Catalogue 2015
Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic
Nábřeží Ludvíka Svobody 12, P.O.BOX 9
CZ-11015 Praha 1
www.czechspaceportal.cz
Czech Republic
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Czech Republic
Organisation of Space Activities
The Czech Republic has a strong tradition of space exploration. As an
example, Czech astronaut Vladimír Remek became in 1978 the first
European in space from outside the Soviet Union.
Following the cooperation agreement in 1997 the Czech Republic firstly
joined the ESA’s PRODEX in 2000 and entered the PECS in November 2004.
In November 2008 the Czech Republic became ESA’s 18th Member State.
Substantial changes in the national space governance struc- ture have been
endorsed by the government in April 2011 with general coordination of all
space related activities assigned to the Ministry of Transport (Ministerstvo
dopravy – MD) including responsibility for the Czech participation in ESA
and EU space policy.
The Ministry leads the Coordination Council of the Minister of Transport
for Space Activities where other ministries are participating to ensure
their interests are reflected in Czech space activities. For example, the
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a
tělovýchovy – MŠMT) chairs the Science advisory group of the Coordination
Council while Industrial advisory group is chaired by the Ministry of Industry
and Trade (Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu – MPO). Also the Ministry of
Environment (Ministerstvo životního prostředí - MŽP) is involved in the
Group on Earth Observations (GEO), through the Czech Hydrometeorological
Institute it represents the country in EUMETSAT and together with Ministry
of Transport in Copernicus programme.
Additionally, the Ministry of Transport is responsible for the implementation
of the Galileo programme in the Czech Republic and it bears the
responsibility for satellite systems’ follow-up applications, e.g. intelligent
transport systems.
Scheme of the National Space Implementation Plan
Space Strategy and major Programmes
An important source of background information for decision- making about
the topics and scope of the Czech involvements in space programmes
provides the National Space Plan which can be freely obtained from
website of Czech Space Portal (www.czechspaceportal.cz) in two
languages, Czech and English. Along with description of existing Czech
space activities the National Space Plan recommends possible goals of
their future development. It offers the first of its kind analytic view at
the Czech space activities giving a basic orientation in the space fields to
the respective government or public authorities. At the same time, it also
serves as a source of comprehensive information for academic institutions
and industrial companies operating in the aerospace sector as well as for
the general public.
To ensure that Czech Republic is on the way to accomplish the above Vision
the National Space Plan defines mid-term objectives to be achieved by
2019:
• Czech investment in space has an appropriate return,
The National Space Plan defines the long-term vision for the Czech
Republic. It encompasses several long-term objectives to ensure that the
Czech Republic:
• has an international image of industrial and scientific excellence,
is a high value-added economy,
• The Czech Republic recognizes space as a strategic element of
national policy and has the effective tools to implement it.
• is competitive and innovative,
• is capable of absorbing and retaining the intellectual capital it
creates,
• is an example of a virtuous complementarity and cooperation
between its industrial and academic tissues,
• is an expert user of space resources and infrastructure in
operational products and services (EO, Navigation, etc).
• The Czech Republic has the necessary competences (industrial,
academic project management) and infrastructures exist to
sustain the long-term vision,
• The interaction between Academia and Industry exists and is well
balanced,
• Czech companies have a sustained presence in the supply chain of
European space industry.
Space activities in the Czech Republic target an effective European
cooperation in space. ESA membership offers wider opportunities
for active contributions to the European Space Programme. ESA is
seen as the prime implementation tool to achieve the long-term
vision.
Space activities of the Czech Republic include:
• Contributions to the ESA mandatory and optional programmes
and to the EUMETSAT programme
• space applications development activities in several sectors, e.g.
transport, industry and environment and resource management
• Space-related scientific research at universities and institutes of
the Czech Academy of Sciences
Consequently, main programmatic lines have been emerging from
activities accomplished in the past years or running today
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Czech Space Capacities
Earth observation
Satellite communication
• development of new geoinformatics products from EO data;
• design of communication terminals
• a pplication of SAR data for monitoring of infrastructure statics,
multispectral and hypespectral data for environment applications,
land use, land cover, monitoring or natural disasters etc.
• design and manufacture of satellite platform mechanisms
• c ooperation in development of services for downstream GMES/
Copernicus market;
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evelopment and manufacture of control and monitoring systems
for ground segment
• development of integrated applications using EO data;
Space Science and SSA
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evelopment of high-tech optical systems incl. active and
adaptive optics, associated fine mechanics a new materials with
special properties (e.g. crystal growing, housing for optics etc.).
• Astronomy, astrophysics of high energy, solar astronomy,
Satellite navigation
• monitoring and educational tools for EGNOS/Galileo
• design of GNSS receivers and other sensors
• GNSS signal processing
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NSS only and Integrated applications combining EO satnav,
satcom and other technology/data
• analysis of GNSS reliability and security for particular applications
Launchers
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omposite materials, liner
applications, elastomers
for
tanks,
nanotechnology,
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ayload comfort, isolation of vibrations, dumping materials,
active dumping
• computational modeling and testing, optimalization
• additive (layer), manufacturing
• analysis of application of electromagnetic waves propagation
models
• Tracking of Near Earth Objects
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tudies, modeling and monitoring (photometry, follow-up) of
asteroids (including NEOs), together with characterisation of
rotational periods, surfaces of small meteoroidal bodies and their
interactions with the Earth’s atmosphere, also utilising NEO data
from s/c in orbit
• follow-up astrometry of newly discovered NEOs, recoveries of
NEOs, comets,
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ontrol and Tracking Systems for telescopes and ground station
antennae
• Large volume data processing, computing capacities etc.
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he Czech Republic (AI AS CR) is founder of the European Fireball
Network (using mostly optical instruments, but also including
specialized radio antenna for monitoring of day-time meteors) –
many stations located in the Czech Republic and abroad.
• the Ionospheric, Radiation and Interplanetary Space Weather
dealing with: Space plasma physics aimed at the ionosphere and
magnetosphere of the Earth (ionospheres and magnetospheres
of planets of the Solar system) and at the study of solar wind.
In multi-discipline technologies we could cooperate in:
• development and manufacture of ultra-capacitors;
• development of technologies for mechanical tension;
• monitoring of mechanical tonus in satellite fuel tanks;
• ECSS standard testing of passive electronic components;
• development of on-board software and software simulators
• The main Czech goals in academia in the field of space R&D area
include:
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or space physics: plasma and radiation environment near Earth
and in solar system, solar research, meteorite research, objects in
solar system, stellar research;
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or Earth sciences and EO data applications: gravitational
research, magnetospheric and ionospheric research, atmospheric
and hydrological research, mineralogical and carbon cycle studies,
land cover and urban development, disasters management;
• F
or life sciences: biological research (algae grow) and radiation
biological modelling, psychological aspects (stress) of spaceflight;
• F
or telecommunication research and application: atmospheric
radio propagation, generic satellite navigation signal receiver
development, indoor signal modelling, microwave onboard
transmitters;
• F
or propulsion systems research: system analysis, innovative
thermal protection, structural and thermal modelling, pyrotechnic
devices;
• F
or space platform systems: small satellites systems, electronic
and electromechanical systems, robotic systems, composite
advanced materials, optical and polarization filters;
• F
or ground segments: satellite data processing architecture and
method development, spacecraft ground control and testing
procedures.
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The specified core fields of space activities are carried out in
both European organizations (ESA and EUMETSAT) and national
projects. In accordance with the decision of the Government of the
Czech Republic from November 2012, the Czech Republic increased
its subscriptions in ESA optional programmes, having had a vision
of their significant pro-growth effects for the national economy.
Potential for wider participation of the Czech entities in ESA
activities is considered as a unique opportunity to enhance the
competitiveness of the Czech industry and science.
Today, international cooperation in space is focused on the collaboration
within ESA. Apart this cooperation the institutional contacts also exist
with space organisations in the USA, Russia, Brasil, Chile, France, Austria,
Germany and Japan.
The Ministry of Transport has initiated the processes of ESA BIC
implementation and ESA Technology Transfer Broker in the Czech Republic.
An example might be GSTP programme, focused on support of
the development of technologies applicable in the various fields
of space activities in the Czech Republic (investment 5 million
€). Furthermore, the Czech Republic participates in ARTES
programmes - aimed at the satellite telecommunication, MetOp-SG
programme - designed to development of meteorological satellites,
EGEP programme - which prepares technologies associated with
future generations of EGNOS and Galileo systems and the Future
Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP). The Czech Republic also
participates in more scientific oriented programmes as Mars Robotic
Exploration Preparation Programme (MREP), the next period of the
Earth Observation Envelope Programme and Space Situational
Awareness Programme (SSA).
Increase of the Czech contribution to ESA
Participation of the Czech Republic in the new optional ESA programmes
Optional ESA programmes
Commitments from 2012
MetOP-SG (Met-Op Second Generation Programme)
3,0 mil. EUR
2013 - 2022
4,23 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
ARTES 1 (Element 1: Preliminary Studies and Investigations)
0,1 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
ARTES 5 (Element 5: ESA Telecom Technology), Sub-element 5.1
1,0 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
ARTES 14 (Element 14: Next Generation Platform Element)
2,0 mil. EUR
2013 - 2020
ARTES 20 (Element 20: Integrated Applications Promotion)
0,5 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
FLPP 3 (Future Launcher Preparatory Programme)
1,0 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
EOEP-4 (Earth Observation Envelope Programme)
ELIPS-4 (European Programme for Life and Physical Sciences and Application in Space)
1,0 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
MREP-2 (European Space Exploration Programme – Aurora, Mars Robotic Exploration Preparation
Component)
0,8 mil. EUR
2013 - 2017
EGEP (European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Evolution Programme)
0.5 mil. EUR
2013 - 2015
SSA (Space Situational Awareness Programme)
0,7 mil. EUR
2013 - 2016
GSTP-6 (General Support Technology Programme)
5,0 mil. EUR
2013 - 2017
PRODEX (Scientific Experiment Development Programme)
2013 - 2015 Increase of
3,0 mil. EUR in total
2016 - 2020 Participation:
7,5 mil. EUR in total
Czech participation in the ESA`s optional programmes
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Programme Period
2013 - 2015 and 2016 - 2020
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5M s. r. o. ....................................................................... 8-9
AVX Czech Republic .................................................... 10-11
AŽD PRAHA S. R. O. ................................................... 12-13
BBT Materials Processing, s. r. o. ................................ 14-15
BIC-R&D, s. r. o. ........................................................... 16-17
CGI IT Czech Republic s. r. o. ....................................... 18-19
CSRC spol s r. o. .......................................................... 20-21
EGGO SPACE s. r. o ..................................................... 22-23
Ekotoxa s. r. o. ............................................................ 24-25
esc Aerospace s. r. o. .................................................. 26-27
Explosia a. s. .............................................................. 28-29
Frentech Aerospace s. r. o. ......................................... 30-31
GINA Software s. r. o. ................................................. 32-33
GISAT s. r. o. ............................................................... 34-35
G. L. Electronic s. r. o. ................................................. 36-37
Honeywell International s. r. o. .................................. 38-39
ICZ A. S. ..................................................................... 40-14
Iguassu Software Systems, a. s. ............................... 42-43
L. K. Engineering s. r. o. ............................................. 44-45
OPTOKON, a. s. ......................................................... 46-47
ProjectSoft HK a. s. ................................................... 48-49
SERENUM, a. s. .......................................................... 50-51
Siemens Convergence Creatots, s. r. o. ...................... 52-53
SYNPO, akciová společnost ....................................... 54-55
TOSEDA s. r. o. ........................................................... 56-57
5M s.r.o.
General description
Contact
5M s.r.o.
Na Záhonech 1177,
Kunovice 68604
Czech Republic
http://www.5M.eu
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Richard Pavlica, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 572 433 740
Fax: +420 572 433 200
Mobile:+420 731 616 350
E-mail:richard.pavlica@5m.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
The 5M s.r.o. company was establish
in 1992 and operates in the area of
the development and manufacture of
composite and sandwich materials. We
specialise in demanding applications
and special products. Our customers
are companies from ground vehicle
transportation and aircraft industry but
also electronic parts or certificated sport
equipment producers. All our products
were developed in our own R&D, in which is
invested about 8% of the annual turnover.
We have been awarded as the Company of
the Year of 2010 in the Czech Republic.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of activity include production
and development of structural composite
parts, pultruded profiles, structural epoxy
adhesives, sandwiches, epoxy resins,
aluminium honeycombs, foil adhesives,
preimpregnated fabrics (prepregs,
semipregs), precise sandwich surfaces
for optics, etc. Our materials fulfill ECSS
standards (e.g. outgassing).
Major Space Projects &
References
Space:
• 5M composite technology evaluation;
Programme: PECS; Prime contractor:
Thales Alenia Space; Duration: 2013-2014
• Generic adhesive for Space application;
Programme: CZECH INDUSTRY
INCENTIVE SCHEME; Generic adhesive for
Space application; Prime contractor: 5M
s.r.o.; Duration: 2013-2015
• Technology development of Flexible
Tape Spring Boom for large appendages
deployment; Programme: CZECH
INDUSTRY INCENTIVE SCHEME; Prime
contractor: 5M s.r.o.; Duration: 2013-2014;
• Adhesive Bonding of Thermoplastic
Composites; Programme: FLPP; Adhesive
Bonding of Thermoplastic Composites;
Prime contractor: EireComposites;
Duration: 2013-2015.
Other
• Large-sized Composite Structures for
Active and Adaptive Optics (Technology
Agency of the Czech Republic)
• High Precision Sandwich Panels for
Optics (commercially based)
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Radiotelescope mirror
made by 5M precise
sandwich panels
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Composite radome
covers
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Carbon prepregs acc. to
ECSS standards
(e.g. outgassing)
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5M production
capacities (5000 m2)
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Space Related Equipment, Labs &
Certificates
• 5000 m2 of production area
• 8 pulling lines
• 2 curing ovens up to
6000x3000x2000 mm
• CNC machine 6000x2500x1200 mm
• Electroplating line for production of
nickel sandwiches with aluminium
core
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• 3D measuring device 3500x1200 mm
with accuracy up to 10 microns
• Mechanical testing laboratory
equipped with testing machines up
to 100 kN and heated chamber
• Analytical testing laboratory
equipped with NMR, FTIR infrared,
DSC and DMA
• Chemical and technological
laboratory
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ESA Bidder Code: 58082
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AVX Czech Republic
General description
AVX, a recognized leader in the global
passive electronic component and
interconnect products industry, is at
the forefront of technology, design,
manufacturing and supply.
AVX Czech Republic s.r.o. is a subsidiary
of AVX Corporation; with headquarter
near Greenville, SC, USA, and 72% owned
by Kyocera Corporation of Japan. AVX
Czech Republic is a part of tantalum
division producing tantalum capacitors
with worldwide market share exceeding
26%. The product portfolio is wide
range of tantalum and niobium oxide
capacitors from consumer, cellular phones,
telecommunications to automotive, high
reliability, medical and special aerospace
applications. AVX Lanskroun is producing
ESCC qualified SMD tantalum capacitors for
more than ten years.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
AVX Czech Republic s.r.o.
Dvorakova 328
563 01 Lanskroun
Czech Republic
http://www.avx.com
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Petra Pribanova
Email: petra.pribanova@eur.avx.com
Phone: +420 465 358 248
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
AVX enjoys significant competitive
advantages including the benefit of global
manufacturing and distribution provided
by 21 manufacturing and warehouse
facilities in 11 countries around the
world. This assures customers of the
most efficient balance of demand and
production capability in response to their
requirements in all application segments
from commercial through automotive and
medical to space level components. The
company is set apart from the competition
by its broad array of specialty product
offerings including ceramic and tantalum
capacitors, connectors, thick and thin film
capacitors, resistors and integrated passive
components.
Major Space Projects &
References
Currently employing 1900 staff, the
Lanskroun plant now provides technical,
customer and logistic support services
to AVX customers worldwide. The first
co-operation on development projects at
Lanskroun was begun in 1998 covering hightemperature (150degC) tantalum capacitors
for automotive electronics, and further
development activities at the plant have
grown significantly since that time. In 2002,
AVX introduced a new, revolutionary, solid
electrolytic capacitor based on a niobium
oxide anode, initiating a new era in the
history of the capacitor.
AVX is an established supplier of tantalum
capacitors for the European Space Agency
(ESCC – 3012). Further aerospace capacitor
development projects on high volumetric
efficiency and low ESR tantalum capacitors
have been successfully completed in 2013
by introduction of new QPL ESCC 3012/004
tantalum capacitor range. New tantalum
capacitor type using hermetically sealed
package have been developed as a part of
Czech Incentive Program between 2010 and
2013. These space oriented developments
are bringing significant payload reduction
potential for the next generation of flight
hardware electronics.
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SMD tantalum and niobium capacitors
• Space: ESCC3012, ESCC3012/001,
ESCC3012/004
• Defense: COTS+
Space Related Equipment, Labs &
Certificates
• ESA qualified Lanskroun plant
• Certificates: CECC-ECQAC, IECQ-CECC,
ISO9001:2000, ISO/TS16949, ISO
140001:2004, Sony Green Partner Award,
AS9100, ESCC 3012/001, ESCC3012/004
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AVX High Reliability MIL PRF 55365 Qualified
Tantalum Capacitors
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Low ESR, High Power AVX Tantalum
Multianode Capacitors
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AVX offers the widest range of
Tantalum and NbO Capacitors
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AVX Aerospace Capacitors
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ESA Bidder Code: 58042
AŽD Praha s.r.o.
General description
Contact
AŽD Praha s.r.o.
Žirovnická 2/3146
106 17 Praha 10,
Czech Republic
http://www.azd.cz
Responsible for space and ESA projects
Ing. Michal Pavel
Phone: +420 267 287 111
Fax: +420 272 650 831
E-mail:info@azd.cz
AŽD Praha, as a leading supplier of
signaling systems and solutions to railway
undertakings and railway infrastructure
owners and managers, is highly motivated
to provide its customers the most advanced
systems and technologies available
worldwide. Besides the railway market, AŽD
Praha serves also to road telematics, traffic
control, property and personal security
users and operators and, last but not least,
manufactures and sells also telecoms
devices and systems. To achieve this goal,
a vast range of research and development
facilities are allocated in a number of AŽD
Praha divisions and subsidiaries in the
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria.
Those resources and staff are backed by
a number of scientists in cooperating
research institutes and universities in
those countries but also in Poland, Serbia,
Russia or Belarus. Expert knowledge of
our staff is not limited just to signaling,
control and telecommunications, but it
spans a number of scientific disciplines
from theory of safety codes, information
and software theories used in safety
critical systems, further to reliability
theory, radio modulation theory, radio
signal propagation and coverage analysis,
satellite signal and GNSS dependability
analyses, not to mention all. In addition to
the hundreds of privately funded research
and innovation projects completed in the
course of our evolution to the leading
railway signaling company, our R & D
divisions have participated in many national
and international research projects, mostly
funded by local or European bodies, like
the European Space Agency, European
Commission, Czech Ministry of Transport
or Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Besides that, AŽD Praha experts are regular
and active contributors to the research
and standardization activities in several
international institutions, associations and
consortiums – UNISIG, CENELEC, UNIFE,
ACRI, CAT, etc.
Competences & Capabilities
The majority of projects are focused to
the final development, validation and
assessment of products which are then
introduced into a production cycle. The
company personnel is qualified enough
and the state-of-the-art sample and
serial production infrastructure allows to
manufacture prototypes ready to be tested
and validated in our own company labs
as well as in accredited labs in the above
mentioned countries. The final assessment
is then accomplished by Notified Bodies in
the respective countries. But those projects
which serve to the research of methods and
technologies with the highest innovation
level, for which the market is not prepared
yet, also have their place in the company
research programmes.
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Major Space Projects &
References
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Traffic management
centre
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Low-cost ATP terminal
for regional lines trains
employing GPS
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Precise measurement
of GNSS signals
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Safety integrity
modeling
• „Safe Driver Machine Interface (DMI)
for ERTMS Automatic Train Control
(SAFEDMI)”, funded by EC in the course
of FP6 (project Nr. 31314), 2006-2008,
• „Integrated European Signalling System
(INESS)“, funded by EC in the course of
FP7 (project Nr. 218575), 2008-2012,
• „GNSS-based Enhanced Odometry for
Rail (GRAIL-2)”, funded by EC in the
course of FP7 (project Nr. 247605), 20102012,
• „SafeLOC - Safe Train Localization
for Regional Lines Using Satellite
Navigation Means”, funded by Czech
National Technology Agency (project
Nr. TA01030124), 2011- 2013
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• GNSS SIS stationary and mobile test sets
• Measurement and test rail vehicle and
train set
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• Inertial systems test bed
• Odometry systems test bed
• Climatic and EMC test chamber
• „Train Integrated Safety Satellite
System (3InSat) Demonstration
Project”, funded by ESA in the course
of the IAP Programme (project
Nr. 4000105788/12NL/NR), 2012-2015
• „NGTC - Next Generation Train Control”,
funded by EC in the course of FP7 (project
Nr. 605402), 2013- 2016,
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ESA Bidder Code: 58096
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General description
BBT-Materials
Processing, s.r.o.
BBT-Materials Processing, s.r.o. (established
in 1995) follows some of the business and
research activities of „Cestmir Barta, BBT
- Materials Processing, Crystal Science &
Technology Institute“. Its staff consists of
scientists and engineers which originally
came from the Institute of Physics,
University of Chemical Technology, Czech
Technical University and other universities
and academic institutions. BBT - Materials
Processing, Ltd. (BBT) is concerned namely
with a research and manufacturing of
Calomel single crystals (mercurous chloride,
Hg2Cl2) and other mercurous halides.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
BBT-Materials Processing, s.r.o.
Doubická 11,
184 00 Praha 8
Czech Republic
http://bbt.calomel.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Dipl. ing. Cestmir Barta, PhD.
Phone: + 420 284 890 447
+ 420 284 689 289
Fax: + 420 284 689 289
E-mail:barta@calomel.cz
bartabbt@atlas.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
Our group is the first in the world to
develop a technique of preparing single
crystals of mercurous halides. Our greatest
progress has been in the area of single
crystals of mercurous chloride - CALOMEL
Hg2Cl2 - and its functional elements. In
1969, our scientists produced the first
CALOMEL single crystal. From that time,
we have gained valuable experience in the
production of this material. We believe that
it has wide-spread applications in the field
of optics, microwave, laser, spectroscopy,
and other technologies. The BBT team is
proud to be associated with many scientific
and technological programmes and projects.
Our products (scientific facilities and
devices) were operational on board Salyut
6 - Sojuz and MIR orbital laboratories for 17
years ! - non-stop from 1984 up to 2001 (to
1990 within the Czech. Acad. Sci., from 1991
within BBT).
Crystal chemistry, study of crystal growth
and solidification processes, growth of
crystals for technical applications (optics,
acousto-optics, laser applications, etc.).
Material sciences and technology in Space
(Salyut 6-Sojuz, MIR, ISS) and on Earth.
Development and manufacturing of
apparatuses, devices and software
according to customer’s requirements for
Space and on-ground applications, incl.
mechanics and electronics.
Digital Image Analysis (sample
microstructures, etc.).
Major Space Projects &
References
• INTERKOSMOS - MORAVA I (1976-80,
Salyut 6-Sojuz), Morava II (1986-88,
MIR), Morava III (1990-97, MIR), CSK-3
(1989-90) and CSK-1 (1984-2001):
Preparation, realisation and analysis of
the international projects in material
sciences.
