ASSOCIATION OF THE AEROSPACE

MANUFACTURERS OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC

(Selected member companies focusing on space activities)

Volume 2

ALV ČR 4

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL 6

MESIT 8

SERENUM 10

AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND TEST ESTABLISHMENT 12

CzechTrade prepared for you a series of catalogues mapping the Czech SpaceSector. In this second volume you will find information about member companies of the Association of the Aerospace Manufacturers of the Czech Republic which focus on space activities. All of these companies have great experience in the field of space technologiesand most of them have already realized ESA and Galileo projects.

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Cooperation• Aerostructures – assemblies (airframes, airframe sections,

tail units, control surfaces, wings and wing parts) andsubassemblies (metal as well as composite);

• Precision casting;• Precision machining.

The main activities of member companies• development and production of various types of aircraft;• development and production of jet, turboprop and small

piston engines;• development and production of equipment for aircraft and

engines;• development and production of propellers;• development and production of airport radiolocation

equipment;• development and production of simulators and training

systems;• development and production of space qualified parts and

systems;• aircraft maintenance and repairs;• aerospace research and tests;• air traffic management;• aerospace publishing.

ALV – ASSOCIATION OF THE AEROSPACEMANUFACTURERS OF THE CZECH REPUBLICTo promote the aerospace industry and to support variousactivities of particular companies a professional association was established in 1996 – the Association of the AerospaceManufacturers of the Czech Republic (ALV CR) – as anindependent association of legal entities involved in aerospaceactivities within the Czech Republic. Four years later the ALVbecame a full member of the former AECMA, the Europeanassociation of aviation industry, and after the AECMA mergedinto a new association – the ASD, the ALV has became an equalmember of the current AeroSpace and Defence IndustriesAssociation of Europe.At this time the ALV CR has 35 members with approximately 7 500 employees. In 2012 the Light Aircraft Association (LAACR) has became an associated member of the ALV with theintention to strengthen the support of common interests.

The main objectives of the ALV ČR• to promote and protect the interests of the Czech aerospace

industry;• to collaborate with governmental authorities and other

associations on conceptual issues, including cooperationprogrammes;

• to provide scientific and technical counselling;• to promote and develop international co-operation within EU

and other intergovernmental organizations;• to support the export of Czech aerospace industry products;• to represent Czech aerospace companies in negotiations with

trade unions.

CZECH AEROSPACE INDUSTRY

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General descriptionAerospace industry in the Czech Republic has a long andsuccessful tradition, which formed outstanding experiencedworkforce and high quality standards. Overall, the Czechaerospace industry has gradually advanced to a range of variousproducts: commuter aeroplanes, jet trainers, jet and turbopropengines and propellers. Particular companies cover the wholespectrum of skills from design and development to productionand maintenance. The subcontractors are also fully capable todeliver all kinds of parts and appliances. Most of their currentproduction is integrated into inland projects as well as intoprogrammes of global market leaders (Airbus, Boeing etc...).

CapabilitiesFinal products:• Commuter aeroplanes (EV-55, L-410);• General aviation aircraft, UAVs;• Jet and turboprop engines, APUs;• Variable pitch propellers (also with composite blades).

Parts:• Landing gears;• Fuel systems and parts;• Air condition systems;• Hydraulic systems and parts;• Electronic systems (ECU/FADEC, Structural monitoring

systems, Multifunction displays, special software);• On-board instruments and systems;• Space qualified parts;• Flight recorders etc...

ALV ČRBeranových 130199 05 Prague – LetňanyCzech RepublicPhone: +420 225 115 338Phone/Fax: +420 225 115 336E-mail: info@alv-cr.czwww.alv-cr.cz

ESA Bidder Code: 58021

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• Integrated Space Vehicle Health ManagementHoneywell’s cutting-edge Integrated Vehicle HealthManagement (IVHM) system captures and integrates theintelligence and expertise of engineers who design and buildsystems and subsystems for spacecraft. Not only will IVHMhouse a comprehensive database, it also will function asa “brain” that can analyze total-vehicle data, diagnoseproblems, recommend corrective actions, and verify return-to-health data. It’s like having rocket scientists on hand aroundthe clock to ensure spacecraft stay healthy and achievemission success.

• Control Moment GyrosHoneywell is the world’s largest supplier of control momentgyroscopes (CMGs). Our CMGs, with both single and double-gimbal configurations available, are reliable solutions fora variety of momentum control applications.Their high output torque provides satellites with rapid,precision, pointing and tracking maneuvers.

