Event

Magnetics in Space 2025

UKMagSoc

MIS25

Feb 12th 2025 - Feb 12th 2025

Updated 19.12.24

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After two successful previous events the UK Magnetics Society is thrilled to announce the return of Magnetics in Space in 2025! This one-day event will delve into the fascinating world of magnetics and its crucial role in space exploration.

The seminar will have something for everyone featuring a lineup of speakers from industry and academia covering a range of engaging topics including design and manufacture of spacecraft, magnetic sensors and updates on some of the latest space missions. Networking opportunities will allow you to connect with fellow space and magnetics enthusiasts, share ideas, and forge new collaborations.

Registration details and the full programme will be available soon. Please check the website regularly and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

VENUE

Satelite Applications Catapult,

 Electron Building,

Fermi Ave, Didcot

OX11 0QR

Travel

ACCOMMODATION

The closest accommodation to Satelite Applications are based in Didcot or Abingdon. Below is a list of different accommodation options for you to consider. No special rate has been attained and it is recommended to go to the accommodation’s website for rates.

Premier Inn, Didcot – Closest to the Railway

Premier Inn, Abingdon

Courtyard by Marriott, Milton Interchange

Hilton Garden Inn, Abingdon

Ridgeway House, Harwell Campus

Kingfisher Barn, Abingdon

TRAVEL

From the A34 (Northbound):
Exit the A34 at Chilton Junction, branch left (signposted, Wantage), then merge onto the A4185. At the next roundabout take the first exit (signposted Harwell Business Centre, RAL, NRPB). Go straight across two mini roundabouts and the Electron Building can be found on the right-hand side opposite the Diamond Light Source building. For the main entrance, drive past the Electron Building and take the first right after the mini traffic-island.  Continue straight ahead and the entrance to the Electron Building is on your right. Please note: External visitors are not permitted to park outside of the Electron Building. Please see below for a map to the guest car park.

From the A34 (Southbound):
Exit the A34 at the Milton Interchange Junction, the A4130 (A417) exit signposted Milton, Chilton, Didcot and Wantage. At the roundabout take the fourth exit signposted A4130 Wantage, Steventon, Drayton, Harwell. Follow this road for one and a half miles and continue straight on at the Rowstock roundabout onto the A4185. After about two miles turn right at the roundabout onto Fermi Avenue (signposted Harwell Business Centre, RAL, NRPB). Go straight across two mini roundabouts and the Electron Building can be found on the right-hand side opposite the Diamond Light Source building. For the main entrance, drive past the Electron Building and take the first right after the mini traffic-island.  Continue straight ahead and the entrance to the car park is on your right. Please note: External visitors are not permitted to park outside of the Electron Building. Please see below for a map to the guest car park.

Parking:

By Train

The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, served by trains from London Paddington.

Train Information
You can get information on trains and timetables from National Rail:

Taxi or Bus:
The journey to the Satellite Applications Catapult is approximately 10-15 minute drive by taxi or bus from Didcot Parkway train station and approximately a 25-minute journey from Oxford train station.

For further information, visit the Thames Travel website.

There is a dedicated bus service from Didcot Parkway Station to the Harwell Campus, for further information please visit: http://www.thames-travel.co.uk/connector/

By Bicycle

Information on cycle routes, shelters, showers and changing facilities is available on the Harwell Bicycle Users Group website.

PROGRAMME

The event will run from 09:00-18:00 (UK time) and will include talks and networking opportunities. There is the potential for a tour of the National Satelite Test Facility, however there are limited spaces and an expectation that you are interested in using the facility. A draft of the programme and further information of the tour will be shared in due course.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any dietary requirements we need to be aware of.

DRESS CODE

The dress code for the event is business attire / smart casual.

CONTINUING CONTACT / GDPR

Please note, by providing contact details during registration, you authorise us to

  • use these contact details to let you know details of this event, and
  • add your contact details to our contact database to let you know about future events that may be of interest.

