applications are excluded.


The ARTES 5.1 Programme

ARTES 5.1 supports the development of technology for the longer term. ARTES 5.1 has the following characteristics:

a. Yearly Workplan based on a yearly Call for Ideas. b. ESA initiative, i.e. ESA defines work to be performed

and technical performances to be achieved. c. 100% funded by ESA. d. Letter of support from Delegates authorising one

activity at a time. e. Open or restricted competition. f. No parallel contracts. A contract will be awarded only

to the winner.


ARTES 5.1 Proposals

ESA issues an ITT defining the work to be performed and the content of the proposal. The evaluation criteria are stated in the document Special Conditions of Tender which is part of the ITT.


ARTES 5.1 ITTs under preparation*

For the following activities, Invitations To Tender or requests for quotation are being prepared and will be issued shortly.

* Status as of 15/10/2012


ARTES 5.2 Scope

New technologies or techniques for products for satellite telecommunications including:

a. Space equipment or software b. Ground equipment or software

Up to and including TRL 5 (Engineering Model). Applications are excluded.


The ARTES 5.2 Programme

ARTES 5.2: • supports the development of new technology and techniques and • mitigates the risk in the development of a new product. • Can be found on EMITS - AO 6000.

ARTES 5.2 has the following characteristics:

a. Open Call for Proposal. b. Industry initiative, i.e. industry defines work to be

performed and technical performances to be achieved. c. 75% funded by ESA. d. Letter of support from national Delegation. e. Business case. f. Direct negotiation. g. A plan for the follow-on activities for completing the

development of the new product including schedule and cost.


ARTES 5.2 Proposals

1. Proposal types: a. Outline Proposal b. Full Proposal

2. The Outline Proposal is mandatory.

3. Prior Work is not accepted.

4. IKC (In-Kind Contribution) is acceptable.


ARTES 5.2 Outline Proposals

1. Outline Proposal content: a. Description of the eventual product b. Business case for the eventual product c. Summary of the development to be performed d. Intended start date, duration and cost e. Plan for completing the development with a product

2. ESA provides feedback on the Outline Proposal within 10 working days to industry.

• Feedback helps industry to prepare a successful Full Proposal

3. The Outline Proposal is also used for the preparation of the ESA Internal Procurement Proposal to AC and IPC.


ARTES 5.2 Full Proposals

1. The scope shall be the development and testing of the new technology and may include an EM/prototype (TRL 5).

2. ESA has defined the Management Requirements. The tasks are defined by the industry.

3. The Management Requirements define:

a. Reviews and meetings b. Documentation c. Deliverables

4. The Full Proposal shall state compliance to the Management Requirements.


From technology development to industrialisation of products

ARTES 5.2 -> ARTES 3-4 Development of a new product

ARTES 5.2 Activity

Industry Initiative

New Technology

EM/Prototype

75% ESA funding

ARTES 3-4 Activity

Industry Initiative

New Product

EQM/Industrialised

50% ESA funding

Check the product is still viable

Fundamentally this is one activity and ESA will seek AC/IPC approval for the complete activity


ARTES 3-4 Scope

Development of a product (TRL 6) for satellite telecommunications including:

a. Improvement or development of space equipment or software;

b. Improvement or development of ground equipment or software;

c. Development and demonstration of satellite communications applications.


The ARTES 3-4 Programme

ARTES 3-4 demands a product to be the outcome. The Call for Proposal is on EMITS. It is AO 5891. Main characteristics:

a. Open Call for Proposals + (ESA may issue ITTs for identified opportunities approved by JCB).

b. Industry initiative. c. Letter of support from delegations authorising one

activity at a time. d. 50% funded by ESA. e. Business case. f. Direct Negotiation. g. Product oriented.


