Conference Information
Spacewire
SpaceWire is a leading onboard data-handling network for use onboard spacecraft. It is simple to implement and use, and is being deployed on many space missions.
Aims / Scope of Conference
The International SpaceWire Conference aims to bring together SpaceWire product designers, hardware engineers, software engineers, system developers and mission specialists interested in and working with SpaceWire to share the latest ideas and developments related to SpaceWire technology. The conference is targeted at the full SpaceWire community including both academics and industrialists.
Conference Location
The International SpaceWire Conference will be held at the West Park Conference Centre, 319 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1NN, Scotland, UK. For further information, West Park Conference Centre's web-site is available at www.westparkcentre.com. Papers will be presented in the Sidlaw Suite, with tea and coffee served in the Balbeggie Suite, where the industrial exhibition will also be held.
A map showing the location of West Park Conference Centre and other key conference locations is provided in the Travel and Accommodation section.
Technical Programme
Sessions are dedicated to the following topics:
- SpaceWire missions and applications, which covers missions using SpaceWire, how SpaceWire has been used on existing or planned spacecraft and other applications of SpaceWire.
- SpaceWire components which covers devices supporting the SpaceWire Standard such as sensor devices, electronic components, ASICs & FPGAs, cables and connectors.
- SpaceWire onboard equipment and software, which covers products supporting the SpaceWire Standard including onboard equipment, instruments and related onboard software.
- SpaceWire test and verification, which covers the test and verification of SpaceWire components, equipment and systems including FPGA/ASIC validation techniques, cable/connector testing and approaches to system level test.
- SpaceWire networks and protocols, which covers network architectures, configuration, discovery and "plug and play" concepts, higher-level protocols for SpaceWire and related software designs and issues.
- SpaceWire standardisation, which covers the SpaceWire Standard, new protocols being prepared for standardisation and candidates for future standardisation.
Conference Schedule
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Registration
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Instructions for Presenters
The presentation room will be equipped with a projector connected to a laptop. The laptop will be running Microsoft Windows with Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 and Adobe Reader 8. All presentations should be in a format that can be displayed by one of these programs. Presentations created for an earlier version of PowerPoint or Adobe reader should function correctly. If you have other files that accompany your presentation, these should be in a format that Windows can display without the need for additional programs/codecs. We ask that each presenter bring their presentation on either a USB Flash Memory Drive or a CD.
Before your session, at the very latest during the coffee break before your session, please ensure that you have:
- copied your presentation to the laptop (there will be a folder set aside for your presentation and any associated files);
- tested your presentation to ensure that it works;
- informed your session chair that your presentation is copied and functioning.
If you have any problems don't hesitate to contact either one of the helpers who will be in the presentation room, or your session chair.
We understand that in certain circumstances it may not be possible to use the laptop provided, for example if you wish to demonstrate your own software. In this case you may use your own laptop. However, to ensure smooth running of the session please ensure that you have:
- tested your laptop to ensure that it works with the projector;
- informed your session chair that you will be using your own laptop;
before the start of the session.
If you have any technical queries before the start of the conference please email them to spacewire [@] computing.dundee.ac.uk or use the contact form.
Keynote Speakers
- Michel Courtois, ESA
- David Williams, BNSC
Sponsors
- Space Technology Centre - Space Technology Centre, University of Dundee - A world leading centre for the development of SpaceWire technology. The SpaceWire standard was written by University of Dundee with input from spacecraft engineers across Europe. SpaceWire intellectual property, chips and software being used for several international space missions was developed in the Space Technology Centre. STAR-Dundee (www.star-dundee.com) is a spin-out from the Space Technology Centre.
- European Space Agency - The European Space Agency is Europe's gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe. ESA drove and funded the development of the SpaceWire standard. ESA is using SpaceWire on several missions including Bepi Colombo, GAIA and Earth Care.
- NASA - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States of America. NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery, and aeronautics research. SpaceWire is being designed into the James Webb Space Telescope, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, GEOS-R and other missions, and is currently in orbit in the SWIFT spacecraft.
- JAXA - Japanese Aerospace eXploration Agency is Japan's core organization for aerospace technology, which promotes consistent activities, from basic research to technology development and utilization. JAXA aims to pursue the enormous possibilities in space and aviation, and challenge various research and development fields in the aim of "Sustainable Development" in order to contribute to peace and happiness for all mankind. JAXA is using SpaceWire on the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter and NeXT.
- BNSC - The British National Space Centre (BNSC) is at the heart of UK efforts to explore and exploit space. BNSC co-ordinates UK civil space activity; supports academic research; nurtures the UK space industry; and works to increase understanding of space science and its practical benefits. The UK industry and academia is using SpaceWire technology on national, European and International space missions.
- IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers is the world's leading professional association for the advancement of technology. It is a leading authority on areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics.
- Dundee City Council - Dundee "City of Discovery" is a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and proud traditions. Dundee City Council formed the vision for Dundee transforming it from post-industrial decay into an attractive, innovative and go-ahead city.
- Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau - Without the extensive help and support from the Dundee & Angus Conference Bureau this conference would not have happened. Thanks especially to Karen and Tracy. They provided a dedicated and professional service helping with the organization and promotion of our conference.
- Scottish Enterprise Tayside - Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Its mission is to help the people and businesses of Scotland succeed, with the aim of building a world-class economy. Scottish Enterprise Tayside is the regional branch responsible for Dundee and the surrounding area.
- School of Computing - The School of Computing has four research groups: Assistive & Healthcare Technologies, Computational Research, Space Technology, and Interactive Systems Design. The SpaceWire standard was written at the University of Dundee, where the School of Computing demonstrates an ongoing commitment to SpaceWire innovation and research.
Technical Committee
- Philippe Armbruster -- ESA, The Netherlands
- Glenn Rakow -- NASA GSFC, USA
- Martin Suess -- ESA, The Netherlands
- Steve Parkes -- University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
- Tadayuki Takahashi -- JAXA, Japan
- Yuriy Sheynin -- St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation, Russia
- Masaharu Nomachi -- University of Osaka, Japan
- Sandra Dykes -- Southwest Research Institute, USA
- Rick Schnurr -- NASA GSFC, USA
- Jim Lux -- NASA JPL, USA
- Kush Tyagi -- Los Alamos National Labs, USA
- Kerrin Rees -- MSSL, University College London, UK
- Stephane Davy -- LESIA - Observatory of Paris, France
- Manuel Prieto -- Alcala University, Spain
- Ben Greene -- Astrium Ltd, UK
- Bruno Masson -- Alcatel Alenia Space, France
- Giovanni Saldi -- Alcatel Alenia Space, Italy
- Olivier Notebaert -- Astrium SAS, France
- Paul Rastetter -- Astrium GmbH, Germany
- Torbjorn Hult -- Saab Space, Sweden
- Gerald Kempf -- Austrian Aerospace
Organising Committee
- Nicole Devarenne -- University of Dundee
- Karen Tocher -- Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau
- Tracy Duncan -- Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau
- Tara Wainwright -- University of Dundee
- Steve Parkes -- University of Dundee
- Raffaele Vitulli -- ESA, The Netherlands
- Christine Grover -- University of Dundee