• Reaction and Momentum WheelsHoneywell’s reaction wheel assemblies (RWA) andmomentum wheel assemblies (MWA) are reliable, lightweightsolutions to a variety of momentum control needs, providingstability and attitude-control for small to very large, heavyspacecraft. Earth-pointing satellites and multiple-satellitecommunication networks are examples of applications thatrequire the fine attitude control that Honeywell RWAsprovide.RWAs and MWAs from Honeywell have accumulated morethan 9 million hours, or more than a thousand years, in spaceand have never caused a mission to end prematurely.

• Momentum Control SystemsIntegration of Control Moment Gyros (CMGs) and ReactionWheels Assemblies (RWAs) into turn-key integratedmomentum systems are providing improved performance andlower weight and enable reduced spacecraft.

• Vibration IsolationSpacecraft structures are unlike any other. They demandcomplex solutions to reduce the launch loads and on-orbit-induced vibration, thus improving system performance.Honeywell has extensive experience in isolating completesatellites from launch vibration, and in reducing on-orbitdisturbances from the bus, the payload, and the momentumcontrol system. Utilizing this experience and a dedicateddevelopment laboratory, Honeywell has the expertise tosupport satellite designs with structural control, leading toa high probability of mission success, regardless of thespacecraft challenge presented.

• Microelectronics & Platform Systems Honeywell’s radiation hardened electronics and radiationtechnology provide military aerospace system designersa strategically hardened family of products to reduce risks inspace and ensure mission success.

ProjectsHoneywell Aerospace has participated in a range of R&Dprojects including:• ESA – ARTES 10

Iris-ANTARES (AeroNauTicAl REsources Satellite based)• ESA – ARTES 5.1

ESPRIT (Emerging System Concepts for unmanned aircraftsystem command & control via satellite)

• ESA – ARTES 5.1CERES (Certification Requirements and PerformanceStandards of Satcom Communication Links forRPAS/C2/ATS/D&A)

• ESA – EGEPUAIM (User Autonomous Integrity Monitoring)

• ESA – ARTES 5.1HiPerTank (High Performance Tanks with In-situ HealthMonitoring)

• ESA – TRPMiniIMU (Miniature MEMS Based IMU FeasibilityDemonstrator)

• ESA – TRPUWB (Ultra-Wideband as a MultiPurpose Robust and ReliableWireless Technology for Testing, Spacecraft and LauncherCommunications)

• GalileoAerospace Navigation Receiver

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL

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General descriptionHoneywell is a leading global provider of integrated avionics,engines, systems and service solutions for aircraftmanufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military,space and airport customers and has a long and proud heritagein the Czech Republic. Since opening its first office in 1962,Aerospace has expanded to operate from three locations in theCzech Republic: Prague, Olomouc and Brno. Each of these sitesoffers a range of skills, capabilities and technologies to theHoneywell Aerospace portfolio. In the space sector, Honeywellprovides a wide range of high quality, innovative products thathave contributed to the mission succes of many different andvaried space platforms. We offer customers our commitment toexcellence and complete solutions for space applications.Honeywell has provided thousands of systems required foraccurate momentum control, pointing, vibration isolation,guidance and navigation, semi-conductors, data control andother satellite, launch vehicle, missile and interceptor products.

HeritageOur heritage of providing best value avionics, controls and semi-conductor solutions for the productive use of spacedemonstrates both our world-class capability and our long-termcommitment to space programmes. Leveraging our industrialand research capability across the Czech Republic, Honeywellserves the European Space Agency with advanced studies andstate of the art research and technology capability on the IRISprogramme, as well as the Czech Industry Incentive Schemeprograms. Honeywell Aerospace footprint in the Czech Republicbuilds upon a history of excellence in serving the Europeanspace industry and our customers also include worldwide spaceagencies, military services, prime contractors and commercialsuppliers.

Capabilities• Our technologies include:• Process Controllers• Honeywell provides a variety of process controllers for varied

space applications including the International Space Stationand Satellites.

• Satellite Guidance & Attitude Control• Honeywell’s space business has more than 40 years of

experience producing first-rate guidance, navigation andcontrol products for various space platforms.

