Opening Address
M. Guérin, ESA-ESTEC
Keynote Paper
NASA Software Independent Verification & Validation (IVV) – An Upfront
Approach to Mission Success
D. Gregory, NASA, USA
Chairmen
C. Jørgensen, CRI A/S, Denmark; P. Lux, Daimler-Benz Aerospace,
Germany
Proteus Data Handling Unit
Å. Jendeby & J. David, Saab Ericsson Space, Sweden & Aérospatiale,
France
A Standard Integrated Avionics Control System for Small Spacecraft
L. Maltecca & al., Laben, Italy
The ‘Abrixas’ Onboard Sofware Design, Development & Verification
Approach
F.-P. Zappen & al., OHB-System, Germany
The ‘Abrixas’ EGSE Architecture and EGSE Software Development Approach
D. Nicklaussen & al., OHB-System, Germany.
Development and Validation of Attitude Control Systems using Advanced
Off-the-shelf Computer-based Tools
P. Sabatini & al., Carlo Gavazzi Space, Italy
Application of the Drag-free Control to Low Earth Orbiting Satellites
Bernelli Zazzera & al., Politecnico di Milano & Laben, Italy
Chairman
F. Hass, CRI A/S, Denmark
Image Quality Specification Approach for Small Satellites
E. Fernandez, CRISA, Spain
Earth Observation User Information Systems Prototype – Interactive Satellite
Image Server for User Access, Processing and Retrieval-Architecture of
a Transcontinental Demonstrator
H.L. Möller, ESA-ESRIN
An Implementation of CORBA to handle Remote Sensing Auxiliary Data –
the ‘Auxygen’ Project
J. Benveniste & G.Pisacane, ESA-ESRIN & Cap Gemini, Italy
Multimedia and VR Representations of EO Data for Operational Applications
Prisco & al., WEU Satellite Centre, Spain & Matra Systèmes
& Information, France
Chairmen
M. François, Alcatel Espace, France & U.K. Mortensen, ESA-ESTEC
Earthnet Online – the ESA Earth Observation Multimission User-Information
Services Operational Phase
G. Landgraf & L. Fusco, ESA-ESRIN
WWW Applied to Satellite Imagery Distribution
A. Diaz-Maroto Martinez, CRISA, Spain.
‘Peter Pan’ – Using the Web to Enhance Traffic & Safety on Small
European Airports
S. Serabian, V.T. Khang & F. Di Luca, STNA, Cap Gemini Sud & Cap
Gemini, Italy
The Automatic Classification Methods to Help Scientific Data Analysis
Bataille & al., CNES, CERT-ONERA & CISI, France
PASAR – a SAR Processor Implemented in a Workstation Cluster
A. Martinez & al., Indra Espacio & Univ. Politecnica de Catalunya,
Spain 3
Chairmen
F. Pittermann, Dornier Satellitensysteme; R. Gerlich, Bodan System
& Software Engineering, Germany
PROBA – Project for Onboard Autonomy
Teston & R. Creasey, ESA-ESTEC
Advanced Onboard Autonomy in the ‘Integral’ Mission and Related Mission
Operational Concept
P. Maldari, ESA-ESOC 5
Data Handling Concept of MERIS – an Autonomous Approach
X. Leyre & al., Aérospatiale, France 121
Autonomous Software of the Mars' 96 Small Stations
S. Korpela & al., Space Systems Finland & Finnish Meteorological
Institute, Finland 7
The Impact of Autonomy on the Onboard Software for the Rosetta Mission
Ph. Davies & J. Barrington-Cook, Logica, UK 3
Chairmen
J. F. Coldefy, Matra Marconi Space France; P. Mazal, CNES; M. Richard-Foy,
Aonix, France; F. Quartier, Spacebel Informatique, Belgium
GNU-based Compilation Systems for Spacecraft Microprocessors
M. Martignano & J. Gaisler, ESA-ESTEC & Ch. Nettleton Software,
UK
The Benefits of Formal Description Techniques for Space Onboard Systems
and their Integration in an Onboard Architecture
J.-L. Terraillon, ESA-ESTEC
PICGAL – Lessons Learnt from a Practical Use of Formal Specification
to Develop a High-Reliability Software
