Mission teams at ESA’s ESOC operations centre in Germany handed control of the recently launched MetOp-C satellite to Eumetsat, the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites, on Saturday morning, just three days after launch.
Praha, 8. listopad 2018: Suchý zip, aku nářadí, družicové navigační systémy. To jsou ty nejznámější příklady využití kosmických technologií v běžném životě. Jak kosmické technologie ovlivňují a do budoucna ještě mohou ovlivňovat běžný život každého z nás, ukáže v Praze a Brně Czech Space Week, týden plný akcí pro odbornou a širokou veřejnost. Koná se od 9. do 18. listopadu 2018.
Konference k 10 letům členství České republiky v Evropské kosmické agentuře (ESA) za účasti zahraničních hostů, první český kosmický průmyslový veletrh, hackathon a kosmický job fair pro studenty, dny otevřených dveří pražského sídla Agentury pro evropský globální družicový a navigační systém (GSA) v Praze nebo koncert filmové sci-fi hudby. To jsou jen některé z přibližně dvaceti akcí, kterými chtějí Ministerstvo dopravy a agentura CzechInvest spolu s dalšími partnery přiblížit kosmické aktivity a jejich přínos pro vědu, podnikání, ale i každodenní život odborné i široké veřejnosti.
A recent report from the European GNSS Agency (GSA) highlights user needs and requirements on position, navigation and timing (PNT) for location-based service (LBS) applications. The report will help shape the discussion at the next EGNSS User Consultation Platform (UCP), to be held in Marseille on 3-4 December 2018 as part of European Space Week.
The Report on Location-Based Services User Needs and Requirements is one of a series of eight user segment-specific reports recently published by the GSA. This report aims at enhancing the understanding of the LBS market evolution, including strong points, limitations, key technological trends and main drivers related to the uptake of GNSS solutions across the various LBS applications.
GNSS-enabled solutions cover a wide range of applications that can be divided into 13 main categories according to their usage: navigation, mapping and GIS, geo-marketing and advertising, safety and emergency, enterprise applications, sports, games, health, tracking, augmented reality, social networking, infotainment and commercial.
The report notes that, despite the large penetration of GNSS in the LBS segment, its use has some limitations. These include power consumption, availability in challenging environments, indoor availability, susceptibility to multipath, interference, jamming and spoofing. These hurdles are typically overcome by employing hybrid solutions using complementary positioning technologies when necessary or by following best practices regarding the type of GNSS equipment used.
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Over recent years, a burgeoning group of new applications has emerged that requires far more stringent horizontal and vertical accuracy levels. These range from innovative safety-critical m-Health technologies, to mapping and GIS applications which are among the most demanding types of smartphones apps. Other application categories require authentication of the position to protect app users or service providers from malicious signal interference such as spoofing.
Taking all these above aspects into account, the report presents a user requirement analysis across the different GNSS-enabled or supported applications in LBS, based on performance requirements. This research will feed into discussions at the next EGNSS User Consultation Platform (UCP) in Marseille in December.
The UCP is a periodic forum organised by the European Commission and the GSA, involving end users, user associations and representatives of the value chain, such as receiver and chipset manufacturers, application developers and the organisations and institutions dealing, directly and indirectly, with Galileo and EGNOS. The event is a part of the process developed at the GSA to collect user needs and requirements and take them as inputs for the provision of user-driven Galileo and EGNOS services.
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The next User Consultation Platform will be held on 3-4 December, during European Space Week. The platform will consist of eight parallel panel sessions, in which users will be grouped by market segment. Of particular interest to the LBS ecosystem will be the session on the mass market.
In addition to the UCP, LBS will be featured at a number of panel discussions within the European Space Week. In particular, a special session on Interconnectivity will showcase how ubiquitous communication enhances access to the GNSS and Earth Observation information underpinning countless new consumer applications. A number of interesting speakers is already confirmed for the session, including representatives from Sigfox, CLS, Sony and AIOTI. LBS will be also at the centre of the Smart Cities session, given the key role that they play in the context of global urbanisation and smart city developments.
