A. Leo, A. Nigro, G. Carapella, S. Pace, P. Romano, G. Grimaldi, P. Daponte
{"title":"Voltage stability under current bias in superconducting microbridges","authors":"A. Leo, A. Nigro, G. Carapella, S. Pace, P. Romano, G. Grimaldi, P. Daponte","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999593","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999593","url":null,"abstract":"In superconducting films, the dissipative flux flow state plays a crucial role in the stability of those devices that operate under bias current whose value is very close to the critical current value, such as superconducting electronics and superconducting single particle/photon detectors. Therefore, we study the voltage stability versus electrical current transport by proper current-voltage measurement modes in superconducting films, investigating the effects of ion irradiation on the relevant current parameters.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132301298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Pelizzo, A. Corso, E. Tessarolo, A. Martucci, A. Donazzan, R. Böttger, R. Hübner, E. Napolitani
{"title":"Qualification tests of optical coatings in space environment","authors":"M. Pelizzo, A. Corso, E. Tessarolo, A. Martucci, A. Donazzan, R. Böttger, R. Hübner, E. Napolitani","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999570","url":null,"abstract":"Optical components such as mirrors, filters and windows need to be tested and qualified to verify their resistance in space environments. Future space missions, such as ESA JUICE and SOLO, will operate in harsh environments, rich of ions and electrons. Experiments and development of appropriate protocols are needed to develop proper radiation-hard components and to qualify them.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"134 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120880053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ralf Wenker, Cedric Legendre, M. Ferraguto, M. Tipaldi, A. Wortmann, C. Moellmann, Dirk Roßkamp
{"title":"On-board software architecture in MTG satellite","authors":"Ralf Wenker, Cedric Legendre, M. Ferraguto, M. Tipaldi, A. Wortmann, C. Moellmann, Dirk Roßkamp","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999588","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999588","url":null,"abstract":"Satellites are becoming increasingly software dependent. Due to the growth in computer hardware performance and the increasing complexity of space missions, On-Board Software (OBSW) plays nowadays a relevant role in implementing complex system-level requirements. In addition to this, stakeholders need to have preliminary OBSW versions to support satellite integration, testing, and validation activities. In this paper, we examine some technical approaches adopted for the OBSW design for the Meteosat Third Generation Satellite (MTG) platform in order to solve both programmatic and technical issues. In particular, we present its layered SW-component based architecture as well as some design patterns for recurrent issues, the latter providing means for ensuring correctness in SW components interactions by construction, flexibility, and reusable concepts.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123610849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-resolution optical rangefinder based on 2 GHz telecom transceiver","authors":"M. Norgia, F. Cavedo, A. Pesatori, Sabina Merlo","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999607","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999607","url":null,"abstract":"The proposed work aims to realize a highperformances time of flight telemeter, for industrial and aerospace applications. The high-resolution is given by the radiofrequency modulation at about 2 GHz, the high measurement speed is obtained through a real-time embedded elaboration, while the global cost is kept low thanks to commercial telecommunication transceivers and synthesizers. The problems due to corner-cube reflector and light polarization are considered, together with a possible solution. The final performances are very encouraging, reaching a standard deviation of a few micrometers over the range of 20 meters.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"125 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123715448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Adamo, G. Andria, A. Di Nisio, C. G. C. Carducci, A. Lanzolla, Giuseppe Mattencini
{"title":"Development and characterization of a measurement instrumentation system for UAV components testing","authors":"F. Adamo, G. Andria, A. Di Nisio, C. G. C. Carducci, A. Lanzolla, Giuseppe Mattencini","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999596","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999596","url":null,"abstract":"A benchtop test and certification system for motors and propellers assemblies of small and medium size UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) is proposed in this work. In particular, the design and the development of a sensors head and an original embedded test system able to optimally characterize the electrical and the mechanical performances of UAV (voltage supplied to the motor, absorbed current, rotational speed, lift force produced by the propulsion subsystem, etc.) is here presented. Preliminary results relevant to data obtained from the test bench are illustrated.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124168957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. P. Leitzke, Astrid Della Mea, L. Faller, Stephan Mühlbacher-Karrer, H. Zangl