L. Devauchelle & al., Aérospatiale, France & IFAD, Denmark
Development Method : Mercator II, an Original Process
G. Tavernier & al., CNES & CISI, France
Successful Experiments Combining HOOD, XInAda (Motif) and Ada
A. Canals & al., CISI & CNES, France
A System Engineering Methodology for Space Telecommunications Applications
M. Gandara & al., Alcatel Espace & CISI, France
Experience with Validation by Simulation, Automated Code Generation
and Integration
R. Gerlich, Bodan System & Software Engineering, Germany
An Example of Object-oriented Method for the Development of Airborne
Real-time Software
J.H. Bénédit & O. Tosello, Dassault Electronique, France
ReverseNICE : A Nice Way to Re-Engineer Legacy Systems
Battaglia & G. Savoia, Intecs Sistemi, Italy
JAVA as a Development Language Simulation of Errors in Image Transport
Formats
M.-P. Etienne & E. Brel, Cap Gemini & CNES, France
Minisat-01 Attitude Control System : System Design and Software Development
J.R. Villa, Sener Ingenieria Sistemas, Spain
A Comprehensive Object-Oriented Solution
Bonnaud & M. Richard-Foy, Aonix, France
Chairmen
M. Lepertel, Sextant Avionique, France; L. Maltecca & F. Ciceri,
Laben, Italy; R. Creasey, ESA-ESTEC
Solid-state Recorders for CNES Programmes : Present Status and Future
Trends
T. Chapuis, CNES, France
Usage of VHDL and the PRENDA Design Methodology in the Development of
the PEC31750, an ASSP Peripheral Controller for Embedded Space Applications
X. Lobao & al., Indra Espacio, & CNM (CSIC), Spain
The XMM' s Attitude Control Computer
M. Pereira Rodriguez, CRISA, Spain
Onboard Payload Data Processing Systems – Present Outlook and Perspectives
P. Plancke & Ph. Armbruster, ESA/ESTEC
An Integrated MCM ERC32 Computer Core for Space Applications
R. Cissou & al., Matra Marconi Space & Matra MHS Temic, France
A Scalable, Flexible Multiprocessor System for Space and High-Rel Applications
G.J. Christen & al., Dornier Satellitensysteme, Germany
The Onboard Data Handling Subsystem for XMM/Integral Space Missions
G. Aranci & al., Laben, Italy
GUARDS – Generic Upgradable Architecture for Real-time Dependable Systems
Chr. Rabéjac & H. Schindler, Matra Marconi Space, France
Command and Data Handling Subsystem for Kitsat-3
K. Hyung Shin & al., SaTReC, Republic of Korea
Flight Software Development on Digital Signal Processors
J.-M. Charbonnier, Matra Marconi Space, France
The Advanced GPS Glonass ASIC for Spacecraft Control and Earth Science
Applications
Sinander & P. Silvestrin, ESA/ESTEC
Chairmen
K. Southwell, Logica, UK; G. Macchia, Space Software, Italy
Composite Telemetry Mux/Demux PipeLine Networking Component
Fr. Rimbert, CNES, France
Euridis Software – Critical Functions, Main Architecture and Quality
Assurance
M. Françoise & al., CNES, France
Evolution of the Spot-Helios Command-Control Ground Segment Design and
Architecture
G. Zaouche & al., CNES, France
Overview of Software Engineering Applications in the European Robotic
Arm
C.J.M. Heemskerk & P.H.M. Schoonejans, Fokker Space, NL & ESA-ESTEC
GOMOS Instrument Pointing Control Software
Holsti & T. Pastila, Space System Finland
Chairmen
U.K. Mortensen & R. Creasey, ESA/ESTEC
Network Management in CORBA-based Distributed Systems for Mission-critical
Applications
M. Zingler & L. Foti, ESA/ESRIN & Cap Gemini, Italy
Distributed Middleware for Future Ground Segment Architectures
P. Viallefont & al., CNES & Cap Gemini, France
An Integrated Approach for a Ground Station Baseband Subsystem
M. Turri, Laben, Italy
