International Week on Micro and Nano Technologies for Space 2010

September 13-17, 2010 - ESTEC Conference Center, Noordwijk, The Netherlands

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Session 1: Visions and Roadmaps for MEMS

10:30-10:55 Finding the Place for MEMS in Space
Jonsson, K. ; Gronland, T-A. ; Rangsten, P. ; Bejhed, J. ; Bendixen, M. ; Johansson, H
NanoSpace, (SWEDEN)

10:55-11:20 The Role of Water in MNT Spacecraft - a Visionary Outlook
Stenmark, L. ; Stenmark, L. Manbas
Alpha AB, (SWEDEN)

11:20-11:45 MEMS Qualification: Towards an Approved European Methodology

11:45-12:10 The CORONA Project

12:10-12:35 Miniaturisation Technology Development for Disruptive Spacecraft Impact in ESA Basic Technology Research Programme
Kohler, J ; Binns, D ; Kircher, E
European Space Agency, (NETHERLANDS)

12:35-13:00 MEMS at ST Microelectronics: Business and Roadmaps
Brunet, T.
STMicroelectronics Aerospace & High Reliability Product, (FRANCE)

Session 2: MNT and Space Radiations

14:00-14:25 Failure Mode Discussion on Irradiated MEMS Structures
Dommann, A. 1; Neels, A. 1; Shea, H. 2; Bourban, G. 2
1CSEM, (SWITZERLAND); 2EPFL, Microsystems for Space Technologies Laboratory, (SWITZERLAND)

14:25-14:50 Memsrad Radiation Testing Guidelines
Oudea, C. 1; Vendier, Olivier 2; Gaillard, Remi 3
EADS-Astrium Space Transportation (FRANCE) 2Thales Alenia Space, (FRANCE); 2Infoduc, (FRANCE)

14:50-15:15 A Transparent Carbon Nanotube Sensor for Radiation detection
Yeow, John
University of Waterloo, (CANADA)

14:50-15:40 Miniaturised Sensor Development Programme for Studies of the Space Plasma and Radiation Environment
Kataria, D. ; Smith, A. ; Bedington, R.
Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University College London, (UNITED KINGDOM)

15:40-16:05 Ion-iIadiated Carbon Nanotube Networks: correlated Changes in Conduction and Other Properties
Skakalova, V. ; Hulman, M.
Danubia NanoTech, s.r.o., (SLOVAKIA)

Session 3: Micro Mirrors

16:20-16:45 Applications of Optical MEMS for Space Missions
Gobet, M.; Herbst, P.; Baroni, P.; Marxer, C.
1Sercalo Microtechnology Ltd, (SWITZERLAND)

16:45-17:10 MOEMS For Space: DMD Chip Evaluation
Zamkotsian, F. 1; Tangen, K. 2; Barette, R. 1; Lanzoni, P. 1; Grassi, E. 1; Fabron, C. 1; Valenziano, L. 3; Marchand, L. 4; Duvet, L. 4
1Lab. d'Astrophysique de Marseille, (FRANCE); 2Visitech, (NORWAY); 3INAF/IASF Bologna, (ITALY); 4ESA, (NETHERLANDS)

17:10-17:35 Hybrid Microfabricated Mirrors For Space Applications
Noell, W. 1; Bayat, D. 1; Ataman, C. 1; Lani, S. 1; Guldimann, B. 2; de Rooij, N. 1
1EPFL / IMT / SAMLAB, (SWITZERLAND); 2ESA / ESTEC, (NETHERLANDS)

17:35-18:00 Hermetically Sealed 2D-MEMS Scanning Mirrors for High Resolution Imaging Applications
Hofmann, U. ; Janes, J. ; Ratzmann, L. ; Schwarzelback, O.
Fraunhofer ISIT (GERMANY)

Session 4: MOEMS and Optical Instruments

08:25-18:50 Experimental Research on Temperature Characteristics of Two-Dimensional Micro Scanner
Zhang, C. ; Huang, H. ; You, Z.
Tsinghua University, (CHINA)

