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Incorporation of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and additive manufacturing (AM) for lunar exploration
Extended missions to the lunar surface (and beyond) are an aspiration which will need to be supported through a combined scientific and technological progress in in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) and additive manufacturing (AM). The entire lunar surface is covered by an unconsolidated layer of regolith rich in minera...
Extended missions to the lunar surface (and beyond) are an aspiration which will need to be supported through a combined scientific and technological progress in in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU) and additive manufacturing (AM). [Context] The entire lunar surface is covered by an unconsolidated layer of regolith rich...
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MICROS-3D: Microwave Irradiation of Complex Regolith Objects Shaped using 3D-printing
The idea proposes the combination of FDM-based printing of regolith together with microwave sintering of the shaped green body to manufacture adjustable-density, high resolution, small-to medium sized parts out of regolith for mechanisms & other similar hardware necessary for future exploration efforts on Mars & Moon. ...
The idea proposes the combination of FDM-based printing of regolith together with microwave sintering of the shaped green body to manufacture adjustable-density, high resolution, small-to medium sized parts out of regolith for mechanisms & other similar hardware necessary for future exploration efforts on Mars & Moon. ...
[ "The idea proposes the combination of FDM-based printing of regolith together with microwave sintering of the shaped green body to manufacture adjustable-density, high resolution, small-to medium sized parts out of regolith for mechanisms & other similar hardware necessary for future exploration efforts on Mars & M...
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Formulating long-term space policy under deep uncertainty
Decisionmakers formulating long-term policy for challenging societal problems (climate change, mega-scale infrastructure projects, selection of future energy sources to rely on) must deal with future technological, economic, and social developments, future changes in the system they are trying to improve, and the chang...
Decisionmakers formulating long-term policy for challenging societal problems [Context] (climate change, mega-scale infrastructure projects, selection of future energy sources to rely on) must deal with future technological, economic, and social developments, future changes in the system they are trying to improve, and...
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Mobile – Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for the Construction of Infrastructures on the Moon
When setting up a lunar station, technologies for the use of locally available materials are crucial. Such technologies drastically reduce the need for transportation from Earth. Our idea aims to provide proof of a key technology, namely Mobile – Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for building large structures on the Moon...
When setting up a lunar station, technologies for the use of locally available materials are crucial. [Context] Such technologies drastically reduce the need for transportation from Earth. [Benefits] Our idea aims to provide proof of a key technology, namely Mobile – Selective Laser Melting (M-SLM) for building large s...
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In-situ production of cellulose for use in hydroponic systems from organic wastes on a Moon Base
Plants and vegetables have already been successfully grown in a greenhouse in the international space station (ISS) and in the frame of ESA Melissa project, which paved the way for building a greenhouse on the moon. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, and it is highly likely will be adopted in a lun...
Plants and vegetables have already been successfully grown in a greenhouse in the international space station (ISS) and in the frame of ESA Melissa project, which paved the way for building a greenhouse on the moon. [Context] Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil, and it is highly likely will be adopte...
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Towards the development of a digital twin for a CFRP composite sub-element used in space applications
The overall idea is to reduce the amount of physical testing currently associated with the sub-element and component levels of the traditional certification “pyramid” via virtual testing and qualification of a carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) sub-element used for typical space applications, e.g. a strut, thin wal...
The overall idea is to reduce the amount of physical testing currently associated with the sub-element and component levels of the traditional certification “pyramid” via virtual testing and qualification of a carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) sub-element used for typical space applications, e.g. a strut, thin wal...
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Quick Nanosat Configuration, Simulation & Validation tool for Earth Observation and Deep Space Missions
Several companies in Europe and around the world are currently developing nano-satellites for different applications - from Earth Observation to Deep Space missions - with many more being or becoming providers of components, subsystems and payloads. Given the broad array of possible combinations and the still growing n...
Several companies in Europe and around the world are currently developing nano-satellites for different applications - from Earth Observation to Deep Space missions - with many more being or becoming providers of components, subsystems and payloads. [Context] Given the broad array of possible combinations and the still...
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Development of a Predicting Software For Seeing Conditions by Using Machine Learning Techniques
The idea is to develop a software-tool that is able to predict seeing conditions (Fried parameter ­r0) for given sites on Earth. The development is proposed to be done via the analysis of atmospheric data from the past, and by using machine learning techniques in Python. Laser communication and laser-based space debris...
The idea is to develop a software-tool that is able to predict seeing conditions (Fried parameter ­r0) for given sites on Earth. [Solution] The development is proposed to be done via the analysis of atmospheric data from the past, and by using machine learning techniques in Python. [Steps] Laser communication and laser...
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3-D printing techniques for high-frequency electrical components and subsystems for space applications - ESA-NPL PhD partnership
This PhD will develop 3-D printed circuits and subsystems, and associated measurement capabilities, for the next generation of radio frequency electromagnetic components for future space applications, including telecommunications and remote  sensing. Specifically, it will research and develop new manufacturing and test...
This PhD will develop 3-D printed circuits and subsystems, and associated measurement capabilities, for the next generation of radio frequency electromagnetic components for future space applications, including telecommunications and remote  sensing. [Solution] Specifically, it will research and develop new manufacturi...
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3D printing of structures on the Moon without additives: PF-FDM
The main objective of the proposed idea is the development of a technology for printing large structures on the moon by only using the lunar regolith and electrical energy. For this task, the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) proposes the "Powder Feed - Fused Deposition Modeling" (PF-FDM) process in development by a te...
The main objective of the proposed idea is the development of a technology for printing large structures on the moon by only using the lunar regolith and electrical energy. [Solution] For this task, the Institute of Space Systems (IRAS) proposes the "Powder Feed - Fused Deposition Modeling" (PF-FDM) process in developm...
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Optimized thermal storage for electricity generation
The project MESG: Moon Energy Storage and Generation, financed by ESA, demonstrated also via a breadboard testing phase the feasibility of using processed lunar regolith simulant (produced via solar sintering and layer deposition) to store heat and while releasing it, to produce electricity. Storing heat (using the inc...
The project MESG: Moon Energy Storage and Generation, financed by ESA, demonstrated also via a breadboard testing phase the feasibility of using processed lunar regolith simulant (produced via solar sintering and layer deposition) to store heat and while releasing it, to produce electricity. [Solution] Storing heat (us...
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Hierarchically structuring space systems from the nano to whole component scale using Synchrotron tuned Additive Manufacturing
Systems for launch and space vehicles are currently assembled from a multitude of components and subsystems. Direct fabrication of entire (sub)systems as a single component would be transformational in reducing the number of manufacturing systems required in space, and hence payload. Additive manufacturing (AM) enables...
Systems for launch and space vehicles are currently assembled from a multitude of components and subsystems. [Context] Direct fabrication of entire (sub)systems as a single component would be transformational in reducing the number of manufacturing systems required in space, and hence payload. [Benefits] Additive manuf...
