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ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR R&D
With a history going back 150 years, RINA is a global corporation, a repository of
skills and expertise delivering benefits to industries all over the world: our mission
is to support their growth by setting up relations as a real partnership offering
consulting & engineering, testing, inspection and certification. RINA have 163 offices
in 60 countries, with an operational network of more than 3.300 employees, whose
hard work helped to generate an over 375 million euro turnover in 2015 (forecast).
Consulting & engineering services within RINA are provided by its specialized companies
like Polaris. Polaris combines the know-how and professionalism of RINA and Ansaldo
Energia shareholders, offering services to companies which range from technical
assistance during the development of important projects, to engineering development
of systems and products and to consulting engineering in numerous different fields.
Polaris’ headquarter is in Genoa and the main Italian offices are in: Milan, Turin, Rome,
Florence, Trieste and Naples.
Engineering Center
In-country Group presence
WORLD WIDE PRESENCE
OFFICES
Washington DC, Santiago , Montevideo, Bruxelles, Rotterdam, Saint Petersburg,
Milan, Genoa, Rome, Cairo, Maputo, Durban, Bucharest, Istanbul, Basrah, Abu
Dhabi, Mumbai, Beijing, Seoul, Jakarta, Accra, Stockholm
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR R&D
The Engineering Services for R&D UNIT supports clients’ R&D departments for the development
of new products and services. We pursue this goal by making multidisciplinary engineering know-
how available, creating a personalized relationship with clients to understand their needs and
technology whilst maintaining complete confidentiality. We support the entire development cycle
of the product or service with offers dedicated to embedded and operational systems:
� Software Engineering
� Embedded and Critical Systems
� System Engineering
� Simulation & Modeling
COMPETENCIES
� SOFTWARE/FIRMWARE DEVELOPMENT
� SOFTWARE VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION
� ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
DESIGN
� SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE
� PROJECT MANAGEMENT
� FPGA DESIGN
� PCB DESIGN
� REQUIREMENT MANAGEMENT
� SYSTEM INTEGRATION
� SIMULATION & MODELING
� AUTOMATION & CONTROL ENGINEERING
� RAMS ANALYSES
� INTEGRATED LOGISTIC SUPPORT
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Polaris Software Engineering offer is shaped in three main competence domains:
� Enterprise Architecture Design
� Software Development, Verification & Validation
� Software Quality Assurance
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN
Design and Evolution support for enterprise software architecture according to the main standard
design patterns as: client/server, layered architecture, component-based architecture, domain/
model driven architecture, message driven architecture, and service-oriented architecture. Design
is driven by customer requirements related to architecture attributes as: Availability, Performance,
Reliability, Scalability, Security.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, VERIFICATION & VALIDATION
Software development, verification & validation support is provided following the best technologies,
quality practices, methodologies and tools. Development process may be implemented to be
compliant to classic waterfall project management along with AGILE approach and continuous
integration (incremental development) methodology. Polaris’ offer is structured to be compliant
to customer environment eco-system applying all software quality control strategies and tools:
version control and bug tracking management, code coverage analysis, static code analysis, code
review, code profiling. Software development process may include “third party” code inspection
sessions to provide to the customer “direct quality” key performance indicator.
SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE
Polaris’s offer include quality assessment on customer software development processes in order
to identify opportunities for improvements and reduce: poor quality cost, maintenance and
software platform evolution cost. Customer is supported in selecting and implementing process
improvements.
OFFSHORE FRAMEWORK
Worldwide capability of RINA Group allows Polaris to include in software engineering offer the
capability to setup offshore service delivery for customers that have to implement an outsourcing
strategy. Cost saving effect for the customer is powered by the availability of Polaris’ local single
point of contact that cuts out the customer offshore management overhead.
ENERGY & AUTOMATION
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK: Analysis of the current development, software verification and
validation process and identification of improvement measures.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project was carried out in two stages: analysis of
the current software development process and its validation, and identification
of improvements to be made and new KPI to be adopted. The project also
focused on the analysis of the return on investment, to implement what was
suggested.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Life cycle analysis of a software product according to
the Agile methodology. Consolidated experience in managing teams assigned to
the verification and validation phases.
DEFENCE & AEROSPACE
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK: Analysis and development of CSCI related to Map and
terrestrial Data manipulation through latest Java frameworks. Coordination of
foreign development team involved into other related CSCIs developments.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project enables the Alliance to perform persistent
surveillance over wide areas from high-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned air
platforms operating at considerable stand-off distances and in any weather
or light condition. Using advanced radar sensors, the AGS Core continuously
detects and tracks moving objects throughout the observed areas, as well as
providing radar imagery of areas and stationary objects.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Military standards, Java, Spring Framework, Apache
CXF, Apache Camel, REST, Luciad, SVN, Doors, Teams Management skill,
expecially foreign ones.