{"title":"Wireless differential pressure measurement for aircraft","authors":"J. P. Leitzke, Astrid Della Mea, L. Faller, Stephan Mühlbacher-Karrer, H. Zangl","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999556","url":null,"abstract":"Pressure distribution measurement over the surface of an aircraft can contribute to drag reduction on the flight, increasing aerodynamic efficiency and decreasing fuel consumption. Current methods for pressure distribution measurement include the use of Pressure Sensitive Paints (PSPs), which can only be used during the design phase, and Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG), which is not easy to install on existing aircraft. Drag reduction can be achieved by active flow control by using pressure taps for pressure distribution as shown in the literature. In this paper, we present investigations on the realization of an autonomous wireless pressure sensor that can be attached to the outer skin of aircraft, thus offering minimal installation effort. In order to analyze the feasibility with respect to sensing capabilities and wireless communication, tests were carried out on an HQ17 wing profile segment. Pressure measurements were compared with a reference pressure obtained from Global Positioning System (GPS) data in order to estimate airspeed through differential pressure measurement.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130724113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In-flight calibration, alignment and verification of an astroinertial attitude determination system for free-flying robots and land-survey satellites","authors":"Y. Somov, S. Butyrin, S. Somov, T. Somova","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999620","url":null,"abstract":"We consider some principal problems on precise attitude determination of the free-flying robots and maneuvering land-survey mini-satellites operated on the orbit altitudes from 550 up to 1000 km. We present onboard discrete algorithms for signal processing, calibration, alignment and verification of an astroinertial attitude determination system which is a part of the strapdown inertial navigation system.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"352 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114745864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Error estimation of airborne strapdown inertial navigation system based on neural network","authors":"Rui Song, Xiyuan Chen","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999564","url":null,"abstract":"Strapdown Inertial Navigation System play an important role in many different kinds of applications. As the accuracy of which is deeply influenced by the sensors precision, so the system error propagation should be addressed. Based on the airborne vehicle characteristics, a method based on neural network is proposed to estimate the attitude, velocity and position error of system. The simulation experiment results validate the algorithm in estimate some kind of system errors is better than the traditional method based on Kalman filter model.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132418370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. K. Covo, R. Albright, B. Ninemire, Michael B. Johnson, A. Hodgkinson, T. Loew, J. Benitez, D. Todd, D. Xie, T. Perry, L. Phair, K. Harrig, B. Goldblum, J. A. Brown, T. Laplace, J. Bevins, M. Harasty, E. Matthews, L. Bernstein, D. Bleuel, Adam W. Bushmaker
{"title":"88-Inch Cyclotron: The one-stop facility for electronics radiation testing","authors":"M. K. Covo, R. Albright, B. Ninemire, Michael B. Johnson, A. Hodgkinson, T. Loew, J. Benitez, D. Todd, D. Xie, T. Perry, L. Phair, K. Harrig, B. Goldblum, J. A. Brown, T. Laplace, J. Bevins, M. Harasty, E. Matthews, L. Bernstein, D. Bleuel, Adam W. Bushmaker","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999622","url":null,"abstract":"In the outer space down to the altitudes routinely flown by the larger commercial aircrafts, radiation is a serious problem for the microelectronics circuits. The 88-Inch Cyclotron at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a sector-focused cyclotron and is the home of the Berkeley Accelerator Space Effects Facility, where the effects of energetic particles on sensitive microelectronics are studied with the goal of designing electronic systems for the space community. The paper will describe the flexibility of the facility and its capabilities for testing the bombardment of the electronics by heavy ions, light ions, and neutrons.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133225580","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Grassi, M. Pezzato, A. Gloder, R. Mantellato, A. Francesconi, E. Lorenzini, Alvise Rossi, Leonardo Pellegrina
{"title":"Design and test in microgravity of a space tether length and length rate measurement device","authors":"G. Grassi, M. Pezzato, A. Gloder, R. Mantellato, A. Francesconi, E. Lorenzini, Alvise Rossi, Leonardo Pellegrina","doi":"10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/METROAEROSPACE.2017.7999602","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper design, implementation, laboratory and microgravity tests of a space tether length and length rate measurer are discussed. The instrument presented was part of an experimental setup consisting in a new concept of space tether deployer with retrieval capability, which was designed and built in the framework of the Drop Your Thesis! 2016 educational programme, held by the European Space Agency Education Office. The instrument working principle is based on optical sensors and is inspired to similar instruments used on SEDS and YES2 space missions. The entire setup was first tested in laboratory on a low friction rail, then in microgravity conditions at the ZARM Drop Tower. The results of the test campaign proved the functionality of the measurement instrument which allowed the experiment to meet the prefixed goals.","PeriodicalId":229414,"journal":{"name":"2017 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123298195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}