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RISC-V: High-Performance Fault-Tolerant Computing for Space
Today, spacecrafts require and increasing amount of computing power for a next generation of communication systems and intelligent space missions. In the near-future many systems will rely on complex algorithms and AI which require massive amounts of on-board processing power. However, high performance computers in gro...
Today, spacecrafts require an increasing amount of computing power for a next generation of communication systems and intelligent space missions. [Context] In the near-future many systems will rely on complex algorithms and AI which require massive amounts of on-board processing power. [Challenge] However, high perform...
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E-GRANUVITY: Handling electrically charged grains in modified gravity conditions
The properties of granular materials (density, rheology, …) are driven by the contact forces, the cohesive forces and the gravity. The cohesive forces are related to different physical mechanisms: van der Waals forces, capillary bridges and electrostatic interactions. Consequently, gravity issues on the granular materi...
The properties of granular materials (density, rheology, …) are driven by the contact forces, the cohesive forces and the gravity. [Context] The cohesive forces are related to different physical mechanisms: van der Waals forces, capillary bridges and electrostatic interactions. [Analysis] Consequently, gravity issues o...
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Diagnostics and research of infected cells for Astronaut health monitoring
It has been known from beginning of astronautics that space flight conditions have a decremental effect on the immune response. Main reason for this physiological effect is the reduction of lymphocyte activation in consequence of microgravity, psychosocial and physical stress, sleep disruption, radiation in space and n...
It has been known from beginning of astronautics that space flight conditions have a decremental effect on the immune response. [Context] Main reason for this physiological effect is the reduction of lymphocyte activation in consequence of microgravity, psychosocial and physical stress, sleep disruption, radiation in s...
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Water Cannon new method to sending loads or people into space without using rockets
Gravity as the main problem in sending cargo or people into space and it needs most cost and energy. this idea is about  innovation sending loads and people in to the space without using rockets .in this idea self-gravity to be used against him and it need time and costs less than rocket.in this idea we have new struct...
Sentence 1 [Challenge] new method to sending loads or people into space without using rockets Sentence 2 [Context] Gravity as the main problem in sending cargo or people into space and it needs most cost and energy. Sentence 3 [Solution] this idea is about  innovation sending loads and people in to the space without us...
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Closed loop aquaculture for deep space exploration
The objective of  project is to gain an overview about the feasibility of aquaponics in space linked to algae and hydroponic (aeroponic) plant production and the potential integration of insect larvae production to close nutritive cycles in a more complete manner. The choice for the use of seawater or freshwater reveal...
The objective of  project is to gain an overview about the feasibility of aquaponics in space linked to algae and hydroponic (aeroponic) plant production and the potential integration of insect larvae production to close nutritive cycles in a more complete manner. [Challenge] The choice for the use of seawater or fresh...
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Iron Extraction of Moon Dust and its 3D Printing on the Moon
A several centimeter thick layer of dust covers the moon. This dust contains more than 10% iron mainly bonded in Iron oxide (FeO) as material probes from former Apollo mission had shown. The new approach of this proposal is the extraction of this iron and its usage for already commercial available and well-proven metal...
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I want, you shall...
The idea posited here looks to at the challenge of addressing a user or business’ needs with the increasing number of disparate systems that may be able to fulfill those needs. This study would examine using machine learning to implement an “I want, you shall” mechanism for the elicitation of formal requirements to ach...
The idea posited here looks to at the challenge of addressing a user or business’ needs with the increasing number of disparate systems that may be able to fulfill those needs. [Challenge] This study would examine using machine learning to implement an “I want, you shall” mechanism for the elicitation of formal require...
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Magnetic levitation propulsion
This propulsion is much more efficient than by electric motors. It taking less energy just to power electric magnets. This magnets I have desing to be attached to caterpillar tracks similar as did in first military tanks Where caterpillar tracks on side of tanks was bigger than tenk it self. This design allows to drive...
This propulsion is much more efficient than by electric motors. [Benefits] It taking less energy just to power electric magnets. [Analysis] This magnets I have desing to be attached to caterpillar tracks similar as did in first military tanks. [Context] Where caterpillar tracks on side of tanks was bigger than tenk it ...
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"Building blocks" fabricated via additive manufacturing
Use of local resources in form of ISRU will certainly increase prospects of lunar exploration or infrastructure construction. However, it is probable that some components or compounds will have to be delivered from Earth. Additive manufacturing may be a solution to this challenge - especially if novel structures are in...
Use of local resources in form of ISRU will certainly increase prospects of lunar exploration or infrastructure construction. [Context] However, it is probable that some components or compounds will have to be delivered from Earth. [Challenge] Additive manufacturing may be a solution to this challenge - especially if n...
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Tubular magnet generator
DESCRIPTION : Four permanent magnets shaped as on drawing 2.1 placed in housing of motor in order that makes full circle, drawing 1.1 . In side is smooth tube, allowing that solenoid have no obstacle spinning in side of. In center of motor is axis, on witch is mounted shafts, witch holding solenoid steady. Solenoid hav...
Four permanent magnets shaped as on drawing 2.1 placed in housing of motor in order that makes full circle, drawing 1.1 [Solution] . In side is smooth tube, allowing that solenoid have no obstacle spinning in side of. [Context] In center of motor is axis, on witch is mounted shafts, witch holding solenoid steady. [Co...
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Challenging Very Low Noise Measurements of Electro-Magnetic Emissions
Modern state-of-the-art equipment like real-time EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) receivers allow to measure interferences not only in the frequency domain but also in time domain. Advanced modelling techniques like space-time separation and Gaussian separation of inner and outer sources allow to perform measurements...
Modern state-of-the-art equipment like real-time EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) receivers allow to measure interferences not only in the frequency domain but also in time domain. [Context] Advanced modelling techniques like space-time separation and Gaussian separation of inner and outer sources allow to perform me...
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Traceability chain of measurement instruments
All equipment used in the measurement chain which has an influence on the measurement result shall be verified regularly by means of calibration.  There are now more than 400 devices/components registered in the equipment list of EMC laboratory. The first task is to identify the essential equipment that requires regula...
Sentence 1 [Challenge] All equipment used in the measurement chain which has an influence on the measurement result shall be verified regularly by means of calibration. Sentence 2 [Context] There are now more than 400 devices/components registered in the equipment list of EMC laboratory. Sentence 3 [Challenge] The fi...
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Incas on the moon (building "rocks")
For ages mankind has constructed its buildings using the available resources and local consumables. Never (until recently) we brought our own stuff with us. When we found timber, we made wooden structures, where we only had ice and snow available, we constructed igloos.  When colonizing the moon, we should think in the...
For ages mankind has constructed its buildings using the available resources and local consumables. [Context] Never (until recently) we brought our own stuff with us. [Context] When we found timber, we made wooden structures, where we only had ice and snow available, we constructed igloos. [Context] When colonizing t...
