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The European GNSS Agency, together with the European Helicopter Association (EHA), is organizing a joint workshop on the use of EGNOS for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). The online panel discussion, scheduled for Wednesday 18 November 2020 at 14:00 (CET), is open to private and public health organisations, HEMS operators, pilots, and relevant healthcare stakeholders.

Air medical services are crucial in times of crisis and emergencies,and are an integral part of many healthcare systems across the globe. Oftentimes, adverse weather conditions or other factors such as smoke cause helicopters to divert or abort landings. In addition, many hospitals lack costly ground-based helicopter navigation equipment to provide guidance in bad weather, which may lead to significant delays when time is of the essence.

Today, thanks to EGNOS, the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System, pilots can navigate through the clouds and fog, and land safely. With over 700 EGNOS-based procedures at 367 airports and helipads, the system increases safety, accessibility and efficiency for operators and pilots approaching airport and helipads in Europe. 

Read this: EGNOS key for emergency and medical operations in EU COVID-19 response

With a unique lineup of EGNOS and HEMS experts, operators and service providers, the workshop, powered by the GSA and EHA, intends to familiarize attendees with the process of implementing EGNOS-based approaches for HEMS, while promoting the success-stories of EGNOS-aided HEMS operations across Europe. Participants will hear from experienced helicopter pilots explaining how to land with the enhanced vertical precision and integrity provided by the EU SBAS. Stakeholders, ranging from operators to manufacturers and instrument flight procedures designers, will complement the discussion with precious insights on the best practices and benefits deriving from implementing EGNOS procedures for hospital heliports.

This workshop is of particular interest to organisations considering the implementation of new routes or flight procedures based on EGNOS for HEMS. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers through a Q&A. To join us online, click here!

About EGNOS

EGNOS is Europe's regional satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) that is used to improve the performance of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs), such as GPS and in the future Galileo. EGNOS has been deployed to provide safety of life navigation services to aviation, maritime and land-based users over most of Europe. 

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The GSA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa, joined the Czech Space Week to welcome the participants attending this year’s online edition. The Czech Republic is an active member of the EU Space community, and with EU Space technologies growing at an unprecedented pace, the future looks bright. 

The Czech Space Week 2020 celebrates space science and technology attracting young professionals, students and space enthusiasts supported by aerospace companies, schools, museums, planetaria across the country.

The contribution of the Czech Republic to Europe’s space achievements is well-known. From Europe’s first cosmonaut -Vladimir Remek- orbiting the Earth, to becoming the hosting country of the European GNSS Agency in 2012, the Czech Republic has a long-standing history in space, leveraging #EUSpace technology to improve infrastructure, stimulate innovation, create jobs and ensure the well-being of citizens.

On the occasion of the Czech Space Week, it is worthwhile to focus on four ways, out of many, the Czech Republic is making great use of Galileo and EGNOS:

1. Equipping Prague trams with state-of-the-art Galileo receivers: As part of the modernization of the city´s tram fleet, by the end of 2020, Prague trams will be benefiting from Galileo’s additional accuracy to increase network efficiency and improve user experience.
2. Easing the flow of goods across EU borders: Thanks to their expertise, Czech companies have contributed to the development of the ‘’Galileo Green Lane App’’, the mobile application that facilitates the flow of freight and critical goods across the EU borders during COVID.
3. Boosting innovation among the youth: Aspiring young students from the Mendel University in Brno, have joined forces with professionals from other EU countries to help develop the H2020 funded GreenPatrol project, which uses Galileo’s robust signals to perform pest detection in crops. 
4. Rolling out safer and cleaner forms of air travel: Six Czech airports -including Prague Vaclav Havel Airport- are more accessible even under challenging weather conditions thanks to EGNOS, the EU regional satellite navigation system. Accurate guidance by EGNOS satellites reduces the number of go-arounds (aborted landings) resulting in less noise and less emissions.

‘’The GSA’s core mission is to ensure that European citizens make the most of the European Union Space Programme. By having users in the driver seat, the agency has been able to deliver state of the art, secure satellite-based services to respond to user needs’’ says Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

‘’2021 will mark an important evolution for the EU Space Programme with the transformation of the GSA into the European Union Space Programme Agency, bringing new opportunities. I am sure the Czech Republic will continue to fly the EU Space Programme flag high.’’ da Costa concludes.

