SpaceOps 96 SpaceOps 96 September 16 - 20, 1996 at Munich, Germany
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The International Symposium on Space Mission Operations and Ground Data Systems aims to foster technical interchange on all aspects of Space Mission Operations and Ground Data Systems, and to promote an international community of Space Mission Operations expertise.
The theme of this year's symposium is: "Global Operations for the Next Century".
Track 1: Operations Management
The principal goals of Operations Management are to ensure that the mission objectives are achieved, to maximise mission product return and to minimise operations costs. This track addresses the approach being adopted to operations management for the pre- and post-launch phases of current missions and looks at innovative concepts for the future.
Track 2: Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures
This track covers all engineering aspects of Ground Segment Implementation and the resulting hardware, software and network architectures. Emphasis is on novel concepts and innovation in architectures, technology and methodology.
Track 3: Mission Planning
Mission Planning, as a key function of mission operations, provides for efficient usage of all spacecraft resources. This track focuses on Mission Planning systems, software components and concepts for (unmanned) earth observation missions as well as for the (manned) Space Station Programme.
Track 4: Mission Control and Mission Product Processing
All aspects of Mission Control and Mission Product Processing are treated with particular emphasis on future plans and innovative approaches.
Track 5: Simulation and Modelling
Due to the high costs associated with developing and testing the Ground Segment, the importance of this topic is steadily increasing. This track covers all aspects of Simulation and Modelling with particular reference to cost-saving approaches.
Track 6: Operations Automation
Space agencies are facing the challenge of improving the operation efficiency and satellite autonomy. Operations Automation may be the best answer to this issue. This track focuses on methods and tools, especially with respect to lessons learnt.
Track 7: Standardisation
Standards promote cost saving developments and operations of compatible and interoperable space/ground systems. This track focuses on standards development and practices in the various domains of data systems interfaces, commonalities and reusability, in terms of design, techniques, equipment, software and procedures.
Track 8: Cost Efficient Operations
The space community is under very strong pressure to cut costs. This must, however, be done not to the detriment of quality and safety of space missions. This track presents how this challenge is currently undertaken by both industry and space organisations.
Track 9: Experience from Current or Recent Missions
This track focuses on lessons learnt from experience in the mission operations domain, including development of ground facilities and other operations preparation activities, the conduct of operations proper, and all post operational activities.
The Registration Desk will be open Monday, September 16, 1996, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and during symposium hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) in the Foyer of the Forum der Technik.
A vendor demonstration/exhibition area will be open during symposium hours in the Foyer of the Forum der Technik.
A message centre will be maintained throughout the symposium at the Registration Desk.
In each lecture room an overhead projector and a slide projector are available. For access to special-purpose carousel magazines for the slide projectors or for other audio-visual requirements, please contact the Registration Desk.
The room Orion on the 2nd floor is available for ad hoc meetings (maximum 30 persons). Bookings can be made at the Registration Desk.
Please confirm your participation in the social events in the relevant lists at the Registration Desk. Complimentary tickets for the IMAX movie and the Planetarium laser show are also available at the Registration Desk.
1:15 pm: Departure from Forum der Technik (Bus-Transfer)
2:00 pm: Arrival at DLR/GSOC, soft drinks served
2:30 pm: Simulation Hall: Welcome and Overview Presentation
3:00 pm: Group visits to GSOC and DLR institutes for
- Remote Sensing
- Robotics
- Optical Electronics
5:00 pm: Departure (Bus-Transfer to Forum der Technik)
Further registrations are possible at DLR stand.