• Products include:• Miniature Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU)• High Performance Fiber Optic Gyro-Based Inertial Reference

System• Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

Honeywell International s.r.o.V Parku 2325/16148 00 Prague – ChodovCzech RepublicE-mail: ludek.nechleba@honeywell.comaerospace.honeywell.com

Refuel Panel

Fuel Quantity Transmitter

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MESIT

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General DescriptionEstablished in 1994 as a member of MESIT group (history since1952)ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, AQAP 2110, Part 21, Part 145,NSA:SECRET

CapabilitiesDevelopment and manufacturing of:• Aircraft instruments for measurement of physical variables• Radiocommunication equipment and intercoms• Instruments for the control of APU• Inverters and test equipment

ProductsTwo-band airborne communication transceiver, intercoms formilitary applications, antennas for ground ATC, thermocouples,temperature sensors and switches, fuel quantity andconsumption measurement set, digital – analogue indicators,landing gear controls, flaps controls, static three-phase voltageinverters, lengthwise and crosswise trimming, units for startingand controlling the operation of aircraft engines and AuxiliaryPower Unit (APU), instrumentation for deicing of the aircraftframe, basic test equipment for most aircraft instruments etc.

References Aircraft Industries, První brněnská strojírna Velká Bíteš, GEAviation Czech, Aero Trade Praha, AERO Vodochody Aerospace,CLAREX Investmens, Zlín Aircraf, Aircraft Industries Defence,Armáda České republiky, LOM Praha, Armáda Slovenskérepubliky, Evektor, PAMCO INT., Aviation service, MIL INT., Air –Tec Europe, Česká letecká servisní, Avion Alliance Bratislava,Helisota –Litva, IAI Lahav Izrael, EADS Waršava, AEROSTAR.

MESIT přístroje, spol. s r. o.Sokolovská 573686 01 Uherské HradištěCzech RepublicPhone: +420 572 522 200www.mesit.biz

Airframe Deicing System

Revolution Indicator

Cabin Temperature Indicator

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• Analysis, calculation and implementation of controllers andestimators; implementation of measurement and control inreal-time as well as offline processing

• Industrial robot control (serial kinematic chains),manipulators, inverse kinematics, interpolation, multi-axistrajectory synchronization

• Digital signal processing, algorithm implementation or stand-alone hardware solutions; experience in healthcare,software-defined radio, acoustics, and image processing

• Time and Clock Management• Delay compensation and adjustment for use in

telecommunications, satellite technology, and navigation• Precision time metrology, custom built equipment, event time,

interval and phase measurement (10-12...10-10 s RMS single-shot jitter), accurate frequency/phase synthesis; optimalestimation of time and phase of the measurement systemclocks (clock ensembling), distribution and synchronization oftime in the industrial and computer networks, electro-opticaldevices calibration

• Measurement, generation and distribution of precise time andtimestamps, systems based on radiation-tolerant FPGA

• Numerical simulation of timing and photonic devices

• Custom design and development of electronics• Digital signal processing, data acquisition systems (e.g

universal data processing unit based on on SPARC LEON3FTprocessor, Gaisler GR712RC SPARC LEON3-FT developmentboards.), and real-time process control

• FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) design, IP coredevelopment, high-throughput real-time data processing, on-the-fly re-programmability, using RTL (VHDL) synthesiswith optional low-level EDIF netlist generation, includingalternative industrial and aerospace versions (e.g.Actel/MicroSemi & Xilinx)

• Custom design and development of mechanics• Complex design and processing of mechanical parts or

subsystems (cases, mechanisms, locking devices, fixtures etc.)including production documentation

• Selection of appropriate material• Assessment of stiffness, strength, modal, thermal and

durability characteristics of systems after applying varioustypes of load

• Numerical analysis of issues in physics using finite elementmethod including supporting static, dynamic, fatigue andthermal calculations

• Tests• Thermovacuum chamber in clean room class 100 000, (1m3,

vacuum better than 10-4 Pa, variable temperature from –60 to +120 °C, )

• Vibration testing (53 kN, 35 kN, 22 kN)• Centrifuge (max 25g, max 100 kg)• Design and manufacture of testing appliances for measured

devices• Measurement and testing of electronic or electromechanical

devices

• Consultancy for space projects• Electronic and electromechanical system audit

and optimization• Administration of space contracts • Project management• Product assurance

Projects• NTSC III-TX (2014-now) – Serenum is currently developing

a digital version, both transmit and receive, of TimeTech’smodem for ranging and time transfer.

• PROBA3 (2012-now) – Front door assembly design of OpticalObjective Assembly for ASPIICS coronagraph.

• FLUTTER (2011-2012) – Flutter calculations and wind tunnelexperiments on aeroelastic models an correlation with fluttercalculations on full scale part.

• SWARM (2005 -2011) – Three flight units of capacitivemicroaccelerometer (see pictures below) including groundsegment equipment were developed and delivered for threesatellites of SWARM mission.