Non-Interfering Software Distribution
T. Duffy & R. Schmidt, Lockheed Martin ATM & McDonnell Douglas,
USA
IGS Concept: the Response to COF and ATV Communication Requirements
Christ & al., ESA-ESOC
Chairmen
A. Moya, European Commission; P. Lacan, Aérospatiale, France
The Software Maintenance in the BeppoSAX Scientific Mission
A. Martelli & F. Torchia, Alenia Aerospazio, Italy
Software Validation Facilities
K. Hjortnaes & al., ESA-ESTEC, CRI, Denmark & Chess Engineering,
NL
LICE TM – Savings in Time & Costs during Software-Hardware Integration
J. Abadie & al., CNES & Alten Sud-Ouest, France
Onboard-SW Testing Methodologies Applied in the Frame of the Radar Altimeter
Instrument of the First European Polar Platform (Envisat-1)
G. Montalto, Alenia Aerospazio, Italy
An Intranet Application Supporting Software Verification & Validation
L.B. Fjordstrøm & G.S. Pedersen, CRI, Denmark
Chairman
C. Jørgensen, CRI A/S, Denmark
A Generic Product-based Infrastructure for Simulators in Space Area
B. Vatan, Matra Marconi Space, France
High-Performance Computing in Simulation to Fulfil User-driven Quality
Criteria
W. Loeve & al., National Aerospace Laboratory, The Netherlands
Space Station Operations & Maintenance Training for Crew, Ground
Personnel & Payload Users
A.N. Pidgeon & J. Andersen, Vega Space Systems, Germany
Chairman
B. Laborde, CNES, France
Software Re-use and Standard Lifecycle – a Practical Point-of-View
V. Debus, Dornier Satellitensysteme, Germany
Development of the Onboard Control Software for the Payload Equipment
Bay of Envisat
H. Ivancevic, Dornier Satellitensysteme, Germany
A Generic Architecture for Future Payload Processing Systems
Krahn & al., Dornier Satellitensysteme, Germany
Chairman
J. Blume, Eurocontrol, Belgium
Software & Systems Process Modelling in the European Industrial
Space Standardisation Context
A. Stragapede & al., Alenia Aerospazio & Intecs Sistemi, Italy
Evaluation of an Extended Software Process Model for Space Applications
J. Taramaa, VTT Electronics, Finland
PIP – a Process Improvement Program for Software Engineering
Lux & P.Mitschdörfer, Daimler-Benz Aerospace, Germany
Defining Bottom Line Processes for Large Software Projects
Simoens, Eurocontrol, Belgium
Chairman
P. Lacan, Aérospatiale, France
Assistance to Payload Diagnosis and Configuration
Fr. Richard & al., Alcatel Telecom & Alcatel Alsthom Recherche,
France
ESA' s Mission Support Network Concept, Technology and Migration Strategy
K.-J. Schulz & al., ESA-ESOC
ESTEX – a Software Development Effort Estimation System
Uldal & H. Degen-Hientz, CRI A/S, Denmark & Q-Labs SW Eng., Germany
Simulate Your Ris(c)ks
Quartier, Spacebel Informatique, Belgium
Data Handling for Earth Observation Satellites
M. Fauveau & al., CNES, France
Sampling Rate Conversion for Highly Accurate Space-Instrumentation Data
Processing
M.K. Sust & F. Zangeri, Schrack Aerospace, Austria
Autonomous Software for Orbit Determination and Visibility Application
at Aurore Autonomous Station
A. Comps & J. Foliard, CNES, France
‘Aurore’ - Low-cost/PC-based/Autonomous/Multisatellites Remote Tracking
System
Gelard & R.Rumeau, CNES, France
Controlling Hard Real-time
Bawin, Spacebel Informatique, Belgium
Building a CORBA-compliant Aerodynamics Engineering Environment : The
SoftAir project
Huchard, Sema Group & V. Treguer-Katossky, Aérospatiale, France
Cooperative Agents in Distributed Planning – Concept and Implementation
for the International Space Station
Luttgens, ESA-ESOC