To join the ongoing discussion and to ensure that future European space programme evolutions meet your needs and requirements, you can take part by registering to attend European Space Week here.
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Třetí družice řady MetOp označená písmenem „C“ byla vypuštěna na palubě rakety Sojuz z evropského kosmodromu ve Francouzské Guayaně. Její práce zajistí kontinuitu meteorologických dat získávaných z polární oběžné dráhy.
Třetí družice řady MetOp označená písmenem „C“ byla vypuštěna na palubě rakety Sojuz z evropského kosmodromu ve Francouzské Guayaně. Její práce zajistí kontinuitu meteorologických dat získávaných z polární oběžné dráhy.
Global satellite navigation systems are continuously bathing Earth in satnav signals. As well as helping in our daily lives, these signals are also tools for cutting-edge science. A new ESA facility, based at ESA’s astronomy centre near Madrid, is championing their use for everything from Earth monitoring to fundamental physics.
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Read the articleA Report from the European GNSS Agency (GSA) on Aviation User Needs and Requirements highlights current and future requirements for position, navigation and timing in the aviation sector and will feed into the discussion at the next EGNSS User Consultation Platform (UCP), to be held in Marseille on 3-4 December 2018 as part of European Space Week.
The report, one of a series on User Needs and Requirements for position, navigation and time published recently on the European GNSS Service Centre web portal, provides a reference for the European GNSS Programmes and for the aviation community on the latest GNSS user needs and requirements in the aviation market segment. The report is considered a “living document” and will be periodically updated to reflect the evolution of technology, the market and user needs, as captured during the upcoming UCP.
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With EGNOS fully operational and Galileo providing initial services, it is necessary to continuously improve services and plan future evolutions, and user requirements are a key driver of this process. By providing the GSA with a clear view of current and potential future user needs, the Report will serve as an input for the continuous improvement of services provided by the European GNSS systems. Furthermore, as the report is publicly available, it also serves as a reference for users and industry, supporting their planning and decision-making.
The Report provides an overview of GNSS market trends in the four main aviation applications using GNSS: navigation, surveillance, aircraft tracking and drones. For navigation, the Report notes that, with the increasing implementation of RNP approaches and the expansion of the EGNOS-enabled fleet, there is a need for increased coverage area. The report also notes an increasing trend to combine GNSS with other technologies such as Enhanced Vision Systems and Synthetic Vision Systems.
Regarding Search & Rescue and autonomous aircraft distress tracking, the development of beacons integrating Galileo RLS is progressing, led by major EU manufacturers who are also exploring advanced uses, such as automatic triggering of ELT and remote activation from the ground, opening new opportunities for search and rescue operations.
Finally, for drone operations, Galileo is expected to provide superior performance in challenging environments, facilitating operations in urban canyons, for example. Work is currently ongoing to define a common set of requirements on positioning, navigation and surveillance for drones and follow-up discussions on user needs and requirements for drone operations related to GNSS are fundamental to this process.
The User Consultation Platform (UCP) is a periodic forum organised by the European Commission and the GSA, involving end users, user associations and representatives of the value chain, such as receiver and chipset manufacturers, application developers and the organisations and institutions dealing, directly and indirectly, with Galileo and EGNOS. The event is a part of the process developed at the GSA to collect user needs and requirements and take them as inputs for the provision of user-driven Galileo and EGNOS services.
The next User Consultation Platform will be held on 3-4 December, during European Space Week. The main work of the UCP will be carried out in eight parallel panel sessions grouping users by market segment, with a dedicated session on aviation.
European Space Week also has a special session on the EGNOS Safety of Life Service, which will address EGNOS in action, with presentations of successful EGNOS implementation stories in aviation by a wide range of stakeholders, from airlines to air navigation service providers and from manufacturers to operators. This year, the EGNOS Service Provision Workshop has also been integrated into EUSW.
