Editing Terma A/S (section)

==Business areas and Products==
[[File:F-35A - Inauguration Towing.jpg|thumb|Terma delivers parts and technologies for the F-35 Lightning]]
[[File:Rosetta - comet fly-by.jpg|thumb|The power conditioning unit and solar panels of the Rosetta spacecraft is produced by Terma]]
[[File:HornsRev Blavandshuk.jpg|thumb|Terma's radar systems are used around Horns Rev wind farm to avoid the turning blades of the turbines from appearing as objects]]

The business areas of Terma can be divided into the following categories: Aerostructures, Space, Defense, and Security & Surveillance:

===Aerostructures===
Terma Aerostructures A/S is headquartered in Grenaa, Denmark, focusing on design and manufacture of aerostructures for aerospace and defense companies. 
 
Terma is a strategic supplier to the [[Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II|F-35 Lightning II]], delivering a series of parts, components, and technologies to the fighter aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asdnews.com/news-49766/Terma_enters_into_F-35_Long-Term_Agreement_with_BAE_Systems.htm |title=Terma enters into F-35 Long-Term Agreement with BAE Systems |website=Asdnews.com |accessdate=1 August 2018 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The company delivers leading edges through Lockheed Martin, composite tail parts through BAE Systems,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.f35.com/news/detail/terma-enters-into-f-35-long-term-agreement-with-bae-systems |title=Terma Enters into F-35 Long-Term Agreement with BAE Systems - F-35 Lightning II |website=F-35 Lightning II |accessdate=1 August 2018 |archive-date=21 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221092838/https://www.f35.com/news/detail/terma-enters-into-f-35-long-term-agreement-with-bae-systems |url-status=dead }}</ref> gun pods for the F-35B and C versions through General Dynamics,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2012/10/the-terma-f35-multi-mission-pod/ |title=The Terma F35 Multi Mission Pod - Think Defence |date=7 October 2012 |website=Thinkdefence.co.uk |accessdate=1 August 2018 |archive-date=1 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801192034/https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2012/10/the-terma-f35-multi-mission-pod/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> as well as fuselage parts and electronics through Northrop Grumman Corporation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/northrop-grumman-selects-terma-as-of-denmark-for-f-35-joint-strike-fighter-program-72317557.html |title=Northrop Grumman Selects Terma A/S of Denmark for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter... -- re> SAN DIEGO, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- |access-date=3 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103190232/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/northrop-grumman-selects-terma-as-of-denmark-for-f-35-joint-strike-fighter-program-72317557.html |archive-date=3 November 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Overall, Terma delivers more than 70 parts for the F-35 Lightning II.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

===Space===
Space (SPD), providing on-board electronics and software for satellites as well as control centres. Key focus areas are [[power conditioning]] systems and [[star tracker]]s for satellites.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

====Power conditioning units====
Terma delivers power conditioning systems to a series of major space products, including ESA's BepiColombo and [[Rosetta (spacecraft)|Rosetta]]. In the case of BepiColombo, the power conditioning unit is the most powerful used on missions by the ESA with a capacity of 14&nbsp;kW powered by solar energy on its destination planet Mercury.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.esa.int/dan/ESA_in_your_country/Denmark/Dansk_stroemforsyning_skal_til_Merkur/(print) |title=Dansk strømforsyning skal til Merkur |website=Esa.int |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

In the Rosetta project Terma has developed a 64 square meter solar panel providing power at down to four percent of the Earth's solar energy and at working temperatures down to -130 degrees Celsius.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denstoredanske.dk/It,_teknik_og_naturvidenskab/Astronomi/Rumfart/Satellitter_og_rumsonder/Rosetta |title=Rosetta - Gyldendal - Den Store Danske |website=Denstoredanske.dk |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> The PCU delivers a bus power capability of 1500 watt at a weight of 8.3 kilo.<ref>Stage, Mie. "[http://ing.dk/artikel/terma-elektronik-vaekker-rumsonde-fra-aarelang-dvale-165600 Terma-elektronik vækker rumsonde fra årelang dvale]" ''[[Ingeniøren]]'', 19 January 2014.</ref><ref>Jensen, H. & Laursen, J. "[http://adsabs.harvard.edu/full/2002ESASP.502..249J Power Conditioning Unit for Rosetta/Mars Express]" Space Power, Proceedings of the Sixth European Conference held 6–10 May 2002 in Porto, Portugal. Edited by A. Wilson. European Space Agency, ESA SP-502, 2002., p. 249
Bibliographic Code: 2002ESASP.502..249J.</ref>