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Automated determination of space debris attitude states and their evolution
Due to growing interest in Space Situational Awareness, current efforts aim at investigating the rotation properties of space debris. Until now, the focus lies in manual determination of the attitude state of individual objects in case of contingency. In addition, a comprehensive study of entire groups of objects will ...
Due to growing interest in Space Situational Awareness, current efforts aim at investigating the rotation properties of space debris. [Context] Until now, the focus lies in manual determination of the attitude state of individual objects in case of contingency. [Challenge] In addition, a comprehensive study of entire g...
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Kick-stage with Service Module to bring 150 Kg of payload anywhere in the Solar System
Airbus built for ESA a generic deep space platform that was used to fly to a Comet (Rosetta), orbit Mars (MEX), and orbit Venus (VEX). By the  time they assembled Venus Express, the last of  the series, the cost and schedule were extremely optimized and the  changes to the baseline were very minimal: basically thermal ...
Airbus built for ESA a generic deep space platform that was used to fly to a Comet (Rosetta), orbit Mars (MEX), and orbit Venus (VEX). [Context] By the time they assembled Venus Express, the last of the series, the cost and schedule were extremely optimized and the changes to the baseline were very minimal: basically t...
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The automation tool for the design, schematic + material requirements generation and self-assembly of geodesic dome structures - Large Scale Habitat & Ancillary Infrastructure Construction
DomeplanAR is a fully-digitalized 3D design automation tool. Its purpose is to help geodome builders/developers/designers to quickly & seamlessly design geodesic dome schematics to their precise needs, without the hassle of working with 3D design programs. Using the highly customizable parametric system, the users can ...
DomeplanAR is a fully-digitalized 3D design automation tool. [Context] Its purpose is to help geodome builders/developers/designers to quickly & seamlessly design geodesic dome schematics to their precise needs, without the hassle of working with 3D design programs. [Solution] Using the highly customizable parametric s...
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Inclination 19.5 deg, eccentricity 0.22, a practical 1:1 resonant spacecraft orbit.
To see clearly between the Earth and the Sun for CMEs and comets, or past the Sun for variable stars and galaxies, or see the Sun in stereo, requires a spacecraft trajectory well beyond the Moon and Lagrangian points L1 and L2, (top left of attached image). Existing spacecracraft trajectories for Helios, Stereo, Spitze...
To see clearly between the Earth and the Sun for CMEs and comets, or past the Sun for variable stars and galaxies, or see the Sun in stereo, requires a spacecraft trajectory well beyond the Moon and Lagrangian points L1 and L2, (top left of attached image). [Context] Existing spacecracraft trajectories for Helios, Ster...
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Design and control of a versatile and robust climbing robot for space exploration of natural walls and caves
The goal of this project is advancing the technology readiness level of the systems necessary for climbing natural walls or locomote in micro-gravity. Following a bottom-up approach, the fundamental challenges should be investigated and addressed with the development of dedicated hardware, meant to be extensively teste...
The goal of this project is advancing the technology readiness level of the systems necessary for climbing natural walls or locomote in micro-gravity. [Challenge] Following a bottom-up approach, the fundamental challenges should be investigated and addressed with the development of dedicated hardware, meant to be exten...
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Scaleable Liquid Mirror Space Telescope
The principal idea is to design a liquid mirror which is suitable for a telescope in space. Earth based liquid mirror telescopes (LMT) are well understood technology, the disadvantage is that they are strictly zenith pointing due to the forces (gravitation and rotation) which form the mirror. In order to reach that goa...
The principal idea is to design a liquid mirror which is suitable for a telescope in space. [Solution] Earth based liquid mirror telescopes (LMT) are well understood technology, the disadvantage is that they are strictly zenith pointing due to the forces (gravitation and rotation) which form the mirror. [Analysis] In o...
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Uncertainty Budgets of Measurement Setups in ESA’s EMC and Magnetic Facilities
The identification of systematic errors affecting accuracy and the reproducibility of the measurements affecting precision are important in understanding the obtained test results and in assessing the suitability of test setups. An uncertainty budget allows listing the various influencing factors, to identify their rel...
The identification of systematic errors affecting accuracy and the reproducibility of the measurements affecting precision are important in understanding the obtained test results and in assessing the suitability of test setups. [Context] An uncertainty budget allows listing the various influencing factors, to identify...
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Innovative unbiased near-Earth object population model
ESA is embracing their duty to protect Earth and has introduced the Planetary Defence Office (PDO). However, until now, NASA has been the only entity discovering new near-Earth objects (NEO) on a daily basis (more than 93% of all discoveries of 2018), and as the rest of the world currently does not have other options, ...
ESA is embracing their duty to protect Earth and has introduced the Planetary Defence Office (PDO). [Context] However, until now, NASA has been the only entity discovering new near-Earth objects (NEO) on a daily basis (more than 93% of all discoveries of 2018), and as the rest of the world currently does not have other...
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Kite like device for aerobraking at Mars and Venus
Missions to Mars and Venus today, can make use of aerobraking to save  considerable amounts of fuel (e.g. Venus Express, Exomars TGO,  Envision). Manoeuvres in excess of several thousands of m/s can be  replaced by aerobraking to, after initial orbit insertion, allow probes  to achieve their final operational orbit aro...
Missions to Mars and Venus today, can make use of aerobraking to save  considerable amounts of fuel (e.g. Venus Express, Exomars TGO,  Envision). [Context] Manoeuvres in excess of several thousands of m/s can be  replaced by aerobraking to, after initial orbit insertion, allow probes  to achieve their final operational...
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Multi-disciplinary modelling of the aerothemodynamically-induced fragmentation of re-entering bodies (MIDGARD)
Addressing the risk of the atmospheric re-entry of space debris is progressively becoming more and more pressing due to the increase in the number of orbiting objects and the consequent higher frequency of re-entry. The prediction of the re-entry process is impacted by the fragmentation of the re-entering objects as a ...
Addressing the risk of the atmospheric re-entry of space debris is progressively becoming more and more pressing due to the increase in the number of orbiting objects and the consequent higher frequency of re-entry. [Challenge] The prediction of the re-entry process is impacted by the fragmentation of the re-entering o...
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Combining ISRU and Space Debris for Constructions on the Moon
More than 8,000 tons of space debris endanger all space activities. Satellite operators pay more than €14 million a year for evasive maneuvers and 1 billion USD in insurance premiums. But beside a costly thread, space debris is a valuable resource, too which does not need to be launched into space again. With affordabl...
More than 8,000 tons of space debris endanger all space activities. [Challenge] Satellite operators pay more than €14 million a year for evasive maneuvers and 1 billion USD in insurance premiums. [Context] But beside a costly thread, space debris is a valuable resource, too which does not need to be launched into space...
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EARTH HEALTH MONITOR
ESA Earth Observation satellites provide high quality data suitable for earth health status monitoring.   The EARTH HEALT MONITOR shall visualize this data in a clear and simplified manner as a bridge between scientific observation and reality with the main goal to move people to act.