• International Users Support Centre for
Interkosmos projects in material science
which also served for German experiment
TES in 1993- 4 (laboratory for the
ground-based preparation, realisation
and scientifi c evaluation of space
experiments) (within CSAV).
• RIM-MIR: Experiments of a recalescence
of Ag- Ge alloys on board MIR using the
CSK-1 furnace (three-lateral cooperation
of Germany (DLR), Czechoslovakia and
Russia) (1984–1994).
• MIR’92 (1992-3): Set of material
experiments on board MIR using the CSK1 furnace (ESA, DARA, DLR-MUSC, BBT,
RKK Energija). EuroMIR’94 (1994-5): Set
of material experiments on board MIR
using the CSK-1C furnace (ESA, DARA,
DLR-MUSC, BBT, RKK Energija).
• EuroMIR’95 (1995-6): Set of material
experiments on board MIR using the
TITUS/ CSK-4 furnace (ESA, DARA,
DLR-MUSC, BBT, RSC Energija, Humboldt
Univ., Kayser-Threde).
• MIR´99 - PERSEUS (1999): Set of material
experiments on board MIR using the BBT
furnace CSK-4 (TITUS) - RSC ENERGIJA
(Russia) and CNES (France).
• PRODEX: Study of non-equilibrium
solidifi cation of multi-component alloys,
DTA measurements (2000–2004).
• ESA Czech Industry Incentive Scheme:
New Acoustooptic device based on
Calomel for hyperspectral imaging in
space applications - NAOMI 2010-2012)
and Development of Quality Evaluation
Methods for Calomel Optical Elements DEMON (2011-2014)
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Measured Acoustic frequency filter response
for different angles of incidence
Diffraction plane
Perpendicular plane
Executive Summary
ESA project
No. 22896/09/NL/CBI
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Motivation
Temperature response of filter measured from to 22 to 42°C by scanning RF duty cycle
Frequency shift 0.02% per K, no broadening of spectral response observed
Potential for improvement: Larger Crystals, Other Halides (Mercury Bromide, Iodide)
Parameter
Spectral
Resolution
Spectral Purity
Proposal
10 cm-1 specified in proposal
5 cm-1 goal indicated in
negotiation meeting
25 dB far from center
Result
< 2cm-1
in Field of View
25 dB
40% Internal Efficiency
on polarized light
> 1 octave at 3 dB
20°
2x2.4 mm2
Efficiency
20%
Frequency range
Field of View
Clear Aperture
Octave
5°
2x3 mm2
Temperature
Effects
Order of magnitude
characterization
0.02%/K
Wavefront Error
λ/4 in MIR
<λ /8 in MIR
Frequency Shift
Current status and perspectives
• Pulse shaping MIR filter currently sold by Fastlite for Ultrafast Science
• Thermal management and Radiation enclosure t in progress (Demon)
• Integration of imaging instrument envisaged year 2013
Calomel crystal growth and processing
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• Demonstration of the feasibility of a hyperspectral imager in the Mid Infrared
spectral region, using an AcoustoOptic Tunable Filter (AOTF) based on a Calomel
crystal.
• AcoustoOptic Tunable Filters features: spectrally agile, small volume, no moving
parts
• AcoustoOptic Spectral Imagers exist in the Near Infrared to Visible range but have
not been extended to date to longer wavelengths due to the lack of transparency
of materials used in existing devices at wavelengths exceeding 4 micrometers.
• Calomel is one of a small number of materials, transparent from the visible to 20
micrometers, which can be considered for this purpose.
• The manufacturing technology of Calomel has been studied and is fully owned by
the BBT Company dating back from 1968.
• Fastlite manufactures acousto-optical instruments for the ultrafast laser market
and wishes to extend its market to InfraRed Laser Sources.
• The two companies BBT and Fastlite had previously collaborated in a joint
European Eurostars program, labeled MIRSA, to investigate the possibility of
Acousto-Optic devices in the Mid Infrared using Calomel.
• The specific goals of the NAOMI project have been to make the appropriate
Acousto-Optic designs, assemble adequate tests and solve the specific technology
problems, in order to demonstrate experimentally potential performances of a
Calomel based HyperSpectral imager.
• For simplicity, a wavelength of 5 micrometers was chosen for the measurements
Objectives of the project
Spectral resolution
Acceptance angle
Spectral range
Transmission (diffraction efficiency)
Clear Aperture
Spectral Purity
Wavefront Error
Use Beam-Collinear Design
with Critical Phase Matching
for superior resolution and efficiency
2-3
Innovative image
reconstruction method
to achieve field of view
crystals per month
Sawing
Testing
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CSK1-C space furnace with the
astronauts Pedro Duque (Spain) and Ulf
Merbold (Germany) – ESA Programme
EuroMIR´94. (Photo DLR, Germany)
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New Acoustooptic device based
on Calomel for hyperspectral imaging
in space applications (in cooperation
with Fastlite, France)
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TITUS space facility on board the MIR
space station with the French astronaut
Jean-Pierre Haigeneré (Project MIR´99 –
PERSEUS) (Photo CNES, France)
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TITUS and CSK-1C space facilities on
board the MIR space station. (Project
MIR´99 – PERSEUS). (Photo CNES,
France)
AOTF design
computer-controlled Growth
and Purification units in operation
Cleaving
10 cm-1 contractual, 5cm-1 target
5 degrees ( 2.5)
2200 - 1100 cm-1
20%
2x3 mm2
25 dB
λ/4 (infrared)
Finished Prototype
Demonstration of image
reconstruction (visible light,
Paratellurite AOTF)
Ref: FASOR program
(French Ministry of Defense)
Measurement of diffracted and non-diffracted beam
Efficiency, spectral resolution, angular dependence, aperture
Polishing
Specially Designed System
for ultrasoft materials
Bulk
Surface
Conoscopy
Interferometry
+ acousto-optic cartography
Major improvements in stress and damage reduction
and surface flatness (λ/8)
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Two Test set-ups:
• Broadband ultrafast laser set-up
Spectral Measurement by up-conversion
• Monochromatic laser set-up
Spectral Measurement by acoustic Frequency scanning:
Detailed measurements of response function
for different incidence angles
TITUS MPP for the ISS
ESA Bidder Code: 58014
General description
BIC-R&D, s.r.o.
BIC – R&D, s.r.o. specializes in design and
management of Research, Development
and Innovation activities in companies
and institutions as well as in efficient
support of developing an approachable and
stimulating environment for these activities
in the Czech Republic and central Europe.
Our specialization is use of space
technologies and assets in applications and
solutions serving citizens and industries in
different fields. Space assets, technologies
and signals, play the role of key enabling
technology in projects developed with our
support.
We cooperate with state authorities
and agencies and trade organizations,
associations and unions as well as private
bodies (mainly SMEs).
Our support of industrial companies,
small and medium enterprises (SMEs),
associations and societies, agencies
and public administration institutions,
universities and research institutes covers
all stages of their activities related to
research and technological development
and innovation projects.
Contact
BIC-R&D s.r.o.
Příkop 4,
602 00 Brno
http://www.bic-rtd.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Ludek Kühr
Phone: +420 542 212 451
Mobile:+420 605 822 228
E-mail:l.kuhr@bic-rtd.cz
A number of projects initiated, supervised
or managed by us have been awarded and
received support from regional, national or
European financial resources.
We also do work closely with a number of
private investors, venture capitalists and
business angels focused on technological
projects and a number projects received
funding or support from this sources.
Competences & Capabilities
RTD Management: we provide services
extending from assessment (Audit)
and development of internal corporate
structures in the area of research,
development, and innovations. We support
clients in implementation of science and
research management systems, or through
management and administration of
individual projects concerning research and
technology development;
RTD “Eco system” development on
regional and international levels. Support
of ESA IAP Ambassadors platform.
Information campaigns and support
of space downstream sector. This also
include support of research and innovation
focused partners, assistance in partner
identification and opportunity assessment.
Major Space Projects &
References
European Satellite Navigation Competition,
Czech Award. (reference: Ministry of
Transport CZ, Anwendungszentrum GmbH,
Oberpfaffenhofen - Germany)
Since 2011, BIC-R&D is sponsoring partner
of the ESNC, Czech Award. We do provide
prize money and consulting support to the
best ideas submitted to the Czech Regional
Award. BIC-R&D also disseminates the
idea of this competition through social
media and relevant information channels.
The consulting support to winners helps
the companies to make the ideas become
a reality and to find the way to market.
During the 4 years engagement the number
of submitted ideas in the ESNC - Czech
Award increased fourfold. More about ESNC
is available on http://www.esnc.info .
Main areas of activity include
EMMIA (reference: DG Enterprise and
Industry, bavAIRia e.V. - Germany)
RTD activities: Non-technical research
focused on market potential and
opportunities assessment and
development. Design, development and
market roll out of business models. We
perform RTD on international, national,
regional and corporate levels.
The European Mobile and Mobility
Industries Alliance (EMMIA) follows up the
innovation policy outline declared by the
European Commission and its strategic
initiative uniting the innovation policy
makers and industry representatives.
The company bavAIRia e.V. serves as
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the coordinator of the EMMIA project.
This company organizes a Bavarian
cluster for satellite navigation. BIC-R&D
represents Czech Republic on the basis of
an authorization issued by the Ministry
of Transport of Czech Republic, which
patronizes the branch of space technologies
in the Czech Republic.
The Policy Learning Platform, of which
BIC-R&D is active partner, is developing
recommendations to EU regions how to
maximise the potential of mobile services
and technologies to boost regional
economies. The first results of the initiative
have been published in December 2013.
The document is available at http://www.
mobilise-europe.mobi/emmia-book.
Since 2013 BIC-R&D is prime contractor
on Feasibility Study within ESA ARTES
20 programme Integrated Applications
Promotion.
SIS-SREM (Safety and Information Systems
for Ski Resorts in Emerging Markets)
feasibility study investigates and assesses
the technical feasibility and commercial
viability of a sustainable service which will
support the management of ski resorts
(development, operation, maintenance)
in order to reduce the operational cost
and services which support safety and
enjoyment of their visitors. Partners
involved are aimed at designing and
establishing a viable and sustainable
operational service. The specification of the
integrated system shall combine existing
terrestrial assets with space technologies
and offer to the end users an attractive
solution which is different from the existing
services.
SIS-SREM stays for Safety and Information
Systems for Ski Resorts in Emerging
Markets. The design of a scalable modular
service for Ski resort operators and creating
a fun tool for their clients on the slopes
are the objectives of this project. The
study team focuses its efforts on central
European and eastern European markets
which have demonstrated stabile growth
over the past 5 years and still have a good
potential in this respect.
Together with the investigation and
assessment of technical solution, the
team is designing a sustainable business
model which will allow the resort operators
to serve their clients and fully utilise the
income potential of outdoor resorts.
bavAIRia e.V.
ENCADRE Association
Oresund IT Cluster 55°
Geospatial Research
and Centre GRACE
BIC R&D
Provincia di Roma
More information available at http://artesapps.esa.int/projects/sis-srem
Contact the EMMIA PLP Partners in Central and Eastern Europe:
BIC-R&D, s.r.o., Príkop 4, CZ-602 00 Brno, www.bic-rtd.cz
THE PROJECT IS FINANCED UNDER
THE COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION
FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME CIP.
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ESA Bidder Code: 58102
CGI IT
Czech Republic s.r.o.
General description
Competences & Capabilities
Founded in 1976, CGI is a global IT and
business process services provider
delivering high-quality business consulting,
systems integration and outsourcing
services. With 69,000 professionals in
40 countries, CGI has an industry-leading
track record of on-time, on-budget
projects. In the field of services or industry,
CGI provides best values to help clients
achieve their goals. As a demonstration
of our commitment, our average client
satisfaction score for the past 10 years has
measured consistently higher than 9 out
of 10.
We are a European leader in military
satellite communications ground segment
and serve civilian space agencies, such as
the European Space Agency (ESA), as well
as space and ground segment systems
companies. Notably, CGI is the largest
independent supplier of security systems
for Europe’s Galileo satellite navigation
program. Through these long-standing
client relationships, and our dedicated
practice of space and satellite experts,
we have earned a reputation for solving
technically difficult software challenges
with secure solutions, delivered on time
and proven to work every time.
CGI Czech Republic has more than 500
specialists in Prague, Brno and Pilsen
offices.
Contact
CGI IT Czech republic s.r.o.
Na Okraji 335/42
162 00 Praha 6
http://www.cgi.com
Responsible for space and ESA projects
Ing. Jiri Novak
Phone: +420 284 020 111
Mobile:+420 604 223 680
E-mail:jiri.novak@cgi.com
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Major Space Projects &
References
• Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS)
Pilot project in Czech Republic
• Galileo PRS CPA feasibility analysis for
Slovakian Ministry of Transport
• Improving safety at rail level crossings
by using GNSS technologies –
“LeCross”(together with CGI UK, CGI
Finland and Finnish research institute
VTT)
• Participation on various UK projects for
GSA
• Participation on UK project related to
COPERNICUS
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ESA Bidder Code: 58060
1
General description
Czech Space
Research
Centre
Contact
CSRC, spol s r.o.
Jánská 12
602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
http://www.csrc.cz
CSRC is a privately owned Ltd. Company
situated in Brno and founded in 1994 to
develop space technology and standards in
the Czech Republic. CSRC main domain of
activity is the complex realization of space
electronics projects based on electronics
design, embedded software and cleanroom
manufacturing. CSRC main power consists
in the longlasting practice and high
technical level of the designers of electronic
systems for space purposes proven by a
series of successfully operating instruments
in many satellites. CSRC scientific and
research partner is the Faculty of Electrical
Engineering and Communication, Brno
University of Technology, with its broad
technical background proven by longterm collaborations in many international
research projects. CSRC has implemented
the ESA ECSS standards related to
the electronics design and cleanroom
manufacturing activities including the
certified system of quality assurance
corresponding to ISO 9001:2000 standard.
CSRC has been audited by ESA and is
an attractive business partner for the
aerospace industry.
Head Office & Manufacturing
Competences & Capabilities
Kojetínská 1163
767 01, Kroměříž, Czech Republic
Complex Realization of Space Electronics
Projects
Head Design & Project Management
Kolejní 3094/9
612 00, Brno, Czech Republic
Responsible for space and ESA
projects:
Ing. Marek Simcak, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 736 759 933
E-mail:marek.simcak@csrc.cz
Prof. Ing. Jaromir Brzobohaty, CSc
Phone :+420 603 448 798
E-mail :jaromir.brzobohaty@csrc.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
Hardware Design
Standard digital circuits and single-chip
microcontrollers, digital circuits with signal
processors, FPGA and CPLD design using
VHD L, behavioral simulation of the design,
test at multi-layer PCB design, electronic
circuits for PCI bus including control
software development, analog circuit
design, behavioral simulation.
Hardware Manufacturing
The MAIT activities include ESA qualified
PCB hand-soldering assembly, unit
integration and functional testing. The
application areas include space, military
and industrial electronics. The model
philosophy covers BB, E(Q)M, PFM, FM.
Manufacturing process covering the
assembly and the inspection activities is
performed by the ECSS qualified staff in the
100.000 class cleanroom. The ESA qualified
manufacturing activities are performed
within the SMT Verification Programme
according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-038. Having 10x
ECSS Operators (CAT.3) and 5x Inspectors
(CAT.2) licenses, CSRC is currently the most
powerful manufacturing team in the Czech
Republic.
Software Development
Software development is focused on
the control and data processing for
aerospace, communications or process
control including efficient man-machine
interface, signal processor and single-chip
microcontrollers programming in C language
and assembler, development of user
specific applications for PC.
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Design of the mechanical parts and/or
entire systems based on the CAD/CAM
systems with electronic data formats
exchange. Mechanical manufacturing is
outsourced in qualified facilities having
certification in the field of aeronautics and
space production, applied technologies
including CNC machining, alodine,
anodisation, electron beam welding, glass
feedthrough manufacturing, thin layer
sputtering, alodine in aerospace quality,
laser-beam cutting.
Design Verification
Design output in all space projects is
submitted to a complex verification using
mechanical and thermal analysis based on
finite elements method. Parameters are
verified to allow safe operation in the space
conditions taking into an account especially
the space temperature range in the satellite
and the vibrations during the launch phase.
Testing procedures for thermal vacuum and
mechanical vibrations tests are considered
as a standard part of the design verification
process.
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Project Management
Main design process phases, steps and
processes are namely the user requirements
analysis, preliminary design, prototyping
and design verification, final design,
analyses and simulations, components and
material procurement, control software
with graphical user interface, user and
service documentation, test equipment
design and manufacture, delivery and
integration support, quality assurance.
Major Space Projects &
References
• The main ESA projects:
• Satellite INTEGRAL, PSAC Project
(launched)
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Satellites SWARM/TEASER,
Microaccelerometer
2
Cleanroom 100.000-Class
3
Satellite PROBA-V, SATRAM
Project
4
• ECSS Certified Cleanroom Staff according
to ECSS-Q-ST-70-08, ECSS-Q-ST-70-38,
ECSS-Q-ST-70-26, ECSS-Q-ST-70-28
Satellite PROBA 2,
DSLP&TPMU Project
5
Satellite INTEGRAL, PSAC
Project
• ESA SMT Verification Programme
according to ECSS-Q-ST-70-038
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Satellite SMART-1, EPDP
Project
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Validated Cleanroom (class 100 000),
40m2
• Industry electronics assembly premises,
150 m2
• Certificate ISO9001:2008
• ESA Industrial Rates Audit passed in
2010 and in April 2014
• Satellite SMART-1, EPDP Project
(launched)
• Satellite DEMETER, I/V Converter Project
(launched)
5
• Satellite PROBA 2, DSLP&TPMU Project
(launched)
• Satellites SWARM/TEASER,
Microaccelerometer (launched)
• Satellites PROBA V, SATRAM (launched)
4
• ISS/ACES/ELT INSTRUMENT
European Laser Timing (launch planned)
• Satellite EUCLID, Design of the Euclid
SVM Electrical Simulator, EGSE
Engineering Study
Other Projects Participation:
ACES ELT, XMM Satellite - EPIC Experiment,
TARANIS Satellite, AGILE, MALST, SMART
FUEL, METOP, SATELCOM, NODE 3, GOME
2, CLUSTER II, PCDF-CCD H EAD, MONSTER
and others…
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ESA Bidder Code: 58133
General description
EGGO Space offers a wide range of
services and expertise including testing
of EEE components, Industrial Screenprinting&Recycling of contaminated
substances.
EGGO SPACE s.r.o.
EGGO Test House benefits from a vast
experience in testing electrical mechanical
and life properties of electronic components
as well as hzbrid integrated circuits and
their applications.
The main range of Test Laboratorys
activities consists of climatic, mechanical
and Life time testing of components, parts
and materials as well as interpretation and
processing of results and defect analyses
for electrical engineering and related
industries. These tests serve customers
from various industries including electrical,
automotive and aerospace.
The organization and Test Laboratory
procedures comply with the provisions of
the European Standard ČSN EN ISO/IEC
17 025. The Test Laboratory was awarded
the statute of a certified subcontractor for
Electrotechnical Testing Institute, Prague.
One of the main activities of EGGO Test
House is to provide support services in
development or qualification for space
devices or components as defined in fields
of activity of the Czech National Space Plan,
chapter 5.5- Devices and Components and
Flight Hardware.
Contact
EGGO Space s.r.o.
Dvořákova 328
563 01 Lanškroun
Czech Republic
http://www.eggo.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Dr. Ing. Petr Vasina, CSc.
E-mail:vasinap@eggo.cz
David Latif
Phone: + 420 465 321 945
Fax: + 420 465 321 738
Mobile:+ 420 776 551 551
E-mail:latifd@eggo.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
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EGGO became a member of the Czech Space
Alliance at the start of 2011.
Competences & Capabilities
• Reliability testing
• Failure analysis
• Temperature/ humidity stress
• Mechanical stress, solderability
• Non-linearity measurements
• Corrosion test
• Evaluation testing of passive
components (Supercapacitors, Tantalum
capacitors, Resistors, Relays) as per ESCC
standards (ESCC 2263000)
• Designing and manufacturing of
electronic devices for special purpose
machinery&test measuring equipment.
Major Space Projects &
References
• Reliability Testing of AVX low ESR
Tantalum capacitors types TPS and TPM
for AVX/CNES project
• Contract no: 400010504/10/NL/
PA- Low ESR Tantalum Capacitor
Evaluation and Qualification .
Contractor: AVX Corporation- Tantalum
division, Subcontractor: EGGO Space
s.r.o- responsible for the Evaluation of
Tantalum Capacitors phase
• Contract no: 4000103977/11/NL/CbiDevelopment of Test Facility Dedicated to
1
2
Passives Components ( The project was
selected under the CZ industry incentive
scheme by ESA&CZ government).
Contractor: EGGO Space s.r.o
• Contract No. 4000105661/12/NL/NR
ARTES 5.1 Evaluation of Supercapacitors
and Impacts at system level. Contractor:
EGGO Space s.r.o
• Contract No. 4000111435/14/NL/WE High
Density Connector Suitability for Space
Application ARTES 5.1 . Contractor: EGGO
Space s.r.o
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Further projects:
• Measure maximum rating of components
(physical limit)
• Identify limit of current technology
and evaluate new technology for high
vibration and shock
• Determine derating of components
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
1
Electrical measurements
2
Vibration test
• Testhouse with large portfolio of the Test
equipment including: Thermal chambers,
Vibration apparatus, mechanical shock
apparatus. etc
3
Change of temperature test
4
Electrical characterization of
components
• ISO 9001:2009
5
Sample preparation for testing
• ISO 14001:2005
4
5
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ESA Bidder Code: 58065
GNSS receiver
1
General description
Ekotoxa s.r.o.
Contact
Ekotoxa s.r.o.
Otická 37
746 01 Opava
Czech Republic
http://www.ekotoxa.cz
Phone: +420 558 900 010
Fax: +420 558 900 011
E-mail:emc@ekotoxa.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Cestmir Kantor
Phone: +420 558 900 030
Mobile:+420 602 587 599
E-mail:cestmir.kantor@ekotoxa.cz
The company EKOTOXA s.r.o. is an
expertise, research and consultancy
centre providing services for rural
development, water management,
agriculture, forestry, environment, regional
development and spatial planning. Most
of company’sactivities are carried out
on the interface of the mentioned areas.
The company was founded 1990 and at
present its staff consists of about 45
employees and several external cooperators. The company operates within
the Czech Republic as well as in several
foreign countries. Between most signicant
Czech clients belong besides Ministry of
Agriculture, Ministry of Environment,
regional authorities, municipalities and
research institutions. Key international
clients are European GNSS Supervisory
Authority (GSA), Ministries of Agriculture
and Paying Agencies of several EU member
and candidate countries (Slovakia,Hungary,
Romania, Turkey, Croatia, and
Macedonia). EKOTOXA has participated
in several international projects of the
EU programmes (INTERREG IIIB, PHARE,
MEDA, IPA, 6th and 7th FP).
