→ 9th EUROPEAN SPACE POWER CONFERENCE ESPC 2011

→ 9th EUROPEAN
SPACE POWER CONFERENCE
ESPC 2011
Announcement and Call for Papers
In cooperation with:
6–10 June 2011
Saint-Raphaël Conference Centre
Saint-Raphaël, Côte d’Azur, France
www.espc2011.com

OBJECTIVES
CONFERENCE TOPICS
The ninth European Space Power Conference
follows the success of the previous ESPC
conferences in Konstanz (2008), Stresa (2005),
Porto (2002), Tarragona (1998), Poitiers (1995), Graz
(1993), Firenze (1991) and Madrid (1989) held on a
bi-annual and tri-annual basis. It is a unique forum
covering all aspects of electrical power for space
applications, from power system architecture to
generation and storage, to power conversion and
power management.
Indeed, the electrical power subsystem is a core
element of any spacecraft and the progress in
technology is still giving new challenges and
opportunities: reliability, functionality and
performance have always been the main drivers
for the power technology development; however
the cost reduction requirement for LEO and
Papers are solicited in the following topic areas:
Power Systems and Subsystems
• Spacecraft power systems and performances
• Power system architecture and modelling
• Power control protection and distribution
• Power systems for deep space missions and
exploration
Photovoltaic Generators
• Solar cells, module and generator design and
technology
• Mechanical, structural and thermal design
• Testing, calibration and in-flight results
• Environmental interactions
LANGUAGE The working language of the conference is English.
GEO missions invites the exploration of product
standardisation possibilities with flexible concepts
for using recurrent designs.
In the past years power generation by advanced
Gallium-Arsenide technology has become a baseline
solution for satellites, and the next generation of
solar cells is expected to bring further improvements
in costs and performance. Furthermore, it is clear
that a spin-off from space technology into terrestrial
applications is ongoing.
Since the first paper on lithium ion batteries for space
appeared at the ESPC in 1998, lithium ion batteries
have become the technology of choice for practically
all new spacecraft. The main focus of interest is
expected to be the management and performance of
these batteries during integration and flight.
Batteries and Fuel Cells
• Electrochemical cell technology (secondary and
primary including fuel cells and supercapacitors)
• Battery design and management
• Testing, modelling and flight performance
Power Electronics
• Power conversion techniques
• Integrated functions (power hybrids, etc.)
• Control theory, modelling and analysis
• High-voltage power conversion, technology,
control and testing methods
• Space motor drives and control
• Components

ABSTRACT
PREPARATION
REGISTRATION FEES
CONFERENCE
LOCATION
EXHIBITIONS
WORKSHOPS
& SEMINARS
HOTEL
RESERVATIONS
Prospective authors are asked to submit an abstract
explaining the problem that will be addressed in the
paper, the major results, and how this is different
from the closest existing literature. The principal
criteria in selecting abstracts will be the quality and
detail levels of the presented technical solutions
associated to the usefulness of the work to the
Conference Registrations (excluding VAT):
Early Registration (by 1 April 2011): 600 euros
Registration (after 1 April 2011): 650 euros
Reduced registration for retired fellows: 300 euros
ESPC 2011 will take place in the Conference Centre
of Saint-Raphaël (south of France). Located halfway
between Cannes and Saint-Tropez (38 km),
Companies are invited to propose displays of
their products during the conference. A dedicated
exhibition hall will be located in the middle of the
conference centre.
Following the success of the workshops held during
the previous conferences some half-day workshops
and seminars will be held at the 9th European
Space Power Conference.
Workshop and seminar themes are under
Reservations can be made through
the following website:
www.esterel-cotedazur.com/Formulairereservation/form_esa-1.php
practicing space professional.
If an abstract is accepted, authors must submit a final
manuscript before the deadline and participate to the
conference. Authors will be invited to present their
papers during an oral or poster session.
Please visit www.espc2011.com for all details on
abstract, final manuscript and poster formats.
Student Registration: 100 euros
Exhibitor Registration: 850 euros
Please visit our web site, www.espc2011.com
for registration details.
Saint-Raphaël is a delightful Mediterranean seaside
resort set at the foot of the magnificent Esterel Hills
on the Côte d’Azur.
Further information about the exhibitions
organisation and registration can be found at:
www.espc2011.com.
definition. The tentative titles are the following:
▪ Workshop on Power System Assembly
Integration and Tests (AIT)
▪ Workshop on Battery Qualification Approach
▪ Seminar on Reliable Power and Signal Interfaces
Early hotel booking is highly recommended.
Accompanying Persons
Information for sightseeing tours will be available at
the conference reception.

