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Chapter 9

Practical Recommendations and Next Steps

Immediate Actions

  1. Download and begin reading ECSS-E-ST-10 and the NASA SE Handbook in parallel.
  2. Install IBM DOORS trial or DOORS Next and complete the introductory tutorials.
  3. Download Capella and work through the Air Traffic Management tutorial model.
  4. Register on eumetsat.int and explore the technical documentation for MTG and EPS-SG.
  5. Subscribe to EUMETSAT's EO Portal newsletter and follow their training event calendar.

Networking and Community

  • EUMETSAT is located in Darmstadt, approximately 30 minutes from Frankfurt. Attending EUMETSAT open days, training workshops, and user conferences provides direct visibility into their working practices and technical culture.
  • The EUMETSAT Annual Meteorological Satellite Conference is an excellent forum for technical networking.
  • The INCOSE German Chapter hosts events and workshops relevant to SE practice in the German aerospace industry.
  • LinkedIn professional groups for ESA/EUMETSAT professionals and space systems engineers in Germany are active communities.