Competences & Capabilities
• Complex land consolidations
• Proposals of flood prevention measures
in landscape
• Landscape assessment with emphasis
on agriculture, land use and water
management
• Elaboration of applications for subsidies
from operational programmes on behalf
of municipalities and LAGs
• Participation on the evaluation of
programme document (HRDP) for MoA
CR
• Promotion of regional sights by smart
guide
• Co-ordination of integrated projects
• Seminars and consultations
Major Space Projects &
References
FieldFact (GJU 06/2412/CTR/FieldFact):
“Introduction and Promotion of GNSS in the
agricultural sector”, 2006 – 2008. Project
partners: ALTERRA (NL), JRC (EU), VEXCEL
(NL), UWM (PL), PPO (NL). Mission of the
project was to investigate the potential and
application of the Galileo for agriculture
and agricultural user community using
critical analysis of GNSS use in agriculture,
demonstration actions showing new
opportunities with Galileo and promotion
GNNS and Galileo (GNSS-2) activities on
agricultural fairs and field events.
UNIFARM (Nr. 287206): ”GNSS User
forum on Navigation based Innovation for
Farmers”, 2012 - 2014. Project coordinates
a user forum of GNSS technology
agricultural users to express and defend
the needs in the development of GNSS
applications and services. It also serves as
a new dissemination channel to increase
awareness.
• Conceptual documents in the sphere
of rural development and nature
conservation
• Environmental studies and monitoring
• Research project
• Statistical and map analysis defined by
the demand of regional policy
• Analysis and studies on agriculture and
agri-environmental measures
• GIS and IT solutions
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Application of liquid fertilizer with
GNSS tools - demonstration event of
Fieldfact project
2
LPIS in the Czech Republic
3
Sprayer controller - demonstration
event of Fieldfact project
4
Biomass monitoring using satellite
images
5
GIS The Novy Dvur Arboretum
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ESA Bidder Code: 58117
1
General description
evolving systems
consulting s.r.o.
an esc Aerospace company
ESC is a leader in the field of on-board
software in the Czech Republic and it is one
of the leading Czech SMEs in
innovative R&D projects with a focus
on aerospace (space qualified on-board
software, RPAS/UAV, Control systems and
payloads, Navigation etc.)
ESC is experienced also in other areas like
custom embedded systems for industrial
automation, PLC technology, data
transmission and microwave high frequency
applications.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
esc Aerospace s.r.o.
Čs. armády 14,
160 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
http://www.esc-aerospace.com
Responsible for space and ESA
projects:
Ing. Richard Sysala
Phone: +420 284 683 784
Mobile:+420 604 347 014
E-mail:richard.sysala@evolvsys.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
Space qualified on-board software for
various satellites On-board instruments
Software quality Embedded software Realtime software Control systems Navigation
RPAS/UAS UAV/RPAS on-board systems
incl. telemetry avionics Software references
architecture Hardware design HW/SW
development EGSE/SCOE OBCP Buildings
Blocks Modeling & Analysis payloads
Data processing software Embedded
microcontrollers Data transmission
Microwave high frequency applications
Electrical engineering Performance
simulations & Load emulators EO/IR
payloads Relay & S&A systems Ionizing
radiation hardened detector payloads
Major Space Projects &
References
• FLPP3 (Future Launchers Preparatory
Programme): Demise Observation
Capsule (FLPP3)
• Sentinel-4 PAT: Performance Assessment
Tool for the S4/UVN Instrument. (EOEP)
• OSRAp: On-board software reference
architecture for payloads (GSTP)
Emulator. Analysing requirements and
defining high-level System Options of
new Air-Ground communication system
for ATM (ARTES 10)
• SphinX: Data processing software for fast
Soft X-ray Spectrophotometer SphinX for
Russian CORONAS-Photon Solar Mission
(national funds)
• OBCP-BB: Space qualified flight software.
Requirements and I/F definition for
future OBCP building block. Future
modular reusable/reference on-board
SW architecture, the on-board control
procedures engine (GSTP)
• OBSW-RAC: Space qualified flight
software: On-board software reference
architecture consolidation. On-board
software reuse in a systematic manner,
following activities COrDeT and Domeng
(GSTP)
• STIX Instrument On-board Software:
Solar Orbiter Mission STIX instrument space qualified flight software. Phases B,
C/D (PRODEX)
• SWARM Mission Microaccelerometer
instrument: space qualified flight
software, Criticality level “Mission
critical”, EGSE software (commercial)
• UAS: Autonomous aerial target
system HAES 400; reconnaissance and
surveillance system HAES Scanner; mini
unmanned reconnaissance carrier HAES
90 “Electric ray”; UAS Ground Segment
modules compliant with STANAG 4586
w/ C2 integration (commercial, related to
ARTES 20)
• LRACOM - Long Range Communication
System based on WiMAX. A transfer
of high quality data through airborne
station (national funds, related to ARTES
20)
• DCS & GEOSAR: Data Collection System &
GEO Search and Rescue payload (MTG)
• ARCA - S&A Collision Avoidance System
ARCA - UAVs (national funds, related to
ARTES 20)
• ANTARES IRIS: Baseline Satellite Payload
Space Related Equipment, Labs
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• ESC applies the following ECSS
standards:
• ECSS-E-ST-40C Space Engineering –
Software
• ECSS-E-ST-70C Ground systems and
operations
• ECSS-E-70-41A Ground systems and
operations — TM/TC packet utilization
• ECSS-M-ST-40C Rev. 1 Space Engineering
– Configuration management
• ECSS-M-ST-80C Risk management
• ECSS-Q-ST-20C Quality Assurance
• ECSS-Q-ST-80C SW Product Assurance
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• including other specific standards.
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HAES 400, UAV Aerial Target, produced in
HAES CCUAS LABS - The Hacker Model Prod.
and Evolving Systems’ Competence Center
for Unmanned Aerial Systems.
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Solar Orbiter exploring the Sun’s realm.
© ESA/AOES
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The SWARM satellite development phase
is in progress with EM2 testing with an
OBC breadboard in an Astrium clean
room. ESC delivered flight software for
one of the SWARM instruments, the
Microaccelerometer MAC-04. From the
left: ACC EM2 in the SWARM OBC testbed,
SWARM electrical system engineer (EADS),
SWARM SW system engineer (EADS), ACC
electrical engineer (VZLU), ACC SW engineer
(ESC), © EADS + © ESC.
ESA Bidder Code: 58020
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General Description
Explosia a.s.
Contact
Explosia a.s. is production and trading
company operating primarily in the field
of production of explosives and services
associated with application of energetic
materials for commercial as well as military
use. The company was established in 1920
and since then it has existed in a series of
various forms and business groups - from
an independent joint-stock company
through the plant within greater company
units back to self-managing company
(since June 1st, 2002). Explosia a.s. holds an
important position in the field of explosives
and propellants in the Czech Republic
market, and it is also an important exporter,
primarily to EC countries. The Research
Institute of Industrial Chemistry is a part
of EXPLOSIA a.s., which is one of largest
chemical companies in the Czech Republic.
The Institute has the leading position in
the research and development of explosives
in our country. The concentration of
specialist, not only in the field of explosives
and propellants, but also in designing
and engineering, analytical chemistry
and safety engineering forms an unique
theoretical and practical background for the
research and development activities. The
close connection with production units of
EXPLOSIA gives the excellent possibility of
the quick transfer of research results in the
practice.
Explosia a.s.
Semtín 107,
530 50 Pardubice
Czech Republic
http://www.explosia.cz
Phone: +420 466 825 700
Fax: +420 466 822 935
Competences & Capabilities
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
• Military explosives and charges for
ammunition.
Ing. Ladislav Velehradsky, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 466 825 700
Fax: +420 466 822 935
E-mail:ladislav.velehradsky@explosia.cz
• Filing of explosives and assembly of
explosive systems.
• Safety engineering in explosives and
chemical processes.
• Explosive working of metals.
• Fire-fighting and explosion suppression
systems.
Major Space Projects &
References
• Pyro – neutralization cutting charges for
Arine-5 launcher (in negotiation)
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
Explosia was awarded with a certificate
of the quality assurance management
according a standard ČSN EN ISO 9002
issued on the basis of audits carried
out by the company Loyd’s Register
Quality Assurance, namely for the main
production commodities. For some
products these certificates were issued on
the basis of follow-up audits. In addition
to that, Explosia was awarded with such
a certificate for all central sections of
the company. The Research Institute of
Industrial Chemistry, which is a part of the
division, owns a certificate CSN EN ISO 9001
• Main areas of activity include
• Single base and double base powders,
ball powders, and rocket propellants both
for military and civil use.
• Rocket motors and ammunition.
• Combustible cartridges, modular
combustible cartridge cases.
• Plastic and elastic explosives.
• Low vulnerability explosives and IM
munitions.
• Civil explosives for blasting technologies.
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Rocket motor URM-1
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Smokeless powder D380
in bi-modular system XF
(Bi-MCS design)
3
New generation of
pyroelements
for injection seat VS- 2
4
Triple base smokeless
powder D380
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Detonating Cord Startline 12
ESA Bidder Code: 58085
Aerospace
1
General description
Frentech Aerospace s.r.o.
Frentech Aerospace s.r.o. is a state-of
the-art company, very well equipped with
modern and productive CNC machines,
quality assembly premises with clean room
facility and air-conditioned inspection
room with three CMM by Mitutoyo.
Frentech Aerospace presents itself as
a sophisticated company with installed
system for real time production control
CPC (by Mazak). The company is focused
on production and delivery of parts and
assembled modules mostly for aircraft and
space industry. Beside this line of business
also delivers its products for demanding
fields such as instrument technology,
microelectronics, nanotechnology, radar
technique, production of special machines,
medicine and vacuum technique. In scope
of this system we actively use software
for Planning, Tool Management System
and Machine Monitoring System. For
programming we have three installations of
Solid Works and Solid Cam (CAD/CAM).
Frentech Aerospace is a member of the
Czech Space Alliance.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Frentech Aerospace s.r.o.
Jarní 48
614 00 Brno
Czech Republic
http://www.frentech.eu
Responsible for space and ESA
projects:
Pavel Sobotka
Phone: +420 545 425 711
Fax: +420 545 425 727
E-mail:mailbox@frentech.eu
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
Production and delivery of parts and
modules for aircraft and space industry
(75% of turnover), production of precision
mechanics for other lines of business (25%
of turnover). Focus on space activities:
Engineering and production of mechanism
for spacecraft (Solar Array Deployment
Mechanism, Cryostat Structure and other),
participation in ESA (European Space
Agency) and ESO (European Organization
for Astronomical Research in the Southern
Hemisphere) projects.
Major Space Projects &
References
The main ESA projects:
• ESA tender AO6647 (NEW GENERATION
MULTIMEDIA ANTENNA D EPLOYMENT
AND POITING MECHANISM)
• ESA tender AO10164 (Cryostat Structure
for Meteosat Third Generation),
• ESA tender AO7397 (THE D EVELOPMENT
OF A NEW GENERATION H INGE FOR FOR
LARGE APPENDICES)
• ESA Projects for MTG, METOP-SG,EUCLID
are in preparation
Production of special mirrors for ESO
(project ALMA in Chile)
More than 4 thousand precision parts per
year for telecommunication satellites
Commercial project for delivery of space
mechanisms for IRIDIUM NEXT
Business Cooperation with Airbus, Premium
Aerotec, Thales Alenia Space, EATON
Germany, MTAerospace, TESAT SpaceCom,
EMERSON, Nord Micro, Thales, EADS
Astrium, MBDA, SAGEM, BOSCH, Flextronics,
Oxford Instruments, RUAG, DLR.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Production area 2400 m2
• Assembly premises 400 m2
• Clean room (ISO7 class 100 000 and ISO5
class 100)
• In Clean room (ISO7 class10 000) is
placed a test chamber (approx. 1 m3) for
temperature range
from -180°C to +200°C including
possibility of test performed in vacuum.
There is also device for leak testing and
CMM machine.
• Testing chambers
• Certificates: ISO9001, AS9100 rev. C,
ISO14001, QSF-A (Premium Aerotec)
• Frentech Aerospace is qualified for
Thales Alenia Space for special processes
(CQT448)
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Assembly in Clean room
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Vacuum testing in Thermal chambre
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Precision titanium parts for space
application
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Assembly in Clean room
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Clean Room
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Frentech Aerospace company offices
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Certificate QSF-A
Certificate AS9100
Certificate ISO9001:2008
Certificate ISO14001
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ESA Bidder Code: 58052
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General description
GINA Software s.r.o.
In the field of situation mapping we are
in the top five most recognized European
companies and GINA has been awarded
as one of the top European space-related
technologies in 2012 (Galileo Masters
competition). Gina is developing mobile
technologies for sharing of accurate realtime situation via an interactive map. It
introduces new communication channel for
exchange of geo-located data combined
with localization, mapping and task
management features. This way it makes
decision making faster and more accurate.
Gina is a combination of tactical mapping
software and mobile hardware designed for
emergency tasks, security services or staff
management. It was designed for usage
in the most challenging conditions in the
world. Thus prevents misunderstandings,
speeds up communication and protects
staff.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
GINA Software s.r.o.
Purkyňova 649/127
612 00 Brno
Czech Republic
http://www.ginasystem.com
Responsible for space and ESA projects
Ing. Dana Lodrova, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 511 205 240
Mobile:+420 731 899 101
E-mail:lodrova@ginasystem.com
Major Space Projects &
References
• European Satellite Navigation
Competition: using systems of Galileo
and EGNOS. Regional winner (2012)
• ACRIMAS: pilot and first ECML
workshop on Mobile Interoperability for
International Field Deployment (2012)
• Safety and information Services for
Ski Resorts in Emerging Markets: GINA
covers a part of project dedicated to
safety on the slopes and mountain
rescue services using GPS tracking
devices and consequent proof of concept
demonstration.
• Fire Brigades Czech Republic (South
Moravia Region, Pardubice Region,
Vysocina region, Olomouc Region, Liberec
Region, Central Bohemia Region)
• Search and Rescue Operations (Haiti,
Japan, Czech Republic)
• Monitoring of Cholera Epidemics, Political
and Crime Situation (Haiti)
TACTICAL COORDINATION: Integration of
staff and assets with dynamic map by GPS
location tracking (variety of hardware: GSM,
satellite, radio)
• Deployment for Security Organizations,
Members of ASIS International
DYNAMIC MAPPING: Mapping of terrain
and situation as simple as drawing on a
paper map (on mobile handhelds, tablets
and PCs)
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Deployment for European Commission
• Personal and Assets Protection (Qatar)
DATA EXCHANGE: Reliable offline access
to information from various sources from
anywhere (map portfolio, data layers,
teammates locations, files, data from
sensors)
• Assets & Vehicle Tracking devices:
Rugged GPS tracking device ideal
for tracking of assets/vehicles:
GSM connectivity, A-GPS sensor,
Programmable buttons, Magnetic cradle,
Tracking frequency 5s
COMMUNICATION: Accurate
communication of information which
words nor pictures can express (drag &
drop navigation, task management, events
scripting)
• Mobile Terminals: Robust device with
ergonomic design for whole day usage,
enabling easy battery swapping and
extension by accessories: Smartphone
features, GPS location sharing
• Iridium Satellite Terminal: Unique
solution for intelligent tracking over
satellite and mobile networks: Iridium
/ GSM / 3G network connectivity, Price
equivalent to personal satellite trackers,
Predictive location sending, Interactive
map, Lower running costs by tents of
percent
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GINA CENTRAL: Dispatching software offering full feature set: Real-time map,
Task management, Detailed history
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TERRAIN TERMINALS: Robust device with ergonomic design for whole day
usage, enabling easy battery swapping and extension by accessories: Smartphone
features, GPS location sharing, Rugged design IP64, Hardware barcode reader, Full
QWERTY keyboard, 8hrs lasting battery, 3 years comprehensive service
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STAFF COORDINATION: Rugged pocket sized GPS tracker ideal for personal
protection: GSM connectivity, A-GPS sensor, Panic button, Water resistant,
Temperature sensor, Tracking frequency 5s, Battery lasting up to 5 days
ESA Bidder Code: 58111
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General description
GISAT s.r.o.
Gisat was established in 1990 as the
first remote sensing and geoinformation
service company in the Czech Republic.
The mission of the company is to provide
its clients with wide range of value added,
complete, high quality and ‘state-of-theart’ geoinformation services based on the
Earth Observation technology. Thanks to
the long-term presence on the European
geospatial market and extensive experience
from the past projects Gisat has established
sustainable and reliable partnerships with
its domestic and international clients and
partners. The service portfolio extends
from satellite data and geomatics software
distribution, through specialized image
& GIS data processing and analysis, up to
advanced geoinformation products and
services.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
GISAT s.r.o.
Milady Horakove 57
170 00 Praha 7
Czech Republic
http://www.gisat.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Lubos Kucera
Phone: +420 270 003 731
Fax: +420 271 741 936
E-mail:lubos.kucera@gisat.cz
Main areas of activity include aiborne and
satellite data processing and analysis,
GIS development and modeling, geoinformation assessment, geoportal
development and applications, satellite
data mapping and monitoring, design
and development of web based analytical
platforms for spatial data exploration.
Earth Observation data based mapping
and monitoring services represent the key
activities of the company. Gisat possesses
operational production lines for generation
of standard mapping products, yet flexible
for service contents modification and user
or regional customization. Gisat’s activities
cover an impressive range of thematic
areas. Environmental, agricultural and
urban monitoring & mapping and support to
emergency & development projects around
the world belong to main application areas.
Major Space Projects &
References
References
Copernicus
Copernicus (formerly GMES) is the European
Programme for the establishment of a
European capacity for Earth Observation. It
is the principal European initiative to boost
up European EO related business answering
growing demand for various geo-spatial
data and services from European and
regional users. Gisat is ranked among the
main European service providers in Land
Monitoring, Emergency Management and
Security thematic domains.
European Space Agency
In last 5 years Gisat has successfully
concluded tens of ESA projects in various
programs, such us EOEP, GSTP, TRP or
ARTES IAP. The company focuses on
development of practical applications using
satellite imagery, development of dedicated
web based platforms for geoinformation
analysis and assessment and development
of novel methods and technologies for EO
data exploitations.
European Environmental Agency
Gisat’s experts have been involved for
more than a decade in European land
cover mapping. Since 2001 Gisat is a
member of the international consortia
assisting the EEA in its attempts to achieve
sustainable development and to improve
our environment. This team includes a
valuable expertise in Europe to analyse
the environmental data with regards to
developments in society and the economy
and with regards to various environmental
and sectoral policies.
Recent projects
• GMES pre-operational security services
for supporting external actions, 2013 –
2015, EC FP7
• Agricultural Drought Monitoring and
Assessment driven by Satellites, 2013 –
2014, ESA
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• Developing an analytical platform for
European Territorial Monitoring System,
2013 – 2014, EC ESPON
• Developing the Platform for Urban
Management and Analysis for World
Bank, 2012 – 2013, WorldBank
• Decision Support and Real Time EO Data
Management, 2012 – 2013, ESA
• European Topic Centre for Spatial
information and Analysis, 2011 – 2013,
EEA
• Remote sensing control of agricultural
area-based subsidies, 2004 – 2013, SAIF
(Czech Republic)
• Operational activities for MARS Crop
Yield Forecasting System, 2008 – 2013,
DG JRC
• Earth observation services for European
Investment Bank, 2012, ESA
• Earth observation services for
WorldBank, 2011 – 2012, ESA
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
Gisat’s products and services rely on the use
of state-of-the-art information technology.
All methods applied are updated and
improved according to the most recent
developments in the EO domain worldwide
and are verified with the cooperation
of both domestic and foreign research
institutions.
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Satellite data mapping represents the
key service of the company. Thus the
operational processing chains for the main
application areas are internally set-up and
further developed.
The company is ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
certified to guarantee the quality of
provided services and to reflect the
responsibility in environmental impacts of
its activities.
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Platform for Urban Management and Analysis for World Bank [PUMA project]
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Water resources accessibility map for Alaba Special Woreda in Ethiopia [RESPOND project]
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Web based user exploration tool for European Investment Bank [EOEUROPA project]
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Morfotectonic map for a proposed DGR site for nuclear waste in the Czech Republic [GeoBariera project]
5
Synthesis map showing spatial land cover change intensity in 20 years (1970’s – 1990’s) in selected CEE
countries [PTL LC project]
ESA Bidder Code: 58001
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General description
G.L.Electronic s.r.o.
The G.L.Electronic Ltd. (cat. - SMEs) was
established in 2008. We draw on more than
6 years of professional experience gained
while working on international projects
with the focus on the development and
manufacturing of products for Space and
Ground technologies. Our customer base
includes ESA, CNES, CGS, LuxSpace, SAB
Aerospace, TAS-I, TEMIS, etc.
Logistics: 20km the airport in Brno / 134km
to the airport in Vienna / 142km to the
airport in Bratislava/ 225km to the airport
in Prague.
Competences & Capabilities
Assembly/Installation:
Space segment - Production of HI-REL
electronics for space projects - mounting,
rework and modifications on the PCB (level
EM, EQM, FM) according to ECSS, both
internal cabling and external harness,
complete implementation of bonding,
quality control-visual inspection, conformal
coating pre-MIP boards and pre-MIP units.
Testing - testing of HW and SW of PCBs
according to the customer’s requirements,
including final unit tests.
Measurement - Rating of the Boards & Final
Units, Test Results Reporting.
Contact
G.L.Electronic s.r.o.
Hrazky 804
768 11 Chropyne
http://www.glelectronic.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ludek Graclik
Phone: +420 511 205 246
Fax: +420 573 356 293
Mobile:+420 739 218 163
E-mail:ludek.graclik@glelectronic.cz
Quality system - The Company has
introduced the quality control system
according to the process identification
document (PID) & verification plan
document (VPD), but also the internal
document for the Product/Quality/
Assurance PA/QA and Safety plan of the
space activities.
Major Space Projects &
References
Participations in the international space
projects
GLE responsibilities:
• Technical consultations (in the phase of
Declared Process List (DPL) / Declared
Materials List (DML))
• HI-REL manufacturing and visual
inspection
• Rework and modifications on the PCBs
• Internal wiring and mechanical
integration
• Measurement of Rating of the Boards &
Final Units
• Final implementation of bonding
Projects
RPDA- EDRMK2 - EQM/FM - Collaboration
with CGS-OHB (in Italy)
HEXAPOD - HEU/PFM - Collaboration with
CGS-OHB (in Italy)
SOLAR ORBITER - TDS and SWA-PAS EM/
EQM/FM - (in Brno CZ) - Collaboration
with the Academy of Sciences of the Czech
Republic (AV-UFA) & Charles University
Prague, Department of Surface and Plasma
Science Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
(UK-MFF).
EXOMARS – EM / EQM / FM - Collaboration
with TEMIS / CGS-OHB (in Italy)
GALILEO – Fuse boards PFM - Collaboration
with CGS-OHB (in Italy)
ISS presso –Collaboration with Agrotec
(in Brno CZ )
Ground Segment - Complete electrical
installation (telephone, audio and video
signal, safety (gas leak) and other special
applications and individual measurements)
and partial integration and testing of Rack
boxes.
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Harness manufacturing, testing and
integration
AGILE – launch 4/2007 (India) - Assembly
and final integration of the completed FM
of external harness and final integration of
satellite (integration in Italy)
VESSEL SAT – launch FM1 6/2011 (India),
FM2 1/2012 (China) - Design, manufacturing
Q.C and testing of harnesses (power, date
and coax cables) manufacturing in the
Czech Republic
LARES – launch 2/2012 - Manufacturing,
electrical testing and final integration of
the completed FM of external harness and
final integration of satellite and P-POD for
CUBESAT in CSG-French Guiana
SSIS – VERTA / VESPA – launch 4/2013 Manufacturing of the harness for Space
vehicle separation system (satellite
Proba V), Collaboration with SAB Aerospace
(in Italy) (final integrations in CSG-French
Guiana)
S-GEO - (EGSE) 2013 Collaboration with
CGS-OHB (in Italy) - Manufacturing of
the cables, according to the technical
specification and temperature ranges,
specified for test unit in the thermal
vacuum chamber.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Workplaces of the G.L.Electronic in Brno
• Clean room class 100 000: Production
area - 100m² / Assembly area – 70m²,
continuous measurement of temperature
and humidity - specification (22 °C ±3 °C
/ 55 % ±15 %)
• Certifications Professionally qualified
ESA trained and certified technicians.