ESA Earth Observation satellites provide high quality data suitable for earth health status monitoring. [Context] The EARTH HEALTH MONITOR shall visualize this data in a clear and simplified manner as a bridge between scientific observation and reality. [Solution] The main goal is to move people to act. [Benefits]
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H2ENERGY
The core of this idea is to install a hydrogen based energy storage system charged with green electricity mainly from local solar cells. Stored energy is converted back to electric energy and heat via fuel cells. Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. A drastic cut of CO2 emissions dow...
The core of this idea is to install a hydrogen based energy storage system charged with green electricity mainly from local solar cells. [Solution] Stored energy is converted back to electric energy and heat via fuel cells. [Steps] Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. [Challenge] A d...
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Teleconference Capsule
A used reentry capsule, rearranged in its interior to hold a small group having a teleconference with a remote location. This second life of the capsule alludes to the first, when it was used to transport humans and cargo from Earth to the ISS and back.
A used reentry capsule, rearranged in its interior to hold a small group having a teleconference with a remote location. [Solution] This second life of the capsule alludes to the first, when it was used to transport humans and cargo from Earth to the ISS and back. [Context]
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Use of solar blinds
using solar generating blinds in ESA office buildings
Using solar generating blinds [Solution] can be a sustainable solution for ESA office buildings. [Benefits] These blinds can generate electricity from the sun while also providing shade and reducing the need for artificial lighting. [Benefits] Additionally, the excess energy generated can be stored and used to power ot...
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Participatory Art <locally> for Social Impact <globally> @ ECSAT
Meaningful art in the workplace has long been used by technology organisations to improve staff productivity and impress visitors. Indeed, recent research suggests that more than half or 53% of workers said having art in the office makes them happier. Often, though, staff have no say in art choices. This proposal puts ...
Meaningful art in the workplace has long been used by technology organisations to improve staff productivity and impress visitors. [Context] Indeed, recent research suggests that more than half or 53% of workers said having art in the office makes them happier. [Benefits] Often, though, staff have no say in art choices...
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Light-is-Life Tree
Celebrating the history of space endeavors in Europe and symbolizing the peaceful conquest of space, means gathering millions of hours of efforts from years spent by our diverse workforce to serve space in one piece of art.  This challenge have led to think about what makes the magic of space  connects with the human b...
Celebrating the history of space endeavors in Europe and symbolizing the peaceful conquest of space, means gathering millions of hours of efforts from years spent by our diverse workforce to serve space in one piece of art. [Context] This challenge have led to think about what makes the magic of space connects with the...
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Grey Water Fountain
Recycling water in order to put it back into use is a great idea and technical achievement. What if some of this almost drinking water is used to create a public installation enjoyed by many? A fountain where one can enjoy an ambient environment, relaxing and calming his/her mood?
Sentence 1 [Context] Recycling water in order to put it back into use is a great idea and technical achievement. [Challenge] Sentence 2 [Solution] What if some of this almost drinking water is used to create a public installation enjoyed by many? [Solution] Sentence 3 [Benefits] A fountain where one can enjoy an ambien...
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Plant-powered internet-of-things via satellite for aquatic building environments
The ultimate demonstration of a green approach to satellite communications - while at the same time providing valuable monitoring data from aquatic (ponds, lakes) environments in or around buildings.
The ultimate demonstration of a green approach to satellite communications [Benefits] - while at the same time providing valuable monitoring data from aquatic (ponds, lakes) environments in or around buildings [Context].
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Space for Creativity : be part of the big picture !
Once big organisations have evolved enough and reach a certain maturity level, they tend to struggle defining common goals based on a vision that transcends individual interests. This is true not only at corporate level but also at employees level. ESA being at the service of the citizens, the Agency future vision shou...
Once big organisations have evolved enough and reach a certain maturity level, they tend to struggle defining common goals based on a vision that transcends individual interests. [Challenge] This is true not only at corporate level but also at employees level. [Challenge] ESA being at the service of the citizens, the...
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Go Direct: Switching from AC to DC as a new way to gather and distribute electrical power
Taking the International Space Station (ISS) and power distribution schemes in other spacecraft as a practical reference, it is very interesting to see that similar concepts have been developed in parallel for ground applications at a much bigger scale. One induced consequence is switching from Alternating Current (AC)...
Taking the International Space Station (ISS) and power distribution schemes in other spacecraft as a practical reference, it is very interesting to see that similar concepts have been developed in parallel for ground applications at a much bigger scale. [Context] One induced consequence is switching from Alternating Cu...
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Tensegrity bridge - from space to earth
To use "tensegrity" concept to build a pedestrian bridge or any air connecting structure between or inside a building. Tensegrity concept is used in architecture / constructions / art works. ESA has a patent for a deployable tensegrity reflector to be used for space antenna application.
To use "tensegrity" concept to build a pedestrian bridge or any air connecting structure between or inside a building. [Solution] Tensegrity concept is used in architecture / constructions / art works. [Context] ESA has a patent for a deployable tensegrity reflector to be used for space antenna application. [Context]
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Daylight-tolerant space telescope - for use with Pan-STARRS and LSST
Daylight tolerant space telescope. Blind Spot Space Telescope. A space telescope to complement PanStarrs and LSST by viewing where they cannot – near the Sun. Astronomy has an enormous blind spot when observing transient events – we can’t see galaxies, faint stars, near-Earth objects, most comets and the outer corona d...
Daylight tolerant space telescope. [Context] Blind Spot Space Telescope. [Context] A space telescope to complement PanSTARRS and LSST by viewing where they cannot – near the Sun. [Solution] Astronomy has an enormous blind spot when observing transient events – we can’t see galaxies, faint stars, near-Earth objects, mos...
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System for exploration Lava Tubes on other worlds
Exploration of Lava Tube introduces serious Mechanical, and Scientific problem. It is even harder to do on Moon, because there is not only lack of atmosphere, which could help in slowing down of falling Probe, but we also have no idea, what will wait for us at the bottom. Since no water was working there for few millio...
Exploration of Lava Tube introduces serious Mechanical, and Scientific problem. [Challenge] It is even harder to do on Moon, because there is not only lack of atmosphere, which could help in slowing down of falling Probe, but we also have no idea, what will wait for us at the bottom. [Challenge] Since no water was work...
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Warning plate near elevators - "This is a time machine"
Elevators are in reality "time machines". When using an elevator, our ageing rate changes, due to relativistic effects. The time dilation effect, due to change in elevation w.r.t Earth surface (due to changes in local gravitational field) is less popular and less known than the length contraction or time dilation effec...
Elevators are in reality "time machines". [Context] When using an elevator, our ageing rate changes, due to relativistic effects. [Analysis] The time dilation effect, due to change in elevation w.r.t Earth surface (due to changes in local gravitational field) is less popular and less known than the length contraction o...
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MULE - Moon Underground Light Explorer. System for exploration of caves in Moon and other moons with low gravity conditions.
