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TRP Work Plan 2005-2007
Description of Activities
TEC-SB/7935/dc
12/Feb/09
TRP Reference:
ETP-137.A
Title: PARIS Technology Concept Definition/Integration - Phase 2
The study was divided into two phases. In Phase I the scientific requirements for mesoscale ocean altimetry have been
reviewed and the concept of the PARIS altimeter instrument has been defined, including the requirements for the related
building blocks. During the current Phase II these building blocks will be integrated into the PARIS airborne sensor
demonstrator, including testing of the demonstrator.
Deliverables:
Technical note. Sensor demonstrator (+testing).
Current TRL: TRL2 Target TRL: TRL3 Application Need/Date: TRL6 by 2009
Application/Mission: GNSS-R Contract Duration: 14 months
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-7734
Consistency with Harmonisation
Roadmap and Conclusions:
TRP Reference: ETP-137.B
Title:
PARIS multi-beam array
Navigation signals are weak and therefore a multi-beam antenna followed by a beam-former is needed. Navigation signals are
narrow in bandwidth which means averaging and/or phase processing is needed to get altimetry accuracy below 10 cm. The
main objectives of this activity are the design, breadboarding and testing of a multiple-beam array according to the
requirements defined during the concept definition study. The most promising solution shall be identified , following an initial
trade-off among different antenna solutions based on PARIS operational scenarios, the selection and preliminary design of a
couple of promising candidate.
Deliverables:
Technical Note. Breadboard.
Current TRL: TRL2 Target TRL: TRL3 Application Need/Date: TRL6 by 2009
Application/Mission: GNSS-R Contract Duration: 14 months
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-7734
Consistency with Harmonisation
Roadmap and Conclusions:
TRP Reference: ETP-137.C
Title:
Beam Forming Networks for PARIS Concept
Navigation signals are weak and therefore a multi-beam antenna followed by a beam-former is needed. Navigation signals are
narrow in bandwidth which means averaging and/or phase processing is needed to get altimetry accuracy below 10 cm. This
activity addresses the need for the development of a PARIS Beamforming Network for a receive only phased array. In order to
obtain a compact, lightweight Beamforming Network, advanced technologies like multilayer Radiofrequency (RF) substrates
and Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) shall be used. This activity will comprise the breadboarding and testing
of the breadboard, according to the requirements defined during the concept definition study.
Deliverables:
Breadboard (+testing).
Current TRL: TRL2 Target TRL: TRL3 Application Need/Date: TRL6 by 2009
Application/Mission: GNSS-R Contract Duration: 14 months
SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-7734
Consistency with Harmonisation
Roadmap and Conclusions:
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