ECSS-Q-70-08, ECSS-Q-70-38,
ECSS-Q-70-28, ECSS-Q-70-26, CAT 2 and
CAT 3
• ESA qualification process of SMD hand
soldering of flight level PCBs - Ongoing
since January 2014
• CNES verification process of SMD
for hand soldering of Solar Orbiter of
flight level PCBs (TDS and SWA-PAS
instruments), Ongoing since March 2014
• Verification process of SMD hand
soldering of flight level PCBs (TDS and
SWA-PAS instruments), a contract with
CNES / IRAP
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Clean room – Hi-rel manufacturing
(incoming inspection)
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Sattelite LARES,ALmasat, cubesats integrated
3
Vega – czech team G.L.Electronic
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Clean room - Hi-rel manufacturing
(assembly pcb)
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AIS-RX-REBUILD and 4M - EM / FM Collaboration with LuxSpace (in Brno CZ)
- Design, manufacturing visual inspection
and testing for external Harness Power,
Date a RF cables
Activities performed in Kourou, French
Guiana (period 2007-2012)
GLE responsibility:
Mangousta - Electrical installation security
camera and IR system
Vega & Soyuz launch facilities - technical
support to Carlo Gavazzi Space with
Telematic Solution, Electrical installation
(telephone, audio and video signal, safety
(gas leak) and other special applications
and individual measurements), partial
integration of Rack boxes.
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ESA Bidder Code: 58067
Honeywell
International s.r.o.
Contact
Honeywell International s.r.o.
V Parku 2325/16,
148 00 Prague - Chodov
Czech Republic
http://www.aerospace.honeywell.com
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
General description
Competences & Capabilities
Honeywell has a long and proud heritage in
the Czech Republic. Since opening its first
office in 1962, Aerospace has expanded to
operate from three locations in the Czech
Republic: Prague, Olomouc and Brno.
Each of these sites offers a range of skills,
capabilities and technologies.
Honeywell’s footprint in the Czech Republic
builds upon a history of excellence in
serving the European space industry and
our customers also include worldwide space
agencies, prime contractors and commercial
suppliers.
In the space sector, Honeywell provides
innovative products that have contributed
to the mission success of many different
and varied space platforms. Honeywell
has provided thousands of systems
required for accurate momentum control,
pointing, vibration isolation, guidance and
navigation, semi-conductors, data control
and other satellite, launch vehicle, missile
and interceptor products.
Leveraging our industrial and research
capability across the Czech Republic,
Honeywell serves space users with state of
the art research and technology capability
in number of areas:
• Process Controllers
• Satellite Guidance & Attitude Control
• Integrated Space Vehicle Health
Management
• Control Moment Gyros
• Reaction and Momentum Wheels
• Momentum Control Systems
• Satellite Communication
• Actuation and Vibration Control Systems
• Microelectronics
• Manufacturing of Mechanical
Components
Ing. Ludek Nechleba, M.B.A.
Phone: +420 234 625 980
Mobile:+420 602 698 039
E-mail:ludek.nechleba@honeywell.com
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Major Space Projects &
References
• Process Controllers
Honeywell provides a variety of process
controllers for varied space applications
including the International Space Station
and Satellites.
• Satellite Guidance & Attitude Control
Honeywell’s space business has more
than 40 years experience producing firstrate guidance, navigation and control
products for various space platforms.
Products include:
✔✔Miniature Inertial Measurement Unit
(MIMU)
✔✔High Performance Fiber Optic GyroBased Inertial Reference System
✔✔Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems
(MEMS)
• Integrated Space Vehicle Health
Management
Honeywell’s cutting-edge Integrated
Vehicle Health Management (IVHM)
system captures and integrates
comprehensive database, it also
function as a “brain” that can analyze
total-vehicle data, diagnose problems,
recommend corrective actions, and verify
return-to-health data.
• Multi-constellation Global Navigation
Satellite Systems (GNSS)
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Honeywell is running multiple research
projects in multi-constellation global
navigation satellite system (GNSS)
receivers that combine multiple signals
to improve reliability and accuracy for
global positioning.
Our products include EGI (Embedded
GPS/INS), SIGI (Space Integrated
GPS/INS), EGPWS (Enhanced Ground
Proximity Warning System), etc.
Research labs in the Czech Republic have
currently expertise in all aspects of GNSS
technology including ultra tight coupling
of GPS and INS and high integrity INS/
GPS algorithms for precision approach
and autonomous landing.
• Satellite Communication
Close cooperation with ESA have created
new successful projects in following
areas:
✔✔ATN/OSI and security gateway
development for Inmarsat User
Terminal (Iris-Precursor) enabling
satcom to complement VHF datalink
as enabler for near and mid-term
safety critical ATM applications
✔✔Design and development of
User Terminal of new satellite
communication system for safety
critical air/ground data and voice
communication
complete satellites from launch
vibration, and in reducing on-orbit
disturbances. Utilizing this experience
and a dedicated development
laboratory, Honeywell has the
expertise leading to a high probability
of mission success, regardless of the
spacecraft challenge presented.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
A new Line-of-Sight test bed is enabling
Honeywell to support its customers in
risk-reduction testing of new dynamic and
structural control systems for new satellite
programs. With the Advanced Momentum
Control Array System (AMCAS) Honeywell
offers:
• Up-front modeling and simulations
• Validation of modular and scalable
designs
• Experimentation with various attitude,
momentum and vibration control
scenarios and interactions
• Verification of new control schemes and
code
• Testing of hardware and software in an
open or closed looped test environment
• Refine control laws
✔✔Vibration Isolation. Honeywell has
extensive experience in isolating
ESA Bidder Code: 58021
ICZ a.s.
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General description
ICZ belongs among the leading CEE
suppliers of the integrated software and
infrastructure solutions market.
Its portfolio consists of tailor-made
application software products, services,
and solutions to meet the needs of all
areas of information and communication
technology. Being based on a wide spectrum
of platforms and technologies, the offered
services are vendor independent. The
company offer includes the custommade application development, featured
by information protection and security
projects. ICZ company started its operations
on the Czech IT Market in 1997 and since
then acquired and successfully integrated
over 30 companies.
Contact
ICZ a.s.
Na hřebenech II 1718/10
147 00 Praha 4
Czech Republic
http://www.i.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Mgr. Stanislava Bartova
Phone: +420 222 271 455
Fax: +420 222 271 112
Mobile:+420 724 429506
E-mail:stanislava.bartova@i.cz
Competences & Capabilities
Within the broader spectrum of company
solutions, ICZ manages a wide service
portfolio beginning from the classic
information systems delivery up to the
entire network overhauls, including
interdepartmental systems on the basis
of outsourcing and managed services.
The ICZ’s solutions customers come
primarily for the governmental sector,
healthcare, telecommunications,
utilities, transportation, defence, finance,
manufacturing and logistics in the following
branches: applications software, system
integrations, security, communications,
infrastructure, document administration
and procedure. Consulting and analytic
services are an integral part of the
offering. Apart from the Czech Republic,
ICZ company is active abroad through its
branch offices in Slovakia, Ukraine, Bosnia
And Herzegovina and in the United Arab
Emirates.
Major Space Projects &
References
The ICZ international expertise may be
shown on series contracts – e.g. air traffic
control for Fujairah Airport (United Arab
Emirates) or mobile air traffic control
towers (Ukraine) to name a few. Apart from
that, ICZ is also successful with its special
information system devoted for ground
forces command & control that is used in
Czech Army combat missions, regularly.
Regarding the ESA projects, ICZ is involved
in areas corresponding to its portfolio; as an
example, the “Human Resources Personal
File Digitisation and Automation Project”
can be given.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
The ICZ’s sole shareholder, the ICZ
N.V. company, is incorporated in the
Netherlands. ICZ or its daughters may
prove the following certifications and/or
approvals: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003,
ISO 14001:2004, ISO 2000:2005, ISO
27001:2005, ČOS 051622 (AQAP 2110), Czech
NSA “Confidential / Top Secret”, Slovak
NSA “Secret”, Facility Security Clearance
Certificate “NATO Confidential”. Besides
that, thanks to a high experience supported
with specific certifications, ICZ maintains
long lasting high-level partnerships with
major international IT providers, as well.
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Defence
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Telecommunication
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Safety
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ESA Bidder Code: 58095
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General description
Iguassu
Software Systems, a.s.
Iguassu Software Systems (ISS) celebrates
the 20th anniversary of its founding
and of providing software solutions to
ESA, Eumetsat and other international
customers. Hence it is no surprise that ISS
was the first Czech company
• to work on ESA and Eumetsat projects
(since 1994)
• to successfully deliver a fixed price
project to Eumetsat (1998, through
SciSys contract)
• to succeed in Galileo tender (2005, with
INDRA)
and to win
• the first contract through an ESA
international tender (2007 with ACS)
• the greatest number of PECS,
international ESA, and Galileo contracts
for purely Czech company
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Iguassu Software Systems, a.s.
Evropska 120
160 00 Prague 6
Czech Republic
http://www.iguassu.eu
Phone: +420 2 3535 1000
Fax: +44 7092 034415
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Petr Bares
Mobile:+420 603 85 44 77
Miroslav Houdek
E-mail:mailus@iguassu.eu
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
Major Space Projects &
References
Current projects:
• GSTP (for SSA) Test-Bed for the
Automated Follow-Up Telescope Remote
Control, prime ISDEFE Spain, AO6767
• GNSS SBAS Simulator new generation
• GNSS Real-time SBAS performance
monitoring tool, subcontractor TAS-F
• EO Scaleable open source EO catalogue
for ESRIN
• SatCom – ANTARES satcom for civilian
air-traffic, subcontracts to TAS-I and
Indra
• EGEP – Satellite Navigation Data Mining,
subcontractor Integricom, AO1610
• Operations CCSDS Mission Operations
Specification Graphical Editor for ESOC,
AO7634
• H2020 participation in the extensive
aerospace consortium ASHLEY
Between 1994 and 2004, ISS developed
its space experience in Meteosat TP Main
Control Centre CF, satellite control system
SCOS 2000, ground segment systems
and user support (ESOC), Envisat payload
processing (ESRIN), IRIDIUM terminal test
software (UK), MSG, MCF (UK, Eumetsat,
Prague), MSG Primary Ground Station
(Gilching) etc.
Since the formalisation of CZ - ESA
cooperation in 2005, ISS has been
developing space software solutions for
• GNSS, e.g. SBAS performance tools.
Our software runs in the TAS-F EGNOS
simulator
• EO processing performance technologies
and infrastructure (e.g. open source
largely scaleable catalogue for ESRIN)
Recently we are increasing our know-how
and references in sat-com (Antares), EGSE,
SSA
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Apart from English, our staff can work
in Spanish, Russian and German, and
communicate to varying degree in French,
Korean, Portuguese and Japanese.
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Completed projects since ESA membership:
• 2014 GNSS Multi-constellation LongTerm GNSS Assessment, AO6647 (ISS
prime)
• 2014 EGSE Euclid SVM Electrical
Simulator software design, AO7613 (CSRC
prime for h/w)
• 2012 GNSS Interference Monitor System
for GNSS Reference Stations, AO6149
(Astrium Gmbh prime)
• 2012 EO Open-standard On-line
Observation Services (O3S), AO6143 (EOX
Austria prime)
• 2011 GNSS Real-time Performance
Monitoring Tool for EGNOS, AO6052 (ISS
prime)
• 2011 EO Parallel Data Mining
Components, AO6052 (ISS prime)
• 2010 GNSS Design and development of
EGNOS education tools (continuation of a
PECS project, partially carried out on-site
in ESA Toulouse), PECS (ISS prime)
Clients, partners. references
ESA (ESOC, ESRIN, ESTEC, GNSS Toulouse),
Eumetsat, GJU/Indra, ACS, CAM GmbH,
Iridium sub., SciSys, Indra, Integral-F,
TriPolus-UK, Airbus Space and Defence D/F,
TAS-F, TAS-I, GMV, Integricom, Vega-D
Non revenue earning space
activities
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QZSS signal at Curtin University - Australia
(MCLTGA report)
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SBAS Simulator new generation, EGNOS
Availability over ECAC
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Intereference Monitoring System (with
Airbus D&S)
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RTPMT - real-time HPE plot of station in
Krakow
• leading the industry association Czech
Space Alliance www.czechspace.eu since
its foundation in 2006
• formulated and negotiated bi-lateral cooperation agreements with the Japanese
aerospace industry association JASPA
(signed by the Czech Space Alliance,
May 2011) and with the Brazilian space
agency AEB (signed by the Minister of
Transport, Nov. 2011), prepared bi-lateral
cooperation agreement with JAXA and
the Japanese Cabinet Space Office
• Continued operation of an EGNOS
monitoring station, linked into the
PERFECT international network
(continuation of a PECS project, ISS
prime)
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Concluded PECS and Galileo projects (20052008)
• Image Information Mining in Time Series
- ISS contributed its GRID experience
(ACS prime)
• EGNOS - tools, SISNeT, 1st Central
European receiving station to monitor
the integrity of EGNOS data etc
• Galileo Search & Rescue subsystem for
GJU and ALGINT co-development for
SciSys
• Study of SME needs in ESA –
encompassing CEE/PECS countries
(SME4space/AIPAS prime)
• porting of SAR algorithms to GRID
technologies and co-development of
“Grid of Demand”
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ESA Bidder Code: 58008
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General description
L.K. Engineering s.r.o.
L.K. Engineering (LKE) provides engineering
services in all mechanical areas. The core
activities are focused on design and analysis
using advanced engineering computations.
LKE can offer a solution to companies
with product R&D activities in each part
of the design process such as innovative
design proposal, conceptual study and
detailed design evaluation. We use the
most advanced computational techniques,
technologies and knowledge available
to satisfy challenging requirements of
today’s products. These techniques and
our experience help to reduce the cost and
time during the development period and
contribute to product competitiveness.
LKE provides services to a diverse group
of clients and the team of LKE experts
has successfully accomplished projects for
various areas of industry such as power
generation, aerospace, transportation,
architecture, etc.
Competences & Capabilities
• Structural optimization and thermoelastic analysis of Lunar Lander
spacecraft structure 2012
• Design of Spacecraft Components for
Additive Manufacturing 2013
• Euclid PLM Thermal analysis 2014
• Numerical rebuilding of Acoustic loads on
the Vega payload fairing 2014
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• ISO 9001, 14001
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Main areas of activity include:
Thermal design and analysis of the
spacecraft subsystems
Structural evaluation of spacecraft
components
Contact
L.K. Engineering, s.r.o.
Videnska 55
639 00 Brno
Czech Republic
http://www.lke.cz
E-mail:lke@lke.cz
Responsible for space and ESA projects
Ing. Martin Komarek, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 543 215681
Fax: +420 543 215683
Mobile:+420 605 282 593
E-mail:komarek@lke.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
Launcher aerodynamics, aeroelasticity,
acoustics
Additive Layer Manufacturing Major Space Projects &
References
• Thermal and thermo-elastic analysis of
micro-accelerometer unit 2006-2007
• Thermal analysis of European Extremely
Large Telescope enclosure 2009-2010
• Temporal Extrapolation Methods in
Thermal Testing 2010
• Thermal and structural analysis of ACES/
ELT unit 2011
• Simulation of flutter response on
launcher VTI panel 2011
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Thermal analysis
of micro-accelerometer unit
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Swarm spacecraft with
micro-accelerometer unit
Credit: ESA
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Termo-elastic response of
spacecraft structure
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Flutter response of insulation
panel during launcher ascent
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Real time temporal
extrapolation tool for
spacecraft thermal testing
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ESA Bidder Code: 58023
OPTOKON, a.s.
General description
Competences & Capabilities
OPTOKON, a.s. is a leading ISO 9000
approved company providing networking,
connectivity and infrastructure solutions
for organizations of all sizes. OPTOKON
was founded in 1991 and is headquartered
in Jihlava in the Czech Republic. The large
product portfolio includes a full range of
passive and active devices, attenuators,
PLC and FBT couplers, xWDMs, EDFA
and fiber optic testers for FTTH networks
featuring Bluetooth wireless and USB
control. A key part of the OPTOKON
portfolio are the ruggedized devices based
on Expanded Beam and ferrule technologies
designed for use in aerospace and
broadcasting systems.
Main areas of activity include:
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Connectors, Cable Assemblies
Cable Management Systems
Splitters, WDM, CWDM & DWDM
Data Network Equipment
PON Solution
Fiber Optic Test Equipment with
Bluetooth wireless and USB control
• OPTOKON Harsh Environment Optical
Network Products
• Service and Calibration Center
OPTOKON specializes in the production
of military tactical components for use in
harsh environmental conditions, aerospace
and broadcasting and currently supplies
the military forces of more than 20
countries with high quality military tactical
components using unique Expanded Beam
technology.
Contact
OPTOKON a.s.
Červený Kříž 250
586 01 Jihlava
Czech Republic
http://www.optokon.com
E-mail:optokon@optokon.com
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Jiri Stefl
Phone: +420 564 040 111
Fax: +420 564 040 134
E-mail:stefl@optokon.com
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Major Space Projects &
References
• Astronomical Institute ASCR- Telescop
interconnection, fiber optic infrastructure
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• OPTOKON Research & Development
Innovation Department
• Testing chamber
• Accredited Calibration Laboratory No.
2315
• ISO 9001:2008 Certificate, National
Security Authority certificate
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ESA Bidder Code: 58136
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ProjectSoft HK a.s.
Contact
ProjectSoft HK a.s.
Eliščino nábřeží 375
500 03 Hradec Králové
Czech Republic
http://www.projectsoft.cz
Phone: +420 495 052 150
Fax: +420 495 052 198
E-mail:info@projectsoft.cz
astro@projectsoft.cz
General description
Competences & Capabilities
ProjectSoft was founded in 1990 in Hradec
Králové as an automation and engineering
company. Dynamic growth enabled the
extention of provided services by additional
fields – machinery-technologies and
information technologies. The company
also started its own electronics production.
In 1998 ProjectSoft became a join stock
company and since 2003 it has had a
concern structure. In 2012 the company
with its 68 employees celebrated its 22
years’ jubilee. We belong among the
top suppliers of automatic technology
processes, information and robotic
systems. Our customers are industrial
enterprises and scientific institutes.
The essential part of our activities is
implemented in the food industry. We
own and create our knowhow for the
robotization and control of astronomical
devices. We have developer and have
been improving our own system for the
visualization of technological processes.
We supply entirely new technologies
and also provide reconstructions and
refurbishments of existing technologies
or their parts. We provide a wide range
of services – from machinery equipment
design and supply, energy distribution
systems, through automation parts up to
information systems. Yet our work doesn’t
end with project’s delivery. The very first
implemented projects was the robotization
of a miniature observatory of an amateur
astronomer, Mr. Zdeněk Bardon (currently
the director of ProjectSoft HK), followed
by the implementation of control of a
0,5m telescope. These first ”astronomical
swallows“ have gradually brought
ProjectSoft to winning the competition
and successful delivery of a 2m telescopes
control for four observatories, 1m telescope
of ESA´s Optical Ground Station on Tenerife
Island, 1,5m Danish telescope La Silla.
Thanks to our 20 years experience in the
industrial automation we could use without
any fear the same control system which was
delivered by ProjectSoft for the control of
production in one of the most famous Czech
breweries, Budweiser České Budějovice
(and not only there) also for the demanding
control of astronomical telescopes. This
solution brings many benefits:
• long lifetime of all components
• wide range of extensible cards: inputs,
outputs, counters, etc.
• service and spare parts are problem-free
and easily available worldwide
In spite of higher computing power and
flexibility of personal computers. the use of
a standard programmable controller is more
suitable because:
• complete control program is
executed directly in the controller.
All computations are executed in one
processor, eliminating the need for
complex network communication. This
ensures top reliability of the control
• programmable controller is considerably
more reliable than classical computer
• programmable controller runs full
RealTime operating system
Personal computers are used only for
visualization and the remote control. The
telescope also can be controlled without PC
though standard TCP/IP protocol. Placing
the critical parts of the control in the
programmable controller and the auxiliary
parts in the personal computer creates
new conception model of the robotized
telescope.
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Major Space Projects &
References
Four of five telescopes, which were made
by Carl Zeiss Jena, were robotized by our
company.
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Robotization of 1,54m Danish telescope
The company provides renovation of
existing astronomical telescopes, domes,
spectrographs and other astronomical
instruments, requiring computer control,
robotic and automatic operations. We are
able to guarantee quick implementation
and turn-key deliveries. To significantly
increase the lifetime of our installations,
we build them from commercial off-theshelf solutions and components. That also
helps to mitigate one of the most critical
problems – availability of spare parts, as
these are available worldwide from various
suppliers. Thanks to this approach, we are
currently working on full reconstruction and
remote control of the Danish 1.5m telescope
at ESO’s La Silla observatory in Chile. The
telescope will be remotely controlled from
Europe, without any on-site presence of the
staff. This work is expected to be finished
in May 2012.
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Robotization of OGS 1m telescope
The main objective of the project was
to extend and improve the precision of
tracking of objects moving in the vicinity
of the Earth. That includes not only active
artificial satellites, but also satellite debris
and small solar system bodies. The project
results can be used for related purposes –
for example in ground stations for Meteosat
of the 3rd generation, GMES satellites or
optical ground stations.
The original OGS control system was prone
to many problems, resulting in low accuracy,
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unreliable operation and obsoleteness.
Design specifications called for a new
control system, which would deliver higher
accuracy and slewing speeds, reliability,
security, easy serviceability, and which
would add the possibilities of expanding
its functions and openness for third party
systems.
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Our projects
at world (Industrial
and Astronomical)
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2m Perek telescope
Ondrejov
3
2m Terskol
4
2m Rozhen
5
2m Shamakhy
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1,54m Danish
telescope, La Silla,
Chile
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1m OGS Tenerife
Space Related Equipment,
Labs & Certificates
• Certificates: ISO9001
The resulted industrial control system
was installed on European Space Agency
(ESA)’s Optical Ground Station (OGS) which
specializes in laser satellite communication.
ESA Bidder Code: 58040
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General description
Company provides mechanical design
and processing of parts or subsystems
(housing, cases, mechanisms, locking
devices, fixtures) including theoretical and
numerical analyses.
SERENUM, a.s.
In electronics we develop and manufacture
inertial and measurement systems well as
time and frequency control equipment.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
SERENUM, a.s.
Beranovych 130
199 00 Prague 9
Czech Republic
http://www.serenum.cz
Main activity include Locking devices
and housing design for space application
(HDRM, pin-pullers, Cases), MGSE and
EGSE development (FEA, Thermal),
Production documentation by customers
requirements, Measurement and control
design (Localization systems; analysis
and implementation of controllers and
estimators; digital signal processing),
Time and Clock Management (Precision
time metrology, custom built equipment,
measurement, generation and distribution
of precise time), Custom design and
development of electronics (Digital signal
processing, data acquisition systems, FPGA
design, IP core development), Custom
design and development of mechanical
parts (fixtures, material selection, stiffness
assessment, strength, modal, thermal
and durability characteristics, Supporting
static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal
calculations etc.).
