1. GNSS Programme Update
Boris Kennes
GSA
28 September 2010

2. EU is running 2 satellite navigation programmes
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Compatible with most other GNSS
Inter-operable with GPS
2 prototypes launched (GIOVE)
4 IOV satellites planned
Operational system planned for 2014
Will support 5 services
Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)
Measures GPS performance
Sends corrections to users via satellite or terrestrial links
Covers most of EU
Expansion to Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe planned
Officially operational since 2009
Certified for Safety Of Life in 2010
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3. Galileo and EGNOS – activity accelerating
GSA starts 29 new R&D projects
Galileo Application Days a success with over 1000 participants and 30+ application demos  
EGNOS portal launched  
EGNOS Data Access Service trial started
Launch of GIOVE-B, 1st SV w. hydrogen Maser
EGNOS declared officially operational for non Safety of Life
Launch of 30mln Calls for Proposals
EGNOS ESSP certified
2009
2010
EGNOS Service Definition Document consultation launched  
Galileo OS SIS ICD released  
Launch of Commission Action plan for stimulating applications  
first three FOC contracts 
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4. The GNSS Action Plan
Allocation of 38 M€ of research funding for GNSS applications in 2011 (including the funding of R&D activities aimed at reducing the cost of EGNOS/ Galileo receivers)
Increase synergy between GALILEO, GMES, GEOSS and telecommunication programmes towards improved combined services
Establishment of an International EGNOS and GALILEO Application Forum and of a virtual information centre (technical and legal information, developers’ toolkit, helpdesk,…) :
Increase of awareness among SMEs : Enterprise Europe Network / GNSS-innovation voucher scheme
Synergies sought between investment programmes run by the European Investment Bank and other programmes (e.g. Technology Transfer programme of ESA)
Support with the GSA of the “European Satellite Navigation Competition”
Adopted by the EC on 14 June 2010
24 actions to be implemented by the Commission with the assistance of the GSA:
A series of “horizontal” actions, by nature cross-cutting, to foster GNSSs pervasiveness
A series of actions in priority domains
A16 = 3rd call for FP7 research funding for GNSS applications, in particular the reduction of EGNOS/ GALILEO receivers’ cost.
A17 = mostly cartography and surveying. Creation or updating maps using EGNOS (ITS)
A18 = to get a network of contacts in the telecommunication domain, and to provide a toolkit (to ease the use of EGNOS/Galileo by developers)
A19 = To have a specific international event on EGNOS and Galileo applications. The first component of the action is to gather
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5. The GNSS Action Plan : 6 priority domains for sectorial actions
1 : LBS
3: Aviation
2 : Road transport
4: Maritime transport
6: Civil protection and surveillance
5: Environment and agriculture
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6. Within the GNSS programmes, GSA supports European Commission on market development and security
Political Oversight
European Council and Parliament
Programme Oversight
European Commission
Implementation
European Space Agency (esa)
delegation
delegation
European GNSS Supervisory Authority (GSA)
assistance
Security centre
IOV contracts
Security accreditation
Marketing of the systems
FOC contracts
GSA Market Development
Market monitoring
Applications R&D programme
Upstream (space) industry
Downstream (applications) industry
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7. Quick overview of FP7 3rd call
Summary
On July 20th 2010 the EU launched a series of Calls for Proposals on satellite navigation in the FP7 programme
emphasis is on mature and commercially viable research – with an immediate impact on the market
EU is open to innovative ideas from the market and welcomes proposals from small companies and newcomers to FP
The programme stimulates the EU GNSS programmes Galileo and EGNOS
GSA will be responsible for most of the management activities (under powers delegated by the European Commission)
Key facts
8 topics are currently open and €30.5 mln is available (€6.5m to come later in tenders)
Deadlines:
SME stage-1: October 5th
SME stage-2: January 13th
All other topics: December 16th
Tentative timing: Evaluation feedback: end of February 2011, Project start: end of April 2011
Information event ‘Growing Galileo’ on September 22nd in Brussels
2-stage evaluation for “SME” topic (€10mln), single stage for all other topics
Funding level for RTD activities:
60% for SME and R&D institutes
40% for large companies
Classified proposals can be accepted
Further information: Cordis and GSW website
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8. In the 3rd Call we go a step further and introduce some new elements
Two-stage evaluation for small projects, lowering the barrier to entry
Revamped support tools
More focus on supporting community of developers
Using real Galileo signals
Different funding levels
Support for classified proposals
Faster process
In support of the GNSS action plan
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9. Four application topics
Professional applications Use of EGNOS and early GALILEO services [including PRS] for professional applications
Safety Of Life applications Use of EGNOS and Galileo for SoL applications for all transport modes
Scientific applications Use of Galileo and EGNOS for scientific applications and innovative applications in new domains
Innovative applications / SMEs Use of Galileo and EGNOS services for mass market and in niche sectors [including PRS applications], to be mainly provided by SMEs
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10. Two topics on receivers
Receiver Technologies
Objective: give research funding opportunities in the area of PNT devices.
