The first European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference – EDHPC 2023 – was held from the 2nd to the 6th of October 2023 in Juan-Les-Pins (French Riviera). It is organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), with the support of the local tourist office. Find the latest information on the official website.
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We are pleased to share that the proceedings EDHPC 2023 are available through IEEE Xplore here.
About the Key Note: With the megatrend of digitalization of satellites, the Space industry is jumping into the Moore’s law.
If Personal Computers coming into everyone’s home and now powerful Smartphone being in everyone’s hands have fully enjoy the Moore’s Law dynamic for decades, the Space industry is now facing a new paradigm of exponential development cost trend, increasing security breaches and challenges to secure critical technologies supply.
The speech will present the dynamic of computing platform technologies of interest for the European Space industry.
About the Presenter: Francois Martin is a senior semiconductor expert at STMicroelectronics who created in 2016, a dedicated ASIC activity, addressing the Space & Defense market, with a primary focus on European critical projects & programs. After more decades spent introducing innovative Bicmos technologies into mobile phones, he joined the core team that brought the innovative FD-SOI technology to several markets, from smartphone to Satellites processing equipments.
About the Keynote: The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is the first aircraft to operate from the surface of another planet, having travelled to Mars as part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission. In this talk, we will look back at the development of Ingenuity, the ongoing flight operations on Mars, and the impact that Ingenuity has had on the future of Mars exploration. We will focus on key technologies that Ingenuity has pioneered, including the use of commercial off-the-shelf electronics in a planetary exploration context.
About the Presenter:
Håvard Grip is a Robotics Technologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. He led the development of Ingenuity’s Aerodynamics & Flight Control system, and served as Chief Pilot during Ingenuity’s first 37 flights. He is currently the Chief Engineer of Autonomy & Aerial Flight for the Mars Sample Recovery Helicopters, part of the joint NASA-ESA Mars Sample Return campaign.
About the Presenter:
As the CEO and founder of Aerospacelab, Benoît Deper has been at the helm of the company since 2018. With his recognized experience in the space industry and his knowledge of the major players, this entrepreneur quickly succeeded in gaining the support of solid investors such as Airbus Ventures.
After graduating from UCLouvain's École polytechnique de Louvain (EPL), Benoît Deper first joined the ranks of two emblematic institutions in the sector: NASA and its European counterpart, ESA, for three years, before going on to become CTO of a Swiss company specializing in space launch, Swiss Space Systems (S3).
In 2018, Benoît embarked on the great entrepreneurial adventure as he created Aerospacelab. Since then, the company headquartered nearby Brussels (Mont-Saint-Guibert) is steadily increasing and has now over 200 employees. What's next? The inauguration of Aerospacelab’s megafactory in 2025!
emblematic institutions in the sector: NASA and its European counterpart, ESA, for three years, before going on to become CTO of a Swiss company specializing in space launch, Swiss Space Systems (S3). A career start marked by an entry into NASA's coveted "Ames" ecosystem, the cradle of many aerospace unicorns including American superstar, Planet.
About the Keynote:
Taking the best of dramatically increasing capabilities of on-ground computing solutions while sustaining the space environment and operating with scarce physical sources has been the continuous challenge of spacecraft on-board data handling and processing over the last three decades. The speech will present a retrospective of some key European achievements and will highlight sometimes unexpected converging trends between classical satellites, space infrastructures, launchers and large constellations.
About the Presenter:
Remi Roques is Senior Expert Avionics and on-board data handling major spacecraft component manager at Airbus DS Space Systems. His career started in network protocol development research and was followed by many years on the European segment of the ISS (Columbus laboratory, ISS payloads) as system engineer and project manager. He then played an active role in the definition and deployment of several generations of Airbus product lines for data management and processing chains serving both institutional and commercial domains.
Introduction
Embedded system solutions play an important role in FPGA system designs for Space allowing designers to develop software for processors in FPGAs, provides flexibility and in-orbit programmability to implement distributed architectures via system bus.To develop an embedded system on an FPGA, user needs to design the System-on-Chip (SoC) with an embedded processor, develop system software on the processor and implement the complete architecture design in the FPGA.
Audience
The intended audience for this hands-on tutorial includes embedded system designers, embedded software developers and FPGA designers.
What will you learn?
In this hands-on tutorial you will learn the basics of LATTICE Propel™ and Radiant™ tools while developing a complete reference design.
Lattice Propel™ helps users develop a system with a RISC-V processor, SpaceWire IP, and a set of embedded tools.
Lattice Radiant™ helps the FPGA designer implement the developed architecture design.
No prior knowledge of LATTICE Propel™ and Radiant™ is required. Lattice will provide all required hardware and software for this hand-on tutorial.