Major Space Projects &
References
• EGEP ID89 (2014-now): Comparison of
optical time-transfer links for GNSS: link
model, demonstrator and measurement
campaign.
• HPTFL (2014-now): Member of
consortium developing high performance
time and frequency microwave link for
ESA. Serenum contributes with the
development of digital electronic based
on anti-fuse FPGAs.
• OCEARI (2014-now): Development of
optimal clock ensembling algorithms
for ESA.
• TT III-TX (2014-now): Serenum is
currently developing a digital version,
both transmit and receive, of TimeTech’s
modem for ranging and time transfer.
• PROBA3 (2012-now) : Front door
assembly design of Optical Objective
Assembly for ASPIICS coronagraph.
• FLUTTER (2011-2012): Using flutter
calculations and wind tunnel
experiments on aeroelastic models for
flutter correlation on full scale part.
• SWARM (2005-2011): Three flight
units of capacitive microaccelerometer
(see pictures below) including ground
segment equipment were developed and
delivered for three satellites of SWARM
mission.
Space Related Equipment,
Labs & Certificates
• Thermovacuum chamber in clean room
class 100 000, (1m3, vacuum better than
104 Pa, variable temperature from –60
to +120 °C, )
• Vibration testing (53 kN, 35 kN, 22 kN)
• Centrifuge (max 25 g, max 100 kg)
Person responsible for space and ESA
projects
Mgr. Radek Peresty
Phone: +420 225 115 115
E-mail:peresty@serenum.cz
• Design and manufacture of testing
appliances for measured devices
• Measurement and testing of electronic
or electromechanical devices
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Capacitive microaccelerometerelectronics
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Inductive microaccelerometer
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Capacitive microaccelerometer –
sensing element
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Time to digital converter
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Locking mechanisms located on the
cube sensor
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ESA Bidder Code: 58118
1
General description
Siemens
Convergence
Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators provides
its customers with turnkey solutions and
services in the fields of communication
networks, service and customer
management, public safety and security,
multimedia infotainment, and space
technologies. We have about 1600
employees at 20 locations in Austria, China,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary,
India, Romania, Slovakia and USA.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o. (Czech
Republic) is focused on space technologies,
communication networks, and multimedia.
It is located in the cities of Prague and
Brno, and currently employs about 70 highly
educated software and hardware engineers.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Zeleny pruh 1560/99
140 00 Prague
http://www.convergence-creators.
siemens.com
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
The main areas of our space activities in
the Czech Republic include development
of Electrical Ground Support and Special
Check-Out Equipment – namely SW for
Instrument EGSE, HW and SW for Power
SCOE, and MAIT for RF SCOE; as well as
development of software solutions for
Mission Control System and ESA Ground
Stations, tools for offline data analysis,
WEB based technologies for access to
distributed geo-special data, and various
technology studies for ESA.
Our RF engineers contribute to the
evolution and customization of Siemens
Carrier Monitoring System (SIECAMS) - a
highly sophisticated automated RF and
content monitoring platform for continuous
monitoring of satellite signals.
Major Space Projects &
References
• EGSE/SCOE: MTG Data Handling SCOE,
MTG Payload Data Downlink SCOE,
Sentinel-4 UVN Data Evolution EGSE,
Sentinel-4 UVN Platform Interface
Simulator Assembly, Advanced
Integration and Test Services (AITS),
Solar Orbiter Power SCOE, European
Ground System Common Core
Technologies Proof of Concept, …
• Mission Control System: Contribution
to DLR SCOS 2000 MCS maintenance,
Study of SCOS-2000 deployment over
WAN, SCOS-2000 Command Supervisor,
EGOS Data Management & Data Transfer
Libraries, Operational Data Off-line
Analysis Correlation and Reporting
System (ARES), …
• Ground Station Software: Upgrade of the
Lightweight Monitoring System for the
GSMC-EMC, Transient Objects for M&C in
GSSC/GMMI, Ground Station Automation
& Offline Operations, Contribution
to Monitoring & Control Module for
ESTRACK Ground Stations (MCM4), …
• Earth Observation Infrastructure:
Decision Support and Real Time EO Data
Management system (DREAM), Open
Standard Online Service (O3S), Spatial
Observation Services and Infrastructure
in Czech Republic (SOSI-CZ), …
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Certificates: ISO 9001:2008, ISO
14001:2004
Ing. Helena Kalenska
Phone: +420 244 091 122
Fax: +420 244 091 171
Mobile:+420 734 424 818
E-mail:helena.kalenska@siemens.com
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
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SIECAMS control room
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ESA’s deep-space
antenna at Cebreros,
Spain
3
Maintenance mission
of SCOE, ESTEC
4
Electrical Ground
Support Equipment
5
Mission Control System
SCOS-2000
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ESA Bidder Code: 58007
1
General description
SYNPO,
akciová společnost
SYNPO is a research and manufacturing
company with more than 60 years tradition
in R&D of polymeric materials. Several
research teams are working on synthesis
of polyesters, polyurethanes, epoxies and
acrylates and on formulation of paints,
composites and adhesives. One of our
major research areas is development
of nanostructured and hybrid polymers
and polymers based on recyclable and
renewable raw materials. Analysis,
evaluation and testing are carried out
in accredited laboratories. SYNPO has
extensive experience in technology transfer;
from laboratory through pilot plant to a full
commercial scale manufacturing. Synpo
complies with ISO 9001:2008.
SYNPO closely collaborates with Czech
industry and companies in the European
Union, USA, and Japan.
Contact
SYNPO, akciová společnost
S. K. Neumanna 1316
Zelené Předměstí
532 07 Pardubice
Czech Republic
http://www.synpo.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects:
Ing. Martin Kaska, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 466 067 187
Fax: +420 466 304 644
Mobile:+420 602 102 669
E-mail:martin.kaska@synpo.cz
Ing. Jan Hyrsl, CSc.
Phone: +420 466 067 142
E-mail: jan.hyrsl@synpo.cz
Member of the
Czech Space Alliance
R&D areas
• Epoxy resins
• Nanostructured polymers
• Alkyds, polyesters and polyurethanes
• Emulsion and solution polymers and
acrylic dispersions
• Polymers based on renewable raw
materials
• Product testing and certification in
accredited testing laboratories
automotive, aviation and space)
• Laminating resins
• Casting and sealing compounds
• Adhesives, sealants and putties
• Paints and coatings
• Foams (construction, electronic,
automotive, aviation and space industry)
Recent projects for customers
• Cryogenic thermal insulation foams (fuel
tanks of space vehicles)
• Antiradar coatings
• High temperature resistance coatings
(over 300 °C)
• High refractive index polymeric systems
• Coatings with high abrasion resistance
and resistance against aggressive liquids
• Rubbers with low gas/liquids
permeability (military applications)
Competences & Capabilities
Technology areas of SYNPO, of interest to
the aerospace industry
• Liquid propulsion
✔✔Composite propellant tanks
• Thermal
✔✔Thermal Protection System
✔✔Cryogenic materials
• Materials and Manufacturing Process for:
✔✔Composite materials
• Supporting advanced analytical services
in polymer and physical sciences
✔✔Elastomers
• Small-scale manufacturing of specialty
resins, curing agents and adhesives in a
pilot plant
✔✔Joining (adhesives) of parts/structures
made of different materials
✔✔Paints & coatings
Applications
• Binders
• Composites (construction, electronic,
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Major Space Projects &
References
Projects supported by ESA
• Liners material study
• Epoxy Core Development
• Tailor Designed Carbon Nanotubes for
Superior Coposites
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
3
• Analytical equipment
• Testing chamber
• Certificate of quality management
ISO 9001:2008; Testing and analytical
laboratories are certified according to ČSN
EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005
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Three roll mill
2
Laboratory equipment
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Synpo laboratory
ESA Bidder Code: 58041
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General description
TOSEDA s.r.o.
TOSEDA s.r.o. is an SME providing contract
research and development, small scale
production, consultation services and
training courses for students in the field of
polymer chemistry and nanotechnologies.
TOSEDA closely collaborates with the major
EU space industry partners and European
Space Agency. Since 2013 a member of the
Czech Space Alliance. The main mission of
TOSEDA is to fill the gap on the market with
specialties that are usually commercially
unavailable or produced out of the EU
region.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of TOSEDA’s activity include
custom design and commercialization
of novel polymeric and nanocomposite
materials for hi-tech applications targeted
especially for space applications.
Contact
TOSEDA s.r.o.
U Panasonicu 376
530 06 Staré Čívice
Czech Republic
http://www.toseda.cz
Phone: +420 466 734 122
Fax: +420 466 734 019
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Tomas Vlcek, Ph.D.
Mobile:+420 721 967 071
E-mail:tomas.vlcek@toseda.cz
Ing. Jiri Zelenka, CSc.
Mobile:+420 605 407 306
E-mail:jiri.zelenka@toseda.cz
• Development of hi-tech polymeric
materials (composites, adhesives,
elastomers, coatings, foams
etc.) modified by tailor designed
nanostructures (organic, inorganic,
hybrid) targeted for space, aerospace,
military, construction, electronic and
medicine industries.
• Small scale production of specialties
such as masterbatches (dispersions of
nanostructures in selected environment),
pre-pregs etc.
Major Space Projects &
References
ESA projects
• Development of Epoxy Based Syntactic
Foam Encapsulant: 3rd Call for Outline
Proposals under the Czech Industry
Incentive Scheme
• Resin Development for Cryogenic
Applications: FLPP3 program
• Nano-Hybrid Transparent Materials: TRP
program
• Thermal Joint: NEOSAT program
• Design of Inner Wetted Thermal System
for LH2 Metallic Tank: FLPP3 program
Other activities foreseen for space
industry:
• Thermally and Electrically Conductive
Polymeric Systems
• Polymeric Structured Foams (High
Strength and Low Density Materials)
• Composite Tanks for Liquid Propellants
(Lightweight CFRP and Polymeric Barrier
Layers)
• Thermally Protective System (Reflection,
Absorption, Emitting)
• Cryogenic Materials (Polymeric Foams
and Polymeric Aerogels)
• Hybrid Composite Materials (High
Strength and Resistance Aggressive
Environment, Low Internal Stress)
• Elastomers (Low Gas Permeability and
Excellent Thermo-mechanical Properties)
• High Temperature Resistant Coatings
(Over 300 °C)
• High LEO ATOX Resistant Polymeric
Layers-Coatings
• Stress Sensitive Coatings (Pressure and
Deformation Sensors)
• Adhesives (High Shear and Peel Strength,
Encapsulated Chemical Compounds)
• Polymeric Binders for Solid propellants
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Space Related Equipment, Labs &
Certificates
R&D laboratories
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• Three roll mill
Analytical and testing laboratories
• AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy)
• Rheometry
• DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
• TGA (Thermo Gravimetric Analysis)
• Pull-off test
• Wet Analytical Techniques (Hydroxyl
Number, Acid Value, Water Content…)
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R&D Center of TOSEDA
s.r.o. located in TechnoPark
Pardubice
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Atomic Force Microscopy –
ICON
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Three roll mill dispersion unit Exact
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Thermoinsulation polyurethane
foam
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Discovery hybrid rheometer TA Instruments
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Encapsulation of reactive
agents for self-healing
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ESA Bidder Code: 58110
EXAMPLES
AEROTECH CZECH s.r.o.
Contact
Aerotech Czech s.r.o.
Dr. Sedláka 763
339 01 Klatovy
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 376 339 922
Fax: +420 376 339 919
E-mail:info@aerotech-czech.cz
http://www.aerotech-czech.cz
General description
Aerotech Czech (ATC) was founded in
2005 as a 100% daughter of Aerotech
Peissenberg GmbH and CoKg (ATP), a wellknown manufacturer of aircraft engines
and gas turbines. The main competences of
ATC consist in the machining of extremely
heat resistant titanium- and nickel-based
alloys or similar materials, necessary for
manufacturing of complex and also highspeed aerospace engine components, with
required precision up to 0,01 millimeters.
The main revenue of ATC is covered by the
Aircraft business, amounting to nearly
90% of the total. Our main customers are
Snecma, Rolls Royce UK and Rolls Royce
Germany, MTU Aero Engines, Aubert &
Duval and several more OEM’s of Aircraft
engines and turbines for AIRBUS, Boeing,
Bombardier and others.
In 2012 ATC made the step to the space
business and is producing components
for the ARIANE 5 Boosters, namely the
aerodynamic covers and the thermal
protection segments. That year ATC signed
a contract with the company MT Aerospace
located in Augsburg Germany, who is today
responsible for roughly 10% of the ARIANE
5 hardware. The transfer of know-how and
equipment and the training of workers
were conducted and in the end of the year
the new shop was opened. Finally ATC got
certified by ASTRIUM in December 2012 as
an approved and qualified supplier. Since
2013 ATC delivers 5 to 7 ship sets per year, in
accordance to ARIANE 5 flights’ frequency.
The equipment has always been delivered
on time and in the required quality.
maxmechanik s.r.o.
Contact
maxmechanik s.r.o.
U trati 2620
756 61 Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 571 606 606
Fax: +420 571 606 605
E-mail:info@maxmechanik.eu
http://www.maxmechanik.eu
General description
Competences & Capabilities
maxmechanik is a dynamic integral
supplier whose core competencies are
high-precision, complex machining parts
and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
(MGSE). We design and produce for
space, air defence and aviation sector.
Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS
18001. AS9100 certification is under
process. maxmechanik has state of the art
production machines and measurement
technology. Our mission is «Swiss
precision».
maxmechanik delivers over 90% of
production to DACH-countries (Germany,
Switzerland and Austria). Engineering,
production and delivery of parts and MGSE
for space and defence industry makes
over 50% of turnover. 3D-printing (SLM
technology) we offer with Swiss University
ZHAW. ERP Enterprise Resource Planning
integrated. maxmechanik participated in
ESA projects as Solar Orbiter and EUCLID.
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SUBCONTRACTORS FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC SUCCESSFUL IN ESA
General description
Competences & Capabilities
Semiconductor assembly house focused
for micro and nano electronic components.
Focus to develop hi-tech solution for
data communication technologies using
hybrid integration of active and passive
components at wafer scale assembly.
Core competence for assembly with ultra
high accuracy and robust structures.
Bonding technologies based on soldering
and welding processes provides
extremely high reliability for air and space
requirement.
Team experience more than 15 years in
semiconductor business, own R&D, lab and
production site.
EZconn Czech a.s.
Contact
EZconn Czech a.s.
Náchodská 529
541 01 Trutnov
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 739 203 001
E-mail:inquiry@ezconn.cz
http://www.ezconn.de
Rayservice s.r.o.
General description
Competences & Capabilities
Ray Service, a.s. is a Czech manufacturing
and sales company providing
comprehensive solutions in the area of
cable assemblies, electromechanical
assemblies, electronic equipment and cable
component delivery for a wide range of
customers. Twenty years of experience in
the field and intensive development have
resulted in a strong, modern company that
is a reliable and sought-after partner on an
international level.
Production and delivery of cables, wiring
harness systems, connectors, mechanical
parts and modules for aircraft and
space industry, clean room assembly of
electromechanical units and HALT/HASS
testing.
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Contact
Ray Service, a.s.
Huštěnovská 2022
68603 Staré Město
Czech Republic
Phone: +420 572 434 311
Fax: +420 572 577 077
E-mail:info@rayservice.com
http://www.rayservice.com
The Czech Space Alliance (CSA)
CSA is an association of 15 companies, established in 2006. Its members are
vying for space business, especially through ESA. It is an SME association,
with larger companies being associate members and sharing all the benefits
and duties except for voting rights.
CSA members are winning the great majority of ESA’s industrial contracts
in the Czech Republic and all the contracts that had been won in
international tenders. Our member Frentech has scored the 1st Czech win
in a large commercial space tender for 1.8 M € - to design and develop 84
solar deployment mechanisms for Iridium NEXT.
CSA commercial space experience goes back to the 1990’s
The founding members of CSA, namely BBT, CSRC, and Iguassu Software
Systems have been participating in ESA and other space projects since the
early 1990’s. Hence when ESA carried out the 1st survey of the industrial
capabilities in 2002, it was surprised to find companies which had already
successfully implemented important international space projects, such as
space qualified electronics for the Demetrius project or the MSG CF checkout
software tools for Eumetsat.
Programme for European Cooperating States, PECS, 2005-2008
CSA members won 9 out of 12 industrial contracts
Broader scope of opportunities for industry arose, when the Czech Republic
entered the ESA Programme for European Co-operating States (PECS) in
2005. However, the programme was administered by the Czech side in such a
way, that it discouraged participation of industry. This is clear from the fact,
that practically only those with previous space experience and existing ESA
contacts were able to negotiate contracts. The initial group of experienced
enthusiasts which existed before PECS barely increased by the end of the
PECS period, while PECS was intended to prepare an industry base for full
Czech membership. Thus it was no surprise that out of the 12 industry
contracts during the PECS period, 11 went to companies with previous space
experience - 9 to the CSA members.
Notwithstanding the unfavourable circumstances for commercial work at
that time, the good results of the determined industry and the interest of
the government in bringing the GSA HQ to Prague, combined to shorten the
initially envisaged 5 year PECS period to less than 4 years.
The Czech Republic’s accession to the ESA Convention in 2008 CSA won 24 out of 36 industry contracts in the Czech Industry
Incentive Scheme tenders, and 35 (probably all) contracts in ESA’s
international tenders.
Realistic opportunities for new companies to join in the ESA programmes
opened with the full membership and the enforcement of standard ESA
rules and procedures. Clear conditions and selection rules were what
industry needed, as again shown by the results. Whereas the 4 years of
PECS attracted one or two new companies, 4 years of ESA membership
attracted twelve. The limiting factor was the budget rather than the existing
capabilities and industrial interest.
This so far brief period with immediate project results, as well as the
psychologically highly important win in the protracted EU negotiations to
place the GSA HQ in Prague, meant that the important political decision
makers started to take greater interest in space technologies, the
opportunities they bring to the economy, and the way they advance the
prestige of the country. Not least since ESA successes very aptly support
one of the key governmental objectives, namely to demonstrate that the
Czech Republic is not a place for assembly lines, but rather a technologically
highly developed country.
What better way to prove it, than by giving industry the opportunity to
shine in the field of space technologies. We hope that this realisation will
be further reflected in the budget allocation to the next ESA contribution
period, to be presented in the ESA Ministerial Council in 2014.
The European GNSS Agency seat awarded to Prague in December 2010
This excellent result of our politicians and of the government commissioner
for Galileo, Karel Dobeš, created another boost to the interest of the
stakeholders and industry in space technologies. Czech industry has been
contributing to the Galileo development through the participation in
international consortia, and developing EGNOS/GNSS technologies, since
2005. The first CEE EGNOS monitoring station was established in Prague
in April 2005. For instance most of the EGNOS learning tools on www.
navipedia.net/index.php/GNSS:Toolshave been developed or upgraded by
Czech industry. Czech software subsystem is now running in TAS-F EGNOS
simulator SPEED. Czech industry also designed and developed software for
the GNSS interference monitoring system, in live operation in ESTEC and
other RIMS stations.
National Space Plan, approved by the Czech government in May 2010, and
the Space Coordination Board, approved in April 2011
Already the process of preparation of the Plan had created a breakthrough on
several fronts. Hitherto competing ministries sat down to discuss and agree
a common plan and ways to divide responsibilities according to relevant
competences. The result was the creation of the Coordination council for
Space Activities of the Minister of Transport, with Ministries of Education
Youth and Sports, Industry and Trade, and Foreign Affairs taking the lead
of the coordination subgroups for scientific, industrial, and international
affairs respectively. The Czech Space Alliance was invited to contribute its
practical experience in ESA work and its expectations and needs, to increase
its participation and generate good results for the Czech Republic.
The National Space Plan sets itself mid-term objectives and measurable
goals for the year 2016. ,most of which are already achieved in 2013! The
Czech Space Alliance welcomed the plan, not least because it took on board
most of the industry suggestions and comments. The preparation of an
update of the space plan is about to be started, again with the participation
of our alliance
ESA-Czech Task Force and ESA’s Czech Industry Incentive Scheme
system for New Member States (2008-2014)
Unlike in PECS, where projects were awarded in a hazy ad-hoc process of
direct negotiations, the full membership brought in clear written rules and
practical procedures, established and honed by ESA over decades. Therefore
the feared challenge of the stricter bidding process was in fact the opposite
of what some feared - the easing of barriers. The strict rules in fact did
away with the uncertainties of the local interference in the PECS procedures,
administered by the Czech Space Office (a private non-profit company,
with private business interests). Further counterweight to the challenges
of international bidding is the Czech Industry Incentive Scheme, which
allocates 45% of the mandatory contributions to the Task Force, to develop
the competitiveness of Czech Industry.
This scheme proved to be an excellent boost to the newcomers to the space
scene. The tenders of the Czech Industry Incentive Scheme were
• A
O6052 in 2009, with the available budget of 2.4 M € - awarding 15
contracts of which 10 to-industry
• A
O6647 in 2010, with the increased budget of over 4 M € awarding 16
contracts of which 12 to industry
• A
O7397 in 2013, with the available budget of 3M € - awarding 13
contracts, all to industry
These figures also indicate that we are moving towards the goal of having
the same industry/science balance as other established ESA states. We are
awaiting the Task Force decision whether a fourth and final call under the
incentive scheme will be issued in 2014 or not.
This “fiesta” is going to end in 2014, and so we must work hard on developing
the partnership with other countries’ industry, since the most resource
effective way to gain experience in standard ESA international tenders is to
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participate in them with more experienced partners. Many CSA members already
have such partners. Particularly encouraging is the increase in the rate of growth of
successful international bids in the last year.
This is an opportunity for you, dear reader, to take advantage of the enthusiastic,
technically very capable and innovative Czech companies, gain a long term partner
and, last but not least, improve the geographical distribution of your bids.
The international promotion activities of CSA
The alliance is very active in communicating to foreign partners the know-how
and growing space experience of its members, be at international conferences,
ESA and GSA industry days or in bi-lateral meetings with companies and space
agencies or associations. In Prague we organise events either under the auspices
of the Ministry of Transport or CzechInvest. Examples of such events are - 2011
May, CSA presentations to the Japanese associations JASPA, SJAC and SPAC - 2011
Feb., Solar Orbiter workshop with EADS Astrium UK at the Ministry of Transport,
Prague - 2010 Nov., Czech-Brazilian Space Technology Days, Brasilia, Sao Jose dos
Campos, Alcantara launch base, supported by Czechinvest - 2010 Oct., Czech-Japan
Space Seminar, Jaxa president and chairman of the Space Activities Commission,
Prague - 2010 Oct., Czech-Dutch Bilateral
Space Industry Roundtable, Netherland
Embassy and Ministry of Transport,
Prague. This year the Ministry of Industry
agency Czechinvest organised for us
the Technology Mission to Brazil, where
we met top leaders of the Brazilian
Space Agency and INPE, as well as ran
an industry seminar attended by 50(!)
Brazilian space companies. We returned
to Brazil two months later, with the Czech
senate chairman delegation, to meet the
key players and prepare a return Brazilian
space mission to Prague.