DEFENSE & AVIONIC
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK:
� Software analysis and development
� Software verification and validation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: As software engineer in charge of the design and
implementation of new graphics effects and new engine features of the
Customer Image Generator in order to improve the pilot flight experience during
an operative mission. Development of tool simulators for training station.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Working in agile methodology, using C++, Python,
OpenGL, GLSL, Object Oriented paradigm.
EMBEDDED AND CRITICAL SYSTEMS
Polaris’s know-how of embedded systems covers all aspects, from design to final testing.
FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE DESIGN
Design, development and validation of firmware for the most widely used microcontrollers and
low level software for real time operating systems. Starting from schematics and requirements,
we develop:
� BSP (Board Support Package)
� Bootloaders and Drivers for OS (e.g. Linux, Microsoft Windows, VxWorks, pSOS, QNX)
FPGA DESIGN
Design and preparation of FPGA code, followed by integration (VHDL and Verilog).
PCB DESIGN LAYOUT
PCB design with high frequency signals, focusing on EMI, EMC, Signal and Power Integrity
problems and their solution.
QUALIFIED TEAMS AT YOUR SERVICE
Polaris offers its clients the experience it has acquired in different market sectors related to
embedded systems. The engineers who make up our teams are technology experts and are
continuously updating their skills through customised training: in this way, Polaris can capitalise
on the knowledge and know-how of increasingly advanced technology to then be able to suggest
the best solutions to its clients.
HOW OUR TEAMS OPERATE
Polaris covers, from the design and prototype point of view, the entire life cycle of an embedded
system. Polaris can assist its clients in any of the product life cycle phases, offering maximum
flexibility and scalability of its competencies. Thanks to the Group’s infrastructure, Polaris can
provide its clients with turnkey solutions, from specialist consultancy to full outsourcing activities.
MILITARY COMMUNICATION SWITCHING UNIT
CLIENT: Confidential
LOCATION: Italy / France
SCOPE OF WORK: Prototyping of a communication equipment designed to allow
secure interconnection of different communication equipment composed by
two multi-processor control boards, two DSP switching boards, 24 data bus
interface boards, 24 media-link interface boards (12 types of communication
media), 2 back-panels (pin staggering), specific AC/DC & DC/DC boards and 3
LCD Control Panels for equipment control:
� Design integration & testing of the whole system HW & mechanical
components
� Software development according to MIL-STD-498 lifecycle for the real time
control of the whole equipment including the DSP switching unit, the multiple
media-link boards and the operator control panels
� Design, development testing and qualification of the equipment according
to military standards GAM-EG-13, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 (noise, shock
and vibration, EMC & ESD, salt fog)
EXOMARS
CLIENT: Confidential
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK: In the framework of the ExoMars Programme, the Radar
Doppler Altimeter (RDA), is the equipment dedicated to aid the controlled
landing of the Entry Descent Module (EDM) on the Martian soil. The project
included the following developments:
� Design, development and test of real-time software application for ECU
subsystem
� Support for HW/SW interfaces’ design with NI cRIO-9113 FPGA
� ECU subsystem / FT-EGSE integration activities’ support
� Support during the commissioning of ExoMars RDA FT-EGSE
� Support during on-field test execution of ExoMars RDA FT EGSE
DISTRIBUTED CONTROL NETWORK
CLIENT: Confidential
LOCATION: EU
SCOPE OF WORK: Design, development and integration of a distributed control
network for the control of stepper motor and distributed sensor and actuators:
� Electronic System Design based on Microchip architecture and boards
Prototyping
� Software Design, development and Integration with electronic boards
� Integration in operative environment
� Test and trials
SYSTEM ENGINEERING
Polaris can assist in the development of complex systems through:
� Project Management
� Requirement Engineering
� System Integration
� RAMS analyses (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) for mission critical systems
� Automation & Control Engineering
� Simulation & Modelling
� Integrated Logistic Support
QUALIFIED TEAMS AT YOUR SERVICE
Polaris project managers have experience in managing complex projects developed in multicultural
and multilingual contexts. Alongside system engineers, they offer support to clients in numerous
market sectors, where systems are developed through careful requirements management and
their complexity requires the ability to model and simulate them. The know-how developed by
Polaris teams in mission critical sectors such as defence and transport represents added value
for clients.