If you are keen on satellite navigation, Earth Observation, governmental satellite communications or simply are working in a market that can benefit from the EU Space Programme, join the European Space Week 2020. This year, the top EU space event is brought to your screens from 7th until the 11th December 2020. 

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The GSA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa, joined the Czech Space Week to welcome the participants attending this year’s online edition. The Czech Republic is an active member of the EU Space community, and with EU Space technologies growing at an unprecedented pace, the future looks bright. 

The Czech Space Week 2020 celebrates space science and technology attracting young professionals, students and space enthusiasts supported by aerospace companies, schools, museums, planetaria across the country.

The contribution of the Czech Republic to Europe’s space achievements is well-known. From Europe’s first cosmonaut -Vladimir Remek- orbiting the Earth, to becoming the hosting country of the European GNSS Agency in 2012, the Czech Republic has a long-standing history in space, leveraging #EUSpace technology to improve infrastructure, stimulate innovation, create jobs and ensure the well-being of citizens.

On the occasion of the Czech Space Week, it is worthwhile to focus on four ways, out of many, the Czech Republic is making great use of Galileo and EGNOS:

1. Equipping Prague trams with state-of-the-art Galileo receivers: As part of the modernization of the city´s tram fleet, by the end of 2020, Prague trams will be benefiting from Galileo’s additional accuracy to increase network efficiency and improve user experience.
2. Easing the flow of goods across EU borders: Thanks to their expertise, Czech companies have contributed to the development of the ‘’Galileo Green Lane App’’, the mobile application that facilitates the flow of freight and critical goods across the EU borders during COVID.
3. Boosting innovation among the youth: Aspiring young students from the Mendel University in Brno, have joined forces with professionals from other EU countries to help develop the H2020 funded GreenPatrol project, which uses Galileo’s robust signals to perform pest detection in crops. 
4. Rolling out safer and cleaner forms of air travel: Six Czech airports -including Prague Vaclav Havel Airport- are more accessible even under challenging weather conditions thanks to EGNOS, the EU regional satellite navigation system. Accurate guidance by EGNOS satellites reduces the number of go-arounds (aborted landings) resulting in less noise and less emissions.

‘’The GSA’s core mission is to ensure that European citizens make the most of the European Union Space Programme. By having users in the driver seat, the agency has been able to deliver state of the art, secure satellite-based services to respond to user needs’’ says Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

‘’2021 will mark an important evolution for the EU Space Programme with the transformation of the GSA into the European Union Space Programme Agency, bringing new opportunities. I am sure the Czech Republic will continue to fly the EU Space Programme flag high.’’ da Costa concludes.

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If you are keen on satellite navigation, Earth Observation, governmental satellite communications or simply are working in a market that can benefit from the EU Space Programme, join the European Space Week 2020. This year, the top EU space event is brought to your screens from 7th until the 11th December 2020. 

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The GSA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa, joined the Czech Space Week to welcome the participants attending this year’s online edition. The Czech Republic is an active member of the EU Space community, and with EU Space technologies growing at an unprecedented pace, the future looks bright. 

The Czech Space Week 2020 celebrates space science and technology attracting young professionals, students and space enthusiasts supported by aerospace companies, schools, museums, planetaria across the country.

The contribution of the Czech Republic to Europe’s space achievements is well-known. From Europe’s first cosmonaut -Vladimir Remek- orbiting the Earth, to becoming the hosting country of the European GNSS Agency in 2012, the Czech Republic has a long-standing history in space, leveraging #EUSpace technology to improve infrastructure, stimulate innovation, create jobs and ensure the well-being of citizens.

On the occasion of the Czech Space Week, it is worthwhile to focus on four ways, out of many, the Czech Republic is making great use of Galileo and EGNOS:

1. Equipping Prague trams with state-of-the-art Galileo receivers: As part of the modernization of the city´s tram fleet, by the end of 2020, Prague trams will be benefiting from Galileo’s additional accuracy to increase network efficiency and improve user experience.
2. Easing the flow of goods across EU borders: Thanks to their expertise, Czech companies have contributed to the development of the ‘’Galileo Green Lane App’’, the mobile application that facilitates the flow of freight and critical goods across the EU borders during COVID.
3. Boosting innovation among the youth: Aspiring young students from the Mendel University in Brno, have joined forces with professionals from other EU countries to help develop the H2020 funded GreenPatrol project, which uses Galileo’s robust signals to perform pest detection in crops. 
4. Rolling out safer and cleaner forms of air travel: Six Czech airports -including Prague Vaclav Havel Airport- are more accessible even under challenging weather conditions thanks to EGNOS, the EU regional satellite navigation system. Accurate guidance by EGNOS satellites reduces the number of go-arounds (aborted landings) resulting in less noise and less emissions.