08:50-19:15 3D integrated Image Sensors for Smart Imaging Systems in Space
De Moor, P.
imec, (BELGIUM)

09:15-19:40 Microbolometers for Mid, Thermal, and Far Infrared Sensing
Ngo Phong, L. 1; Pope, T. D. 2; Chateauneuf, F. 2
1Canadian Space Agency, (CANADA); 2INO, (CANADA)

09:40-10:05 Feasibility of Phased Binary Optical Sensors for Navigation and Environmental Monitoring
Choudry, A.
STC (UNITED STATES)

Session 5: AOCS & Inertial Sensors

10:30-10:55 Development of a Nano-Satellite Reaction Wheel System with Commercial Off-The-Shelf Motors
Dekens, E. ; Brouwer, G. ; Bouwmeester, J. ; Kuiper, J.
Delft University of Technology, (NETHERLANDS)

10:55-11:20 The Qualification and Market Entry of the SIREUS MEMS Coarse Rate Sensor for Space Mission Applications.
Hartree, M 1; Hutton, P 1; Robertson, J 1; Durrant, D 2; Crowle, H 3; Temperanza,Daniele 4
1SELEX Galileo Ltd, (UNITED KINGDOM); 2Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd,(UNITED KINGDOM); 3Atlantic Inertial Systems Ltd, part of Goodrich Corporation,(UNITED KINGDOM); 4ESA - ESTEC, (NETHERLANDS)

11:20-11:45 Capacitive MEMS Accelerometers for Launcher Applications – Theon Sensor

11:45-12:10 Short-cycle Industrialisation of MEMS Inertial Sensors
Reimer, K. 1; Schröder, Ch. 1; Merz, P. 2; Löwenstern, O. von 3; Heller, M. 3
1Fraunhofer ISIT, (GERMANY); 2MEMS Foundry Itzehoe, (GERMANY); 3SensorDynamics, (GERMANY)

12:10-12:35 Measuring the Gravity Gradient Torque for MEMS based Approach to an Earth Sensor
Ghose, K. ; Shea, H.R.
EPFL, (SWITZERLAND)

12:35-13:00 Development and Validation of MEMS Sun Sensor based on APS Detector
Xing, F; You, Z; Zhang, G.F; Li, B
Tsinghua University, (CHINA)

Session 6: RF MEMS Switches

14:00-14:25 Reliability Assessment of RF MEMS Switches
Seguineau, C. 1; Dhennin, J. 1; Fourcade, T. 1; Desmarres, J.M. 2; Courtade, F. 2
1NOVA MEMS, (FRANCE); 2CNES, DCT/AQ/LE, (FRANCE)

14:25-14:50 RF MEMS – Single Switch Element
Tschanun, W.; Heeb, P.
Reinhardt Microtech AG (GERMANY)

14:50-15:15 Reliability Enhancing Circuit for a Capacitive MEMS Switch
Houlihan, R. 1; Collins, P. 2; Olszewski, Z. 1; Mathewson, A. 1
1Tyndall National Institute, (IRELAND); 2Cork Institute of Technology, (IRELAND)

15:15-15:40 Miniature RF MEMS switched Capacitors using Nanogaps to achieve 50ns switching Speed Capabilities
Guines, C 1; Verger, A 1; Blondy, P 1; Crunteanu, A 1; Orlianges, JC 2; Dhennin, J 3; Courtade, F 4; Vendier, O 5; Pothier, A 1
1XLIM, (FRANCE); 2SPCTS, (FRANCE); 3NOVAMEMS, (FRANCE); 4CNES, (FRANCE); 5TAS, (FRANCE)

15:40-16:05 MEMS redundancy switches for a LTCC Switch Matrix Hybrid Module
Di Paola, E. ; Di Nardo, S. ; Feudale, M. ; Pochesci, D. ; Fina, A. ; Di Marcantonio, U.
Thales Alenia Space, (ITALY)

