Last update: 30 September 2008
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Day 1 - Tuesday, 7 October 2008 |
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08:00-09:00 |
Registration |
09:00-09:15 |
Introduction |
09:15-10:00 |
Key-note: Science and Exloration by P. Elfrey, NASA |
Session 1 |
Exploration Chair: A. Haldemann |
10:00-10:30 |
Abstract Planetary Rover Mobility Performance Simulation Tool Schäfer, B.; Gibbesch, A.; Krenn, R.; Rebele, B. German Aerospace Center (DLR) (Germany) |
10:30-11:00 |
Abstract Entry and Guided Landing Environment (EAGLE) Simulator Johns, G.1; Pidgeon, A.1; Bonnefond, F.2; Underwood, J.3; McQuade, F.4; Drai, R.5 1SciSys Ltd (United Kingdom); 2Space Transportation (France); 3Vorticity Ltd (United Kingdom); 4VEGA Group Plc. (Germany); 5ESA (Netherlands) |
11:00-11:30 |
Coffee Break |
Session 2 |
Science Chair: D. Fertin |
11:30-12:00 |
Abstract The Gaia Real-time Simulator (RTS) and Avionics SCOE Beerthuizen, P.; Haye, M.; Neefs, M. Dutch Space (Netherlands) |
12:00-12:30 |
Abstract Challenges of Modelling Drag Free Attitude Control System, DFACS, in Operational Simulators Sarkarati, M.; Spada, M.; Reggestad, V. ESA/ESOC (Germany) |
Session 3 |
Simulation Based Development Chair: R. Hartmann |
12:30-13:00 |
Abstract DLR's Virtual Satellite Approach Schumann, H.; Maibaum, O.; Berres, A.; Röhnsch, A. DLR - German Aerospace Center (Germany) |
13:00-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
14:00-14:30 |
Abstract Functional Verification Environment: Current Status and Breakthrough Sondermann, H.1; Darbin, A.2 1EADS Astrium GmbH (Germany); 2EADS Astrium SAS (France) |
14:30-15:00 |
Abstract AOCSim: A Tool for Rapid Analysis on Satellite Dynamics and System Behavior during the Early Phases of a Project Palomba, M.1; Aguirre, M.2; Silvestrin, P.2; Massotti, L.3 1LSE Space AG, cons. at ESA/ESTEC Scientific Projects Herschel System Engineering Sect. (SCI-PTS) (Netherlands); 2ESA/ESTEC Earth Observation Future Missions Div. (EOP-SF) (Netherlands); 3Rhea Systems SA, cons. at ESA/ESTEC Earth Observation Future Missions Div. (EOP-SF) (Netherlands) |
15:00-15:30 |
Abstract SYSTEMA: An Open Framework for Engineering Applications Theroude, C. EADS Astrium SAS (French Guiana) |
15:30-16:00 |
Coffee Break |
Session 4 |
Simulation Tools Chair: J. Fuchs |
16:00-16:30 |
Abstract THALASSIM - Concepts and Principles of Modelling Bratulic, H.; Doussaud, D. Thales Alenia Space (France) |
16:30-17:00 |
Abstract SMP2 Developments in EuroSim de Vries, R.1; Moelands, J.2 1Dutch Space (Netherlands); 2NLR (Netherlands) |
17:00-18:00 |
Exhibitor’s Session (N. Lindman) |
18:00-19:00 |
Ice Breaker |
Day 2 - Wednesday, 8 October 2008 |
Session 5 |
Simulation Tools (cont.) Chairs: J. Fuchs |
08:30-09:00 |
Abstract BASILES on its Way up to a Wide-spread Simulation Service Delatte, B.; Manon, F. CNES (France) |
09:00-09:30 |
Abstract SimTG: Successful Harmonization of Simulation Infrastructures Eisenmann, H.1; Cazenave, C.2 1EADS Astrium GmbH (Germany); 2EADS Astrium SAS (France) |
09:30-10:10 |
Abstract SMP2 (E-40-07), a New Standard for Simulation Model's Portability and its Implementation in SIMULUS Sebastiao, N.1; di Nisio, N.2 1ESA (Germany); 2Terma GmbH (Germany) |
10:00-10:30 |
Coffee Break |
Session 6 |
Operations Simulator Chair: M. Spada |
10:30-11:00 |
Abstract The EuTEF Simulator Model: A Hybrid Implementation for Operations Training and Validation Kuijpers, E.A.1; van Aarsen, K.A.2; Dutruel, E.3; Kramer, A.J.1; Pronk, Z.1; Raijmakers, F.2 1National Aerospace Laboratory NLR (Netherlands); 2Atos Origin (Netherlands); 3ESA/ESTEC –TEC-SWG (Netherlands) |
11:00-11:30 |
Abstract Galileo Constellation Simulator Pidgeon, A.1; Straw, S.1; Bodemann, C.2; Irvine, M.2 1SciSys UK Ltd. (United Kingdom); 2Vega Informations-Technologien GmbH (Germany) |
11:30-12:00 |