====Star trackers====
Since 1999, Terma has manufactured Star Trackers for several scientific satellite missions including [[Cryosat]] 1, [[CryoSat-2|Cryosat-2]], [[ADM-Aeolus]], [[LISA Pathfinder]], and Tacsat 1, 2 and 4.<ref>[http://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1477&context=smallsatz]{{dead link|date=December 2017|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal | doi=10.1016/j.ast.2011.12.002 | volume=24 | title=Attitude and orbit control systems for the LISA Pathfinder mission | journal=Aerospace Science and Technology | pages=283–294| year=2013 | last1=Giulicchi | first1=Luisella | last2=Wu | first2=Shu-Fan | last3=Fenal | first3=Thomas }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/c-missions/cryosat |title=CryoSat - eoPortal Directory - Satellite Missions |website=directory.eoportal.org |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/a/adm-aeolus|title=Aeolus - eoPortal Directory - Satellite Missions |website=directory.eoportal.org |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

==== Atmosphere-Space Interactions Monitor (ASIM) ====
Terma is prime contractor for the [[Atmosphere-Space Interaction Monitor|ASIM]] observatory.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://videnskab.dk/teknologi-innovation/asim-danmarks-stoerste-rumprojekt-klar-til-opsendelse |title=ASIM: Danmarks største rumprojekt klar til opsendelse |website=videnskab.dk |date=23 March 2018 |language=da |access-date=4 April 2018}}</ref> Terma is responsible for ensuring technical management of the project and for the coordination with [[European Space Agency|ESA]] and subcontractors, and not least for delivering the ASIM observatory for handover to ESA, [[NASA]], and [[SpaceX]] at [[Kennedy Space Center]] (KSC). ASIM was launched for the [[International Space Station]] (ISS) on 2 April 2018,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/udland/jubel-over-rumprojekt-saetter-danmark-paa-verdenskortet |title=Jubel over rumprojekt: Sætter Danmark på verdenskortet |work=DR |access-date=4 April 2018 |language=da}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://nyheder.tv2.dk/samfund/2018-04-02-historisk-dansk-rumprojekt-sendt-op-i-rummet |title=Historisk dansk rumprojekt sendt op i rummet |date=2 April 2018 |work=nyheder.tv2.dk |access-date=4 April 2018 |language=da-DK}}</ref> and will be installed on the European Columbus-module of ISS in the beginning of 2018. ASIM will be used by scientists in order to study high-altitude electrical discharges, the so-called red sprites, blue jets, haloes, and elves, and monitor X-ray and Gamma-ray flashes.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.space.dtu.dk/english/research/projects/project-descriptions/asim/background-on-asim |title=ASIM background information, facts and partners - DTU Space |work=space.dtu.dk |access-date=4 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