We already have joint projects with
companies in Germany, Italy, Spain,
Austria and France and we are founding
members of the pan-European association
of national space SME association
Space4SME. We prepared and negotiated
cooperation LOI with the Brazilian Space
Agency AEB (signed by the Czech Minister
Examples of project won in international competitive tenders
GISAR Galileo Search and Rescue
Image Information Mining in Time Series
IRIS/ANTARES - Artes B1, BP, B2
IRIS/ANTARES - Artes B2
IRIS/ANTARES - Artes B2
Low ESR Tantalum Capacitor Evaluation and Qualification
Interference Monitoring for the GNSS Reference Stations
O3S - Open-standard Online Observation Service
O3S - Open-standard Online Observation Service
Operational Data Off-Line Analysis, Correlation and Reporting System (ARES)
New Acousto-Optic device based on Calomel for hyperspectral imaging in space applications
On-Board Software Reference Architecture Consolidation
Requirements and I/F Definition for future OBCP Building Block
Solar Orbiter STIX B
VTI Flutter Design & Analysis Engineering Activities
Development of Quality Evaluation Methods for Calomel Optical Elements
MTG DCS & GEOSAR
Advanced Integration and Test Services (AITS)
Decision Support and Real Time EO Data Management (DREAM)
Solar Orbiter Power Spacecraft Check Out Equipment
Robotic telescope test bed
Design and Analysis of Thruster Platform of the Lunar Lander
New AO device based on Calomel for hyperspectral imaging in space applications - Phase 2
Euclid Power SCOE
Euclid SVM Electrical Simulator
5M composite technology evaluation
Adhesive Bonding of Thermoplastic Composites
Sentinel-4 UVN Data Evaluation EGSE (S4 UDEE)
Meteosat Third Generation Data Handling SCOE (MTG DHS SCOE)
European Ground System Common Core Technologies Proof of Concept
Meteosat Third Generation Payload Data Distribution SCOE (MTG PDD SCOE)
Ground Station Automation and Off-line Operations (GSAO)
Parallel computing for fast Telemetry processing during short passes (FAST)
Solar Orbiter STIX C,D
SEN-4 Performance Assessment Tool
Development of Epoxy Based Syntactic Foam Encapsulant
SABIP
SUPERCAPS
ACES / ELT
SATRAM
SMT Verification
Solar Orbiter RPW + STIX
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of Transport) and an MOU with the Japanese aerospace SME association JASPA
(signed by our alliance). Our negotiations with JAXA over the last years led to a high
level meeting in May 2013 between the Japanese Cabinet Office for Space Policy and
the Czech Ministry of Transport. MOU draft is now being prepared.
Next steps
Should you like to learn more about what we can offer, please do not hesitate to
contact us. We can arrange a meeting or seminar in Prague or at your location.
If the company that you are looking for is not our member, we will help you to
establish the contact.
We are actively seeking partners to participate with them in coming bids. Among
other things, including us in your consortia will give you the advantage of our still
relatively cost effective skills as well as a chance to improve the geographical
distribution of your bid. Once you have worked with us and tested our abilities, we
are sure that you will be coming back for more even without the above bonuses.
Czech us out!
Petr Bares,
President of the Czech Space Alliance
November 2013
Contact:
Petr Bares
Czech Space Alliance
c/o Iguassu Software Systems
Evropska 120, 160 00 Prague
Czech Republic
Tel.: +420 603 85 44 77
petr@czechspace.eu
www.czechspace.eu
Czech delegation in Japan
Tender reference
GJU
ESA AO5119
ESA AO6050 - Direct n.
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA AO6149
ESA AO6143
ESA AO6143
ESA AO6287
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA AO6452
ESA AO6488
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA Direct negotiations
AO10125
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA AO6809
ESA AO70154
ESA AO6767
ESA Restricted
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA AO7612
ESA AO7613
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA Direct negotiations
ESA Direct negotiations
MTG-ITT 16-3
ESA AO7273
MTG-ITT 16-5
AO7024
AO7113
ESA Direct negotiations
GSU.ASG.UVN.RFQ.00003
ESA AO7397
AO6275
AO/1-6859
AO6647
AO/1-6647
Establishment
GJU
ESA ESRIN
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA GSTP
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESRIN
ESA ESRIN
ESA ESOC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA Launchers
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESRIN
Astrium LTD
ESA ESOC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
Astrium GmbH
OHB System AG
ESA ESTEC
OHB System AG
ESA ESOC
ESA ESOC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA ESTEC
ESA
ESA
ESA
ESA
ESA
ESA
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Prime
INDRA
ACS
TAS-I
TAS-I
INDRA
AVX
Astrium D
EOX
EOX
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
BBT-Materials Processing
SSF
GMV
esc Aerospace
Astrium D
BBT-Materials Processing
TAS
Astrium GmbH
Spacebel SA/NV
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
ISDEFE Spain
Astrium D
BBT-Materials Processing
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
CSRC
TAS-F
EireComposites
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
CS Systemes D'Information
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
esc Aerospace
Astrium GmbH
TOSEDA s.r.o.
Thales Alenia (TAS )
Astrium ( AST )
Astrium ( AST )
Subcontractor
Iguassu Software Systems
Iguassu Software Systems
esc Aerospace
Iguassu Software Systems
Iguassu Software Systems
Iguassu Software Systems
Iguassu Software Systems
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Fastlite (France)
esc Aerospace
esc Aerospace
LKE
CTU
esc Aerospace
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Iguassu Software Systems
LKE
Fastlite (France)
TAS-I, Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH
Iguassu Software Systems, TAS-I
5M s.r.o.
5M s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
Siemens Convergence Creators, s.r.o.
esc Aerospace
esc Aerospace
TAS-F
CSRC s.r.o.
CSRC s.r.o.
CSRC s.r.o.
CSRC s.r.o.
CSRC s.r.o.
CSRC s.r.o.
ACADEMIA
of the
Czech Republic
successful
in ESA
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Aerospace Research
and Test Establishment-VZLU
.............. 64-65
Astronomical Institute, AS CR
............... 66-67
Global Change Research Centre, AS CR
.............. 68-69
Institute of Atmospheric Physics, AS CR
................ 70-71
Institute of Botany, AS CR
............... 72-73
Nuclear Physics Institute, AS CR
............... 74-75
NETME Centre,
Brno University of Technology
............... 76-77
Faculty of Civil Engineering, CTU
............... 78-79
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU
............... 80-81
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CTU
.............. 82-83
Institute of Experimental
and Applied Physics, CTU
.............. 84-85
Faculty of Nuclear Sciences
and Physical Engineering
.............. 86-87
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
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Faculty of Agrobiology,
Food and Natural Resources,
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
.............. 88-89
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics,
Charles University in Prague
............... 90-91
Klet Observatory
............... 92-93
Institute of Plasma Physics,
AS CR (TOP TEC)
.............. 94-95
Research Institute of Geodesy,
Topography and Cartography,
Geodetic Observatory Pecny
............... 96-97
Faculty of Applied Sciences,
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen
.............. 98-99
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General description
VZLU - Aerospace
Research and Test
Establishment
Aerospace Research and Test Establishment
(VZLU) is a national centre for research,
development and testing in aeronautics
and space. The main mission of VZLU
is to generate new knowledge, transfer
it into industrial practice and to provide
its partners with the maximum support
in the development of new products. In
2013 VZLU founded two subsidiaries.
Serenum a.s. is dedicated for space
equipment development and manufacture
and VZLU Technolgies a.s. is oriented
on composite products manufacture and
supportive production necessary for
research experiments conducted by VZLU.
Competences and capabilities
Contact
Výzkumný a zkušební letecký ústav, a.s.
Beranových 130
199 05 Prague,
Czech Republic
http://www.vzlu.cz
Responsible for ESA and space
projects
As a multi-discipline research organisation,
VZLU exploits synergic effects and also
contributes to progress of automotive,
rail, defence, security and power
industry and civil engineering. The
major multidisciplinary fields of VZLU
include: aerodynamics, structure strength
and durability, material and corrosion
engineering, composite materials and
technologies, and accredited testing. In
the field of product development, VZLU is
focused on rotor blades, industrial fans,
aircraft engines and satellite equipment.
VZLU collaborates closely with similar
organisations throughout Europe to
provide feed-back necessary for its
continuous development.
Main Fields of Activities: Aerodynamics
-Strength of structure - Accredited testing
- Aircraft engines - Air propeller and
industrial fans - RTD services for space Development of scientific instruments for
the use in space - Production of models
(VZLU Technologies, a.s.)
Major Space Projects and
references
Development of cubesats for testing of
specific payloads in orbit VZLU is developing “cubesat”
nanosatellites for In-Orbit Demonstration
(IOD) of newly developed space products
and technologies. For instance the current
project of 1U nanosatellite will be used
for the verification of radiation-resistant
composite housing for electronics with
increased thermal conductivity, for new
solar panel on composite substrate and
for hollow retroreflector array based on
composite and environmental sensors. The
payload is provided by industrial partners,
while VZLU ensures nanosatellite platform,
attitude determination and control system,
onboard software, testing, qualification,
launch and nanosatellite operation in Earth
orbit.
References
MIMOSA: Vibration qualification testing
of the Czech microsatellite, including
development of selected mechanical parts.
SWARM: Delivery of three flight models
of microaccelorometer for SWARM
mission. The key responsibility was design,
development, manufacturing, integration
and verification of flight units including
embedded software.
TEASER: Flight verification of microaccelerometer during orbit operation on
Russian satellite TATIANA 2.
CUSA: The first phase of development of
the satellite type 1U CubeSat. Work consists
of the design of mechanical parts and the
preparation of the SW.
PROBA: ESA technology project.
Contribution to ASPIICS Coronograph on
Board Proba 3 Mission of ESA.
Ing. Karel Paiger
Phone:+420 225 115 332,
Mobile:+420 724 323 100
E-mail:paiger@vzlu.cz
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Vibration testing of Czech
satelite Mimosa
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Microaccelerometer
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Composite radom cover
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Clean room
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VZLU is situated in Prague
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Thermal analyses
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Modal analyses
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Space related equipment, labs
and certificates
• The main CFD software used are EDGE,
STAR-CCM+ (commercial codes) and
several in-house codes. The computation
grids are created in commercial and
in-house meshing programs (ICEMCFD, Tritet, Salome). High performance
computer clusters are used to perform
the calculation with very fine grids with
millions of elements.
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• Software for thermal analysis (ESATAN,
ESARAD); Software for Strength analysis
(Patran/Nastran, Adams, Abaqus),
simulations in Matlab, CAD/CAM design
(Catia, PRO/E)
• Equipment set for Modal Survey Testing:
✔✔HW – LMS SCADAS III, 32 input
channels.
✔✔SW – LMS TestLab Modal Analysis,
Poly Max, Operational Modal Analysis,
Spectral Testing, Validation and
Correlation Tools.
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• Vibration shakers for mechanical testing
53 kN, 35 kN, 22 kN), centrifuga (max.
25g) • Thermo vacuum chamber (1m3, -60 to
100°C, 10-4 Pa) 7
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ESA Bidder Code: 58011
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General description
Astronomical Institute,
Academy of Sciences of
the Czech Republic
Astronomical Institute of the Academy
of Sciences of the Czech Republic is a
professional astronomical and astrophysical
institution having a high international
reputation. Main part of the institute is
situated near Prague on historical premises
where ground-based instruments were built
for astronomical observations in optical
and radio spectral regions. Since the sixties
of the previous century, when new modern
possibilities appeared, the institute has
been also involved in space observational
projects, first under Intercosmos program,
later in cooperation with European Space
Agency. Second part of the institute,
focused mainly on theoretical studies, is
situated in Prague.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Astronomical Institute, Academy of
Sciences of the Czech Republic (AS CR)
Fričova 298
251 65 Ondřejov
http://www.asu.cas.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Main areas of activity are concentrated
in four departments: Solar, Stellar,
Interplanetary Matter and Galaxies and
Planetary Systems. The studied topics are:
physical processes in the Sun, especially
in solar flares, physical processes in stars,
interaction of the interplanetary matter
with the Earth atmosphere, asteroids and
comets, dynamics of the bodies in our
solar system, creation and development
of galaxies. In some of the fields under
study the institute is involved in space
projects, especially in cooperation with
ESA. Besides many high quality scientists
a group of specialized technicians work in
the institute. They are developing electronic
components for two scientific instruments
(STIX and RPW) for the Solar Orbiter project
of the ESA science program.
Major Space Projects &
References
• Low voltage power supply for RPW
experiment on Solar Orbiter: design
and development of multi-channel low
voltage power supply for Radio and
Plasma Wave experiment (RPW) on
the Solar Orbiter mission (ESA). Project
funded under PRODEX Experiment
Agreement with ESA and realized in
cooperation with CSRC Brno (H/W
manufacturing).
• Low-voltage power supply and highvoltage power supply for STIX instrument
onboard Solar Orbiter: design and
development of low+high voltage power
supplies for Spectrometer-Telescope
In X-rays (STIX). Project funded under
PRODEX Experiment Agreement with
ESA and realized in cooperation with
CSRC Brno (PS manufacturing).
• Development and manufacturing of
crucial optical elements of METIS - main
M1 and M2 mirrors. Project funded under
PRODEX Experiment Agreement with
ESA and realized in cooperation with
TOPTEC Turnov.
• Coordination and the scientific part of
the project “Front Door Assembly and
Primary Objective together with Relay”
- done by national industrial partners,
including participation in setting of the
scientific requirements for the ASPIICS
instrument.
• Low voltage power supply for RPWI
experiment on JUICE: design and
development of radiation hardened
low voltage power supply for Radio and
Plasma Wave Instrument (RPWI) on
the JUICE mission (ESA). Project funded
under PRODEX Experiment Agreement
with ESA.
RNDr. Frantisek Farnik, CSc.
Phone: +420 323 620 329
Fax: +420 323 620 110
Mobile:+420 607 941 251
E-mail:ffarnik@asu.cas.cz
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GAIA ready to launch,
©ESA
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part of the RPW hardware
Czech origin
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RPW integration tests in
LESIA
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STIX and METIS schemes
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JUICE mission, © ESA
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• Lunar dust and plasma experiment for
Lunar Lander: design study for complex
instrumentation for dust and plasma
analysis in the lunar near surface
environment. Experiment proposed as
a potential payload for Lunar Lander
mission (ESA). Project funded under ESA
open ITT contract.
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• On ground data processing and archiving
for Proba2: raw data processing and
archiving from Dual Segmented Langmuir
Probe (developed in the institute)
experiment on Proba2 mission (ESA).
Project funded under ESA contract.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Electronic lab equipped for breadboarding
and testing activities related to space
H/W development (Spořilov premises)
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ESA Bidder Code: 58000
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General description
Global Change
Research Centre AS CR
The principal activity of the CzechGlobe
is a comprehensive scientific research
on issues of the “Global Change” and its
impacts on the atmosphere, terrestrial
biota and human society. The research
activities are carried out in four scientific
divisions: Climate Analysis and Modelling,
Ecosystems Analysis, Impact Studies and
Physiological Analyses, Innovation and
Mitigation Techniques. Interdisciplinary
approaches within and across the divisions
are dominating way of carrying out the
research.
Competences & Capabilities
• Remote sensing of forest dieback and
recovery assessment after bark beetle
outbreaks – (COST)
• Project funded by Czech Ministry of
Education, Youth and Sports
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Hyperspectral sensors: CASI 1500, SASI
600, TASI 600
• Laboratory and field spectroscopy:
Reflectance/Transmittance Sphere,
Sunphotometer Microtop II,
ASD FieldSpec-4
• Aircraft: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Department of Remote Sensing of
the CzechGlobe is focused on imaging
spectroscopy, data acquisition, preprocessing and analysis of airborne imaging
spectroscopy data, furthermore on data
analysis and development of algorithms
for estimation of fluorescence, biophysical
and biochemical parameters of vegetation
from airborne and satellite data. Our current
projects in space are related mainly to ESA
FLEX mission.
Major Space Projects &
References
Contact
Global Change
Research Centre AS CR (CzechGlobe)
http://www.czechglobe.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Assoc. prof. Fratisek Zemek, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 511 192 247
Mobile: +420 606 636 756
E-mail:zemek.f@czechglobe.cz
• Technical Assistance for the Deployment
of an advanced hyperspectral imaging
sensor during HYFLEX: deployment of
airborne fluorescence imaging sensor
with supportive instruments for purposes
of ESA FLEX mission including data
analysis. Project funded by ESA.
• FLEX/Sentinel-3 Tandem Mission
Photosynthesis Study: review of
possibilities of chlorophyll fluorescence
estimation methods. Project funded by
ESA.
• Spectral-spatial scaling from leaf to
canopy level using spectrodirectional
approaches in support of the GMES
Sentinel 2:‘Superspectral’ mission: PECS
project focused on development of
algorithms for Sentinel-2 mission Project
funded by ESA.
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Photogrammetric aircraft Cessna 208B Grand
Caravan with two scanning holes, with IMU/
GPS unit, with gyrostabilizer and HW & SW for
navigation.
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Hyperspectral sensor CASI 1500
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Hyperspectral sensor SASI 600
4
Hyperspectral sensor TASI 600
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Example of the outputs: Hyperspectral image
from VNIR range.
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Example of the outputs: Map of chlorophyll
content derived from hyperspectral data
(VNIR + SWIR).
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ESA Bidder Code: 58009
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General description
Institute of Atmospheric
Physics,
Academy of Sciences of
the Czech Republic
The Institute of Atmospheric Physics
ASCR (IAP) is a public research institution
established in 1964 in the frame of the
former Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences,
now the Academy of Sciences of the
Czech Republic. IAP is oriented toward
basic research of the atmosphere from
the boundary layer up to the ionosphere,
magnetosphere, and interplanetary
space. One half of the total number of
approximately 80 employees of IAP is
organized in several departments whose
areas of expertise are related to space
research in the domains of space plasma
physics and space weather, including in-situ
experimental measurements, data analysis,
theory, and numerical simulations.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Institute of Atmospheric Physics ASCR
Bocni II 1401,
141 31 Prague 4,
Czech Republic
http://www.ufa.cas.cz/
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
prof. RNDr. Ondrej Santolik, Dr.
Phone: +420 267 103 083
Fax: +420 272 763 745
E-mail: os@ufa.cas.cz
Mostly young group of researchers and
technicians at IAP takes advantage of a
strong heritage originating from scientists
and engineers who designed, built, and
operated the first Czechoslovak spacecraft,
Magion 1, launched in 1978. The series of
Magion spacecraft was run until the end of
the Magion 5 mission in 2002. The scientific
and technical personnel of IAP continue
to work in experimental and theoretical
research areas, participating on projects and
spacecraft missions of the European Space
Agency (ESA), other space agencies, and
on ground-based measurements related to
space research.
Major Space Projects &
References
• The Solar Orbiter space probe:
Development and implementation
of the Time Domain Sampler (TDS)
module for Radio and Plasma Wave
instrument. The objective of the mission
is the observation of the Sun from a
close distance. The TDS module will
be responsible for measurements of
electromagnetic field oscillations in the
interplanetary space.
• JUICE space probe: The objective of this
large ESA mission is to investigate the
Jovian system. IAP develops a new wave
analyzer and onboard processing module
for low-frequency electromagnetic
waves. It will be a part of the Radio and
Plasma Waves Instrument for which IAP
has a responsibility of a Co-Principal
Investigator institution.
• TARANIS satellite: Development and
implementation of a wave analyzer
for the IME-HF instrument, to study
electromagnetic radiation from lightning
and transient luminous phenomena
observed at altitudes up to 100 km.
• RESONANCE project: Instruments for a
set of 4 spacecraft aiming at the research
of the Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts
and the inner magnetosphere of the
Earth. The ELMAVAN instrument will
record and analyze electromagnetic
waves; the REPIN instrument will
measure plasma parameters.
• Luna-Glob lunar orbiter: The lowfrequency wave analyzer LEMRA-L will
investigate electromagnetic waves at the
lunar orbit.
• Solar sensors: IAP builds versatile solar
sensors for attitude control. These
devices have been successfully flown on
several spacecraft missions.
• Analysis of data collected by previously
launched spacecraft instruments: The
IAP personnel had a responsibility for
the development and implementation
of several successful instruments which
were previously launched onboard
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scientific spacecraft, from the Magion
spacecraft series, to the instruments
built at IAP for the DEMETER, and
PROBA2 ionospheric spacecraft. Data
from these instruments are analyzed,
as well as data from other spacecraft
missions where IAP personnel participate
as Co-Investigators in the scientific
teams.
• Spacecraft telemetry reception at
the Panska Ves station: The station
is equipped with various types and
diameters of receiving antennas.
Routine reception of scientific telemetry
information from the Cluster (ESA,
NASA), Van Allen Probes (NASA), and
Chibis (Roskosmos) spacecraft missions
is currently carried out.
• Ground-based measurements related
to space research: Ionospheric station
Pruhonice equipped with a digital
ionosonde measures ionospheric drift
and density profiles.
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Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Electronics laboratory for development
spacecraft instrumentation
• Vibration testing device, Thermal
chamber, Vacuum chamber
• Computer equipment including the
Amalka supercomputer and data storage
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The first Czechoslovak spacecraft Magion 1 launched on 24 October 1978 and operating until
10 September 1981.
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Prototype of the Time Domain Sampler (TDS) module for Radio and Plasma Wave instrument
which will be launched on board of Solar Orbiter space probe.
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The TARANIS spacecraft of the French space agency CNES. IAP develops a receiver for
broadband measurements of electromagnetic radiation from lightning and transient
luminous phenomena.
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Receiving antennas at the IAP’s Panska Ves spacecraft telemetry station
5
Prototype of the Electromagnetic Wave Analyzer (ELMAVAN) instrument which is being
prepared for launch on board of four spacecraft of the RESONANCE mission.
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ESA Bidder Code: 58034
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General description
Institute of Botany (IBOT),
Academy of Sciences of
the Czech Republic
The Institute of Botany of the ASCR, v. v.
i., established in 1962, is focused on basic
and applied research at the level of species,
populations and plant communities. The
Institute is equipped by various plant
cultivation systems and laboratories
for izozyme, DNA and paleoecological
analyses, for optics including scanning
electron microscope and for chemical
analyses. At present, the Institute employs
approximately 300 employees, of whom
more than 130 are research scientists, postdoctoral and doctoral fellows in 11 research
departments.
Competence & capabilities
Contacts
Institute of Botany AS CR
Zámek 1
252 43 Průhonice
http://www.ibot.cas.cz
Phone:
+420 271 015 211
Secretariat:+420 271 015 233
Fax:
+420 271 015 105
E-mail:ibot@ibot.cas.cz
Responsible for space-related
projects
Mgr. Jana Kviderova, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 384 721 127
Fax: +420 384 721 136
E-mail:jana.kviderova@ibot.cas.cz
The main research areas cover plant
biology in general including taxonomy,
ecology and ecophysiology with specific
focus on biodiversity and evolutionary
trends among plants, ecology of invasive
species, responses of plants and vegetation
to environmental changes and the
mechanisms that enable species to coexist
in ecosystems. Our present and planned
space projects are related to evaluation of
responses of photosynthetic organisms
to space flight conditions and possibility
of continuous in-flight monitoring of their
actual physiological status.
Space-related activities &
projects
At present, several proposals focused
on evaluation of effects of gravity and
radiation on algae and cyanobacteria are
being prepared. At past, two main activities
were space-related:
• ArtEMISS - evaluation of growth
requirements of Arthrospira sp. for
MELiSSA
• CAREX (Coordination Action for
Research Activities on Life in Extreme
Environments, 7FP) – core partner of the
project.