To join the ongoing discussion and to ensure that future European space programme evolutions meet your needs and requirements, you can take part by registering here.
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Po 24 hodin trvající cestě z Brém v Německu se zastávkami v Hamburgu a Portsmouthu (USA) dorazila evropský servisní modul do Kennedyho kosmického střediska na Floridě.
Po 24 hodin trvající cestě z Brém v Německu se zastávkami v Hamburgu a Portsmouthu (USA) dorazila evropský servisní modul do Kennedyho kosmického střediska na Floridě.
Přednášky hlavních řečníků se věnovaly nejen soudobým tématům, jako je pražský Metropolitní plán, ale také historii českého a československého mapování. Připomněly také významná výročí: s naší republikou slaví sto let také vojenská zeměpisná služba a pět staletí uběhlo od vzniku Klaudyánovy mapy.
Odpoledne bylo věnováno technologii. Z Esri přijel Bern Szukalski, který společně se specialisty z ARCDATA PRAHA představil novinky platformy ArcGIS. V technologickém bloku bylo možné vidět i několik hostů z řad uživatelů, kteří ve svých ukázkách demonstrovali, jak jim GIS pomáhá v každodenní práci. Velkým tématem technologického bloku byly také nové možnosti vizualizace dat ve webovém i v desktopovém prostředí.
Na technologický blok tematicky navazovaly dva workshopy – jeden se věnoval mobilním a webovým aplikacím ArcGIS, druhý byl zaměřen na vývoj webových aplikací prostřednictvím ArcGIS API for JavaScript.
Večerní přednáškové bloky byly věnovány veřejné správě a inženýrským sítím. Na nich se mohli posluchači dozvědět ještě více podrobností o Metropolitním plánu, Brnem publikovaných datech, integraci BIM a GIS nebo o projektu digitální technické mapy ČR.
V sekci zaměřené na správu inženýrských sítí představili své projekty řečníci ze společností Pražská teplárenská, České Radiokomunikace, SAP, OSIsoft a také z Masarykovy univerzity v Brně.
V přísálí Společenského sálu jsou k vidění hned dvě rozsáhlé výstavy prezentující Klaudyánovu mapu a historii vojenského mapování. Ve foyer je možné obdivovat dvě velkoformátové mapy – první z nich je věnována tématu komunálních voleb, druhou je vojenská mapa Československa z roku 1920.
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A recent report from the European GNSS Agency (GSA) highlights user needs and requirements in the Agriculture sector on position, navigation and timing (PNT) solutions from the strict user perspective and the market conditions, regulations, and standards that drive them. The report will help shape the discussion at the next EGNSS User Consultation Platform (UCP), to be held in Marseille on 3-4 December 2018 as part of European Space Week.
The Report on Agriculture User Needs and Requirements, which is the outcome of the first EGNSS User Consultation Platform, includes an analysis of current and potential future market trends in the agriculture sector. It analyses user requirements for applications in Precision Agriculture and agri-logistics and examines performance requirements by application.
GNSS user requirements in the agriculture sector are driven by a number of needs: increased profitability of agricultural operations, solutions targeted at small and medium-sized farms, and compliance with policy considerations related to agricultural subsidies. Technological drivers include significant improvements in high accuracy solutions, coupled with the increased availability of low-cost equipment and the combining of GNSS with other technologies in integrated farm management solutions.
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Despite successful uptake rates for GNSS-driven solutions for agriculture, a number of technological, economic and awareness-related challenges need to be addressed if these solutions are to be mainstreamed. According to the Report, these include developing solutions tailored to the reality of small and medium farms, smart solutions for integrated information management farming systems, further R&D on ways that new technologies can be leveraged and, finding appropriate mechanisms to include farmers and cooperatives in consultations on all of these aspects.
