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The Horizon 2020-funded BELS project is inviting European GNSS companies to come to South East Asia and visit the NAVIS Centre. 

According to the most recent edition of the European GNSS Agency’s (GSA) GNSS market report, Asia is the ‘hot spot’ for global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). In fact, it is currently the primary region of global market growth in terms of in-use GNSS devices. The region is forecasted to grow 11 % per year, from 1.7 billion devices in 2014 to 4.1 billion in 2023 – more than the EU and North America combined. Furthermore, the GSA notes that the region is becoming increasingly active in chipset manufacturing, along with building their own constellations.

In other words, Asia is an important market for GNSS, and the GSA is dedicated to ensuring European businesses are in a position to benefit from it.

Building bridges

Spearheading this effort is the Horizon 2020-funded BELS project. Committed to bringing European GNSS (E-GNSS) companies to South East Asia, the project aims to facilitate the breakthrough of E-GNSS technology by conducting a set of coordinated activities for raising awareness and capacity building. The BELS consortium is gathering the top GNSS universities and research institutes together to offer doctorate (PhD) partnering programmes, training opportunities, and placements for students at EU and Asian companies.

For companies seeking to collaborate on GNSS research and development (R&D), BELS also operates NAVIS, a dedicated GNSS R&D centre located in Hanoi, Vietnam. The facility is available for both testing and research activities, and as a hub for establishing new links with regional GNSS stakeholders. A motivated young team of researchers, which has regular exchanges with European universities, completes the picture.

A unique invitation

Although several EU receiver manufacturers have used the opportunity to co-locate their receivers at NAVIS, as the location is particularly suitable for testing the multi-constellation function, there’s plenty of room for more. To promote this unique opportunity, the project has launched its first call for expressions of interest, where European GNSS companies can receive vouchers to visit the NAVIS Centre. The purpose of the visit is to provide a company with the opportunity to experience the centre and all that it offers in terms of serving as a testbed for their GNSS equipment and solutions prior to making a commitment to relocate some of their activities to the centre.

“This first call is the perfect opportunity for a company to come to the NAVIS centre and see if it’s a good fit for them,” says Baerbel Deisting, one of the project’s coordinators. “This will be followed by a second call, where these companies can apply to receive vouchers to conduct testing of their GNSS solutions at the centre and network with stakeholders here in South East Asia.”  

The details

The call is open to any EU-based company working with E-GNSS equipment and solutions and with a commercial interest in South East Asia. Successful applicants will receive financial support via a voucher worth up to EUR 2 500. Applicants can apply at any time during the year, with applications being evaluated every 3 months. The call will be closed once the available budget has been fully allocated. The first evaluation will occur in May. In order to be considered, companies should provide a short company profile, proof of activity in the field of E-GNSS, a letter of motivation, CV and suggested timeframe for the visit.

More information can be found 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 Horizon 2020-funded BELS project is inviting European GNSS companies to come to South East Asia and visit the NAVIS Centre. 

According to the most recent edition of the European GNSS Agency’s (GSA) GNSS market report, Asia is the ‘hot spot’ for global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). In fact, it is currently the primary region of global market growth in terms of in-use GNSS devices. The region is forecasted to grow 11 % per year, from 1.7 billion devices in 2014 to 4.1 billion in 2023 – more than the EU and North America combined. Furthermore, the GSA notes that the region is becoming increasingly active in chipset manufacturing, along with building their own constellations.

In other words, Asia is an important market for GNSS, and the GSA is dedicated to ensuring European businesses are in a position to benefit from it.

Building bridges

Spearheading this effort is the Horizon 2020-funded BELS project. Committed to bringing European GNSS (E-GNSS) companies to South East Asia, the project aims to facilitate the breakthrough of E-GNSS technology by conducting a set of coordinated activities for raising awareness and capacity building. The BELS consortium is gathering the top GNSS universities and research institutes together to offer doctorate (PhD) partnering programmes, training opportunities, and placements for students at EU and Asian companies.