Please let us know at enquiries@ukmagsoc.org at any time if you do not wish to be contacted in this way. Also, we can remove you from our contact schedule at any point in the future.

We will also be taking photos at the event. If you do not wish to have your photo taken during the event, please contact events@ukmagsoc.org

 

Sponsors


Speakers

maxon: 25 Years of Exploration on Mars and Beyond
by Andrew Gibson of maxon

maxon products are at the heart of groundbreaking space missions, from satellites and space probes to the International Space Station and advanced space labs. Our cutting-edge drive systems have been integral to numerous research expeditions, venturing to Mars, the moon, and beyond. On Mars, maxon drives have powered iconic rovers like Perseverance and the innovative helicopter drone, Ingenuity, demonstrating their resilience in the planet’s extreme conditions. With maxon, the possibilities for space exploration are limitless.

Design, Simulation, Manufacturing, and Testing of Bespoke Magnetic Shielding Solutions
by Bartel Van der Veek of Magnetic Shields Ltd

Brief introduction of the capabilities and products Magnetic Shields Limited sells worldwide. MSL Mission: Delivering globally whilst investing locally to provide high quality, unique magnetic shielding solutions born of ingenuity and technology by developing our people, practices and manufacturing

Geomagnetism role in space weather forecasting and applications
by Natalie Gomez Perez of British Geological Survey

As our reliance on technology grows ever stronger, it is becoming more important to understand the causes and effects of space weather. We are currently able to monitor geomagnetic activity using ground observatories by producing various global indices (e.g., Dst, Kp), as well as measure local effects (e.g., Local Disturbance index, local k index). These indicators inform systems on the ground about the current state of the geomagnetic environment and are used to trigger safety mechanisms to mitigate damage risk. Currently, we use satellite measurements as well as solar telescopes (both on the ground and from space) to forecast geomagnetic activity so we can assess when geomagnetic storms need to be monitored with particular care. At BGS, we develop models that provide real-time effects on ground infrastructure (e.g., powerlines and pipelines) due to geomagnetic storms as they are happening. With the help of SWARM satellites (a constellation of three satellites managed by ESA that acquire high-quality magnetic field measurements), we can produce activity indices, as well as models of the real-time geometry of the magnetosphere. In this talk, I will give an overview of space weather forecasting and research and describe some of the work we are doing to help understand how the geomagnetic environment may affect technology.

Overview on Magnetic Missions
by Tim Horbury of Imperial College

Title TBC

Modelling and Simulation
by of Dassault

Title TBC

Fibre-coupled Diamond Magnetometry
by Stuart Graham of University of Warwick

The nitrogen vacancy (NV) centre is a point defect in diamond consisting of a nitrogen atom adjacent to a vacancy. The S = 1 spin state of its negative charge state can be addressed using optically detected magnetic resonance (ODMR) spectroscopy [1]. NV- ODMR is a promising solid-state approach for vector magnetometry applications in a range of environments [2]. Potential applications include finding corrosion in steel, detecting failure modes in machinery, and fusion power diagnostics [3, 4, 5, 6]. Magnetic mapping applications are also of interest, for detecting ore deposits, as well as unexploded ordnance (UXO). Magnetic maps can be used alongside NV magnetometers for navigation. Magnetic navigation is of interest as a passive alternative to GPS as satellite signals can be jammed [7]. We have produced a fibre-coupled diamond magnetometer with a sensitivity of approximately 30 pT/√Hz in a (10-500)-Hz frequency range, at the time of publication the most sensitive fibre-coupled diamond magnetometer [5]. Additionally, we have developed a robust, portable vector diamond magnetometer [8]. This uses feedback control to enhance the dynamic range and is shown to be capable of operation in a moving van. We are currently developing the magnetometer for space applications, where the low-mass, radiation hard diamond sensing element could allow for lighter and longer booms.


Registration

Type Standard Fee Group Discount
(3+ delegates)
Early Discount
(Register before 20/12/2024)
Member £199.00 N/AN/A
Non-Member £249.00 N/AN/A
Student £149.00 N/AN/A
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