Dr. J. Kehr Moderator
Organising Committee
2:00 pm: Dr. J. B. Mennicken Welcome Address
Director General of DARA
2:10 pm: Prof. Dr. W. Kröll Long-term German Strategy
Chairman of the Executive
Board of DLR
2:35 pm: Mr. J.-M. Luton Operations - The Challenges
Director General of ESA
3:00 pm: Coffee Break
3:10 pm: Dr. F. Schlude German Operations in the Next 5 Years
Director of GSOC/DLR
3:30 pm: Mr. F. Garcia-Castañer Cost-effective Operations
Director of Operations
of ESOC/ESA
3:50 pm: Mr. T. Reiter Video: EUROMIR95 Highlights
ESA-Astronaut
4:50 pm: Dr. J. Kehr Administrative Details
Organising Committee
| Venue: | Foyer Forum der Technik | Carl-Orff-Saal (Gasteig) | |
| a.m. | Registration / Exhibition | ||
| p.m. | Registration / Exhibition | Plenary Session | |
| Registration / Exhibition
Ice-Breaker Reception | |||
| Venue: | ||||||
| a.m. | Operations Management | Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures | Mission Planning | Experience from Current or Recent Missions | Standardi-
sation | |
| p.m. | Operations Management | Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures | Mission Planning | Experience from Current or Recent Missions | Standardi
sation | |
| IMAX Movie PLANETARIUM Laser-Show | ||||||
| Venue: | ||||||
| a.m. | Operations
Management | Experience from Current or Recent Missions | Mission Planning | Cost Efficient Operations | Operations Automation | |
| p.m. | Simulation and Modelling | Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures | Mission Control and Mission Product Processing | Cost Efficient Operations | Operations Automation | |
| Guided Tour of DLR
Reception at "Deutsches Museum" | ||||||
| Venue: | ||||||
| a.m. | Simulation and Modelling | Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures | Mission Control and Mission Product Processing | Cost Efficient Operations | Operations Automation | |
| p.m. | Simulation and Modelling | Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures | Mission Control and Mission Product Processing | Cost Efficient Operations | Operations Automation | |
| Bavarian Evening at the "Löwenbräukeller" | ||||||
| Venue: | Carl-Orff-Saal (Gasteig) | |
| a.m. | Plenary Session | |
The following reviews will be presented by the relevant Track Manager and the discussions will be augmented by agency representatives including R. Ivarnez (CNES, France), N. Iwasaki (NASDA, Japan), J. Rogers (NASA HQ, USA), K. Sukhanov (RKA), V. Lobatschow (ZUP, Russia) and D. Linick (JPL, USA).
9:00 am: Introduction to Closing Plenary Session,
H.A. Laue (Organising Committee)
9:10 am: Review: Operations Management
A. Smith (ESA/ESOC)
9:20 am: Discussion
9:30 am: Review: Ground Segment Engineering and Architectures
E.E. Lijphart (ESA/ESOC)
9:40 am: Discussion
9:50 am: Review: Mission Planning
Dr. M. Wickler (DLR/GSOC)
10:00 am: Discussion
10:10 am: Review: Mission Control and Mission Product Processing
H. Wanke (DLR/GSOC)
10:20 am: Discussion
10:30 am: Review: Simulation and Modelling
P. Piotrowski (DLR/GSOC)
10:40 am: Discussion
10:50 am: Coffee Break
11:10 am: Review: Operations Automation
R. Ivarnez (CNES)
11:20 am: Discussion
11:30 am: Review: Standardisation
M. Winterholer (CNES)
11:40 am: Discussion
11:50 am: Review: Cost Efficient Operations
C. Mazza (ESA/ESOC)
12:00 am: Discussion
12:10 am: Review: Experience from Current or Recent Missions,
J. Latour (CNES)
12:20 am: Discussion
12:30 am: Adjourn, H.A. Laue
An informal buffet-reception will be held in the Forum der Technik immediately after the Plenary Session on Monday afternoon. It is intended that this event will allow participants to get to know each other and provide an opportunity for last-minute discussions between Authors and Track Managers.
In the Space Gallery of the Deutsches Museum a more formal reception will be held on Wednesday evening, for which the symposium participants and spouses are kindly invited. This event in the surroundings of the history of satellite development combined with the "Gourmet"-Buffet will be one of the highlights of SpaceOps96.
Since the symposium is held the week before the Oktoberfest a gala dinner at the famous Löwenbräukeller" will be organised with typical Bavarian specialities, the best beer in the world and the traditional "ompah-"music on Thursday evening.
One of the newest space-related IMAX films will be shown.
Spectacular video and slide projections, colourful laser shows, computer animations and exciting space music fill the dome of the Planetarium carrying the visitor into a magic night sky.
| Organising Committee | Programme Committee | Organising Agent |
| Dr. J. Kehr (DLR/GSOC) F.J. Lehbruner (DLR/GSOC) H.A. Laue (ESA/ESOC) Dr. K. Lenhart (ESA/ESOC) Dr. M. Jones (ESA/ESOC) | Chairman: J.-F. Kaufeler (ESA/ESOC)
Track 1: A. Smith (ESA/ESOC) | CAM Computer Anwendung für Management GmbH Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 7a D - 82205 Gilching, Germany Tel: +49 (0) 81 05 90 95 Fax: +49 (0) 81 05 2 49 65 |
Exhibitors
See also the plans:
| Stand # | Company | Stand # | Company |
| 19 | CAM | 21 | ORIGIN |
| 12 | CRAY | 15 | Siemens Österreich |
| 18a | DLR | 9 | SOS |
| 20 | DLR-Info | 11 | Tel Data Systems |
| 18b | ESA | 8 | VEGA |
| 17 | Integral Systems | 13 | |
| 10 | Lockheed Martin | 19 |
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You are encouraged to send your E-mail to SpaceOps@dlr.de.
Curator: German Zoeschinger (SpaceOps@dlr.de)
Last revised: 30-Aug-1996