Session 7: Nanotechnology Roadmaps and Applications

16:20-16:45 Prioritising the use of Nanomaterials in the Space Industry
Winkless, L. 1; Cuenat, Alexandre 1; Stark, Del 2; Britten, Paul 3
1National Physical Laboratory, (UNITED KINGDOM); 2Institute of Nanotechnology, (UNITED KINGDOM); 3Britten Consulting Limited, (UNITED KINGDOM)

16:45-17:10 Nanotechnology Roadmap for Space Applications
Oudea, Coumar 1; Oudea, Coumar 1; Larnac, Guy 2; Dupillier, Jean-Marc 1; Vendier, Olivier 3; Bourgeon, Michel 4
1EADS Astrium Space Transportation, (FRANCE); 2EADS astrium Space Transportation, (FRANCE); 3Thales Alenia Space, (FRANCE); 4Snecma Propulsion Solide, (FRANCE)

17:10-17:35 Nanotechnologies for Space Transportation Systems: Potential and Prospects
Ianelli, S. 1; Scalia, T. 2
1ASI - Italian Space Agency, (ITALY); 2D'Appolonia S.p.A, (ITALY)

17:35-18:00 Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Implementation in Aerospace Fiber Polymer Composites for Multi-Functional Property Enhancement
Yamamoto, N. ; Wardle, B.L.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, (UNITED STATES)

18:00-18:25 Possible Implementation of Semiconducting Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as On-chip Interconnects
Nanda, K. K.
Indian Institute of Science, (INDIA)

18:25-18:50 Some Contributions of Nanomaterials to RAM Materials, Passive Thermal Control Coatings and Dosimeters
Souque, M. 1; Vendier, O. 2; Courtade, F. 3; Remaury, S. 3; Valade, L. 4; de Caro, D. 4; Fau, P. 4; Chaudret, B. 4
1CNRS/CNES/TAS, (FRANCE); 2Thales Alenia Space, (FRANCE); 3CNES, (FRANCE); 4CNRS, (FRANCE)

Session 8: MNT Integration - 1

08:00-08:25 Development of Interfaces for Micro-Nano Satellite Systems
Nilsson, Peter ; Ljunggren, Anders ; Thorslund, Robert
ÅAC Microtec, (SWEDEN)

08:25-08:50 Miniaturized Dutch Spacecraft based on MicroSystem Technology: Status and Perspectives
Guo, J. 1; Bouwmeester, J. 1; Gill, E. 1; Noroozi, A. 1; Verhoeven, C. 1; Rotteveel, J. 2; Leijtens, J. 3; Tijsterman, R. 4; Sanders, B. 5
1Delft University of Technology, (NETHERLANDS); 2ISIS - Innovative Solutions In Space, (NETHERLANDS); 3TNO Space, (NETHERLANDS); 4Bradford Engineering B.V., (NETHERLANDS); 5TNO Defense, Security and Safety, (NETHERLANDS)

08:50-09:15 The Micro-Nano Smart System for Space Application
Zhao, Z. ; You, Zheng
Tsinghua University, (CHINA)

09:15-09:40 The Packaging Integration and Interfacing of Micro System Hardware for the ExoMars Life Marker Chip Instrument
Borst, G 1; Boom, E 1; Prak, A 2
1Dutch Space, (NETHERLANDS); 2LioniX, (NETHERLANDS)

09:40-10:05 Introducing a Low Cost and High Performing Interoperable Satellite Platform based on Plug-and-Play Technology for Modular and Reconfigurable Civilian and Military Nanosatellites
Bruhn, F. C. 1; Selin, P. 1; Lindegren, R. 1; Kalnins, I. 2; Lyke, J. C. 3; Rosengren-Calixte, J. 4; Nordenberg, R. 4
1AAC Microtec, (SWEDEN); 2University of Bremen, (SWEDEN); 3AFRL/Space Vehicles Directorate, (UNITED STATES); 4Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), (SWEDEN)