‘’The GSA’s core mission is to ensure that European citizens make the most of the European Union Space Programme. By having users in the driver seat, the agency has been able to deliver state of the art, secure satellite-based services to respond to user needs’’ says Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

‘’2021 will mark an important evolution for the EU Space Programme with the transformation of the GSA into the European Union Space Programme Agency, bringing new opportunities. I am sure the Czech Republic will continue to fly the EU Space Programme flag high.’’ da Costa concludes.

If you are keen on satellite navigation, Earth Observation, governmental satellite communications or simply are working in a market that can benefit from the EU Space Programme, join the European Space Week 2020. This year, the top EU space event is brought to your screens from 7th until the 11th December 2020. 

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The GSA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa, joined the Czech Space Week to welcome the participants attending this year’s online edition. The Czech Republic is an active member of the EU Space community, and with EU Space technologies growing at an unprecedented pace, the future looks bright. 

The Czech Space Week 2020 celebrates space science and technology attracting young professionals, students and space enthusiasts supported by aerospace companies, schools, museums, planetaria across the country.

The contribution of the Czech Republic to Europe’s space achievements is well-known. From Europe’s first cosmonaut -Vladimir Remek- orbiting the Earth, to becoming the hosting country of the European GNSS Agency in 2012, the Czech Republic has a long-standing history in space, leveraging #EUSpace technology to improve infrastructure, stimulate innovation, create jobs and ensure the well-being of citizens.

At the occasion of the Czech Space Week, it is worthwhile to focus on four ways, out of many, the Czech Republic is making great use of Galileo and EGNOS:

1. Equipping Prague trams with state-of-the-art Galileo receivers: As part of the modernization of the city´s tram fleet, by the end of 2020, Prague trams will be benefiting from Galileo’s additional accuracy to increase network efficiency and improve user experience.
2. Easing the flow of goods across EU borders: Thanks to their expertise, Czech companies have contributed to the development of the ‘’Galileo Green Lane App’’, the mobile application that facilitates the flow of freight and critical goods across the EU borders during COVID.
3. Boosting innovation among the youth: Aspiring young students from the Mendel University in Brno, have joined forces with professionals from other EU countries to help develop the H2020 funded GreenPatrol project, which uses Galileo’s robust signals to perform pest detection in crops. 
4. Rolling out safer and cleaner forms of air travel: Six Czech airports -including Prague Vaclav Havel Airport- are more accessible even under challenging weather conditions thanks to EGNOS, the EU regional satellite navigation system. Accurate guidance by EGNOS satellites reduces the number of go-arounds (aborted landings) resulting in less noise and less emissions.

‘’The GSA’s core mission is to ensure that European citizens make the most of the European Union Space Programme. By having users in the driver seat, the agency has been able to deliver state of the art, secure satellite-based services to respond to user needs’’ says Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

‘’2021 will mark an important evolution for the EU Space Programme with the transformation of the GSA into the European Union Space Programme Agency, bringing new opportunities. I am sure the Czech Republic will continue to fly the EU Space Programme flag high.’’ da Costa concludes.

If you are keen on satellite navigation, Earth Observation, governmental satellite communications or simply are working in a market that can benefit from the EU Space Programme, join the European Space Week 2020. This year, the top EU space event is brought to your screens from 7th until the 11th December 2020. 

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

The GSA Executive Director, Rodrigo da Costa, joined the Czech Space Week to welcome the participants attending this year’s online edition. The Czech Republic is an active member of the EU Space community, and with EU Space technologies growing at an unprecedented pace, the future looks bright. 

The Czech Space Week 2020 celebrates space science and technology attracting young professionals, students and space enthusiasts supported by aerospace companies, schools, museums, planetaria across the country.