Two possible approaches:
Receiver Prototype Development
Prototyping towards a final product
Recommended: €1M, 24 months
Advanced Receiver Technologies
Focus on research. No HW development necessary
Recommended: €0.5M, 18 months
Similar to FP7-2nd call
Open to all user communities, Total budget = €3mln
Technologies for PRS receivers
Objectives
Integrate new technologies: improve performances and/or reduce cost of low-end PRS receivers
Combine PRS receivers with other functions (e.g., communications)
Technological gaps have been identified, including
Security modules, ASIC, cryptographic protection technologies
RF front end
MEMS for low-end receivers
Smart small-size antennas and system integration for low-end pedestrian applications
Expected outcome
Development of enabling technologies for PRS receivers
Development of EU competence
Innovation in PRS receivers technology
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11. Networks for universities and research institutes, and user fora# €
Special conditions
This is a Coordination and Support Actions – Coordination Type (CSA-C) – 100% funded.
Networks of universities and research institutions: the coordinator of the consortium should be a university or research institution and these types of organisations should perform at least 60% of the activities.
User fora: the consortium should include at least one high profile representative body such as a standardisation organisation or industry federation and these representative bodies should perform at least 30% of the activities
Requirements
focus on only one of the 2 objectives of this topic
collaborate with or be part of existing initiatives
seek funding from other sources
focus on implementation
define clear and measurable objectives
liaise with already legally established European networks of cluster organizations
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12. International activities# €
contribute to 3rd country collaboration by promoting EU GNSS services, applications and standards
focus on countries with collaboration agreement
provide guidance and support to non-EU countries and regions to set up regional and local facilities to adapt services to local needs and ensure that no unnecessary restriction to the use of the European GNSS is applied
Two funding mechanisms : co-funded Collaborative Projects (CP) and 100% funded Coordination and Support Actions – Coordination Type (CSA-C). Any proposal that contains at least some RTD and/or technical demonstration activities shall be a CP
Objectives
CP: Extending current FP7 Call 1 & 2 projects to third countries
CSA-C: Support to GNSS policy dialogues and strengthening of international cooperation
CP: Applications development
CP or CSA-C: Support to the uptake of European GNSS research results in developing economies
CSA-C: Support the competitiveness of EU industry by identifying strategic partners and by developing international policy objectives and market development priorities
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13. Work Programme: Tenders
Topic
Budget (tbc)
Integrity Receivers
€ 1.5 mln
Integrated PMR (Professional Mobile Radio) and Galileo PRS receiver architecture
€ 0.9 mln
SBAS L1/L5 multi-constellation receiver
€ 1.0 mln
Multi-frequency antennas (E1, E6, E5)
€ 0.5 mln
Mission evolution studies*
€ 2.0 mln
Provision of the EDAS service to the research community
€ 0.6 mln
Total: 6 topics for 6.5 mln (tbc)
To be published one by one over the next 12 months approximately
* To be split in 3 tenders (see afternoon session III)
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14. THANK YOU Boris Kennes R&D and Market Monitoring Officer
European GNSS Supervisory Authority
More information:
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