Session 9: Carbon Nano Tubes & Nanotechnology

10:30-10:55 Inasmet

10:55-11:20 Carbon Nanotube Doped CFRP'S - Challenge and Improvement for Space Structures?
Klebor, M. 1; Hepp, F. 1; Pfeiffer, E. 1; Lodereau , P. 2; Pambaguian, L. 2
1HPS, (GERMANY); 2ESTEC, (NETHERLANDS)

11:20-11:45 CNT Doping of Resin for CFRP Thermal Conductivity Enhancement
Lutz, M. ; Cornillon, L. ; Robert, C.
Thales Alenia Space, (FRANCE)

11:45-12:10 Thermoplastic / Carbon NanoTubes Nanocomposites for promoting Conductivity in Polymeric based Structures
Carponcin, D. 1;Dantras, E. 1;Cadièrgues, L. 2;Aridon, G. 3; Levallois, F. 3; Lacabanne, C. 1
1Laboratoire Physique des Polymères-Institut Carnot CIRIMAT-Université Paul Sabatier, (FRANCE);2Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales,(FRANCE);3EADS Astrium Satellites, (FRANCE)

12:10-12:35 Carbon Nanotubes and Silver Flakes filled Epoxy Resin for new Conductive Hybrid Adhesives
Marcq, F 1; Demont, P 1; Monfraix, P 2; Peigney, A 1; Laurent, C 1; Courtade, F 3; Jamin,T 3
1Université de Toulouse - Institut Carnot CIRIMAT, (FRANCE); 2Thales Alenia Space, (FRANCE); 3Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, (FRANCE)

12:35-13:00 Multi-wall carbon nanotubes/ cyanate ester composites towards the development of novel materials with tailored mechanical, electrical, thermal and RF properties for space antenna reflector applications
Kostopoulos, V. 1; Vavouliotis, A. 2; Baltopoulos, A. 2; Fiamegou, E. 2; Fiamegou, E. 2
1Applied Mechanics Laboratory / University of Patras, (GREECE); 2Applied Mechanics Laboratory, (GREECE)

Session 10: MEMS Packaging

14:00-14:25 Miniaturized Interconnection Systems
Jakob, M.
AXON Kabel GmbH, (GERMANY)

14:25-14:50 Hermetic and Reliable Wafer-Level Packaging for MEMS
Lisec, T. ; Reinert, W.
Fraunhofer ISIT, (GERMANY)

14:50-15:15 WALES: MEMS Wafer Level Encapsulation

15:15-15:40 Aspects of Micropackaging and System Integration of MEMS Devices
Pritchard, A ; Sturland, I
BAE Systems, (UNITED KINGDOM)

15:40-16:05 Dual Pressure Chip capping Technology
Schröder, Christian ; Reimer, Klaus ; Weiß, Manfred
Fraunhofer ISIT, (GERMANY)

Session 11: MEMS Varactors, Relays - Wireless - Charge Trapping

16:20-16:45 Stable, High Tuning Range, Micromachined Varactors For Space Applications
O'Mahony, C. 1; Kuberappa, Y. 2; Love, J. 2; Hill, M. 2
1Tyndall National Institute, (IRELAND); 2Cork Institute Of Technology, (IRELAND)

16:45-17:10 Design and Fabrication of Electrostatic MEMS Relay for Space Application
Ruan, Y. ; You, Z.
Tsinghua University, (CHINA)

17:10-17:35 Autonomous μSystem for Transmission Wireless
Rouault, Hélène 1; Klein , Philippe 2; Favre-Reguillon, François 2; Vassal, Marie-Cécile 3; Pelissou, Patrice 4; Daniel, Lise 1; Jost, Pierre 1
1CEA-Liten, (FRANCE); 2Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et Energies Alternatives, (FRANCE); 33DPlus, (FRANCE); 4EADS - Astrium, (FRANCE)

