Partners
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Led by ONERA, the HALLOA consortium brings together 6 partners from 3 European countries, combining academic excellence, industrial expertise, and innovation support.
Office National d'Études et de Recherches Aérospaciales (ONERA)
ONERA is a research center with expertise that encompasses the entire development of Lidar systems, ranging from laser source to signal processing.
Within the HALLOA framework, this multidisciplinary expertise is essential for designing and qualifying the final laser system with respect to the targeted LiDAR application.
École polytechnique (EP-LMD)
EP-LMD and its affiliated entity CNRS-LMD, is a fundamental research laboratory in climate and atmospheric physiscs with different activities including theoretical studies, modeling, instrumental development and observations ultimately from space in synergy with the French national space agency (CNES).
EP-LMD has the expertise both on:
- the geophysical goals;
- the technical aspects of such a LiDAR missions;
in order to define the necessary requirements of a space Lidar emitter at 2μm.
LMD will lead a work package defining the relevant mission environment and specifying laser architecture & performance requirements. They will also have a crucial role by contributing to the development of the wavelength-stabilized and
switching system.
LZH Laserzentrum Hannover EV (LZH)
LZH was founded in 1986 under the patronage of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics. LZH is involved in research and development projects in the field of laser and optical system development and their applications as well as technical and scientific consulting to link research and application.
Over the recent years, the Laser Development Department of LZH has worked on several projects dealing with developments in all kinds of laser technology including laser system development for space missions.
Due to these activities, LZH is particularly experienced in:
- the assessment of existing laser technologies for usage in harsh environments such as space,
- the development of test plans for and actual execution of environmental tests
for component or assembly characterization, - the definition of roadmaps to increase the technology readiness level towards actual flight models.
LZH will mainly contribute to HALLOA by leading two work packages about component-level and full model environmental testing. They will perform environmental tests both in their premises and at external facilities. These tests will enable the TRL assessment of the HALLOA laser system.
Keopsys Industries (KEOPSYS)
KEOPSYS is a private company specializing in the design, manufacturing and marketing of lasers and optical amplifiers based on doped optical fibers.
French company, created in 1997, KEOPSYS has evolved from a start-up to a highly industrialized MidCap for the volume production of units intended for the Lidar, space, scientific research and defense markets.
With more than 200 employees and a dynamic R&D team, KEOPSYS innovates every year with new technological bricks and new designs.
A strong asset of KEOPSYS is verticalization. KEOPSYS designs its own optical fiber, and its active (laser diode) and passive (Bragg) components, allowing it to ensure quality at the highest level and repeatability even at small volumes.
In HALLOA, KEOPSYS will lead two work packages, bringing its expertise for the design and development of the TDFA, and as a major player of the laser
European private sector.
They will contribute to the creation of a European supply chain for further commercialization, ensuring that the technology is fully independent from non-EU
sources for a space deployment by 2035-2040.
Lumibird Photonics Italia
LPI, based in Turin, is a leading European company specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of high-power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, with over 50 years of experience in advanced photonic solutions.
LPI strength lies in a fully in-house, vertically integrated semiconductor development process. From epitaxial wafer design to the final assembly of high-power modules, every critical stage is carried out —ensuring complete control over quality, performance, and innovation.
LPI is currently leading the development of a 793 nm wavelength-stabilized laser diode, a key component for the next generation of Tm-pumped fiber amplifiers systems. Through this initiative, LPI is actively contributing to the creation of a robust and resilient European photonics supply chain for the space sector.
ERDYN Consultants
ERDYN is specialized in innovation consulting and European project set-up and implementation. With a long track record in EU project management and communication, ERDYN will support HALLOA in two work packages, for project management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of the results activities.