Outline of hands-on tutorial
The tutorial will guide you through the development of a reference design:
How to build an embedded design with RISC-V and SpaceWire
How to develop the software for the processor subsystem
How to implement the architecture design in the FPGA
How to debug the system using the Propel™ environment
Note: Installation of software before attending the tutorial
To prepare for the hands-on tutorial, you need to install LATTICE Propel™ and Radiant™ on your computer prior to the event. LATTICE Propel™ and Radiant™ installation and free license will be provided upon completing your registration for the tutorial.
Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. The space industry is no exception. Automated recognition of lunar craters for moon landings and identification of space junk using imaging could play important roles in securing space safety and advancing space exploration. Deep Neural Networks (DNN) are the most successful solution for image-based object classification, and for most practical applications it requires performant platforms like FPGAs and SoCs.
Designing DNNs for embedded devices such as FPGAs and SoCs is challenging because of resource constraints, the complexity of programming in Verilog or VHDL, and the hardware expertise needed for prototyping on an FPGA or SoC.
Audience
Engineers who are developing AI algorithms and need to deploy on FPGA/SoC platforms
Level: both beginner and expert
What will you learn?
In this tutorial we will explain:
- Developing AI models using low code / no code workflows and interoperability with Python based frameworks (TensorFlow and PyTorch).
- Verifying and validating AI models.
- Prototyping and integrating Deep Learning-based vision applications using a Deep Learning Processor (DLP).
- Optimizing model performance on FPGA using compression methods like quantization and pruning.
Outline of hands-on tutorial
This tutorial explores developing a Deep Neural Network (DNN) algorithm leveraging FPGAs for space applications. It covers the deployment of DNN on FPGA platforms to accelerate tasks such as image analysis, object recognition, and data processing. Engineers at all skill levels can learn about optimizing, prototyping, and integrating DNN into FPGA-based systems, enabling efficient and high-performance space-related applications.
Speakers: Stephan van Beek and Pierre Harouimi from Mathworks
Introduction
The tutorial will cover various aspect related to radiation testing and radiation mitigation on On-Board Data Handling and Data Processing Systems. We will cover topics on digital technologies, radiation testing planning and execution, Radiation Hardness Assurance, mitigation techniques and ESA Mission Classification. Special focus will be on complex devices often used in Data Handling and Processing Systems.
Audience
All on-board data handling and data processing professionals interested in learning more about different aspects of radiation testing and radiation mitigation in hardware flying on satellites today and in the future.
What will you learn?
The tutorial will cover various aspect related to radiation testing in the first part and radiation mitigation in the second part. The radiation testing portion of the tutorial will start with an overview of digital and analogue technologies, focusing on the different options for the space market from David Merodio and Richard Jansen (ESA). Then, we will get a thorough overview of the basic mechanisms of radiation-induced faults in complex devices with an emphasis on COTS component by Dr. Indranil Chatterjee (Airbus). You will learn the basic metrics for setting up successful Single Event Effect (SEE) test campaigns, running the tests and analysing the test data. Finally, you will about the necessity of updating our radiation hardness assurance methods for better characterization of today’s complex system applications by Melanie Berg (Space R2 LLC). The second half of the tutorial will focus on different aspects of radiation effects mitigation in complex COTS devices on both module and component level by Kostas Marinis and Lucana Santos (ESA). Finally, we will learn about the new ESA mission classification, including tailoring of the Q branch and its implications on the different radiation testing requirements including some words about ESA experiences by Viyas Gupta (ESA).
Speakers: David Merodio (ESA), Richard Jansen (ESA), Dr. Indranil Chatterjee (Airbus), Melanie Berg (Space R2 LLC), Kostas Marinis (ESA), Lucana Santos (ESA), Viyas Gupta (ESA)
With the “New Space” approach, space is envisioned to become accessible and affordable to all with the development of low-cost satellite systems. A large part of this dream revolves around using commercially available high-performance electronic components and systems. However, a key barrier to the widespread usage of COTS parts in space is the harsh natural radiation environment. In this tutorial, an overview of the single-event effects impacting advanced semiconductor nodes will be discussed. Key metrics for designing SEE tests, such as sample preparation, biasing conditions, thermal impacts, internal fault tolerance mechanisms, etc. will be covered. Being able to determine the interplay of these variables is an integral part of designing a test to meet the needs of a specific mission. The short course will also explore designing test fixtures, selection of test facilities, executing tests, and analyzing test data. Efficacies and limitations of board-level SEE testing, as opposed to component-level SEE testing, for evaluating the vulnerability of COTS components for application in space, will also be discussed.