ARTES 3-4 Proposals

1. Proposal types: a. Outline Proposal b. Study Proposal c. Full Proposal

– Ground product – Space product – Application

2. An outline proposal is mandatory prior to submitting a full proposal.


ARTES 3-4 Outline Proposal

1. Outline Proposal content: a. Description of the product or service b. Summary business plan c. Description of how the product will be promoted in the

market d. Summary of the development to be performed e. Intended start date, duration and cost

2. ESA provides feedback to industry on the Outline Proposal within 10 working days.

• Feedback helps industry to prepare a successful Full Proposal

3. The Outline Proposal is also used for the preparation of the ESA Internal Procurement Proposal to AC and IPC.


ARTES 3-4 Full Proposal

1. Full Proposal is to support the industry in the development or improvement of a product (= EQM/Industrialised unit) (TRL 6). 2. The content required of a Full Proposal depends on whether the Full Proposal is for a Space Product, Ground Product or an Application. 3. ESA has defined the Management Requirements. The tasks are defined by the industry. 4. The Management Requirements define:

a. Reviews and meetings b. Documentation c. Deliverables

5. The Full Proposal shall state compliance to the Management Requirements.


ARTES 3-4 Study Proposal

1. A Study Proposal allows the industry to consider a wider scope in order to settle the interfaces and specifications, and to mitigate major technical risks. Thus, a Study Proposal may include the study of complete systems. However, there shall be a clear aim to develop a product afterwards.

2. The Study Proposal shall include a plan and cost estimate (ROM) for the complete development to reach a product.

3. A Study Proposal is 50/50 co-funded and limited to 250k€ ESA price.

4. A Study Proposal enables a quick start on a development. ESA can be involved from the very beginning.

5. The output shall be the technical documents required for a Full Proposal.

6. Collection of users requirements is desirable; however, business development activities are not eligible for funding.


ARTES 3-4 Full Proposal Start of Contract

1. An ARTES 3-4 contract may be back-dated to the day ESA received an acceptable Full Proposal.

2. The bidder shall inform ESA on when he wants to start the activity.

3. In case the bidder starts the work prior to contract negotiations, it is on his own risk, and ESA has the right to monitor the work from the beginning as if a contract was already in place.

4. Work performed before ESA receives an acceptable Full Proposal is called Prior Work and is limited to 10% of the overall cost and to a period of 12 months.

5. Prior work must be identified and submitted in the Full Proposal.



Summary ARTES 1, 5.1, 5.2 and 3-4

ARTES 1 ARTES 5.1 ARTES 5.2 ARTES 3-4

Funding level

100% 100% 75% (100% for Universities

if cost < 30%)

50% (Study Contract up to

250k ESA price)

Delegation Support Letter

No Yes Yes Yes

Initiative (Statement of Work)

ESA ESA Industry Industry

Invitation to Tender

Annual Workplan http://telecom.esa.int/t

elecom

Annual Workplan http://telecom.esa.int/t

elecom

EMITS AO6000

EMITS AO5891

TRL 1, 2 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5,6 and (7 ATLAS only)

Deliverables Paper Study BB, EBB, EM, prototype

BB, EBB, EM, prototype

EQM (PFM ATLAS only)

Outline Proposal

No No Yes Yes

Prior Work No No No Yes (but not in case of Study Contract)


Consultations this afternoon Please talk to us !

ESA Telecom team members of the technology will be available for consultation in room <TBC, small map> Natalie Ricard - Iris Programme ARTES 10 Dietmar Schmitt – ARTES 3-4, 5 and general Juan Carlos Munoz –Delgado – ARTES 1 and general Frank Zeppenfeldt – ARTES 1 and general


Full contact details for more information on ARTES 1, 3-4 and 5

Outline Proposals ARTES 5.2 and 3-4 Emmanuel Rammos [email protected] Dr. Dietmar Schmitt Head of Technologies & Products Division ARTES 5.1, 5.2 and 3-4 [email protected] Cyril Michel Head of the ARTES 1 PMO [email protected]

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Introduction to ARTES Programmes · SAT3PLAY (voice, data, TV) by NEWTEC Global Navigation Satellite System . Receiver – by Septentrio . Textile Antennas . by Patria Oyj . Efficient