CONFERENCE CHAIRS
TECHNICAL
PROGRAMME
COMMITTEE
Programme Chair:
Carla Signorini (esa, nl)
ORGANISING
COMMITTEE
WEBSITE
IMPORTANT DATES/
DEADLINES
CONTACT
Carla Signorini (esa, nl) Pierre Tastet (cnes, fr)
Batteries and Fuel Cells
Chair: Evelyne Simon
(esa, nl)
Reviewers:
Naseer Ahmed (absl, gb)
Yannick Borthomieu (saft, fr)
Kevin Green (qinetiq, gb)
Viktor Hacker (tu graz, at)
Judith Jeevarajan (nasa, us)
Patrick Mattesco
(eads astrium, fr)
Laurence Melac (cnes, fr)
Yoshitsugu Sone (Jaxa, jp)
Arild Vik (prototech, no)
Coordinator:
Olivier Mourra (esa, nl)
Photovoltaic Generators
Chair: Lothar Gerlach
(esa, nl)
Reviewers:
Andreas Bett (ise, de)
Ed Bongers (dutch space, nl)
Roberta Campesato (cesi, it)
Yannick Combet
(thales alenia space, fr)
Emanuele Ferrando
(selex galileo, it)
Trinidad Gomez (spasolab, es)
Ana Gras (spasolab, es)
Stefan Kersting (eads astrium, de)
Etienne Rapp (cnes, fr)
Gerhard Strobl (azurspace, de)
Robert Walters (nrl, us)
Power Electronics
Chair: Ferdinando Tonicello
(esa, nl)
Reviewers:
Claude Carron (eads astrium, fr)
Winnie W Choy (boeing, us)
Albert Crausaz (esa, nl)
Matthias Gollor (esa, nl)
Hans Jensen (terma, dk)
Bernhard Kiewe (eads astrium, de)
Fritz Kreid (ruag, at)
Emilio La Peña (eads astrium, es)
Esben Larsen (irf, dk)
Alberto Lazzeretti (selex galileo, it)
Christian Rouzies (cnes, fr)
Wolfgang Schaeper
(eads astrium, de)
Further information about the conference can be found at: www.espc2011.com.
ESA Conference Bureau
Keplerlaan 1
2200 AG Noordwijk
The Netherlands
Local Coordinator:
Laurence Amen (cnes, fr)
1 October 2010: Submission of Abstracts
3 December 2010: Notification of Acceptance
1 April 2011: Submission of Final Papers
Members:
Phone: +31 71 565 5005
Fax: +31 71 565 5658
Email: esa.conference.bureau@esa.int
Catherine Blondeel (thales alenia space, fr)
ESA Conference Bureau (congrex, nl)
Power Systems
and Sub-Systems
Chair: Thierry Blancquaert (esa, nl)
Reviewers:
Jean-Michel Cresp
(thales alenia space, fr)
Christian Elisabelar (cnes, fr)
Heinz Dieter Junginger
(eads astrium, de)
Horst Fiebrich (esa, nl)
Steve King (eads astrium, gb)
Manuel Martin Alfonso (esa, nl)
Aldo Polli, (galileo avionica, it)
Peter Rumler (esa, nl)
1 April 2011: Registrations for all Authors and Exhibitors
22 April 2011: Final Programme
6-10 June 2011: Conference