From integration to proprietary domain |
Original system approach(integration domain) |
CBERS-1 and 2 equipped with Brazilian WFI camera and other Chinese cameras including mid-resolution CCD camera. WFI camera had optics technologies at integration domain. |
EMBRAER 170/190 family (1st gen: E1) with FBW control system, developed with a risk partnership (Honeywell). |
New system approach(proprietary domain) |
CBERS-3 and 4 equipped with Brazilian WFI (2nd gen.) and mid-resolution MUX camera, besides other Chinese cameras. WFI (2nd gen.) and MUX at proprietary domain, being developed and manufactured in Brazil. |
EMBRAER 170/190 family (2nd gen: E2) with full FBW, developed by Embraer (software). |
Complex product and system development |
Initial technological base |
Camera integration and electronic technologies were at a high TRL level, but optics technologies were at a low level (TRL 3). As with prior products, it was purchased from foreign experienced firms. |
FBW flight control system in pitch and yaw axis, and hybrid FBW/hydro-mechanic roll axis. Embraer has, through subcontracts, purchased this technology. Embraer shares its knowledge regarding control laws with the partnership. |
Technology development |
Optics technologies were developed together with product development contract (TRL 4 to 9), without prior technology experiments (TRL 4 to 6). |
Primarily, Embraer had bought knowledge (E1) and then developed the knowledge (after E1). |
Desired capability |
How to develop and integrate medium-resolution cameras; how to develop and manufacture optical lenses and components. |
How to develop FBW software and control laws; how to integrate a FBW full system. |
Resource allocation |
INPE responsible for medium-resolution camera integration. Creation of a team dedicated to integrate remote-sensing cameras and develop space optical lenses and components inside Opto. |
Creation of a team dedicated to develop FBW inside Embraer through internal reallocation and hiring. |
Movement in the industry value stream |
INPE moved upstream from systems integrator to subsystems integrator for medium-resolution cameras. Opto entered space applications market as a subsystem manufacturer. |
Embraer moved upstream from systems integrator to subsystems integrator for FBW, and upstream for software development. |
Project management key indicators |
Schedule goals |
High deviations from original baseline. |
Low deviations from original baseline. |
Budget goals |
High deviations from original baseline. |
Low deviations from original baseline. |