Although the space sciences do not belong
to the main research topics, the Institute
of Botany can provide many space-related
services and expertise in space biology,
human spaceflight technologies and
astrobiology as
• Biotechnology
Expertise in microalgal mass cultivations
or mycorrhizal symbioses may be
applicable in development in regenerative
life support systems.
• Plant ecology and ecophysiology
For development and operation of
regenerative life support systems,
studies on growth requirements, limits of
survival, rates of primary production and
adaptation/acclimatization mechanisms
to various conditions may be performed.
• Ecotoxicology
Experience in development of custombased fluorescence algal bioassays and
detection of cyanotoxins may be utilized
in operation of regenerative life support
systems and caution and warning
systems.
• Arctic and Antarctic biology
Access to the polar regions is provided
in co-operation with the Centre of Polar
Ecology, Faculty of Science, University
of South Bohemia in České Budějovice,
Czech Republic.
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• Life in extreme environments including
planetary analogues
Skills in collection, isolation, cultivation
and characterization of photoautotrophic
(micro)organisms from extreme
environments may be helpful in
development of life detection techniques
in astrobiology.
• Culture collections
Culture collections may serve as sources
of experimental and reference strains.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Cultivation facilities for evaluation of
growth optima and limits, including
ecotoxicologically related studies
• Instruments for morphological analyses
(fluorescence and electron microscopes)
• Instruments for evaluation of
physiological status of photosynthetic
organisms
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Extremely acidic river Río
Tinto, Spain.
2
Hot springs area, Iceland.
3
Microphotography of
cyanobacterial mat from
a hot spring.
4
Ekophysiological
measurements in the
field.
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Evaluation of growth
requirements.
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ESA Bidder Code: 58030
General description
Nuclear Physics Institute
ASCR,
public research institution
Nuclear Physics Institute ASCR, public
research institution, conducts research in a
broad field of nuclear physics, experimental
as well as theoretical. The largest
experimental facilities of the institute are
the cyclotron U-120M (employed for nuclear
physics experiments and the production of
radioisotopes), the tandem electrostatic
accelerator Tandetron TN 4130MC (ion
beams with energies from 400 keV to 24
MeV used for the interdisciplinary and
applied research by means of ion beam
analysis), Microtron accelerator BMT25
(electron beams up to 24 MeV), laboratory
equipped for neutron diffraction and
scattering, radiocarbon dating laboratory.
The institute employs about 110 researchers
and PhD students.
Competences and capabilities
Contact
Nuclear Physics Institute of the ASCR
Řež 130,
250 68 Řež,
Czech Republic
http://www.ujf.cas.cz/
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
The main activity is a basic research in the
field of nuclear physics and the use of the
nuclear physics methods and procedures
in interdisciplinary fields of science and
research. Our current research projects
related to space focus mainly to: simulation
and measurements of cosmic radiation
at high-mountain observatories, onboard
aircraft and spacecraft application of active
and passive detectors, radiation protection,
individual monitoring of aircraft crew. Other
research projects in nuclear physics include
astrophysically important nuclear reactions
and compressed hadronic matter – quark
gluon plasma, similar to the state of matter
early after the Big Bang – in the heavy ion
collisions.
Major space projects and
references
• DOBIES – Dosimetry for biological
experiments in space (PECS). Project
financed by ESA.
• COST 724: Developing of Scientific Basis
for Monitoring, Modeling and Predicting
Space Weather – detection and
dosimetry of particles onboard spaceand aircraft. Project financed by the
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
of the Czech Republic.
• Exposure to cosmic radiation at nearEarth vicinities: Space weather influence
and radiation protection issues. Research
project of GACR.
• Determination of neutron component
contribution to the exposure level
onboard of spacecraft. Research project
of Grant Agency of the ASCR.
• Individual monitoring of aircraft crew
– commercial service for Czech aircraft
companies.
Space related equipment and
laboratories
• Passive detectors for dose characteristics
measurements onboard the International
Space Station and satellites. For the
measurements of dose characteristics
(absorbed dose, dose equivalent, quality
factor, spectra of linear energy transfer)
onboard spacecraft, combination of
thermoluminescence and plastic nuclear
track detectors is very suitable and often
used (small weight and dimensions,
easy manipulation, no need of power
supply). The institute is equipped by the
readers of thermoluminescent detectors,
the high speed wide area imaging
microscope HSP-1000 manufactured by
SEIKO Precision and HspFit software
for the analysis of plastic nuclear track
detectors.
Ing. Iva Ambrozova, PhD.
Phone:+420 266 177 228
E-mail:ambrozova@ujf.cas.cz
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Tandetron accelerator
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Microscope system HSP-1000
3
Cyclotron U-120M
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Holder with thermoluminescent and track detectors
5
Surface of detector exposed in space analyzed using
HspFit software (dark tracks correspond to the
detected particles)
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ESA Bidder Code: 58016
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NETME Centre,
Division of Virtual
Machine Design and
Testing,
Brno University of
Technology (BUT)
General description
Competences & Capabilities
NETME Centre – New Technologies for
Mechanical Engineering – is a regional
research and development Centre based
on high quality research and development
conducted at the Faculty of Mechanical
Eng. at Brno University of Technology.
NETME Centre is divided into five divisions
according the research focus.
• Additive Manufacturing by Selective
Laser Melting for special metal parts
from titanium and aluminum alloys,
stainless and tool steels.
The Division of Virtual Machine Design and
Testing (VMDT) is focused on research,
education and complex services in the field
of new products development. Activities
aim to integrate latest knowledge in
basic research and applied sciences and
multidisciplinary approach of computer,
information and communication
technologies in design process. Research
mainly focuses on universal use of
computer aided design and numerical
simulation (Virtual Prototyping and Virtual
Testing) and real testing in developing
process of new products. Main activities
are focused on all aspects of product
lifecycle in production sector and include
development and design, engineering
analysis, prototyping, optical diagnostics
and digitization and testing of mechanical
systems and materials.
• Post processing of 3D printed parts (heat
treatment, sand blasting, ultrasonic
cleaning etc.)
• 3D optical digitization of industrial
components
• Assessment of geometric tolerances
• Virtual prototyping, visualization and
animation
• Prototyping of plastic parts for
functionality verification and assembly
evaluation
• Full color prototyping for evaluation of
ergonomics, conception and visual part
of a product
• Functional plastic parts manufactured by
vacuum casting
• Experimental noise and vibration analysis
• Experimental modal analysis
• Strain gauge measurement
• Testing of mechanical components using
shakers and hydraulic actuators
Contact
Major Space Projects &
References
NETME Centre
Brno University of Technology (BUT)
Technická 2896/2
616 69 Brno
Czech Republic
http://www.netme.cz
Design of Spacecraft Components for
Additive Manufacturing - 2014
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
The primary objective of the project is
to develop a design methodology which
allows to implement correction parameters
(based on individual machine, component
geometry, etc.) into the design process
(topological optimization, etc..) of a
component with respect to the mutual
interaction and influence of the design and
Aditive Manufacturing.
Ing. Daniel Koutny, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 541 143 261
Fax: +420 541 143 231
E-mail:koutny@fme.vutbr.cz
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SLM 280HL – Additive
manufacturing of metal
components
2
Example of aluminium
prototype manufactured
using SLM280HL
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Test specimens of lattice
structures manufactured
using SLM280HL
ESA Bidder Code: 58056
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General description
Department of Mechanics,
Faculty of Civil
Engineering,
Czech Technical University
in Prague.
(from 2015 on, a new
start-up KnowFlex s.r.o.)
Contact
Department of Mechanics,
Faculty of Civil Engineering
Czech Technical University in Prague
Thákurova 7
166 29 Praha 6
Czech Republic
http://mech.fsv.cvut.cz/web/
Department of Mechanics of the Faculty
of Civil Engineering at Czech Technical
University (CTU) in Prague is one of the top
research institutions in the Czech Republic
and according to CTU self-evaluation
record, it is currently its seventh most
productive part out of 130 departments. Its
expertise falls in the field of computational
mechanics, applied mathematics, reliability
of structures, testing of composites and
is supported by a large network of highcaliber academics from around the globe.
From 2015 on, the team members involved
in previous ESA projects will provide their
services within the new start-up KnowFlex
s.r.o.
Competences & Capabilities
The key activities fall into the category
of basic and applied research. The
team consists of experts in the field
of (i) materials modelling including
development of robust non-linear multiphysics constitutive models, multi-scale
modelling, analysis and compression of
complex microstructural systems, (ii)
reliability and optimisation with focus on
uncertainty quantification using stochastic
spectral analysis, Bayesian statistics,
inverse analysis, robust optimisation
using evolutionary single- or multiobjective algorithms and (iii) accelerating
of complex computations through model
reduction, massive parallelisation on
multi-processor clusters, GPU’s, or within
the GRID environment and/or acceleration
through approximation techniques based
on artificial neural networks, polynomial
chaos etc.
Major Space Projects &
References
Reliability Analysis and Life Prediction with
Probabilistic Methods. A joint project with
AIRBUS Defence & Space (formerly Astrium
GmbH), Germany, funded under contract
by ESA.
• Thrust Chamber Life Prediction based
on Survival Analysis. A joint project with
AIRBUS Defence & Space, Germany,
funded under contract by ESA.
• Advanced Nozzle Extension Design
Methodology. A joint project with AIRBUS
Defence & Space, Germany, funded under
contract by ESA.
• Optimization as a tool of sustainability
and competitiveness of Czech building
industry. A joint project with Nemetschek
Scia s.r.o., CZ, funded under a grant of
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the
Czech Republic.
• Integrated tools for generative design.
A joint project with CUBESPACE s.r.o.,
CZ, funded under a grant of Ministry of
Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• In-house Analytical, FEM and Meshless
computational platforms
• Nanoindentation facility with climate
controlled chamber
• ESEM with EDX analysis, AFM
• Concrete laboratory with mechanical
testing equipment from 30 to 2500 kN
• Porosimetry Hg, He, N
• Isothermal calorimetry
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
doc. Ing. Matej Leps, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 224 355 326
Fax: +420 224 310 775
Mobile:+420 607 904 348
E-mail:leps@klobouk.fsv.cvut.cz
leps@cml.fsv.cvut.cz
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Parameter identification
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Numerical solution
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Two-point quantification of
alufoam microstructure
2
Parameter identification
3
Compression of alufoam
microstructure by means of Wang
tiles
4
Evolutionary optimisation
ESA Bidder Code: 58050
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General description
Faculty of Electrical
Engineering,
Czech Technical University
in Prague (CTU)
CTU (founded in 1707) is the leading
technical university in the Czech Republic.
In 1950, the Department of Electrical
Engineering became an independent
faculty. Its 17 departments are located
in two buildings: Dejvice (in the main
CTU campus) and Karlovo namesti, both
within the centre of Prague. The Faculty
of Electrical Engineering (FEE) offers firstclass education in the fields of electrical
engineering, telecommunications, radio
engineering automation, informatics and
computer science and engineering. All study
programmes are closely linked to research
activities. The FEE alone ranks among the
top 5 research institutions in the Czech
Republic. It generates about 30% of the
research output of the whole CTU.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
http://www.fel.cvut.cz
The FEE has extensive research
collaboration with top universities
and research institutions worldwide.
It offers innovative solutions to
industrial partners, military and security
institutions. It participates in space
research programmes and work for
governmental agencies. The faculty offers
the following study programmes taught
in English: Electrical Engineering, Power
Engineering and Management (BSc and
Ing.), Communications, Multimedia and
Electronics (BSc and Ing.), Cybernetics and
Robotics (BSc and Ing.), Open Informatics
(BSc and Ing.), Biomedical Engineering and
Informatics (Ing. only). The PhD programme
is divided into 16 branches of study. The
graduates find top jobs in industry, research
institutions, and at universities in the Czech
Republic and worldwide.
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Major Space Projects &
References
Doc. RNDr. Rene Hudec, CSc.
Phone: +420 224 352 204
Fax: +420 233 339 801
Mobile:+420 731 502 542
E-mail:hudecren@fel.cvut.cz
• MIMOSA - Triaxial magnetometer
for Czech satellite MIMOSA: design,
manufacture, calibration and testing.
• Space stations - cooperation with DLR
Germany - Design and implementation
of scientific experimental device at the
orbital stations Mir and the ISS. Projects
in collaboration with DLR. The device was
designed for ESA.
• ESA - direct participation in the ESA
satellite projects - Participation (in the
consortium) on ESA’s INTEGRAL - the
onboard experiment OMC (Optical
Monitoring Camera) and the satellite
data center ISDC and INTEGRAL Science
Data Centre (ESA, 2002). Participation
in the project study of large satellites
of ESA XEUS, IXO and ATHENA and M3
candidate LOFT.
ESA PECS projects - ESA PECS project No.
98069 “Building Penetration Measurement
and Modelling for Satellite Communications
at L, S and C-Band” and currently (20122013) in the framework of the project Artes
5.1 “Propagation Models for Frequency
Coordination and Interference Analyses “,
ESA Contract No. 4000105298/12/NL/CLP.
Direct ESA contracts - ESA Contract No.
4000105298/12/NL/CLP, Propagation
Models for Frequency Coordination
and Interferee Analyses, 2012-2013
and participation in the DEMON ESA
GSTP program “Development of Quality
Evaluation Methods for Calomel Optical
Elements” No. 4000104863/11/NL/PA.
Cooperation with NASA – USA - CzechAmerican project AMVIS focused
on cooperation with NASA and the
development of innovative technologies
based on active X-ray optics for the
proposed NASA mission Generation X
(2008-2012) and in the field of wide-angle
X-ray optics for satellite experiments (from
2013). Rocket experiment proposal with
X-ray optics.
Other contracts - Tester for micro
accelerometer in collaboration with VZLU.
The device is used within the satellite
project SWARM.
Satellite navigation – Development of
multiconstellation receiver designed
with a focus not only on the GPS and
GLONASS systems, but also on the Galileo
system, QZSS and Beidou 2. Positioning
is supported by terrestrial radio means.
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Project is supported by TA CR Agency. Past
activities were supported by the projects
MSM 6840770014 “Research Prospective
Information and communication
technologies’ (2005-2010) and Ministry of
Transport project 802/210/112 ‘Participation
of the Czech Republic in the GALILEO
project (2001-2006)
Nano and Picosatellites - The project
“The CzechTechSat Project - Experimental
University 1U-format Picosatellite” based
on student participation. Project NANOX
and cooperation in the field of picosatellites
and its payloads.
EU projects in connection with space
activities –
• International project FP-7 Global Robotic
telescopes Intelligent Array. The aim of
the project is to create a unique network
of robotic telescopes with free access.
• Project FP7-SPACE In Space Propulsion
first
• Development of a new cryogenic drive testing and diagnosis of a new cryogenic
fuel pumps, including its new electric
drive. Cooperation with SNECMA, EADS
Astrium, CNES, DLR, ONERA, etc.
• FP6 project “Garda” (Coordinator Laben,
Italy, 2004-2006). Development of the
Galileo receiver.
• ACFA 2020: Active Control for Flexible
Aircraft. European FP7 project, 20082011, coordinated by EADS Innovation
Works, Munich.
• Robust Hinfinity controller for VLT
telescope in Atacama, Chile. Design
and assessment of robustness and
performance. In cooperation with ESO.
• EU IST-034026: FRESCOR - Framework
for Real-time Embedded Systems based
on Contracts. European FP6 project.
2006-2009.
• EU NMP4-CT-2006-033211: GOLEM Bio-Inspired Self-Assembly Process for
Mesoscale Products and Systems. EU
FP6. 2006-9.
Network of Excellence for embedded
systems).
• Project FP7-SPACE-218814 ProVisG
- Planetary Robotics Vision Ground
Processing (2008-2012) developed
image processing tools for future robotic
missions to Mars, the Moon and other
planets.
• Project FP7-SPACE-241523 - PRoViScout
- Planetary Robotics Vision Scout
(2010-2013) developed and tested robot
navigation and mapping for future
planetary robotic missions.
• Project FP7-SPACE-2012-312377 PRoViDE - Planetary Robotics and Vision
Data Exploration (2012-2014) processes
image data from robotic missions to the
Moon, Mars and other planets
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Instrumentation rack of a high frequency
DAQ system for on-line and off-line
Propellant Electric Pump evaluation
(ISP-1 project). It includes modules for
signal conditioning (e.g. vibrations,
displacements, pressures, temperatures,
angular positions), DAQ card within an
industrial PC and power supplies.
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X-ray optics test module based on
innovative glass technology for large
space X-ray telescopes (like ESA XEUS,
IXO, ATHENA).
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The prototype of the GPS receiver for the
aircraft L410.
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Design of satellite LOFT, M3 candidate
mission.
Educational activities
• Since 2010, the FEE accredited Master’s
degree program “Aviation and Space
Systems”, which is part of the Cybernetics
and Robotics
• SpaceMaster: Joint European Master
in Space Science and Technology.
ERASMUS-MUNDUS Programme,
since 2004. Direct participation in the
educational program of the European
Space Technology Master’s program.
• Satellite navigation system are studied in
study program Cybernetics and Robotics
in subject Air Navigation and in Radio
systems.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Laboratories
• Equipment for simulation of GPS and
GLONASS constellations.
• Receivers of signals of navigation
systems (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS,
EGNOS, MSAT, WAAS)
• Test laboratories
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• Electronics and optical laboratories
• EU IST-004527: ARTIST 2 - Embedded
Systems Design, 2004-8 (European
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ESA Bidder Code: 58025
General description
Department of Machining,
Process Planning and
Metrology, Faculty of
Mechanical Engineering,
CTU in Prague
Contact
Department of Machining, Process
Planning and Metrology
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
Technicka 4
166 07 Praha 6 Dejvice
Czech Republic
http://www.fs.cvut.cz/web/
General research and development topic of
Department is manufacturing technology.
Department is focused on research in field
of machining, theory of cutting, process
planning and metrology. Using advanced
knowledge of machining technology and
using top level CAD/CAM technologies
and CNC machines we are able to perform
experimental machining and testing of
manufacturing methods to produce parts
of space objects from various materials,
including precise 3D coordinate metrology
and residual stress analysis.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of research are CAD/CAM
technologies, postprocesing a CNC
machining. New methods and tool are
developed and tested for machining of
special and experimental parts. Resulting
properties of machined part can be tested
for mechanical, geometrical and physical
properties including durability and residual
stress tests. Our current project for space
objects are design and manufacturing
process of mechanical parts of satellites,
mainly frame assembly of cubesat
picosatelite.
Major Space Projects &
References
• Rigid frame for picosatelite: Design of
very stable frame for Cubesat using new
aproaches to design of frame. Project
realized for CzechTechSat, Satelite team
of CTU Prague
• Lighgt cubesat frame (LCF): Experimental
research and testing of new variants
of frames for CubeSat focused on
weight reduction. Project realized for
CzechTechSat, Satelite team of CTU
Prague
• Cubesat frame assembly machining
optimalisation: CAM programming and
toolpath strategy optimalization for CNC
framework production. Material and tool
utilization for fast&cheap production
methods. Material consumption
optimalization. Master thesis project
realized on Dept. of Machining, Process
planning and Metrology. Project realized
for CzechTechSat team.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• 5 axis CNC Milling machines, CNC lathe,
Multiple CNC grinding machines
• Staff has certified training for Siemens
Tecnomatix Software – Production
process and systems simulation
• Certified training from Carl Zeiss
Industrial Metrology for 3D metrology
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Libor Beranek, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 224 352 613
Mobile:+420 608 231 531
E-mail:libor.beranek@fs.cvut.cz
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ESA Bidder Code: 58044
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General description
Institute of Experimental
and Applied Physics
(IEAP),
Czech Technical University
in Prague (CTU)
Contact
The institute is a research center founded
in 2002 at the CTU devoted to fundamental
and applied science on sub-atomic
physics. The institute possesses a lightion electrostatic accelerator Van de Graff
which provides a monoenergetic source of
protons, deuterium and helium nuclei as
well as a tunable monoenergetic source of
fast neutrons. The institute is equipped
with detector and radiation imaging
laboratories together with a staff of over
70 people most of whom are PhD students
and recent graduates from Czech and also
foreign universities.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of activity include R&D on
semiconductor detectors and advanced
instrumentation for radiation detection
and imaging, novel methods of radiation
imaging and spectroscopy and their
applications in different fields such as
medical imaging, material science and
space. Our current projects in space focus
on high resolution detection, visualization
and characterization of mixed radiation
field onboard the ISS and on satellite of
ESA by means of highly miniaturized and
high-resolution radiation detectors.
Institute of Experimental and Applied
Physics (IEAP)
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
Horská 3a/22
128 00 Praha 2
http://www.utef.cvut.cz
Major Space Projects &
References
• Space Application of Timepix Radiation
Monitor: satellite payload onboard ESA
satellite Proba-V successfully launched in
March 2013 for high sensitivity detection
and monitoring of the mixed radiation
field in low-Earth orbit (LEO). Project
realized in cooperation with CSRC Brno,
funded under contract by ESA.
• Highly miniaturized quantum dosimeters
onboard the International Space Station
(ISS): integrated radiation cameras of
reduced dimensions (60 mm x 15 mm)
for visualization and detailed dosimetry
of radiation onboard the ISS. Five
such devices were deployed and are in
operation since 3Q 2012. Project realized
in cooperation with the University of
Houston and NASA.
• Highly Miniaturized and Sensitive
Thermal Neutron Sensor: development
of compact and space-wire compliant
prototype for highly sensitive thermal
neutron detector for space applications.
Project funded by ESA.
• Portable Calibration Gamma-Ray Source:
A portable compact unit of a widedynamic range source of discrete gamma
rays for remote testing of gamma-ray
sensitive devices/payloads at test space
centers. Project funded by ESA.
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Doc. Ing. Carlos Granja, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 224 359 394
Fax: +420 224 359 392
Mobile:+420 731 659 852
E-mail:carlos.granja@utef.cvut.cz
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• Laboratory Wide Dynamic Range
Gamma-Ray Calibration Facility:
Laboratory station of a configurable and
wide-dynamic range gamma-ray source
for testing and calibration of gamma-ray
detectors for space. Project funded by
ESA.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Clean room (category)
• Testing chamber
• Certificate
• Neutron Facilities for Calibration and
Testing of ESA-Compliant NeutronSensitive Devices: Evaluation and
characterization of neutron source
facilities in the Czech Republic for testing
and calibration of neutron sensitive
devices for space. Project realized in close
cooperation with the Nuclear Physics
Institute, Rez near Prague and the Czech
Metrology Institute. Project funded by
ESA.
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• Space Radiation Micro-Tracker for the
Experimental Satellite RISESAT: scientific
payload for tracking and visualization of
energetic radiation onboard the Japanese
satellite RISESAT.
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Miniaturized radiation detectors for online quantum imaging
spacecrew dosimetry onboard ISS.
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Radiation map in LEO orbit measured by SATRAM payload
onboard ESA’s Proba-V satellite.
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SATRAM spacecraft payload mounted on ESA’s Proba-V
satellite.
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Radiation map (particle flux) in LEO orbit measured by SATRAM
payload onboard Proba-V satellite.
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Visualization of space radiation by Timepix onboard the ISS
(left) and in open space in LEO orbit by SATRAM payload
onboard Proba-V.
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Timepix based particle tracker telescope payload for the
Japanese satellite RISESAT.
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Van-de-Graaff accelerator at the IEAP CTU Prague.