The idea consist in sending automatic module with tiny automatized drones. The system is formed by few drones (MSC 1 - Moon Cave Explorer) and two service modules (RS Refueling Station and C-HUB Communication Switcher) that could be transported in one module from Earth to lunar orbit and from there into the surface of ...
The idea consist in sending automatic module with tiny automatized drones. [Context] The system is formed by few drones (MSC 1 - Moon Cave Explorer) and two service modules (RS Refueling Station and C-HUB Communication Switcher) that could be transported in one module from Earth to lunar orbit and from there into the s...
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Moving giant rocks using an endoscope, fishing net and winch
Could a Rover move rocks heavier than itself? Possibly, a fishing net can haul cargo heavier than itself. The main challenge for the Rover, as for the fishing net, is getting the net behind the load. The proposal here is to use techniques borrowed from keyhole surgery and in-air refuelling of fighter jets to build the ...
Could a Rover move rocks heavier than itself? [Challenge] Possibly, a fishing net can haul cargo heavier than itself. [Analysis] The main challenge for the Rover, as for the fishing net, is getting the net behind the load. [Challenge] The proposal here is to use techniques borrowed from keyhole surgery and in-air refue...
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3-D mapping of cave in true colour for hardware cost under $100.
This cave mapping proposal has four separate independent sub-proposals: * Cave mapping by micro-rover – 2-D monochrome * Cave mapping by main rover – 3-D monochrome * Cave mapping back on Earth – 3-D true colour * Using the difference between the main rover’s map and the micro-rover’s map for micro-rover navigation. Wo...
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Use of innovative low emissivity coatings for windows to reduce heat loss
The idea is to take the use of thermal-optical properties from the space thermal control domain and use them to tune the temperature of different working spaces and to save energy through the use of low emissivity films on windows.
The idea is to take the use of thermal-optical properties from the space thermal control domain [Context] and use them to tune the temperature of different working spaces [Solution] and to save energy through the use of low emissivity films on windows. [Solution]
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Smarter surfaces: Using spaceflight proven antimicrobial technologies to enhance the work environment
This proposal is to use data from the ESA Biofilms experiment (due to fly in 2020) and incorporate findings in space that have a direct Earth benefit to ESA HQ. Biofilms aims to test antimicrobial metal surfaces under spaceflight conditions as an effective strategy to prevent microbial biofilm formation. This not only ...
This proposal is to use data from the ESA Biofilms experiment (due to fly in 2020) and incorporate findings in space that have a direct Earth benefit to ESA HQ. [Context] Biofilms aims to test antimicrobial metal surfaces under spaceflight conditions as an effective strategy to prevent microbial biofilm formation. [Sol...
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Smart ESA
Inspired by smart Moon and smart cities, smart ESA proposes to make use of Artificial Intelligence and IoT (Internet of Things) to bring a new unprecedented way of connecting all ESA establishments and its people in way that we could have never imagined before.
Inspired by smart Moon and smart cities, smart ESA proposes to make use of Artificial Intelligence and IoT (Internet of Things) to bring a new unprecedented way of connecting all ESA establishments and its people in way that we could have never imagined before. [Solution]
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Space-derived indoor air quality monitor for HVAC and building automation
A unique gas sensing technology for environmental and indoor air quality, developed for the International Space Station and then adapted for Earth use. The result is Airgloss ProSense, a professional environmental monitoring solution for building automation and enterprises, able to detect and identify a wide range of a...
Sentence 1 [Context] A unique gas sensing technology for environmental and indoor air quality, developed for the International Space Station and then adapted for Earth use. [Context] Sentence 2 [Solution] The result is Airgloss ProSense, a professional environmental monitoring solution for building automation and enter...
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Artificial Intelligent
Artificial Intelligent (AI) personal assistance first appearing in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssesy HAL is a sentient computer that controls the systems of the Discovery One spacecraft and interacts with the ship's astronaut crew. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HAL_9000) Personal assistance AI is commercial on the ...
Sentence 1 [Context] Artificial Intelligent (AI) personal assistance first appearing in the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssesy HAL is a sentient computer that controls the systems of the Discovery One spacecraft and interacts with the ship's astronaut crew. [Context] Sentence 2 [Analysis] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H...
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Geothermal plant For heating ESA establishments
Geothermal plants are nowadays a real solution for heating and refreshing buildings and houses, the current technology in fact allow its implementation in all countries with an affordable expense. The ESA establishments can with the  geothermic solution sustain themselves just using the earth energy available under our...
Geothermal plants are nowadays a real solution for heating and refreshing buildings and houses, [Context] the current technology in fact allow its implementation in all countries with an affordable expense. [Analysis] The ESA establishments can with the  geothermic solution sustain themselves just using the earth energ...
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Space greenhouse for human space exploration on site
Human space exploration needs food for the crew! Growing crops in space reduces the amount of packaged food required and fresh food is beneficial for the health and well-being of the astronauts. For example the Eden ISS project in Antarctica is testing technology for plant cultivation in space. A greenhouse based on su...
Human space exploration needs food for the crew! [Challenge] Growing crops in space reduces the amount of packaged food required and fresh food is beneficial for the health and well-being of the astronauts. [Benefits] For example the Eden ISS project in Antarctica is testing technology for plant cultivation in space. [...
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Beaming ESA light years ahead - Virtual posters - green technology for communication means
As we explore our planet and the universe around us, there is a simple phenomena - light is life and energy. Using light to communicate the essence of ESA and what it is to be ESA on any building surface (augmenting reality) , as an expression of being "ESA", would help to further liberate ESA in perceiving and believi...
As we explore our planet and the universe around us, there is a simple phenomena - light is life and energy. [Context] Using light to communicate the essence of ESA and what it is to be ESA on any building surface (augmenting reality) , as an expression of being "ESA", would help to further liberate ESA in perceiving a...
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Underground heat exchanger to improve thermal efficiency
Thermal management is a key aspect to consider when designing new buildings since the energy consumed to either heat up or cool down such buildings has a huge impact, not only on the environment, but also on the utility bill. My idea is based on the External Active Thermal Control System (EATCS) from the International ...
Thermal management is a key aspect to consider when designing new buildings since the energy consumed to either heat up or cool down such buildings has a huge impact, not only on the environment, but also on the utility bill. [Context] My idea is based on the External Active Thermal Control System (EATCS) from the Inte...
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Tethered pit descend enabling further cave exploration
This idea focuses on theme #1 and theme #4 of campaign System studies - Lunar caves. Major problem of cave exploration is delivery of power to rover and communicating with it. Power beaming has low efficacy and pit rim is not stable for power and data relays on the surface. One of the possible solutions is rover that i...
This idea focuses on theme #1 [Challenge] and theme #4 [Benefits] of campaign System studies - Lunar caves. [Context] Major problem of cave exploration is delivery of power to rover and communicating with it. [Challenge] Power beaming has low efficacy and pit rim is not stable for power and data relays on the surface. ...
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O-ring voltage multiplier generator.