===Defense===
Terma produces C-Flex command and control systems for naval ships; as of 2013, it has been installed upon ships of the Danish, Lithuanian, Romanian and Thai Navy. The C-Flex systems and the Terma SCANTER radar systems are supplied to new-built ships such as the [[Royal Thai Navy]] Landing Docks, the Danish Absalon-Class Support Ships, and the Danish [[Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate]]s as well as upgrades on ships in service, such as the Danish [[Thetis-class ocean patrol vessel|Thetis-Class]] and offshore patrol vessels.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.strategicdefenceintelligence.com/article/BjtIHtQf7sY/2013/09/11/terma_to_deliver_scanter_4100_radar_and_c-flex_command_contr/ |archive-url = https://archive.today/20141016161101/http://www.strategicdefenceintelligence.com/article/BjtIHtQf7sY/2013/09/11/terma_to_deliver_scanter_4100_radar_and_c-flex_command_contr/ |url-status = dead |archive-date = 16 October 2014 |title = Terma to deliver SCANTER 4100 radar and C-Flex command and control systems |publisher = strategicdefenceintelligence.com |date = 11 September 2013 |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/3575/ST_Marine_awarded_contract_to_Terma_for_C_Series_combat_system_for_Royal_Thai_Navy___s_LPD#.VD_tX9I1_Ss |title=ST Marine awarded contract to Terma for C-Series combat system for Royal Thai Navy's LPD |website=Defenseworld.net |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>
 
The company develops electronic warfare protection systems and 3D-audio systems as upgrades for the [[General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon|F-16]] fighters of the [[Royal Danish Air Force]]. Additionally, Terma has supplied electronic warfare solutions for the EPAF countries and the U.S. Air National Guard for F-16, A-10, Tornado and Harrier aircraft. Terma develops aircraft survivability equipment for a variety of [[Search and rescue|SAR]] and transportation helicopters,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.asdnews.com/news-36268/Aircraft_Survivability_Equipment_for_Polish_Mi-17_and_Mi-24_Helicopters.htm |title=Aircraft Survivability Equipment for Polish Mi-17 and Mi-24 |website=Asdnews.com |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> including the 14 Royal Danish Air Force [[EH-101]] Merlin helicopters in collaboration with Agusta Westland, and self-protection systems for the Royal Netherlands Air Force AH-64D and CH-47 Chinook helicopters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dutchdefencepress.com/?p=10651|title=Netherlands moves forward with their AH-64D Apache upgrade - Dutch Defence Press |date=8 May 2013 |website=Dutchdefencepress.com |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> The Terma Electronic Warfare Management Systems are fielded internationally on more than 2,000 fighter and transportation aircraft and helicopters.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cloud-computing.tmcnet.com/viewette.aspx?u=http://cloud-computing.tmcnet.com/news/2012/07/11/6428936.htm |title=Cloud Computing |website=Cloud-computing.tmcnet.com |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

Terma A/S also produces Missile Warning Systems as an integral part of the electronic warfare solution for the F-16s of the Danish and Norwegian air forces, mounting the systems on pylons instead of the traditional fuselage installation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defencetalk.com/norway-terma-radar-warner-for-f-16s-35289/ |title=Norway Selects Terma for Installation of Missile Warning System on F-16De |website=Defencetalk.com |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

===Security & Surveillance===
The Terma SCANTER 5202 radar is used by coast guard services including the [[U.S. Coast Guard]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gsnmagazine.com/pdfs/2013awards/GSN2013Awards.html |title=GSN2013Awards |accessdate=17 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330060418/http://www.gsnmagazine.com/pdfs/2013awards/GSN2013Awards.html |archivedate=30 March 2014 }}</ref> the Spanish [[Guardia Civil]], the [[Colombian Coast Guard]], the [[Norwegian Coast Guard]], [[Port of London]], and [[Port of Hong Kong]] to track marine vessels and aircraft,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.homelandsecurity-technology.com/news/newscolombia-selects-scanter-radars-for-coastal-surveillance |title=Colombia selects Scanter radars for coastal surveillance |date=4 November 2013 |website=Homelandsecurity-technology.com |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/maritime-security-2013-west-focuses-on-improving-port-and-coastal-surveillance/ |title=Maritime Security 2013 West Focuses on Improving Port and Coastal Surveillance |publisher=Defense Media Network |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> while the Terma ET2 embedded tracker is developed to help track stealth objects or smaller objects in the presence of clutter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.homelandsecurity-technology.com/news/newsterma-unveils-et2-embedded-tracker-for-coastal-surveillance |title=Terma unveils ET2 embedded tracker for coastal surveillance |date=3 September 2012 |website=Homelandsecurity-technology.com |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>