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ESA Bidder Code: 58049
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General description
Faculty of Nuclear
Sciences and Physical
Engineering (FNSPE),
Czech Technical University
in Prague (CTU), Dept.
of Physical Electronics,
Advance Space
Technologies Lab
Contact
Czech Technical University in Prague
Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical
Engineering
Brehova 7
11519 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Dept. of Physical Electronics
Prof. Ing. Ivan Prochazka DrSc.
Trojanova 13
120 00 Prague 2
Phone: +420 224 35 8658
Fax: +420 224 92 2822
E-mail:ivan.prochazka@fjfi.cvut.cz
The group has been formed by professor
Karel Hamal in the early seventies to
support the satellite laser ranging activities.
Its research and development was directed
to the field of laser ranging technology,
picosecond optical detection and precise
timing techniques. The broad international
cooperation with various space agencies
together with the technical university
background enabled to build up an efficient
R&D environment.
Competences & Capabilities
Main areas of activity are: solid state
photon counting detectors, precise timing
devices and measurement techniques
based on photon counting. The solid
state photon counting detectors are the
world leading devices applied in various
space related projects, both in ground and
space segments (30 and 7 experiments
respectively). The unique timing system
together with novel measurement
techniques enable laser ranging in space
with sub-mm precision, laser time transfer
ground – space with a few picoseconds
accuracy.
Major Space Projects &
References
Satellite Laser Ranging: the group was
coordinating the international activity
in this field for 15 years (Intercosmos
1975–1990). The Raman laser generation
and photon counting in the near infrared
were used for eye safe laser ranging (Japan
space agency, 1997). Multiple wavelengths
laser ranging was exploited for atmospheric
studies (Japan, Australia, China, Germany,
1994–2005). Recently it is a pioneer of new
technologies for sub-millimeter precision
satellite laser ranging, it is providing various
kinds of optical detectors, timing systems
and measurements techniques for space
agencies world wide (NASA Goddard Space
Flight Center, ESA member states, Russia,
China, Australia,..).
Space Altimeter and LIDAR: The solid state
detection technology together with laser
ranging techniques have been exploited
to develop the LIDAR for planetary
altimetry and atmospheric studies for the
Mars planet scientific missions by Russia
(MARS 92/96) and NASA&JPL (Mars Polar
Lander ‘98). Recently, the photon counting
altimeter is under development for its
potential applications in future planetary
missions.
Laser Time Transfer: the group has
pioneered the use of laser pulses and
photon counting for precise time transfer
ground to space. The detector technology
and measurements techniques have been
developed for laser time transfer projects of
NASA/CNES (Jason–2 mission, 2008) and
for GNSS network (Compass, 2007–2012).
Five recent space missions are relying on
detector technology and measurements
techniques developed by our department.
For ESA project ACES the laser time transfer
technique called European Laser Timing
has been developed. The flying unit of
the device is under construction, to be
launched by 2016. The capabilities of laser
time transfer and its application in Galileo
network is under investigation (ESA and
GSA) now.
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Single photon detector SPAD
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European Laser Timing (ELT) detector for ESA
project ACES, to be launched in 2016
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History of satellite laser ranging at the Czech
Technical University
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ESA Bidder Code: 58029
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General description
Department of Soil Science
and Soil Protection (3SP),
Czech University of Life
Sciences Prague (CULS)
Department of Soil Science was established
in 1965. The name Department of Soil
Science and Soil Protection was accepted
in 2008 and reflects current research
and teaching topics of the department.
Principle research of the department covers
number of topics such as soil pollution, soil
degradation by sealing and erosion, soil
water dynamics, digital soil mapping using
laboratory analysis, remote and proximal
sensing. The department possess number
of state-of-the-art laboratory instruments
for wet chemistry, soil physics, and field
survey instruments for soil moisture, soil
spectroscopy and GNSS tools.
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Department of Soil Science and Soil
Protection (3SP)
Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural
Resources (FAFNR)
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
(CULS)
Kamycka 129
160 00 Prague 6
Czech Republic
http://www.af.czu.cz/en/?r=2352
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
The Department contributes actively
to the research of up-to-date problems
related to soil degradation, conservation
and protection. The main areas of activity
related to space research include remote
sensing of soils (soil erosion detection
and topography mapping), imaging
spectroscopy and VNIR field and laboratory
spectroscopy. Given the suit of instruments
the department is capable of field reference
measurements of soil moisture, soil and
canopy spectroscopy measurements
(calibrated reflectance and radiance).
Major Space Projects &
References
• Agricultural Drought Monitoring and
Assessment driven by Satellites:
DROMAS project is based on an
innovative approach for monitoring and
assessment of the risk and prevention of
damage caused by agricultural drought.
Integration of meteorological data,
vegetation canopy indicators based on
satellite imagery and targeted collection
of ground truth soil moisture data allow
identification and operational monitoring
of agricultural drought throughout the
growing season. DROMAS project is
supported by the ESA ARTES Integrated
Applications Programme (IAP – ARTES
element 20). The project team is
coordinated by Gisat s.r.o.
• Correlation of soil spectral features with
soil characteristics and their exploitation
in digital soil mapping: The aim of the
project was to scan the field soil spectra
and model the relationship between soil
characteristics and soil spectral features
as a basis for digital soil mapping. A
Czech soil spectral library was developed.
Identification code: GA526/09/1762.
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Spectroscopy lab: FieldSpec-3 (ASD, 3502500 nm) with field accessories
• GNSS with sub-meter accuracy: DGPS
(ProMark-2)
• Soil moisture sensors:
• SM200 with HH2 Moisture Meter
• PR2 Soil Moisture Profile Probe with HH2
Moisture Meter
• TMS2 field soil moisture devices for
continuous monitoring
Ing. Lukas Brodsky, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 224 382 756
Fax: +420 234 381 836
E-mail:brodsky@af.czu.cz
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Example from Czech Soil Spectral Library
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Soil organic matter distribution mapped by soil
VNIR spectroscopy and geostatistic techniques
(left); and WorldView-2 image (RGB composite
with NIR) over 100 ha field indicating variation
of vegetation canopy density affected by strong
erosion effects (right).
ESA Bidder Code: 58055
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General description
Charles University,
Faculty of mathematics
and physics (MFF UK)
The space Physics Laboratory (SPL) at
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics was
established in 1990 but the space research
activities date down to 1970. The laboratory
participated in numerous projects in
frame of the former Intercosmos activity
and the cooperation within the Russian
space program continues. From 2007, the
laboratory participates in ESA projects
directed toward investigation of processes
in the interplanetary space.
Competences and capabilities
SPL is oriented on the fundamental
research of processes in space plasma and
the R&D activities are strongly coupled to
these topics. We have developed or we are
engaged in the development of ion and
electron spectrometers, energetic particle
detectors and frequency analyzers for
electromagnetic and/or plasma waves. This
development is mainly focused on highspeed measurements in the solar wind and
planetary magnetospheres.
Contact
Space Physics Laboratory (SPL)
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Charles University in Prague
Ke Karlovu 3
121 16 Praha 2
http://www.mff.cuni.cz
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Major space projects &
references
• PG1 – launched in 1970 as a part of
Intercosmos 3 payload, exploration of
radiation belts.
• PG1A – launched in 1971 onboard
Intercosmos 5 satellite, exploration of
radiation belts
• ESA (Electrostatic Analyzer) - launched
in 1976 as a part of the Intercosmos
17 mission, energy spectrometer for
magnetospheric plasma
• MONITOR – launched in 1980 onboard
Prognoz 8, fast monitoring of the solar
wind parameters
• BIFRAM – launched in 1985 in frame of
the INTERSHOCK mission, a complex
plasma spectrometer for investigation of
shock waves
• MONITOR – 3, VDP, MPS, VDPS – a
complex of plasma spectrometers for
four satellites of the INTERBALL mission,
launched in 1995/1996
• BMSW (Bright Monitor of the Solar Wind)
– launched in 2011 in frame of the Spektr
R mission
• IDEE (Instrument Détecteur d’Electrons
EnergétiquesIDEE) - processor unit
for fast electron spectrometer, under
preparation for the French TARANIS
project, in cooperation with IRAP,
Toulouse, France
• SWA – (Solar Wind Plasma Analyzer) detector unit for plasma spectrometer
planned for ESA Solar Orbiter mission, in
cooperation with IRAP, Toulouse, France
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• Experimental set up for investigation of
space dust charging
• Facility for vacuum tests
Prof. Jana Safrankova
Phone: +420 221 912 301
E-mail:jana.safrankova@mff.cuni.cz
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PG1 – first device developed in SPL
for investigation of radiation belts,
launched in 1971
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Facility for laboratory simulation of
space dust charging
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BMSW – Bright Monitor of the Solar
Wind, launched in 2011
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ESA Bidder Code: 58018
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General description
Kleť Observatory
The Kleť Observatory is a research
institution belonging to few natural science
centers of Southern Bohemia in the Czech
Republic, supported by the South Bohemian
Region. Our research projects are also
supported by grants. The observatory is
situated south of the top of Klet mountain
(at altitude of 1070 m), southwest from
the town of České Budějovice. There are
one hundred and fifty clear nights per year
with a good astronomical seeing on the
average, as shows data from photographic
observations of minor planets and comets
since sixties.
Competences & Capabilities
• Confirmatory observations of newly
discovered fainter NEO candidates.
Some of new search facilities produce
discoveries fainter than mag. 20 V
(1.8-m Spacewatch II, 1.2-m Palomar/
NEAT) which need larger telescope for
confirmation and early follow-up. 1-m
class telescope is also very suitable for
confirmation of very fast moving objects
and our larger FOV enables to search for
NEO candidates having larger ephemeris
uncertainty.
Contact
Kleť Observatory
Zátkovo nábřeží 4
370 01 České Budějovice
Czech Republic
http://www.klet.org
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Jana Ticha
Phone: +420 380 123 327 [VoIP]
Phone :+420 380 711 242
Fax: +420 386 352 239
E-mail:klet@klet.cz
• Recoveries of NEOs in the second
opposition. For the determination of
reliable orbits it is required to observe
asteroids in more oppositions. If
observed arc in discovery apparition is
long enough, the chance for a recovery in
next apparition is good. If the observed
arc at single opposition is not so good, we
plan to search along the line of variation
based on data from Minor Planet Center
databases (Marsden, Williams), Lowell
Observatory databases (Bowell, Koehn),
and Klet Observatory databases (Tichy,
Kocer)
• Follow-up astrometry of poorly observed
NEOs. It is necessary to observe newly
discovered NEOs in longer arc during
the discovery opposition when they get
fainter. A special attention is given to
“Virtual Impactors” and PHAs, target
of future space missions or radar
observations. There is also need for
some observational effort at further
oppositions. On the other hand, it is
necessary to find optimal observing
strategy to maximize orbit improvement
of each asteroid.
• Follow-up astrometry of other unusual
objects, i.e. Centaurs, transneptunian
objects. We plan to make follow-up
astrometry of these objects, both
in discovery opposition and next
apparitions. To obtain positions of
brighter transneptunians, we propose to
use longer, several minutes exposures
with magnitude limit about V = 22 mag..
• Cometary features. Analysis of possible
cometary activity of newly discovered
bodies.
• Search for new asteroids. Our primary
goal is astrometric follow-up of unusual
objects.
Major Space Projects &
References
Observation statistics:
• 2013: NEO observations with Cooperating
Sensors (contract with ESA)
• 2012: together 556 positions of 72 NEOs
(5 Atens, 37 Apollos, 30 Amors; Number
of NEOs includes also astrometry of 6
newly discovered potentially hazardous
asteroid - 046 Kleť Observatory: 2012
CA55, 2012 LZ1, 246 Kleť ObservatoryKLENOT: 2012 EY11, 2012 FH38, 2012
QG42, 2012 VO76; 10 Mars crossers; 57
high inclination or high eccentricity
asteroids; many of observations of NEOs
were published in MPECs).
• 2011: together 1237 positions of 91 NEOs
(15 Atens, 30 Apollos, 56 Amors; Number
of NEOs includes also astrometry of 17
newly discovered potentially hazardous
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asteroid - 046 Kleť Observatory: 2011
QY39, 2011 AM24, 2011 BX10, 2011 CG2,
2011 DV, 2011 DS9, 2011 EM51, 2011 JR13,
2011 LJ19, 2011 SR4, 2011 SO32, 2011
SM68, 2011 TN9, 2011 WL2, 2011 WN15,
2011 WR46; 246 Kleť ObservatoryKLENOT: 2011 TN9, 2011 UW158; 23
Mars crossers; 86 high inclination or
high eccentricity asteroids; Many of
observations of NEOs were published in
MPECs).
Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
1.06-m KLENOT telescope with 4-lenses
corrector to obtain a plane FOV 0.63 x
0.63 degrees, equipped with CCD camera
FLI ProLine 230. Limiting magnitude of
mV=22.0mag.
0.57-m reflector equipped with CCD devoted
to brighter objects. The hardware and software equipment for
KLENOT project consists of local network,
servers and workstations for operating CCD
camera, instantaneous visual detection,
image processing, data reduction,
identification of moving objects, ephemeris
calculations and orbit computations. The
Klet Software Package has been continually
upgraded. Along with huge hardware
changes there are essential changes in
software and work-flow. UCAC4 as more
precise astrometric star catalog was
implemented.
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1.06-m KLENOT telescope (KLENOT = KLEt’ Observatory
Near Earth and Other unusual objects observations Team and
Telescope)
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The image of 0.57-m f/5.2 reflector of the Kleť Observatory.
(Photo Michal Tůma)
ESA Bidder Code: 58124
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General description
TOPTEC - Regional Centre
for Special Optics and
Optoelectronic Systems
Regional Centre for Special optics and
Optoelectronic Systems TOPTEC continues
in almost 50-year-long tradition of research
and development of special optics in the
optical department of Institute of Plasma
Physics ASCR, v.v.i.
TOPTEC focuses on the research and
development of special and ultra
precise optics, design and development
of advanced optical systems and fine
mechanics systems, development of
technologies and measurement methods.
Competences & capabilities
For several decades, unique optical
components for various applications
(including astronomy) have been developed
and manufactured at Turnov department
of Academy of Sciences and its researchers
participated in space projects since 1980s
(Interkosmos).
Contact:
The combination of many years of
researchers’ experience and state-of-theart technologies and equipment supporting
our capabilities of opto-mechanical design,
simulations, construction, manufacturing
and measurement of special optics, TOPTEC
Centre can provide comprehensive research
and development work in a field of optics.
Regional Centre for Special Optics and
Optoelectronic Systems TOPTEC
Institute of Plasma Physics ASCR, v.v.i.
Sobotecká 1660
511 01 Turnov
Czech Republic
www.toptec.eu
Major space projects &
references
Optical Parts of the Coronagraph METIS
(Multi Element Telescope for Imaging and
Spectroscopy) on Solar Orbiter Mission (for
European Space Agency) – realization of
two main light-weighted mirrors (M1 and
M2). Both mirrors having annulus shape
structures are designed as mild aspheres
and reach dimensions up to 220 mm in
diameter and 60 mm in thickness. The most
challenging part of this project is to reach
the optical qualities of the mirrors that
stand in their surface form that is required
to be less than 120 nm PV while keeping
a surface microroughness below 0.3 nm
and simultaneously satisfy the demand on
mirror’s weight which is demanded as < 1kg
for both mirrors in total.
Optics of the Coronagraph ASPIICS
(Association de Satellites Pour l’Imagerie
et l’Interférométrie de la Couronne Solaire)
on Proba-3 Mission (for European Space
Agency) - overall optical design and
tolerancing of the entire optical system
and its final production. The coronal
telescope will consist of two main parts
– primary objective imaging the solar
corona on the internal occulter and relay
optical system re-imaging the corona on a
detector. Both optical systems have been
designed and toleranced with respect to
the maximal performance while keeping
a robust design (small perturbations in
optical or mechanical tolerances shall not
affect the final optical performance). The
primary objective – designed as diffraction
limited doublet – needs to be prepared with
minimal surface microroughness reaching
0.2 nm.
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
Ing. Vit Ledl, Ph.D.
Phone: +420 487 953 901
Fax: +420 481 322 913
E-mail:toptec@ipp.cas.cz
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Space related equipment, labs
& certificates
TOPTEC Centre is able to ensure the
implementation of many research and
development tasks related to requested
project from design, analysis and
simulation, through very precise production
to testing of the results. For this purposes
TOPTEC Centre is equipped with:
• laboratories according to standards for
optical development incl. clean room;
• metrology lab with a wide range of
measuring instruments, for example
aspheric interferometer, 3D stitching
profilometer, microscopes with different
observation techniques, AFM microscopy,
White Light Interferometer microscopy,
goniometers and many others
metrology necessary for precise optical
characterization;
• software tools for design, numerical
simulations and topologic optimization.
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Ultra precise machining by the SPDT technology
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Testing of optical elements in TOPTEC metrology lab
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Tectile measurement of METIS M1 mirror baseplate structure
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Deformation of the METIS coronograph mirror during temperature loads
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ESA Bidder Code: 58035
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General description:
Research Institute of
Geodesy,
Topography and
Cartography, p.r.i.,
Geodetic Observatory
Pecný
Contact
Research Institute of Geodesy, topography
and cartography;, v.v.i. (VÚGTK) is a
Research Institute of the Czech Office
of Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre
(ČÚZK). The Institute was founded in
1954 as a branch research institute of
basic and applied research in geodesy and
cartography. The original dislocation of the
Institute has been in Prague, since 1981, the
Institute is located at Zdiby near Prague.
To the Institute belongs other departments
including the Geodetic Observatory Pecný
in Ondřejov u Prahy. Since 2007 Institute
is public research institute, its founder is
ČÚZK.
Competences & Capabilities
Basic and applied research in the area of
geodetic astronomy and space geodesy
deals with the Department of Geodesy and
Geodynamics. His main working place is the
Geodetic Observatory Pecný at Ondřejov
u Prahy (GOPE) (about 30 km south-east
of Prague). Part of the Observatory is the
Geodetic Observatory “Skalka”, where it was
carried out in the past, all observations,
related to space, and where is currently
built a test base for “Metrology position,
specified by the GNSS technology.”
Major Space Projects &
References
GNSS technology - The operation of the
permanent station of the GOPE. The
station is involved-purchases and sending
data
• to the IGS (International GNSS Service)
(as the only one in the Czech Republic),
• to the international programme EPN
(European network of permanent
stations)
• to the CZEPOS network of permanent
stations
• the operation of the operational center
of GNSS (center checks the completeness
and quality of the collected data) in the
network VESOG
• the operation of the data center of the
GOPE which, in real time, download the
files and observational data flows from
more than 250 national, European and
global GNSS permanent stations
• the operation of analytical center, which
regularly process data
• from approximately 85 European
permanent network GNSS stations
(13 from the Czech Republic) in the
framework of the project EUREF
• and monitor the quality of the about 90
stations in the Czech Republic (GNSS
network CZEPOS, TOPNET, VESOG)
Research Institute of Geodesy,
Topography and Cartography,
Geodetic Observatory Pecny,
251 65 Ondrejov 244
Czech Republic
http://www.vugtk.cz/
• from approximately 220 GNSS stations
in GNSS meteorology projects (projects
TOUGH and E-GVAP)
• from about 100 global stations for
determining the precise orbits and
clock corrections for GPS and GLONASS
satellites
Responsible for ESA and space
projects
Ing. Jan Dousa, Ph.D.
E-mail:jan.dousa@pecny.cz,
Ing. Jakub Kostelecky, Ph.D.
Phone:323 649 235
E-mail:jakub.kostelecky@pecny.cz
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The main products are:
• data from permanent station of the
GOPE and other stations the network
VESOG in the ČR
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Space Related Equipment, Labs
& Certificates
• three GNSS receivers
• precise GPS and GLONASS orbits in nearreal time
• vater wapour radiometer, meteorological
sensors
• time series of station coordinates
(contribution for the creation of ITRS
and ETRS) from current processing and
reprocessing
• servers for operational, data and analysis
centers of GNSS
• parameters of the atmosphere within
the framework of the so-called. “GNSSmeteorology”
• testing basis for GNSS metrology
• server for analysis center of DORIS
technology
DORIS technology
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The French technology, which uses for
determining the positions of the satellites
and the coordinates of the stations by
“Doppler effect”. At GOPE exists the Center
for the processing of data from satellites of
SPOT and JASON. Reprocessing legacy data
on the basis of precise constants, and the
parameters that affect the measurement.
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localization at Ondřejov,
35 km south-east from Prague
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Geodetic Observatory Pecný,
main building with GNSS
permanent station
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The GNSS antanna TOPCON at
GOPE permanent station
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Water vapour radiometer
MP3000 #3025, fa
Radiometrics, USA
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Stations, producing data for
„GNSS/meteorology“ and
processed in GOPE analytic
centre
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GNSS stations processed at
GOP analytic centre in the
frame of IGS service
ESA Bidder Code: 58033
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General description
Faculty of Applied
Sciences (FAS),
University of West
Bohemia in Pilsen (UWB)
The Faculty of Applied Sciences is devoted
to fundamental and applied research in the
fields of mathematics, physics, cybernetics,
information technologies, computer science
and mechanical engineering. The faculty
possesses various instrumentation and
labs. Approximately 200 employees work
at the faculty (2013). During 2010-14 a
new research centre (European Centre of
Excellence) “NTIS – New Technologies for
the Information Society” was established
at the faculty with the state-of-the-art
equipment acquired and new building of the
faculty constructed. The centre shall start
its operation by January 2015 with 180 (FTE)
R&D employees.
Major Space Projects &
References
• Towards a better understanding of
the Earth’s interior and geophysical
exploration research “GOCE-GDC”. Project
STSE GOCE+ 4000103566/11 of the
European Space Agency, 2011-2014 (UWB
as the main contractor and coordinator of
6 European institutions)
• GOCE: specific tasks on fine gravity field
structure of the Earth. PECS Project
98056, European Space Agency, 20072011 (member of the consortium)
Competences & Capabilities
Contact
Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS)
University of West Bohemia, Pilsen (UWB)
Univerzitní 22
306 14 Plzeň
http://www.fav.uwb.cz
The research team of the faculty is
competent in the area of development
of cybernetic control systems,
identification, intelligent decisionmaking and communication systems;
advanced computer and information
systems; research and modelling of
heterogeneous materials and mechanical
and biomechanical structures; novel
nanostructured thin-film materials
prepared using plasma processing; and
qualitative and quantitative investigation
of mathematical models. The faculty
cooperates closely with the partner –
Research Institute of Geodesy, Topography
and Cartography that is also involved in
ESA’s activities and projects.
Responsible for space and ESA
projects
prof. Ing. Pavel Novak, PhD.
Phone: +420 377 632 676
Fax: +420 377 632 002
Mobile:+420 728 383 486
E-mail:panovak@kma.zcu.cz
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ESA Bidder Code: 58115
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NETME Centre
Brno University of Technology
Nuclear Physics Institute, AS CR
Research Institute of Geodesy, Topography and
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Oveview of the Czech Industry and Academia involved
in Space Activities, the Headquarters.
The map below presents the Headquarters of Companies and Academia involved in
Czech space activities. There are 25 companies together with 18 research Institutions and
Universities participating in different ESA Programmes, which are placed in different regions
of the Czech Republic.
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Nuclear Physics Institute, AS CR
NETME Centre, Brno University of Technology
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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CTU
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, CTU
Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics, CTU
Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources,
Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles
University in Prague
Klet Observatory
Institute of Plasma Physics, AS CR (TOP TEC)
Research Institute of Geodesy, Topography and
Cartography, Geodetic Observatory Pecny
Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of West
Bohemia in Pilsen
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