The idea, main purpose of the process is to reduce the resistant mechanical work of electromagnetic force. Because the O-ring generator is not an electrostatic generator. Because the O-ring generator does not need to absorb current as is the case for the primary of a conventional voltage-elevating transformer. Because ...
The idea, main purpose of the process is to reduce the resistant mechanical work of electromagnetic force. [Solution] Because the O-ring generator is not an electrostatic generator. [Analysis] Because the O-ring generator does not need to absorb current as is the case for the primary of a conventional voltage-elevating...
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Tiles and plants that can collect energy.
Use inteligent tiles as a floor on the main tributaries parts of the office
Use inteligent tiles as a floor on the main tributaries parts of the office [Solution]
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Innovative Regolith Excavation and Beneficiation Device in Support of Lunar In-situ Resource Utilisation (ISRU)
Reliable and efficient excavation of extra-terrestrial geological material and its subsequent beneficiation will be the first necessary step for a future planetary ISRU process chain and sustained human presence on the Moon. Lunar excavators must be specifically designed for lunar application, therefore a multi-discipl...
Reliable and efficient excavation of extra-terrestrial geological material and its subsequent beneficiation will be the first necessary step for a future planetary ISRU process chain and sustained human presence on the Moon. [Challenge] Lunar excavators must be specifically designed for lunar application, therefore a m...
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Space Drones
Basically, they are a bunch of tiny (as in less than a 500cm squared)  drones which are controlled via an RCS thruster mesh consisting of 32 thrusters allowing for fully directional control. The drones are all individually controlled by onboard AI, however, there is a larger 'mothership' at the mouth of the cave which ...
Basically, they are a bunch of tiny (as in less than a 500cm squared)  drones which are controlled via an RCS thruster mesh consisting of 32 thrusters allowing for fully directional control. [Solution] The drones are all individually controlled by onboard AI, however, there is a larger 'mothership' at the mouth of the ...
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Energy balance
The energy transition humanity is to face requires above all to balance the use and storage of renewable energy.
The energy transition humanity is to face requires above all to balance the use and storage of renewable energy. [Challenge]
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BUILD-SAT: Building Design using Latent satellite heat storage techniques
The current idea proposes the use of “Phase Change Materials (PCM)” with very large latent heat and energy storage capacity to reduce the heating and cooling demands for the new ESA HQ – setting a precedent for green buildings across Europe. The PCM can be embedded in building wall panels, where they can absorb the exc...
The current idea proposes the use of “Phase Change Materials (PCM)” with very large latent heat and energy storage capacity to reduce the heating and cooling demands for the new ESA HQ – setting a precedent for green buildings across Europe. [Solution] The PCM can be embedded in building wall panels, where they can abs...
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Millimeter-wave band-pass filter technology based on spherical dielectric resonators
Problem: Frequency-selective filters, such as band-pass filters, for electromagnetic signals at millimeter-wave frequency are practically limited in their performance (namely, insertion loss and frequency selectivity) by the quality factor of the constituent resonators of the filter. Loss is typically minimized (and qu...
Problem: Frequency-selective filters, such as band-pass filters, for electromagnetic signals at millimeter-wave frequency are practically limited in their performance (namely, insertion loss and frequency selectivity) by the quality factor of the constituent resonators of the filter. [Challenge] Loss is typically minim...
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Use satellite remote sensing data to assess PV energy potential of the roof, install and monitor PV panels.
Remote sensing data from satellite can and is already used to evaluate the photovoltaic energy potential of the roofs of buildings and, once installed, to monitor the function of PV panels by comparing estimated with actual hourly energy output. For example, the French non-profit association Hespul has been offering th...
Remote sensing data from satellite can and is already used to evaluate the photovoltaic energy potential of the roofs of buildings [Context] and, once installed, to monitor the function of PV panels by comparing estimated with actual hourly energy output. [Steps] For example, the French non-profit association Hespul ha...
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FloatingOffice: a new desk concept to get more space for you
Floating Office is an ESA BIC Hessen&Baden-Württemberg start-up which introduces NOLEX, an innovative concept to increase space efficiency in apartments and offices. By storing temporarily unused furniture suspended on ropes under the ceiling, space can be used and saved more efficiently. NOLEX guarantees multifunction...
Floating Office is an ESA BIC Hessen&Baden-Württemberg start-up which introduces NOLEX, an innovative concept to increase space efficiency in apartments and offices. [Context] By storing temporarily unused furniture suspended on ropes under the ceiling, space can be used and saved more efficiently. [Solution] NOLEX gua...
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Display of the ESTC Universal Time based on ESA's very own Atomic Clock
ESTEC’s Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology division has setup an atomic clock,  an independent timing capability that the Microwave Laboratory built up initially to support validation of Galileo clocks and timing performances, and before that the experiment GIOVE satellites. This was realised in close cooperation ...
ESTEC’s Radio Frequency Payloads and Technology division has setup an atomic clock,  an independent timing capability that the Microwave Laboratory built up initially to support validation of Galileo clocks and timing performances, and before that the experiment GIOVE satellites. [Context] This was realised in close co...
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ESA Sites Navigator
The ESA Navigator is an mobile device app that allows users to easily navigate through ESA sites. Based on a. proven concept at ESTEC over the past five years, the ESA Navigator can be enhanced as an SOS system in time of emergencies or to send out messages to users within a building or site by Security. The Navigator ...
The ESA Navigator is an mobile device app that allows users to easily navigate through ESA sites. [Context] Based on a proven concept at ESTEC over the past five years, the ESA Navigator can be enhanced as an SOS system in time of emergencies or to send out messages to users within a building or site by Security. [Solu...
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Backup power generators for ESA sites
Instead of having obsolete diesel generators that need to be primed on a regular basis, ESOC could use bi-fuel generators, because the gas piping leads right underneath the area. "Erdgas" priming of the generators would be more eco-friendly, cheaper and possibly less disturbing.
Instead of having obsolete diesel generators that need to be primed on a regular basis, ESOC could use bi-fuel generators, [Solution] because the gas piping leads right underneath the area. [Context] "Erdgas" priming of the generators would be more eco-friendly, cheaper and possibly less disturbing. [Benefits]
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Towards Tiny Intelligent Satellites
CubeSats have seen an increased interest in the last decade primarily due to their reduced costs. Their success however has been proven only in low-Earth orbit (LEO) situations.  As technology evolves in propulsion, communications, structures, materials and electronics, cubeSats may have the potential to become indepen...
CubeSats have seen an increased interest in the last decade primarily due to their reduced costs. [Context] Their success however has been proven only in low-Earth orbit (LEO) situations. [Challenge] As technology evolves in propulsion, communications, structures, materials and electronics, cubeSats may have the potent...
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New innovation PEMF (Potential Electro Motion Force) and Multi wires method
1. Photo detector and solar cell technology.  All technologies of sensor need photodetector and antenna as main part in sense and detect. Increase technology photodetector and antenna to sense and detect will increase reliability, accuracy, and performance with novel technology PEMF (Potential Electro Motion Force) tha...