HOW OUR TEAMS OPERATE
Polaris logistics engineers follow the system’s whole life cycle so as to guarantee compliance
with technical and functional requirements, as well as the required level of reliability, availability,
maintainability and safety, focusing in particular on the product’s life cycle.
AEROSPACE & DEFENCE
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK: Systems Integration and Test of the General Ground Station
facility that will be used in the NATO AGS Program.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project enables the Alliance to perform persistent
surveillance over wide areas from high-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned air
platforms operating at considerable stand-off distances and in any weather
or light condition. Using advanced radar sensors, the AGS Core continuously
detects and tracks moving objects throughout the observed areas, as well as
providing radar imagery of areas and stationary objects.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Systems Engineering, Military standards, Doors,
Framework.
TACTICAL & AERIAL TARGET UAS
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK:
� Support for activities of System Engineering
� Operational management of the Supply Chain
� Developing electromechanical systems
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Crex-B is an advanced micro electric fixed-wing
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) providing real-time intelligence capable of
autonomous flight, navigation, vertical landing or short track landing. The micro
UAV system is specifically designed for Special Operational and Tactical Forces
for “over the hill” and “around the corner” intelligence missions.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Analysis of manufacturability and testability of
product, cost and non-recurring, activities and participation in construction
documentation phases of Review, technical troubleshooting.
DEFENSE
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK: Analysis, requirements and software development of electro-
optics hyperspectral system.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project was carried out in these stages:
� System analysis and requirements
� Software and HMI (Human Machine Interface) development for hyperspectral
system
� Test of hyperspectral system in order to verify operating performances of
HMI in real acquisition campaign with ULM platform (Ultra-Léger Motorisé)
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Experience in C/C++ software development on
Linux and Windows, GUI/HMI development using Qt cross-platform application
framework.
SIMULATION & MODELING
Polaris offers consultancy for the design and development of simulators for training purposes
and support for the design of systems and sub-systems. The main applications relate to the
aerospace and defence sectors but the know-how developed can be adapted to many other
contexts.
Polaris has proven experience of simulation management software and simulators and is able to
intervene also as regards complex 3D graphic engines. With reference to modelling, the Polaris
teams are able to model both physical phenomena (i.e. meteorological) and complex electronic
war systems, radar, IR sensors or weapons systems. Our research and development teams study
innovative solutions for HMI (Human Machine Interface) and for control of systems with gesture
recognition devices.
QUALIFIED TEAMS AT YOUR SERVICE
Polaris offers the experience and know-how acquired in different market sectors, from aerospace
to defence, of simulators and highly complex systems. The engineers who make up our simulation
and modelling teams are technology experts and are continuously updating their skills through
customised training: in this way, Polaris can capitalise on the knowledge and competency of
increasingly advanced technology to then be able to suggest the best solutions to its clients.
HOW OUR TEAMS OPERATE
The Polaris Simulation & Modelling teams cover, from the design and construction points of view,
the entire life cycle of a simulator. Polaris can assist its clients in any of the product life cycle
phases, offering maximum flexibility and scalability of its competencies. Thanks to the Group’s
infrastructure, Polaris can provide its clients with turnkey solutions, from specialist consultancy
to full outsourcing activities.
AIRBORNE RADAR SIMULATION
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK:
� Real-time radar simulation tool development
� Piaggio radar simulation tool development
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Development of multiplatform Graphic User Interface
and middle-ware for MARS (Multimode Airborne Radar Simulator), a software
tool which provides a real-time computer simulation of the principal A/G and A/A
radar modes of modern airborne pulse-doppler radars. Visual Studio and QT
framework are used for development.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED:
� Airborne pulse-doppler radars modes
� Radar simulation technical aspects
� Software design and development skills
DRONES & AVIATION TRAINING
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK:
� Generic UAV, Falco, Raven, Soldato Futuro and UGV training simulator
development
� Forza NEC ITB polo AMI project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Provide a realistic environment for training simulators
populated by autonomous entities ( Air/Ground/See entities).
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Simulation of autonomous entities, complex system
development, C++, Javascript.
DRONES & AVIATION TRAINING
LOCATION: Italy
SCOPE OF WORK:
� Generic UAV, Falco, Raven, Soldato Futuro and UGV training simulator
development
� Forza NEC ITB polo AMI project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Based on AMI specifications a generic UAV, Falco, Raven,
Soldato Futuro and UGV simulators were developed with different programming
languages and technologies.
MAIN SKILLS DEPLOYED: Software design, development, testing and integration.
POLARIS
Via Liri 27A - Genova 16143
www.polaris-services.it - [email protected]
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