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Is a leader in the field of on-board software in the Czech Republic and it is one of the leading Czech SMEs in the field of innovative R&D projects with a focus on aerospace projects. Is also experienced in other areas like custom embedded systems for industrial automation, PLC technology, data transmission and microwave high frequency applications. Our partner is member of the following associations: Czech Space Alliance Association of Czech SMEs involved in space industry ITS&S Intelligent Transport Systems and Services Association for Transport Telematics of the Czech and Slovak Republic Unmanned Systems Manufacturers Association Association of companies engaged in development, manufacturing and operation of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in the Czech Republic UVS International - UVS International represents manufacturers of unmanned vehicle systems (UVS), subsystems and critical components for UVS and associated equipment, as well as companies supplying services with or for UVS and research organizations
CONTENTS
Artes 10: IRIS programme On-board Software EGSE Software Data Processing Software Unmanned Aerial Systems Aerial Target UAV Scanner UAV Payloads UAV Autopilot Ground Control System PLC Control of Chillers PLC Testbed Control Systems and Robotics Generic Embedded Control Framework INDUSTRIAL ENERGETICS UAS SPACE
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ON-BOARD SOFTWARE
is a leader in the field of Space On-board Software in Czech Republic.
engineers have experience from earlier non-ESA Space projects and just finished ESA project. The On-board SW development is compliant to the actual ECSS standardization.
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ON-BOARD SOFTWARE
STIX Instrument On-board Software (ESA project)
Engineering support during project phase B StartUp SW - Mission critical SW (stored in PROM) Application SW (stored in FLASH memory) STIX On-board Software features Control of the instrument and interface to the spacecraft SpaceWire link interface, using the 'CCSDS packet transfer protocol' and ESA Packet Utilization Standard (PUS) TC/TM interface Housekeeping data acquisition and reporting FDIR (Failure detection, isolation and recovery) with a high level of autonomy Science data acquisition and storage in the instrument internal mass memory On-board data processing: Autonomous based on user parametrisation and Selective based on user TC requests possible to select data from the instrument internal archive in the mass memory SW developed in C language HW target: Leon 3FT IP core in FPGA
Mission Background
The Solar Orbiter is one of the Cosmic vision M-Class ESA missions. The mission goal is to understand (and even predict) how the Sun creates and controls the Heliosphere. STIX (Spectrometer Telope for Imaging X rays) is one of the Solar Orbiter's on-board remote sensing instruments. STIX provides imaging spectroscopy of solar thermal and nonthermal X-ray emissions from approx. 4 to 150 keV, with unprecedented sensitivity and spatial resolution (near periheli on), and good spectral resolution.
OBCP-BB: Requirements and I/F definition for future OBCP Building Block
Spacecraft on-board autonomy is becoming more and more prevalent, in particular for deep space missions with long propagation delays and low telemetry bandwidths. One method by which the Spacecraft is able to maintain this autonomy is through the use of On-Board Control Procedures. This GSTP activity makes an assessment of the ECSS-E-ST-70-01C standard, a review the existing OBCP technologies and determines requirements for its future implementation as a building block prototype. As a part of the activity, a prototype OBCP Building Block implementation is produced .
EGSE SOFTWARE
ACC Instrument EGSE Software
provided Accelerometer (ACC) instrument EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) Software for the SWARM mission. ACC Instrument EGSE functionality:
Used during the instrument development, verification / validation testing on the instrument level and during the Spacecraft integration Communication front end for generating, handling an receiving TC (telecommand) / TM (telemetry) packets, according to the appropriate ESA standards (Ground Systems and Operations, Telemetry and Telecommand Packet Utilization ECSS-E-70-41) Load and dump SW (including EEPROM patching) Receive and parsing of Housekeeping and Science data Automatic communication logging Simulation of the spacecraft OBC (On-board computer) functionality Allows generate all TC packets for the ACC instrument. Open architecture - allows user to write own test scripts including TC packet sequences in widely known PHP scripting language Automatic Data parsing EGSE SW functionality provides packet filtering, automatic conversion, generated logs and error logs Packet Analyzer including Validar module provides functionality for autonomous validation of single packets and packet sequences Test front end for testing of ACC HW, both digital and analogue part with specific test of HW Control of EGSE HW modules: HW module for two serial RS422 interfaces, digital I/O interface to PPS generator and instrument internal relays control, communication with MCU-controlled instrument electronics checkout unit and remote-controlled power supply Support for autonomous and operator assisted instrument SW and HW tests EGSE GUI Provides on-line view (tabular and graphical) of the instrument status and control of instrument operation
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Background
The progressive introduction of UAVs for both military and civil scopes is an important change in Aeronautics. Various countries aim to introduce UAV systems in civil airspace in the time-frame 2010-25, according to many projects and initiatives. Civilian UAV flight operations may include very important tasks, such as: Natural Disaster and Emergencies Assistance; Nuclear Facilities Protection; Pipeline Inspection; Assessment and Monitoring; Scientific Mission Participation, Contamination Measurement, Surveillance of public gatherings, Riot Control, etc.