1. All technologies of sensor need photodetector and antenna as main part in sense and detect. [Context] Increase technology photodetector and antenna to sense and detect will increase reliability, accuracy, and performance with novel technology PEMF (Potential Electro Motion Force) that increase reactivity electron mo...
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Driving a Quantum Ship. A quantum secured autonomous communication link for autonomous shipping: a feasibility study.
The objective is to perform a feasibility study of a quantum-mediated secure port-ship communication link for autonomous driving. Quantum communications is redefining the communication standards, making them secure for long-term requirements, in particular protecting against potential attacks, including notably those e...
The objective is to perform a feasibility study of a quantum-mediated secure port-ship communication link for autonomous driving. [Solution] Quantum communications is redefining the communication standards, making them secure for long-term requirements, in particular protecting against potential attacks, including nota...
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Lunar Regolith Interactions with Environments and Robotics Systems
The goals of the proposed project are: 1/ to better characterize the interactions among dust particles as well as dust particles with surfaces based on fundamental principles of physics 2/ to improve mission-related applications in space engineering Ground-based spin-in and spin-off fields include the operation and opt...
The goals of the proposed project are: 1/ to better characterize the interactions among dust particles as well as dust particles with surfaces based on fundamental principles of physics [Challenge] 2/ to improve mission-related applications in space engineering [Benefits] Ground-based spin-in and spin-off fields includ...
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Using machine-learning to characterise influencing factors causing Clock failures
Recent advances in the fields of Big Data and Machine Learning enable the usage of large sets of sensor data coupled with test data to better understand the behaviour of components in operations and predict their failure rates. It is proposed to apply this methodology to better characterize Galileo clock failures, with...
Recent advances in the fields of Big Data and Machine Learning enable the usage of large sets of sensor data coupled with test data to better understand the behaviour of components in operations and predict their failure rates. [Context] It is proposed to apply this methodology to better characterize Galileo clock fail...
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HARBOUR TO HARBOUR AUTONOMOUS SHIPPING
Autonomous travel is our century's big challenge. When trying to solve it many areas must work together: automatic steering, navigation, global positioning, data transfer between subsystems, managing an efficient data pool, sensory data and finally reaction to detected anomalies. A well designed harbour to harbour ship...
Autonomous travel is our century's big challenge. [Challenge] When trying to solve it many areas must work together: automatic steering, navigation, global positioning, data transfer between subsystems, managing an efficient data pool, sensory data and finally reaction to detected anomalies. [Context] A well designed h...
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A study of the performance of the Athena X-ray Telescope through ray-tracing using McXtrace
The core of this project is the simulation of the Silicon Pore Optics of the Athena X-ray Telescope. Simulations will consist of ray tracing a detailed model of the optics, specified down to the pore level, and will be performed using McXtrace and its AstroX module. A software tool will be made specifically to aid in r...
The core of this project is the simulation of the Silicon Pore Optics of the Athena X-ray Telescope. [Context] Simulations will consist of ray tracing a detailed model of the optics, specified down to the pore level, and will be performed using McXtrace and its AstroX module. [Steps] A software tool will be made specif...
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Radiation damage of the Gaia focal plane
Analysis of calibration data from the detectors on the Gaia focal plane has shown that the amount of radiation damage is much lower than predicted based on the pre-launch testing. The contributing factors to this lower level of damage are unconfirmed, although there are several candidates for this variation. One is the...
Analysis of calibration data from the detectors on the Gaia focal plane has shown that the amount of radiation damage is much lower than predicted based on the pre-launch testing. [Analysis] The contributing factors to this lower level of damage are unconfirmed, although there are several candidates for this variation....
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Ice Microphysics across the Solar System
The research program focuses on the study of the icy surfaces of the Solar System with a focus on Mars and the icy satellites. On Mars, volatiles (CO2 and H2O) are present seasonally in the Polar Regions but also at the equator during cool nights. Water ice is a predominant component on the moons of giant planets (e.g....
The research program focuses on the study of the icy surfaces of the Solar System with a focus on Mars and the icy satellites. [Context] On Mars, volatiles (CO2 and H2O) are present seasonally in the Polar Regions but also at the equator during cool nights. [Context] Water ice is a predominant component on the moons of...
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Optimize fuel consumption and minimize pollution.
Trollhetta AS is working closely with companies involved in shipping and they inform us that two of the most important issues of Shipping today are to save fuel and avoid polluting the environment. Finding the optimal trajectory and selecting the optimal speed are instrumental to meet these goals. Our proposal is to us...
Trollhetta AS is working closely with companies involved in shipping and they inform us that two of the most important issues of Shipping today are to save fuel and avoid polluting the environment. [Challenge] Finding the optimal trajectory and selecting the optimal speed are instrumental to meet these goals. [Steps] O...
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Using approximate computing for the improvement of the performance-energy-reliability tradeoff of SRAM FPGA Artificial Neural Networks
Research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been revitalized the last years, driven by the recent advancements of Machine Learning (ML) and the advent of large Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). Due to the intrinsic parallelism between neurons and layers, the ANNs can be efficiently accelerated by hardware. The state-...
Research in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been revitalized the last years, driven by the recent advancements of Machine Learning (ML) and the advent of large Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs). [Context] Due to the intrinsic parallelism between neurons and layers, the ANNs can be efficiently accelerated by hardware. ...
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Airborne trials of a high resolution mid-wave InfraRed Camera for detecting Plastic
This project is a stepping stone in our ambition to launch a high resolution mid-wave infrared satellite sensor. The next stage is to trial the camera with partners (e.g. Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd) on an aircraft to demonstrate environmental applications.  We believe that the difference in emissivity between sea ...
This project is a stepping stone in our ambition to launch a high resolution mid-wave infrared satellite sensor. [Context] The next stage is to trial the camera with partners (e.g. Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd) on an aircraft to demonstrate environmental applications. [Steps] We believe that the difference in emissi...
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Detection and tracking of marine litter based on time series of high-resolution multispectral satellite images using machine learning algorithms
We suggest machine learning analysis of time series of daily PlanetScope or SkySat data to detect, quantify and track large floating plastic litter and accumulation zones. The VNIR spectral range is chosen because our spectrometer measurements have shown that a water film of 1 mm absorbs all radiation > 900 nm whereas ...
We suggest machine learning analysis of time series of daily PlanetScope or SkySat data to detect, quantify and track large floating plastic litter and accumulation zones. [Solution] The VNIR spectral range is chosen because our spectrometer measurements have shown that a water film of 1 mm absorbs all radiation > 900 ...
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BLUE: Brillouin – backscatter - fluorescence LIDAR research for Underwater Exploration of marine litter
Our idea is to investigate the potential of LIDAR – space, airborne and ground-based – to address plastic litter distributed in the water column, including microplastics. Recent studies have stressed how plastic litter at the sea surface represents only a small fraction of plastics entering the sea. Most plastics initi...