Abstract The Lisa Pathfinder Simulator for the Science and Technology Operations Center: A Case-study for Reuse Across the Project Life-cycle Leorato, C.1; van der Plas, P.2 1Rhea System SA c/o ESA-ESTEC (Netherlands); 2ESA-ESTEC (Netherlands) |
12:00-12:30 |
Abstract Aeolus Floors the Move of ESOC Mission Spacecraft Simulators to Linux Guerrucci, D.1; Reggestad, V.1; Metelo, F.2 1ESA (Germany); 2Makalumedia (Germany) |
12:30-13:00 |
Abstract First Application of the Generic Emulated Test Software, GETS, in the LISA Pathfinder Operational Simulator Sarkarati, M.1; Spada, M.1; Irvine, M.2; Ochs, J.2 1ESA/ESOC (Germany); 2VEGA IT GmbH (Germany) |
13:00-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
Session 7 |
SMP Chair: H. Schumann |
14:00-14:30 |
Abstract ECSS E40-07 Demonstration Simulator Pidgeon, A.1; Johns, G.1; Atori, R.2; Thong Pham, H.2; Wormgoor, P.3; Lindman, N.4 1SciSys UK Ltd. (United Kingdom); 2SpaceBel S.A. (Belgium); 3Atos-Origin (Netherlands); 4ESA / ESTEC (Netherlands) |
14:30-15:00 |
Abstract Transformation from Graphical Model Representations into SMP2 Models Röhnsch, A.; Maibaum, O.; Berres, A.; Schumann, H. DLR - German Aerospace Center (Germany) |
15:00-15:30 |
Abstract An Industrial Validation of SMP Pham, H.T.1; Delatte, B.2; Mesiano, G.3; Cazenave, C.4; Dissaux, P.5 1Spacebel (Belgium); 2CNES (France); 3Thales Alenia Space (France); 4Astrium (France); 5Ellidiss (France) |
15:30-16:00 |
Abstract First Experience on Using SMP2 for the Virtual Space System for Ground Data System Validation Laroque, C.1; Pecchioli, M.2; Sebastiao, N.2 1VEGA (Germany); 2ESA/ESOC (Germany) |
16:00-16:30 |
Coffee Break |
Session 8 |
Panel Discussion on Reference Architecture Panel: N. Lindman (Confirmed), Nuno Sebastiao (Confirmed), Anthony Walsh (TBC), Harald Eisenmann (TBC) 16:30-18:00 |
Day 3 - Thursday, 9 October 2008 |
Session 9 |
Formation Flying Chair: R. Franco |
09:00-09:30 |
Abstract New Simulation Concepts Applied to Formation Flying Atori, R.1; Baudoux, D.1; Straw, S.2; Tarabini, L.3; Pace, F.3; Franco, R.4 1Spacebel S.A. (Belgium); 2SciSys UK Ltd (United Kingdom); 3GMV Aerospace and Defence S.A. (Spain); 4ESA (Netherlands) |
09:30-10:00 |
Abstract Formation Flying: What's Coming Up? Quartier, F.1; Joubert, M.2 1Spacebel Belgium & France (Belgium); 2Spacebel Toulouse (France) |
10:00-10:30 |
Coffee Break |
Session 10 |
Processor Emulator Chair: F. Maingam |
10:30-11:00 |
Abstract LEON SVF, a Hardware Accelerator for LEON2-FT Software Tools Pasquier, F.1; Caleno, M.2 1EADS Astrium SAS (France); 2ESA/ESTEC (Netherlands) |
11:00-11:30 |
Abstract The LEON Software Emulator Cazenave, C.1; Delatte, B.2 1EADS Astrium SAS (France); 2CNES (France) |
11:30-12:00 |
Abstract Validation of a High-Performance Emulator for SVF Pidgeon, A.1; Robinson, P.1; McClellan, S.1; Bellard, F.2; Marques, P.3; Pureza, L.3; Torelli, F.4 1SciSys UK Ltd. (United Kingdom); 2FFQTECH (France); 3University of Coimbra (Portugal); 4ESA ESTEC TEC-SWS (Netherlands) |
Session 11 |
Mission Performance Simulator Chair: J. Callies |
12:00-12:30 |
Abstract Galileo Mission Segment End to End Simulator First Experimentations, Lessons Learned and Perspectives Boyer, A.1; Amiel, B.1; Bauer, F.1; Franco, R.2; Ballereau, A.3 1Thales Alenia Space (France); 2European Space Agency (Netherlands); 3European SPace Operation Centre (Germany) |
12:30-13:00 |
Abstract SIMAGE: From Rapid Prototyping to End to End Performance Simulation for Imaging Payloads Polverini, U.; Larrieu, V. EADS Astrium SAS (France) |
13:00-14:00 |
Lunch Break |
14:00-14:30 |
Abstract OpenSF: A Generic Framework for End-To-End Mission Performance Simulations Ramos, J.; Moyano, R.; Acarreta, J. DEIMOS Space (Spain) |
14:30-15:00 |
Abstract TIDE, the TropOMI Integrated Development Environment Plevier, C.M.; de Wolf, H.; Beerthuizen, P.G. Dutch Space B.V. (Netherlands) |
15:00 |
Conference Adjourn (N. Lindman) |