For space systems, radiation particles can cause faults in microelectronics that inhibit operation and hence reduce system reliability. In turn, radiation hardness assurance methods have been developed to predict component susceptibility and perform system failure analyses. These practices have been applied for decades and are now in need of being modernized for better characterization of today’s complex system applications. This presentation describes what is required to test and analyze complex components such as SoC and FPGA devices, how conventional methods are insufficient, and how new methods can provide optimal coverage for failure analyses.
An overview of the current updates regarding the radiation hardness assurance (RHA) tailoring of each of the ESA mission classes . ESA is now classifying missions according to five classes: “1” being the lowest risk class, down to “5” being the highest risk class. For each mission class, the ECSS requirements are in the process of being tailored including system engineering and product assurance requirements. This talk will briefly introduce the current tailoring with respect to RHA requirements.
The talk will also include a discussion on the tailoring impact on largely COTS-based projects.
Examples of RHA activities on COTS-based projects will be provided, as well as some advice and reminders, based on recent experience, primarily focused towards “New Space” companies.
Introduction
The implementation of earth observation and telecommunication requirements into digital back-end technology demands an increase in bandwidths, more powerful digital data processing, and higher speed interfaces.
It is nowadays common to see Space-qualified data conversion devices and FPGAs, HSSL capable of converting signals in the GHz range, processing them and transferring them for transmission or further processing of the received data. This allows to move more functions to digital components and an improvement of flexibility from a system perspective.
This tutorial provides and overview of the most employed hardware architectures in radar and telecommunication payloads. It provides an explanation of the major design trade choices that are typically done when defining a radar system, taking into account the constraints from the existing hardware capabilities as well as missions requirements.
The first part of this tutorial will describe the end to end architectures of telecommunication payload, focusing on new requirements related to digital beamforming, regenerative processing and 5G protocols.
The second part of this workshop will describe the end to end architectures of earth observation payloads, in particular SAR, focusing on new requirements for upcoming missions.
Audience
The intended audience for this workshop is space industry professionals that want to understand or reflect on the impacts of digital processing functions in radio frequency payloads. The workshop is aimed in particular to suppliers of equipment and components interested in discussing requirements for upcoming missions.
What will you learn?
The tutorial will give an overview of end-to-end architecture for radio frequency payloads and highlight the design drivers in digital processors.
Outline of hands-on tutorial
This tutorial explores new trends in on-board processing for Radio Frequency Payloads. The main areas of development for upcoming Synthetic Aperture Radar and Telecommunication missions are presented and discussed.
Speakers: Salvatore D'Addio (ESA), Adem Coskun (ESA), Max Ghiglione (ESA)
Introduction
The tutorial will start by introducing the concept of ESA mission class, followed by a presentation showing the mostly commonly used devices in ESA payloads, onboard computers (OBC) and instruments control unit (ICU). While rad hard parts may not need radiation mitigation techniques at board / equipment level, rad tolerant device on the contrary may require extra care to mitigate “single failure interrupt” (SEFI). SEFI mitigation techniques will be addressed in this presentation.
Audience
This tutorial is dedicated to young professionals and companies with limited experience related to space onboard processing technologies. The tutorial will provide the audience with a non-exhaustive but broad overview of the technologies used in ESA class 1,2,3, missions.
What will you learn?
Participants will learn about ESA mission class differentiation. Participants will learn about FPGAs, SoC FPGAs and processors used or planned to be used in ESA class 1,2,3 missions. Attendees learn about SEFI mitigation techniques.
Introduction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. The space industry is no exception. Automated recognition of lunar craters for moon landings and identification of space junk using imaging could play important roles in securing space safety and advancing space exploration. Deep Neural Networks (DNN) are the most successful solution for image-based object classification, and for most practical applications it requires performant platforms like FPGAs and SoCs.
Designing DNNs for embedded devices such as FPGAs and SoCs is challenging because of resource constraints, the complexity of programming in Verilog or VHDL, and the hardware expertise needed for prototyping on an FPGA or SoC.
Audience
Engineers who are developing AI algorithms and need to deploy on FPGA/SoC platforms
Level: both beginner and expert
What will you learn?
In this tutorial we will explain:
- Developing AI models using low code / no code workflows and interoperability with Python based frameworks (TensorFlow and PyTorch).
- Verifying and validating AI models.
- Prototyping and integrating Deep Learning-based vision applications using a Deep Learning Processor (DLP).
- Optimizing model performance on FPGA using compression methods like quantization and pruning.
Outline of hands-on tutorial
This tutorial explores developing a Deep Neural Network (DNN) algorithm leveraging FPGAs for space applications. It covers the deployment of DNN on FPGA platforms to accelerate tasks such as image analysis, object recognition, and data processing. Engineers at all skill levels can learn about optimizing, prototyping, and integrating DNN into FPGA-based systems, enabling efficient and high-performance space-related applications.