The contribution of the Czech Republic to Europe’s space achievements is well-known. From Europe’s first cosmonaut -Vladimir Remek- orbiting the Earth, to becoming the hosting country of the European GNSS Agency in 2012, the Czech Republic has a long-standing history in space, leveraging #EUSpace technology to improve infrastructure, stimulate innovation, create jobs and ensure the well-being of citizens.

On the occasion of the Czech Space Week, it is worthwhile to focus on four ways, out of many, the Czech Republic is making great use of Galileo and EGNOS:

1. Equipping Prague trams with state-of-the-art Galileo receivers: As part of the modernization of the city´s tram fleet, by the end of 2020, Prague trams will be benefiting from Galileo’s additional accuracy to increase network efficiency and improve user experience.
2. Easing the flow of goods across EU borders: Thanks to their expertise, Czech companies have contributed to the development of the ‘’Galileo Green Lane App’’, the mobile application that facilitates the flow of freight and critical goods across the EU borders during COVID.
3. Boosting innovation among the youth: Aspiring young students from the Mendel University in Brno, have joined forces with professionals from other EU countries to help develop the H2020 funded GreenPatrol project, which uses Galileo’s robust signals to perform pest detection in crops. 
4. Rolling out safer and cleaner forms of air travel: Six Czech airports -including Prague Vaclav Havel Airport- are more accessible even under challenging weather conditions thanks to EGNOS, the EU regional satellite navigation system. Accurate guidance by EGNOS satellites reduces the number of go-arounds (aborted landings) resulting in less noise and less emissions.

‘’The GSA’s core mission is to ensure that European citizens make the most of the European Union Space Programme. By having users in the driver seat, the agency has been able to deliver state of the art, secure satellite-based services to respond to user needs’’ says Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

‘’2021 will mark an important evolution for the EU Space Programme with the transformation of the GSA into the European Union Space Programme Agency, bringing new opportunities. I am sure the Czech Republic will continue to fly the EU Space Programme flag high.’’ da Costa concludes.

You can read here the czech version of the news.

If you are keen on satellite navigation, Earth Observation, governmental satellite communications or simply are working in a market that can benefit from the EU Space Programme, join the European Space Week 2020. This year, the top EU space event is brought to your screens from 7th until the 11th December 2020. 

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

In June 2020, Alstom became the first railway manufacturer to integrate certified data fusion algorithms for fail-safe train localization, using position and speed of trains based on GNSS data coming from multiple constellations including Galileo, the European Union navigation satellite system.

The added-value of Galileo and EGNOS, the European Union Global Navigation Satellite System (EGNSS) in the European railway sector  is widely known, especially when it comes to non-safety applications, such asset management and passenger information services. In recent years, however, with multi-constellation becoming the norm and multifrequency receivers being adopted rapidly, rail stakeholders view GNSS-based solutions as game-changers for the future of European Train Control System (ETCS). 

A recent example of E-GNSS adoption in rail operations is the innovative odometry solution deployed by Alstom to measure the location and speed of its trains. The French rolling stock manufacturer introduced a new sensor type, with a hybridisation of satellite information and inertial sensors. The solution is primarily using GNSS Doppler information, derived from Galileo, GPS and GLONASS constellations (configurable). Such use allows to improve the overall confidence in the resulting speed, along with specific algorithms to master the resulting location accuracy. The GNSS receiver is an automotive grade receiver manufactured by u-blox. The Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) used to supplement information in case of GNSS loss is based on enhanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, with temperature compensation. The new odometry system based on data fusion, which Alstom is currently implementing in Norway, is applicable to all types of trains and all environments, including the harshest weather conditions. It is estimated that by 2026, 450 trains will be equipped with this new feature across Norway.

Increased Safety, Lower Costs for rail companies

Wheel slipping and sliding especially during demanding weather conditions can affect the odometer accuracy and the proper functioning of the different sensors involved. By incorporating Galileo signals as an extra layer of accuracy, Alstom managed to create a system that is capable of providing a more robust speed and location estimate. This space data fusion approach -certified by Belgorail- minimizes the need for the costly external radar components for localisation and speed measurement currently used.

“Industry embedding Galileo in their solutions is the proof that we are on the right path to ensure the market uptake of the EU Space Programme technology. This is a recognition of the capability of EGNSS to reduce the need for infrastructure and related cost, while maintaining the operational safety of ETCS.” Declared Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

In June 2020, Alstom became the first railway manufacturer to integrate certified data fusion algorithms for fail-safe train localization, using position and speed of trains based on GNSS data coming from multiple constellations notably Galileo, the European Union navigation satellite system.