17:35-18:00 A Novel Charging Concept in Capacitive RF MEMS
Olszewski, Z ; O'Mahony, C ; Houlihan, R ; Duane, R
Tyndall National Institute, (IRELAND)

18:00-18:25 Conduction Modes in Si3N4 Capacitive RF-MEMS
Mardivirin, D. 1; Courreges, S. 1; Pothier, A. 1; Crunteanu, A. 1; Blondy, P. 1; Coccetti, F. 2; Plana, R. 2
1XLIM UMR 6172, (FRANCE); 2CNRS; LAAS, (FRANCE)

Session 12: MNT Integration - 2

08:25-08:50 The Advanced Microfluidics and Integrated Optics Technology forming the Microsystem Analysis Core to be integrated in the ExoMars Life Marker Chip Instrument
Leeuwis, H. 1; Prak, A. 1; Sims, M.R. 2; Cullen, D.C. 3
1LioniX BV, (NETHERLANDS); 2University of Leicester, (UNITED KINGDOM); 3Cranfield University, (UNITED KINGDOM)

08:50-09:15 High-Performance, High Reliability Subsystems for Nanosatellites
Rotteveel, J. 1; Bruhn, F. 2
1ISIS - Innovative Solutions In Space BV, (NETHERLANDS); 2AAC Microtec, (SWEDEN)

09:15-09:40 For the Mini-DSS, it’s the System Level that counts.
Leijtens, J
TNO, (NETHERLANDS)

09:40-10:05 Development of a MEMS based Heat Switch for Nano-Satellite Applications
Nilsson, Peter ; Ljunggren, Anders ; Bruhn, Fredrik
ÅAC Microtec, (SWEDEN)

Session 13: MEMS in Propulsion Systems

10:30-10:55 A Differential Pressure Sensor for Space with a Silicon MEMS Element
Evensen, L. 1; Seeberg, B.E. 1; Staubo, P. 1; Filhol, F. 2
1Presens as, (NORWAY); 2ESA, (NETHERLANDS)

10:55-11:20 MEMS-Based Hydrogen Peroxide Microthruster Module for Micro-Nanosatellite
Cocomazzi, R. 1; Tortora, P. 2; Margesin, B. 3; Faes, A. 3
1ALMASpace S.r.l., (ITALY); 2University of Bologna, (ITALY); 3Fondazione Bruno Kessler, (ITALY)

11:20-11:45 Proof of Concept and Preliminary Experiments of a Plasma Arcjet Microthruster for Micro and Nanosatellites
MANZONI, G. 1; BRAMA, Y.L. 2
1Microspace Srl, (ITALY); 2Microspace Rapid Pte Ltd, (SINGAPORE)

11:45-12:10 Capacitive MEMS Pressure Sensor for Space – Theon Sensor

12:10-12:35 MEMS Electric Propulsion On A Chip: Microfabricated Arrays Of Integrated Capillary Nano-Electrospray Emitters
Ataman, C. ; Favre, J ; Shea, H. ; Krpoun, R.
EPFL, (SWITZERLAND)

12:35-13:00 Development of MEMS based Electric Propulsion
Tata Nardini, F. 1; Sanders, B. 2; Noca, M. 3; Shea, H. 3; Monna, B. 4; Visee, R. 4; Stark, J. 5; Gronland, T. 6; Rangsten, P. 6
1TNO defence, Security and Saftey, (NETHERLANDS); 2TNO Defence, Security and Safety, (NETHERLANDS); 3EPFL, (SWITZERLAND); 4SystematIC, (NETHERLANDS); 5QMUL, (UNITED KINGDOM); 6Nanospace, (SWEDEN)

Workshop Overview

Thursday, 14:00-14:30

The CANEUS workshop overview will provide the raison d'être of the CANEUS workshop. The primary objective of the workshop is to oversee the formation of international public/private partnerships within the space community by fostering a collaborative environment aimed at the adoption, adaptation, and accelerated commercialization of micro and nano technologies. This objective is achieved through a flow down format, beginning with concept introductions and ending with project reports and deliverables, as well as plans for the future.