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The drone is launched from a rail system. The drone can land by using a parachute recovery system. Recovered targets are repaired, tested and reused. The 400 can carry a full range of current target payloads which include infrared and radar enhancements and a chaff/flare dispenser set.
Background
A realistically moving aerial target provides efficient shooting practice and combat firing for anti-aircraft missile systems SHORAD/VSHORAD, thus improving the quality and efficiency of the gunner/operator training. Five prototype targets of 3 different sizes (wing span 1.5 m, 1.9 m and 2.5 m) have been built to date, in 2009 2011.
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SCANNER UAV
Scanner
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The Scanner is a medium endurance unmanned aircraft system. The Scanner's primary mission is reconnaissance and surveillance in support of the operational commander. Surveillance imagery from video cameras and forward looking cameras are distributed in real-time. Features The Scanner is a system, not just an aircraft. A fully operational system consists of one aircraft (with sensors), a Ground Data Terminal, an Image Receiving System, a Scanner Satellite Link, along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour operations. The basic crew for the Scanner is a pilot and a payload operator. Scanner follows a conventional launch sequence from a semi-prepared surface under direct line-of-sight control. The take-off distance is typically 50 m (165 ft) and landing 100 m (330 ft). The mission is controlled through real-time video signals received in the Ground Data Terminal. Command users are able to task the payload operator in real-time for images or video on demand. The surveillance and reconnaissance payload capacity is 10 kg (22 lb), and the vehicle carries electro optical and infrared cameras. The aircraft can be equipped with sensors as the mission requires. The cameras produce full-motion video. The system is composed of three major components, which can be deployed for operations in the field. The Scanner aircraft can be disassembled and packed into a container for travel.
Background
The Scanner system was designed in response to the needs of police and military to provide medium-duration intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information. It has many other uses: promotion, real estate sales, technical documentation of historic buildings, digs registration, comparison of geological changes, agriculture, detection of illegal buildings and junkyards, searching for missing persons or fugitives, measurement of concentrations of noxious gases, traffic monitoring, residential area monitoring, and security patrol.
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SCANNER UAV
G DT (G ro u n d Da ta Te rmin a l)
Primary Function: Reconnaissance, airborne surveillance and target acquisition Power plant: Engine with propeller; 1 x 11 hp Wingspan: 3 m (10 ft) Length: 2.15 m (7 ft) Height: 0.85 m (2.7 ft) Maximum take-off weight: 25 kg (55 lb) Payload: 10 kg (22 lb) Speed: Cruise speed around 80 km/h (49 mph), maximum up to 150 km/h (92 mph) Range: 6.5 km (3.8 mi), limited by datalink range Ceiling: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) Endurance: 2 hr Crew (remote): Two (pilot, payload operator) Ground control system: Two suitcases, containing pilot and payload operator consoles (GDT = Ground Data Terminal, IRS = Image Receiving System)
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UAV PAYLOADS
UAV sense and avoid systems and communication payloads ARCA (Adaptive Routing and Conflict mAnagement) control system
The goal of the project is to develop an autonomous on-board flight system able to guide a UAV towards a specific destination modifying its own flight trajectory in reaction to a variety of external situations, maintaining the separation with other aircrafts. In restricted airspaces this system will allow a UAV to separate from other UAV by coordinating with them and autonomously solving possible trajectory conflicts. The system will also offer the same capabilities for the non restricted airspace, including separation from commercial aircraft. This capability will only be exploitable if particular operational conditions are met (e.g. all commercial traffic is equipped with devices for providing navigation information such as the ADS-B; adequate ATM procedures are defined to deal with equipment failures). Path Planning and Conflict Detection & Resolution functionalities with an innovative approach based on the emerging frameworks of Multi-agents Systems and Game Theory.
