Speaker
Description
Biography
Timo Dirkes became part of DSI in 2018, serving as a System Engineer focused on spaceborne mass memory and data handling equipment for commercial and ESA projects. His role expanded in 2021 when he took over the position of Head of Engineering, overseeing the technical implementation of various flight program developments. DSI Aerospace GmbH develops innovative hardware and software solutions and computer technologies for space applications. Our hardware and software are flying as part of prominent space programs such as ExoMars (Mars mission) and JUICE (Jupiter mission). Since 1997, our steadily-growing international team has been producing high- performance, customer-specific and dependable solutions.
Abstract:
Space missions are generating exponentially larger volumes of data, driven by increasingly advanced payloads and more ambitious scientific or commercial goals. Meeting these demands, requires high-performance data handling systems including mass memory systems with high capacities, fast data throughput and high reliability. Simultaneously, advancements in onboard data processing and the adoption of powerful COTS Processors and FPGAs are shifting the paradigm from simple storage to intelligent data handling, enabling compression, interpretation or even onboard analytics. The gap between mission requirements and available technology remains significant, highlighting trade-offs in performance, power, and reliability. Bridging this gap and establishing the relevant roadmaps will define the capabilities of future missions.