Materials & Sensors 1: Concept Introductions

Thursday, 14:30-16:00

This opening workshop session will introduce new, innovative technology projects concepts related broadly to nano materials. These concepts will address critical needs for space and defence systems for rapid materials and sensors prototyping, and if successfully demonstrated, will lead to rapid adoption by the space and defence industries. Concept presenters will provide workshop participants with the technical and programmatic background necessary to evaluate the current status in terms of technological maturity, potential space applications and the challenges involved in this technology development.

Concept Presentations:

  • Lars Stenmark, (Manbas Alpha AB; Upsala University)
  • Jacques Lyrette (IAR-NRC; IMTC)
  • Pietr de Moor (IMEC)
  • Laurent Francis (UCL Belgium)
  • Jean Michel Stauffer (Colybris)
  • Chris Roeloffzen (SaTraX; University of Twente)
  • Sonia Garcia-Blanco (University of Twente)
  • Stève Masson (ONERA)

Materials & Sensors 2: End-User Requirements

Thursday, 16:20-18:00

Following concept presentations, this session allows space and defence end-users to provide their nano-materials and sensors requirements. In terms of nano-materials, space and defence users are constantly looking for systems that can provide significant enhancement in the thermal conductivity, directional anisotropy, radiation/absorption, and structural reinforcement capabilities. In terms of sensors, space and defence users are constantly looking for systems that bring new capabilities that have robustness and reliability, technological maturity, failure mechanisms based on graceful degradation and significantly lower mass, size and power consumption. The discussion in this session will establish the minimum space and defence system requirements in reference to both of these areas that have to be met to achieve both immediate and near-term needs.

End User Panellists:

  • Captain Chesnut (EUCOM Innovation)
  • Colonel Goldfein (EUCOM Innovation)
  • Coumar Oudea (EADS)
  • Laurent Pambaguian (ESA)
  • Jean-Michel Stauffer (Colybris)
  • Edward Martinez (NASA AMES)

Keynote Address: Policy Issues, Nanotechnology and Transatlantic Collaboration

Friday, 08:30-09:00

Reinhard Schulte-Braucks Head of Unit Space Research and Development; DG Enterprise and Industry of the European Union

Business Aspects and Teaming

Friday, 09:00-10:00

The Business Aspects and Teaming session will allow a panel of experts to address financial and management aspects of the proposed consortium projects, in terms of guiding project development in the context of end-user requirements, proposed teaming relationships and corresponding core competencies, the intellectual property portfolio, funding schemes with reference to European framework programs (FP7), and opportunities from within the European defence community, NASA and elsewhere. Following these business aspects, each group will have the opportunity to develop their teaming and implementation plan.

Heico Frima Unit of Nano- and Converging Sciences and Technologies; DG Industrial Technologies of the European Commission

Materials & Sensors 3: Project Implementation Plan

Friday, 10:30-12:30

This session will help project teams to discuss the detailed roadmap to product development for the proposed nano materials and sensors related projects concepts, e.g. the work-breakdown-structure; key milestones to be achieved for a 12 to 18 months development schedule; detailed aspects of the design, fabrication, assembly and testing; required infrastructure; and potential technical/management pitfalls that could impact the overall budget and schedule. Based on this selection individual business cases will be developed around the promising concept areas.

Keynote Address: Programmatic Issues and Opportunities for Transatlantic MNT Collaboration in Space

Ulrich Karock Technology Manager of The European Defence Agency

Friday, 12:30-13:00

Project Reports and Deliverables

Friday, 14:00-14:30

In this common session, each Concept Workshop Coordinators will preset the salient aspects of his or her business plan and any key issues that remain to be addressed. Both groups will come together and team leaders will present their project reports along with projections of future deliverables. The Coordinators will speculate on the near term and far term activities required for advancing the consortia project for product / system development.

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