Supporting the Concurrent Design Facility (CDF)
ESA's Data Systems Division of TEC is constantly providing technical support in the field of avionics and data management architecture to the CDF.
The Concurrent Design Facility (CDF) is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a network of computers, multimedia devices and software tools, which allows a team of experts from several disciplines to apply the concurrent engineering method to the design of future space missions. It facilitates a fast and effective interaction of all disciplines involved, ensuring consistent and high-quality results in a much shorter time.
Recent CDF activities
Here is a list of the recent CDF activities supported by our team of engineers:
[2019]
SAGA - Security And cryptoGrAphic mission
[2018]
QPPF - Quantum Physics Platform
[2017]
GAIA NIR - Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics - Near Infra-Red
ARIEL - Atmospheric Remote-Sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey
M-ARGO - Assessment of Standalone Interplanetary CubeSat Mission
[2016]
ARIEL - Atmospheric Remote-Sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey
COUPLED - SysNova Concept Study of Cubesat Opportunity Payload Inter-Networking Sensors (COPINS)
[2015]
PRIDE ISV - Programme for Reusable In-orbit Demonstrator in Europe - Innovative Space Vehicle
CLEO/P - Assessment of a Jovian Moon Flyby Mission as Part of NASA Clipper Mission
CLEO/P - Assessment of a Europa Penetrator Mission as Part of NASA Clipper Mission
d.Deorbit - Assessment of a Joint ESA/DLR In-Orbit Demonstration Mission
[2014]
VEGA 3S - Small Spacecraft Missions Standardisation for Vega Launches
AVUM ADR - Active Debris Removal with Modified AVUM
HRLPM - Assessment of Human Robotic Lunar Partnership Mission
MAPPER RDV - Assessment of MAPPER Study with Rendezvous Option
MarsFAST - Assessment of an ESA Fast Mobility Mars Rover
EC2ETS - European Contribution to Exploration Transportation Systems
[2013]
COBRA - Contactless Earth-Bound Orbit Modification Using Chemical Propulsion
[2012]
AIM - Asteroid Impact Mission
[2011]
IXV EVO - Assessment of Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle Evolution
LOFT - Large Observatory for X-Ray Timing
VAC - Post ATV Derivative Concept
ECHO - ExoPlanet Characterisation Observatory
Envisat De-Orbit - Assessment Study for an Envisat De-Orbit Mission
MMSR - Moons of Mars Sample Return Assessment