The added-value of Galileo and EGNOS, the European Union Global Navigation Satellite System (EGNSS) in the European railway sector when it comes to non-safety applications, such asset management and passenger information services is widely known. In recent years, however, with multi-constellation being the norm and multifrequency receivers being adopted rapidly, rail stakeholders view GNSS-based solutions as game changers for the future of European Train Control System (ETCS). 

A recent example of E-GNSS adoption in rail operations is the innovative odometry solution deployed by Alstom to measure the location and speed of its trains. The French rail product manufacturer introduced a new sensor type, with a hybridisation of satellite information and inertial sensors (IMU). The solution is primarily using GNSS Doppler information, derived from Galileo, GPS and GLONASS constellations (configurable). Such use allows to improve the overall confidence in the resulting speed, along with specific algorithms to master the resulting location accuracy. The GNSS receiver is an automotive grade receiver manufactured by Ublox. The IMU used to supplement information in case of GNSS loss is based on enhanced MEMS technology, with temperature compensation. The new odometry system based on data fusion, which Alstom is currently implementing in Norway, is applicable to all types of trains and all environments, including the harshest weather conditions. It is estimated that by 2026, 450 trains will be equipped with this new feature across Norway.

Increased Safety, Lower Costs for rail companies

Wheel slipping and sliding especially during demanding weather conditions can affect the odometer accuracy and the proper functioning of the different sensors involved. By incorporating Galileo signals as an extra layer of accuracy, Alstom managed to create a system that is capable of providing a more robust speed and location estimate. This space data fusion approach -certified by Belgorail- minimizes the need for the costly external radar components for localisation and speed measurement that are used today.

“Industry embedding Galileo in their solutions is the proof that we are on the right path to ensure the market uptake of the EU Space Programme technology. This is a recognition of the capability of EGNSS to reduce the need for infrastructure and related cost, while maintaining the operational safety of ETCS.” Declared Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).

In June 2020, Alstom became the first railway manufacturer to integrate certified data fusion algorithms for fail-safe train localization, using position and speed of trains based on GNSS data coming from multiple constellations notably Galileo, the European Union navigation satellite system.

The added-value of Galileo and EGNOS, the European Union Global Navigation Satellite System (EGNSS) in the European railway sector when it comes to non-safety applications, such asset management and passenger information services is widely known. In recent years, however, with multi-constellation being the norm and multifrequency receivers being adopted rapidly, rail stakeholders view GNSS-based solutions as game changers for the future of European Train Control System (ETCS). 

A recent example of E-GNSS adoption in rail operations is the innovative odometry solution deployed by Alstom to measure the location and speed of its trains. The French rail product manufacturer introduced a new sensor type, with a hybridisation of satellite information and inertial sensors (IMU). The solution is primarily using GNSS Doppler information, derived from Galileo, GPS and GLONASS constellations (configurable). Such use allows to improve the overall confidence in the resulting speed, along with specific algorithms to master the resulting location accuracy. The GNSS receiver is an automotive grade receiver manufactured by Ublox. The IMU used to supplement information in case of GNSS loss is based on enhanced MEMS technology, with temperature compensation. The new odometry system based on data fusion, which Alstom is currently implementing in Norway, is applicable to all types of trains and all environments, including the harshest weather conditions. It is estimated that by 2026, 450 trains will be equipped with this new feature across Norway.

Increased Safety, Lower Costs for rail companies

Wheel slipping and sliding especially during demanding weather conditions can affect the odometer accuracy and the proper functioning of the different sensors involved. By incorporating Galileo signals as an extra layer of accuracy, Alstom managed to create a system that is capable of providing a more robust speed and location estimate. This space data fusion approach -certified by Belgorail- minimizes the need for the costly external radar components for localisation and speed measurement that are used today.

“Industry embedding Galileo in their solutions is the proof that we are on the right path to ensure the market uptake of the EU Space Programme technology. This is a recognition of the capability of EGNSS to reduce the need for infrastructure and related cost, while maintaining the operational safety of ETCS.” Declared Rodrigo da Costa, GSA Executive Director.

Media note: This feature can be republished without charge provided the European GNSS Agency (GSA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the GSA website (http://www.gsa.europa.eu).