Our idea is to investigate the potential of LIDAR – space, airborne and ground-based – to address plastic litter distributed in the water column, including microplastics. [Context] Recent studies have stressed how plastic litter at the sea surface represents only a small fraction of plastics entering the sea. [Challeng...
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Tackling the plastic debris challenge at its source – Linking EO data with multi-source in-situ data for modelling debris pathways from source to sink
Monitoring areas closer to plastic marine litter sources such as rivers and estuarine systems has the potential to improve mitigation strategies. Upscaling in-situ point data of litter with earth observation (EO) and hydrodynamic models is our central concept. Sentinel-2 and 3, together with data from similar satellite...
Monitoring areas closer to plastic marine litter sources such as rivers and estuarine systems has the potential to improve mitigation strategies. [Challenge] Upscaling in-situ point data of litter with earth observation (EO) and hydrodynamic models is our central concept. [Solution] Sentinel-2 and 3, together with data...
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Plastic waste and the Black Sea, monitoring litter at sea and on the land from Sentinel-2 data.
It is widely recognised that plastic pollution in the world’s ocean is an ecological disaster (Eriksen et al., 2014; Thompson et al., 2009; UNEP 2009). Recent work shows that this problem is increasing globally (Moore, 2008), requiring immediate action to prevent further contamination of the marine environment.  Land b...
It is widely recognised that plastic pollution in the world’s ocean is an ecological disaster (Eriksen et al., 2014; Thompson et al., 2009; UNEP 2009). [Challenge] Recent work shows that this problem is increasing globally (Moore, 2008), requiring immediate action to prevent further contamination of the marine environm...
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Spectral properties of submerged and biofouled Marine Plastic Litter (MPL)
Recent studies have shown that remote sensing of floating plastic marine litter is feasible from unmanned aerial systems, aircraft and satellite missions. However, in the infrared (IR) water is a strong light absorber which makes it challenging to spectrally detect and discriminate plastics in the IR spectrum. Addition...
Recent studies have shown that remote sensing of floating plastic marine litter is feasible from unmanned aerial systems, aircraft and satellite missions. [Context] However, in the infrared (IR) water is a strong light absorber which makes it challenging to spectrally detect and discriminate plastics in the IR spectrum...
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A novel platform for remote-sensing and data validation during a high-profile round-the-world sailing race
The Ocean Race is an extreme sports event that takes place over a nine-month period, with the next edition to commence in 2021. Teams compete in a round-the-world sailing race that provides access to extremely remote stretches of rarely sampled open ocean, including the South Indian and Pacific Oceans close to the Sout...
The Ocean Race is an extreme sports event that takes place over a nine-month period, with the next edition to commence in 2021. [Context] Teams compete in a round-the-world sailing race that provides access to extremely remote stretches of rarely sampled open ocean, including the South Indian and Pacific Oceans close t...
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Tama's coastal trash monitoring system
Tama Group understands that a substantial share of the global ocean plastic litter comes from big trash deposits along coast lines. The next storm, monsoon or big waves constantly flush such trash islands to the big ocean. We suggest to implement satellite based monitoring systems being capable to reveal deposit patter...
Tama Group understands that a substantial share of the global ocean plastic litter comes from big trash deposits along coast lines. [Challenge] The next storm, monsoon or big waves constantly flush such trash islands to the big ocean. [Challenge] We suggest to implement satellite based monitoring systems being capable ...
[ "Tama Group understands that a substantial share of the global ocean plastic litter comes from big trash deposits along coast lines.", "The next storm, monsoon or big waves constantly flush such trash islands to the big ocean.", "We suggest to implement satellite based monitoring systems being capable to reveal...
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Calomel based AOTF hyperspectral imager
AOTF, an acousto-optical tunable filter, is a broadband “dispersive medium” that provides wide wavelength operative range, interferometer-like spectral resolution and the lightweight system with no moving parts. The novel version of AOTF is one made of Calomel monocrystal, a unique material with exceptional optical pro...
AOTF, an acousto-optical tunable filter, is a broadband “dispersive medium” that provides wide wavelength operative range, interferometer-like spectral resolution and the lightweight system with no moving parts. [Context] The novel version of AOTF is one made of Calomel monocrystal, a unique material with exceptional o...
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A full-range plastic marine litter monitoring service to support cleaning and littering reduction actions by mapping hotspots, pathways and littering sources
A combined satellite-based solution is proposed to map plastic marine litter pathways and accumulation areas relying onto 3 innovative developments: a novel Argos/Kineis beacon designed to track plastic litter drift pathways at sea surface from space, a detection algorithm from satellite data dedicated to inland and co...
A combined satellite-based solution is proposed to map plastic marine litter pathways and accumulation areas relying onto 3 innovative developments: a novel Argos/Kineis beacon designed to track plastic litter drift pathways at sea surface from space, [Solution] a detection algorithm from satellite data dedicated to in...
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Fusion of VIS-SWIR and LWIR airborne spectral data to detect plastic marine litter
The overarching objective is to use a combination of visible (VIS), short- and long-wave infrared (SWIR-LWIR) to utilize a significant extent of the spectral range to identify their detection limit for the concentration of micro- and meso-plastics. Whereas the SWIR has known regions which have been determined as signif...
The overarching objective is to use a combination of visible (VIS), short- and long-wave infrared (SWIR-LWIR) to utilize a significant extent of the spectral range to identify their detection limit for the concentration of micro- and meso-plastics. [Solution] Whereas the SWIR has known regions which have been determine...
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Using Deep Learning Methods for plastic litter detection from satellite remote sensor
Physical models to detect marine plastic concentration from multiband sat. such as S2 are on their infancy, despite the number of research papers and symposiums[1],[2]. Remote sensing of plastic marine litter has been focused on finding spectral absorption patterns of plastic from high definition airborne imagery: Opti...
Physical models to detect marine plastic concentration from multiband sat. such as S2 are on their infancy, despite the number of research papers and symposiums[1],[2]. [Context] Remote sensing of plastic marine litter has been focused on finding spectral absorption patterns of plastic from high definition airborne ima...
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Using Taggants and satellites to measure Marine Plastic drift, sink, and accumulation patterns and rates.
We propose methodologies to advance the capacities of remote sensing (RS) to address all three ((1) presence, (2) drift, and (3) accumulation in global oceans) of the marine plastics descriptors mentioned as being in-need of quantification by this challenge. We focus on the capacity to advance satellite-powered RS in o...
We propose methodologies to advance the capacities of remote sensing (RS) to address all three ((1) presence, (2) drift, and (3) accumulation in global oceans) of the marine plastics descriptors mentioned as being in-need of quantification by this challenge. [Challenge] We focus on the capacity to advance satellite-pow...
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AI algorithm, Binoculars, and Catamaran
The use of an AI algorithm for identification, binoculars to visually locate  and a catamaran for efficient scoping of garbage in the ocean.
The use of an AI algorithm for identification [Solution], binoculars to visually locate [Steps], and a catamaran for efficient scoping of garbage in the ocean [Solution].
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