CRIACIV/ test 2

After a very successful testing session last January, yesterday, Francesco and Giulio from StroNGER tested additional configurations of piezoTsensor at the CRIACIV wind testing facility in Florence (CRIACIV).

Testing configurations included both a rectangular and a T-shaped section (the later exhibiting not only Vortex Shedding but also galloping aerodynamic phenomena).

The results are very promising at this stage, in view of the final phase and conclusion of the ESA project next year.

piezoTsensor is a novel product by StroNGER, currently under development in collaboration with ESA (European Space Agency): an advanced sensor for the optimum energy management in building HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition) systems.

StroNGER srl has an European patent pending on piezoTsensor.

Francesco (left) and Giulio (right) from StroNGER with Claudio Mannini, research associate at the University of Florence

the two prototype configurations

square - outside the wind tunnel

below a video from the testing

365 days (and pages) later...

Today together with Francesco we had a panel review at the ESA BIC Lazio office for the StroNGER project piezoTsensor.
The review was based on a presentation of the major outcomes we had in the first 12 months of the 24-month project, and a 365 page report containing 9 deliverables and 18 annexes, covering a total of 8 work packages.
PiezoTsensor is an advanced sensor for the optimum energy management in building HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition) systems, under development by StroNGER, with the financial and technical aid of the European Space Agency (ESA).
We are looking forward to successfully finishing the project!



365 pages... (that reflect)



(365 pages...) that reflect

 

ESA APPATHON - while in Rome (election day... NOT)

 

On the weekend of January 24-25, and while the Greek general elections are taking place, I took part in the ESA Appathon Rome, held in the I-tech Incubator in Rome.

http://www.app-camp.eu/Italy

This Appathon was one of six simultaneous app events on 24-25 Jan 2015 across Europe that offered access to the latest space data and the power of the SAP HANA Cloud Platform.

http://www.esa.int/ESA

http://hana.sap.com/abouthana.html

I was a team member with Francesco Bartoli and Cristiano Carducci, on the sub-topic: Adopt your pixel-Crowdsourcing Solutions.

I contributed on an original idea of Francesco, for the integration of crowdsourcing solutions and earth observation data for the improved assessment of avalanche risk.

At the end of the two days, I represented my group giving a 5 min. pitch in front of a Jury composed of ESA officials.

Let's say we didn't win the camp (but from some feedback we received, we did well...).

A nice overall experience (and in any case, much better way to spend the weekend than returning to Athens to vote)

 

A youtube video from the event:

Some photos from the event:

Team work with Francesco and Ricardo



Team work with Francesco and Ricardo



Games during the 2 day camp

Coding in space?

A selfie attempt...



...better

 

European Space Agency (ESA) Investment Readiness Programme (IRP), Lazio - June 5/6

Last week I participated in the European Space Agency (ESA) Investment Readiness Programme (IRP) Lazio in Rome, one of the 5 ESA IRPs to be held this year.

http://www.e-unlimited.com/events/view.aspx?events_pages_id=2851

 

My involvement in ESA - BIC Lazio is as an entrepreneur for the Space Technology Transfer project piezoTsensor with StroNGER S.r.l. (http://www.stronger2012.com).
 

ESA IRP aims to help early-stage entrepreneurs increase their likelihood of acquiring seed-level or venture capital funding.

Rick Salmon (http://ricksalmon.com) the program leader, worked with the participating entrepreneurs, representing 9 companies, to fine-tune our business models and sharpen our business propositions.

Rick Salmon providing feedback on 5' pitch presentations

The event was very intense, and focused on improving communication skills for presenting to investors. During the second day, I had the opportunity to present and receive expert feedback on a 5' PowerPoint pitch presentation. I also showed a 30'' promotional video for piezoTsensor, prepared ad-hoc with the help of a good friend who is a professional graphic designer.

30'' piezoTsensor promotional video