• TEASER (2004-2009) – Flight verification ofmicroaccelerometer during orbit operation, launched onRussina satellite TATIANA 2.

• MIMOSA (2003-2004) – Development and testing of theselected mechanical parts Vibration qualification testingincluding.

SERENUM

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General descriptionSERENUM’s mission is to provide customers with comprehensivesolutions in the area of electronics and mechanics design anddevelopment. The focus is on inertial and measurement systemsas well as time and frequency control and mechanical designand processing of parts or subsystems (cases, mechanisms,locking devices, fixtures) including theoretical and numericalanalysis. Due to our company know-how, we can serve ourpartners with customized turn-key solutions also for otherapplication segments. The aim is to supply top products andservices with superior reliability and quality which are at theforefront of the corresponding technical domain. We treat ourcustomer requirements with maximum consideration andhelpfulness. Highly versatile solutions are offered to addresscustomer needs.

HeritageThe SERENUM is a subsidiary of Aerospace Research and TestEstablishment, Inc. (VZLU), Prague, Czech Republic in order toimplement and commercially exploit its space and terrestrialactivities, especially leading to a final product.

Capabilities• Measurement and control design• Special equipment manufacturing, motion analysis and

control in robotics, transport, navigation, stabilization• Localization systems based on inertial-, camera- and beacon-

based measurements, optional fusion with satellitenavigation; own robust estimation algorithms tailored tospecifics of 3D motion properties

ESA Bidder Code: 58118

SERENUM, a.s.Beranových 130199 00 Prague 9 LetňanyCzech RepublicPhone: +420 225 115 107 Fax: +420 225 115 177E-mail: info@serenum.czwww.serenum.cz

Time-to-digital converter

Single-photon lidar

Locking mechanisms located on the cube sensor

Capacitive microaccelerometer

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Projects• MIMOSA: Vibration qualification testing of the Czech

microsatellite, including development of selected mechanicalparts.

• SWARM: Delivery of three flight models ofmicroaccelorometer for SWARM mission. The keyresponsibility was design, development, manufacturing,integration and verification of flight units including embeddedsoftware.

• TEASER: Flight verification of micro-accelerometer duringorbit operation on Russian satellite TATIANA 2.

• CUSA: The first phase of development of the satellite type 1UCubeSat. Work consists of the design of mechanical parts andthe preparation of the SW.

• PROBA: ESA technology project. Contribution to ASPIICSCoronograph on Board Proba 3 Mission of ESA.

Capabilities• Aerodynamics • Strength and durability of structure • Accredited testing • Composite structures• RTD services for space – CFD computations, CFD input for

flutter investigation, flutter assessment, modal analyses, heattransfer simulations, FEM, mechanical and vacuum testing,nanosatellites integration (e.g. cubsats)

• Development of scientific instruments for the use in space(Serenum, a.s.)

• Production of models and composite structures (VZLUTechnologies, a.s.)

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General descriptionAerospace Research and Test Establishment (VZLU) is a nationalcentre for research, development and testing in aeronautics andspace. The main mission of VZLU is to generate new knowledge,transfer it into industrial practice and to provide its partnerswith the maximum support in the development of new products.

As a multi-discipline research organisation, VZLU exploitssynergic effects and also contributes to progress of automotive,rail, defence, security and power industry and civil engineering.In the field of product development, VZLU is focused on rotorblades, industrial fans, aircraft engines and nanosatellites. VZLUcollaborates closely with similar organisations throughoutEurope to provide feed-back necessary for its continuousdevelopment. VZLU is working for a number of customerscoming from various industries like turbomachinery, automotive,rail vehicles, civil engineering, textile industry and others.

HeritageThe history of VZLU (Aerospace Research and TestEstablishment) dates back to 1922. Since then VZLU has takenpart in development and testing of majority of Czechoslovakaircraft. In 2004 VZLU was granted the status of a researchorganization which gives greater possibility to carry out appliedresearch and development activities.In 2013 VZLU founded two subsidiaries. Serenum, a.s. is dedicated for space equipment development and VZLUTechnologies, a.s. is oriented on composite productsmanufacture and supportive production necessary for researchexperiments conducted by VZLU.

ESA Bidder Code: 58011

Výzkumný a zkušební letecký ústav, a.s. (VZLU)Beranových 130199 05 Prague-LetňanyCzech RepublicPhone: +420 225 115 332, +420 225 115 111 E-mail: info@vzlu.czwww.vzlu.cz

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Vibration testing of microsatellite MIMOSA

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