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10th International Workshop on Simulation for European Space Programmes - SESP 2008

PROGRAMME

Last update: 30 September 2008

All abstracts can be downloaded here (zip).

Day 1 - Tuesday, 7 October 2008
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
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)
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