Plenary Talks
“Deep Space Optical Communication: Infusion challenges moving from demonstrations to operations”
by Dr Abhijit Biswas, NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA
Group Supervisor, Optical Communications Group and Deep Space Optical Communications Project Technologist
Deep space optical communications (DSOC) for missions beyond the earth-moon system and extending to outer planets is motivated by high data-rate and data volume services from space. The demand for high-rate forward link services will follow. Recently, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sponsored DSOC Project, implemented by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, successfully completed a technology demonstration that covered Mars distances. Sponsor and system level requirements were exceeded and included partnering with the European Space Agency (ESA) to validate inter-operability with a newly instantiated high photon efficiency standard. Building on this significant stepping-stone, future optical services can offer game-changing augmentation of state-of-art telecommunications, enhancing future space science and exploration. Easing accommodation of optical payloads on deep-space spacecraft, establishing novel operational procedures, and developing earth-side infrastructure for transmitting and receiving laser signals will be required. This talk will emphasize the compelling need for optical telecom services along with a description of key DSOC project accomplishments, followed by discussions for overcoming future infusion challenges.
“The Habitable Worlds Observatory: Technology & Architecture Development”
by Michael McElwain, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, USA
Habitable Worlds Observatory Scientist
“Space Optics activities in Japan”
by Yosuke Nakamura, JAXA-Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Senior Manager for Advanced Technology Center Space Technology Directorate II
“Optics in ESA’s Space Science Program”
by Marcos Bavdaz, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands
Head of Technology Preparation Section, Directorate of Space Science
Optics in ESA's Space Science Program: The space missions in the ESA Science Program consistently deliver cutting edge science due to their creative design and use of novel technologies. Innovations in the optics employed by these missions are a key factor for the high performance and efficiency demonstrated over the past decades. The preparation of future missions therefore involves the focus on new optics technologies which are developed by industrial and institutional partners under the leadership of ESA.
“Optics in ESA’s Earth Observation Program”
by Christophe Buisset, ESA/ESTEC, The Netherlands
Head of the Optical Instruments Section, Directorate of Earth Observation
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of European Space Agency (ESA) ongoing efforts to prepare for the next generation of optical Earth Observation missions. First, we will present the science-driven missions such as the Earth Explorers and the Scout missions addressing key scientific issues, followed by an update on preparations for future Meteorology and Copernicus missions. Second, we will present the pre-development activities of innovative instrumental concepts and associated technologies engaged to prepare the future of Earth Observation optical missions. Finally, we will highlight the activities focused on the preparation of compact optical payloads for small satellites.
“Leveraging Optical Technologies from Ground to Space: ESO’s perspective”
“Leveraging Optical Technologies from Ground to Space: ESO’s perspective”
by Samuel Leveque
Technology Development Programme Manager, Directorate of Programme, European Southern Observatory
Special Guest Talk
“Sensing the breath of Earth from
Space”
Special Guest Talk
“Sensing the breath of Earth from
Space”
by Salvatore Stramondo, Head of the Earthquake Department of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology
Just across our conference venue there is an active volcano that has moved the earth up and down several meters over the past years…..and it is not Vesuvio! This and many more mysteries of the Earth’s Volcanoes have been revealed by Spaceborne Observation and what a better place to get a glimpse in this fascinating field of science and engineering than the bay of Napoli! The talk will be given by Dr Salvatore Stramondo, Head of the Earthquake Department of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.
ESA Conference Bureau / ATPI Corporate Events
ESA-ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1
2201 AZ Noordwijk, The Netherlands