Mission background
One important change in Aeronautics and Air Traffic Management (ATM) is the progressive introduction of Partners in the Adaptive Routing and Conflict mAnageUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for both military and ment for Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (ARCA) Project, civil scopes. Various countries aim to introduce UAV which is a 30 months project funded under the Eurostars systems in civil airspace in the timeframe 2010-25, Programme, the first European funding and support according to many projects and initiatives. Civilian programme specifically dedicated to SMEs, fostering collabUAV flight operations may include very important orative research and innovation. tasks, such as: Natural Disaster and Emergencies Assistance; Nuclear Facilities Protection; Pipeline Inspection; Assessment and Monitoring; Scientific Mission Participation, and others. Although many aircraft currently allow an autopilot to be programmed by providing waypoints, most require an element of human piloting when routes are modified.
Data communication rate 8 Mbps both uplink and downlink System based on OFDMA Typical deployment in situations with large distances of variable coverage Possible deployment to multiple receivers at the same time
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UAV AUTOPILOT
Autopilot Overview
The autopilot is designed as a modular system consisting of a UAV Control Unit and various sensors (GPS, gyroscope, accelerometers, altimeter, ...) communicating through two independent CAN buses for high reliability. The data collected by various sensors is combined by a unique algorithm statistically evaluating validity of the data. Data from one particular sensor are merged with data obtained by another sensor based on sensor noise probability guess, which leads to more precise calculation of the UAV's state. This topology benefits from using of UAV Control Unit redundant sensors that are working simultaneously without switching. When sensor malfunction occurs, only noise probability increases. Classical switching to backup device does not use all available sensors during normal operation. Features The key feature of the autopilot is to stabilize the aircraft. The considered variables are: direction (heading)
Operator's Input Actuators Route Planner Position Regulators Air Frame
horizontal speed altitude The controlled variables are: control of the engine thrust aerodynamic control surfaces (roll, pitch and yaw)
State Filter
Sensors
Air Frame
The heading is controlled by a combinaAVCS tion of deflection of the rudder (or elevatCollision Diagnosis Detection UCS ors in case of the rudder-free airframes) and ailerons. The horizontal speed is Autopilot Architecture Design controlled by adjustment to the engine thrust. The rate of climb to a given altitude is achieved by the application of a combination of elevator deflection and engine thrust.
Regulation
Automatic Flight Control System The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) higher level intelligence of the autopilot which accepts the commands from the operator (respectively UCS), compares the state (orientation, position, ) of the UAV with what is commanded and instructs the other layer of the system to make appropriate corrections. It contains the memory to store mission (a list of way points and how to fly through them) and flight program able to react to unpredicted events.
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The software complies to the safety standards IEC 61508, IEC 62138 and RCC-E. The platform Siemens Simatic STEP-7 PLC is used in safety-related applications (Class B).
Chiller systems can be used in all industries. The Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) perform the supervisory control of the chiller systems and employ other sub-systems that also have embedded programmable controllers.
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PLC TESTBED
Automatic testbed for PLC SW verification
The test bed is based on PC applications driven by external scripts. Tested application requirements are separated into Test Cases. Subject of verification can be the whole application, its part or even subsystem function library. Assistance with preparation of hardware and software design specifications. Assistance with preparation of hardware and software requirements specifications. Test Cases are gathered in an input script file. Plug-in board for PC provides analogue and digital inputs and outputs. Console application running on Windows OS. Input script files and output report files in the CSV or MS Excel format. Test protocols are generated, revisions saved. The testbed imitates a behaviour of a system in real time with automatic, complex simulation. Requirements are validated and displayed graphically. Used in safety-related chiller application evaluation. Used with Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs.
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can handle complete developments, product modernization or only give an advice or a consultation in the area of data communications and microwave high frequency circuits and industrial automation.
HF antenna hub
for signals from wireless microphones in the 700 MHz band
Handy HF generator
- range 10 kHz ..180 MHz, step 100 Hz - internal or external modulation FM - output signal level 10 dBm/50 ohm - supply 12 V - dimensions 180 x 110 x 45 [mm]
Terminal X-CONTROL
- control unit for commanding of production procedures - core X51 33 MIPS - 3x RS232 - min. 8x I/O, max. 48x I/O - assemblage in a door of a switch board
DSP kit
- determined for operation with module ADSP2184 - 8x I/O with LED indication, 8x button, 1x potentiometer - 1x telecommunication audio codec - 1x A/D 12 bit converter - 4x 7 SEG LED display - supply 12 V
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Services and support is ready to support the customers with tailoring of CU firmware according to their specific needs. The HW (CU) can be modified (e. g. using different sizes of external memories). can also design custom CAN Open terminals external sensors, actuator drivers, HMI terminals.
2012
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