Speakers: Stephan van Beek and Pierre Harouimi from Mathworks
Introduction
The tutorial will cover various aspect related to radiation testing and radiation mitigation on On-Board Data Handling and Data Processing Systems. We will cover topics on digital technologies, radiation testing planning and execution, Radiation Hardness Assurance, mitigation techniques and ESA Mission Classification. Special focus will be on complex devices often used in Data Handling and Processing Systems.
Audience
All on-board data handling and data processing professionals interested in learning more about different aspects of radiation testing and radiation mitigation in hardware flying on satellites today and in the future.
What will you learn?
The tutorial will cover various aspect related to radiation testing in the first part and radiation mitigation in the second part. The radiation testing portion of the tutorial will start with an overview of digital and analogue technologies, focusing on the different options for the space market from David Merodio and Richard Jansen (ESA). Then, we will get a thorough overview of the basic mechanisms of radiation-induced faults in complex devices with an emphasis on COTS component by Dr. Indranil Chatterjee (Airbus). You will learn the basic metrics for setting up successful Single Event Effect (SEE) test campaigns, running the tests and analysing the test data. Finally, you will about the necessity of updating our radiation hardness assurance methods for better characterization of today’s complex system applications by Melanie Berg (Space R2 LLC). The second half of the tutorial will focus on different aspects of radiation effects mitigation in complex COTS devices on both module and component level by Kostas Marinis and Lucana Santos (ESA). Finally, we will learn about the new ESA mission classification, including tailoring of the Q branch and its implications on the different radiation testing requirements including some words about ESA experiences by Viyas Gupta (ESA).
Speakers: David Merodio (ESA), Richard Jansen (ESA), Dr. Indranil Chatterjee (Airbus), Melanie Berg (Space R2 LLC), Kostas Marinis (ESA), Lucana Santos (ESA), Viyas Gupta (ESA)
Introduction
The implementation of earth observation and telecommunication requirements into digital back-end technology demands an increase in bandwidths, more powerful digital data processing, and higher speed interfaces.
It is nowadays common to see Space-qualified data conversion devices and FPGAs, HSSL capable of converting signals in the GHz range, processing them and transferring them for transmission or further processing of the received data. This allows to move more functions to digital components and an improvement of flexibility from a system perspective.
This tutorial provides and overview of the most employed hardware architectures in radar and telecommunication payloads. It provides an explanation of the major design trade choices that are typically done when defining a radar system, taking into account the constraints from the existing hardware capabilities as well as missions requirements.
The first part of this tutorial will describe the end to end architectures of telecommunication payload, focusing on new requirements related to digital beamforming, regenerative processing and 5G protocols.
The second part of this workshop will describe the end to end architectures of earth observation payloads, in particular SAR, focusing on new requirements for upcoming missions.
Audience
The intended audience for this workshop is space industry professionals that want to understand or reflect on the impacts of digital processing functions in radio frequency payloads. The workshop is aimed in particular to suppliers of equipment and components interested in discussing requirements for upcoming missions.
What will you learn?
The tutorial will give an overview of end-to-end architecture for radio frequency payloads and highlight the design drivers in digital processors.
Outline of hands-on tutorial
This tutorial explores new trends in on-board processing for Radio Frequency Payloads. The main areas of development for upcoming Synthetic Aperture Radar and Telecommunication missions are presented and discussed.
Speakers: Salvatore D'Addio (ESA), Adem Coskun (ESA), Max Ghiglione (ESA)
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
This talk explores the pivotal role of autonomy in the realm of on-orbit service assembly and manufacture, focusing on the unique context of small satellites (Smallsats). As the space industry witnesses a surge in Smallsat missions, achieving greater autonomy is becoming essential for their successful deployment and operation. This talk delves into the challenges and opportunities associated with enabling Smallsats to autonomously assemble and manufacture HW, SW components while in orbit, shedding light on the technological advancements and strategic considerations driving this evolving field.
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
All posters (A0 format - portrait) shall be disposed by the presenters before the session in the poster area.
Opening remarks
Welcome by Ali Zadeh (ESA), Few words about the EDHPC (Mr Olivier Mourra, Mrs Milena Van Schendel) and DFTS (Marco Ottavi, Gianluca Furano)
Wednesday evening, during the gala dinner - announcement of Airbus DS (Gala Dinner Sponsor)
Verbal gratitude during the gala dinner (Mr Olivier Mourra)
Introduction (15 minutes) of the company at the gala diner by Mr Laurent Beugnet
Wednesday evening, during the gala dinner - announcement of OHB Systems (Gala Dinner Sponsor)
Verbal gratitude during the gala dinner (Mr Ali Zadeh)
Introduction (15 minutes) of the company at the gala diner by Mr Joseph Duncan