Based on these needs, the Report presents a user requirement analysis across the different GNSS-enabled or supported applications used in agricultural activities. The analysis focuses on performance requirements and the specific potential of the relevant EGNSS service (EGNOS OS, EDAS, Galileo OS, and Galileo HAS) in meeting them.
This research will feed into discussions at the next EGNSS User Consultation Platform (UCP) in Marseille in December. The UCP is a periodic forum organised by the European Commission and the GSA, involving end users, user associations and representatives of the value chain, such as receiver and chipset manufacturers, application developers and the organisations and institutions dealing, directly and indirectly, with Galileo and EGNOS. The event is a part of the process developed at the GSA to collect user needs and requirements and take them as inputs for the provision of user-driven Galileo and EGNOS services.
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The next User Consultation Platform will be held on 3-4 December, during European Space Week. The main work of the UCP will be carried out in eight parallel panel sessions grouping users by market segment, with a dedicated session on agriculture.
This year, European Space Week also has a special session on Sustainable Land Management, which will showcase various solutions that integrate Earth Observation with satellite navigation to help maximise the resilience of land systems and mitigate the effects of climate change.
To join the ongoing discussion and to ensure that future European space programme evolutions meet your needs and requirements, you can take part by registering to attend European Space Week here.
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 Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Ambulance Service (IoW Ambulance Service) has implemented Hexagon’s Intergraph Computer-Aided Dispatch (I/CAD) system. The industry-leading incident management solution will support the island’s emergency and non-emergency call handling and dispatch needs, improve collaboration with neighbouring services and reduce costs.
Replacing a decade-old system, I/CAD will modernize IoW Ambulance Service’s dispatch capabilities by providing better system reliability, flexibility and resilience and compliance with the latest national Ambulance Quality Indicator standards. The solution is also compatible with the U.K.’s new Emergency Services Network.
“Helping the IoW Ambulance Service move to a modern dispatch system has been a real privilege," said Nick Chorley, Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division public safety and security industry manager for EMEA. “They’re collaborating with neighbouring South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), providing better, more resilient services to the public and saving public funds through shared technology costs and operational efficiencies.”
IoW Ambulance Service’s new dispatch solution will be part of a shared system with SCAS, linking the IoW control room to two existing SCAS rooms accessing the system, which will improve operational control and mutual support across both services. When call demand is heavy, IoW Ambulance Service and SCAS will be able to work more closely across their neighbouring operational areas.
“The collaboration and support we have had from SCAS and Hexagon have been superb,” added Maggie Oldham, chief executive officer for IoW NHS Trust. “The professionalism of all those involved has provided the Trust Board with confidence and assurance from day one, and we are very pleased to arrive at a point where we can demonstrate compliance with the new national standards for the ambulance service.”
“This type of regional cooperation is expected to increase across the U.K.,” said Chorley. “To have such a smooth and rapid transition is a testament to the vision, professionalism and collaborative spirit of the Isle of Wight and SCAS teams.”
The global leader in public safety and security, Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division helps protect 1 in 12 people worldwide. Hexagon’s public safety and security solutions improve the quality, accuracy and availability of critical information, increasing performance and productivity, while reducing the total cost of ownership for mission-critical IT investments.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Ambulance Service (IoW Ambulance Service) has implemented Hexagon’s Intergraph Computer-Aided Dispatch (I/CAD) system. The industry-leading incident management solution will support the island’s emergency and non-emergency call handling and dispatch needs, improve collaboration with neighbouring services and reduce costs.
Replacing a decade-old system, I/CAD will modernize IoW Ambulance Service’s dispatch capabilities by providing better system reliability, flexibility and resilience and compliance with the latest national Ambulance Quality Indicator standards. The solution is also compatible with the U.K.’s new Emergency Services Network.
“Helping the IoW Ambulance Service move to a modern dispatch system has been a real privilege," said Nick Chorley, Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division public safety and security industry manager for EMEA. “They’re collaborating with neighbouring South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), providing better, more resilient services to the public and saving public funds through shared technology costs and operational efficiencies.”
IoW Ambulance Service’s new dispatch solution will be part of a shared system with SCAS, linking the IoW control room to two existing SCAS rooms accessing the system, which will improve operational control and mutual support across both services. When call demand is heavy, IoW Ambulance Service and SCAS will be able to work more closely across their neighbouring operational areas.
“The collaboration and support we have had from SCAS and Hexagon have been superb,” added Maggie Oldham, chief executive officer for IoW NHS Trust. “The professionalism of all those involved has provided the Trust Board with confidence and assurance from day one, and we are very pleased to arrive at a point where we can demonstrate compliance with the new national standards for the ambulance service.”
“This type of regional cooperation is expected to increase across the U.K.,” said Chorley. “To have such a smooth and rapid transition is a testament to the vision, professionalism and collaborative spirit of the Isle of Wight and SCAS teams.”
The global leader in public safety and security, Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division helps protect 1 in 12 people worldwide. Hexagon’s public safety and security solutions improve the quality, accuracy and availability of critical information, increasing performance and productivity, while reducing the total cost of ownership for mission-critical IT investments.
Právě před pěti lety se družice ESA GOCE pro monitorování gravitace právě gravitaci vzdala a zanikla v hustých vrstvách atmosféry. Výsledky jejích měření ovšem stále skrývají nespočetné poklady. Například nám nabídly pohled na zbytky kontinentů pohřbené pod hlubokým ledovým příkrovem Antarktidy.
Právě před pěti lety se družice ESA GOCE pro monitorování gravitace právě gravitaci vzdala a zanikla v hustých vrstvách atmosféry. Výsledky jejích měření ovšem stále skrývají nespočetné poklady. Například nám nabídly pohled na zbytky kontinentů pohřbené pod hlubokým ledovým příkrovem Antarktidy.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Ambulance Service (IoW Ambulance Service) has implemented Hexagon’s Intergraph Computer-Aided Dispatch (I/CAD) system. The industry-leading incident management solution will support the island’s emergency and non-emergency call handling and dispatch needs, improve collaboration with neighbouring services and reduce costs.
Replacing a decade-old system, I/CAD will modernize IoW Ambulance Service’s dispatch capabilities by providing better system reliability, flexibility and resilience and compliance with the latest national Ambulance Quality Indicator standards. The solution is also compatible with the U.K.’s new Emergency Services Network.
“Helping the IoW Ambulance Service move to a modern dispatch system has been a real privilege," said Nick Chorley, Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division public safety and security industry manager for EMEA. “They’re collaborating with neighbouring South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), providing better, more resilient services to the public and saving public funds through shared technology costs and operational efficiencies.”
IoW Ambulance Service’s new dispatch solution will be part of a shared system with SCAS, linking the IoW control room to two existing SCAS rooms accessing the system, which will improve operational control and mutual support across both services. When call demand is heavy, IoW Ambulance Service and SCAS will be able to work more closely across their neighbouring operational areas.
“The collaboration and support we have had from SCAS and Hexagon have been superb,” added Maggie Oldham, chief executive officer for IoW NHS Trust. “The professionalism of all those involved has provided the Trust Board with confidence and assurance from day one, and we are very pleased to arrive at a point where we can demonstrate compliance with the new national standards for the ambulance service.”
“This type of regional cooperation is expected to increase across the U.K.,” said Chorley. “To have such a smooth and rapid transition is a testament to the vision, professionalism and collaborative spirit of the Isle of Wight and SCAS teams.”
The global leader in public safety and security, Hexagon’s Safety & Infrastructure division helps protect 1 in 12 people worldwide. Hexagon’s public safety and security solutions improve the quality, accuracy and availability of critical information, increasing performance and productivity, while reducing the total cost of ownership for mission-critical IT investments.
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The third MetOp satellite, MetOp-C, has been launched on a Soyuz rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to continue the provision of data for weather forecasting from polar orbit.