For companies seeking to collaborate on GNSS research and development (R&D), BELS also operates NAVIS, a dedicated GNSS R&D centre located in Hanoi, Vietnam. The facility is available for both testing and research activities, and as a hub for establishing new links with regional GNSS stakeholders. A motivated young team of researchers, which has regular exchanges with European universities, completes the picture.

A unique invitation

Although several EU receiver manufacturers have used the opportunity to co-locate their receivers at NAVIS, as the location is particularly suitable for testing the multi-constellation function, there’s plenty of room for more. To promote this unique opportunity, the project has launched its first call for expressions of interest, where European GNSS companies can receive vouchers to visit the NAVIS Centre. The purpose of the visit is to provide a company with the opportunity to experience the centre and all that it offers in terms of serving as a testbed for their GNSS equipment and solutions prior to making a commitment to relocate some of their activities to the centre.

“This first call is the perfect opportunity for a company to come to the NAVIS centre and see if it’s a good fit for them,” says Baerbel Deisting, one of the project’s coordinators. “This will be followed by a second call, where these companies can apply to receive vouchers to conduct testing of their GNSS solutions at the centre and network with stakeholders here in South East Asia.”  

The details

The call is open to any EU-based company working with E-GNSS equipment and solutions and with a commercial interest in South East Asia. Successful applicants will receive financial support via a voucher worth up to EUR 2 500. Applicants can apply at any time during the year, with applications being evaluated every 3 months. The call will be closed once the available budget has been fully allocated. The first evaluation will occur in May. In order to be considered, companies should provide a short company profile, proof of activity in the field of E-GNSS, a letter of motivation, CV and suggested timeframe for the visit.

More information can be found 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 Horizon 2020-funded BELS project is inviting European GNSS companies to come to South East Asia and visit the NAVIS Centre. 

According to the most recent edition of the European GNSS Agency’s (GSA) GNSS market report, Asia is the ‘hot spot’ for global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). In fact, it is currently the primary region of global market growth in terms of in-use GNSS devices. The region is forecasted to grow 11 % per year, from 1.7 billion devices in 2014 to 4.1 billion in 2023 – more than the EU and North America combined. Furthermore, the GSA notes that the region is becoming increasingly active in chipset manufacturing, along with building their own constellations.

In other words, Asia is an important market for GNSS, and the GSA is dedicated to ensuring European businesses are in a position to benefit from it.

Building bridges

Spearheading this effort is the Horizon 2020-funded BELS project. Committed to bringing European GNSS (E-GNSS) companies to South East Asia, the project aims to facilitate the breakthrough of E-GNSS technology by conducting a set of coordinated activities for raising awareness and capacity building. The BELS consortium is gathering the top GNSS universities and research institutes together to offer doctorate (PhD) partnering programmes, training opportunities, and placements for students at EU and Asian companies.

For companies seeking to collaborate on GNSS research and development (R&D), BELS also operates NAVIS, a dedicated GNSS R&D centre located in Hanoi, Vietnam. The facility is available for both testing and research activities, and as a hub for establishing new links with regional GNSS stakeholders. A motivated young team of researchers, which has regular exchanges with European universities, completes the picture.

A unique invitation

Although several EU receiver manufacturers have used the opportunity to co-locate their receivers at NAVIS, as the location is particularly suitable for testing the multi-constellation function, there’s plenty of room for more. To promote this unique opportunity, the project has launched its first call for expressions of interest, where European GNSS companies can receive vouchers to visit the NAVIS Centre. The purpose of the visit is to provide a company with the opportunity to experience the centre and all that it offers in terms of serving as a testbed for their GNSS equipment and solutions prior to making a commitment to relocate some of their activities to the centre.

“This first call is the perfect opportunity for a company to come to the NAVIS centre and see if it’s a good fit for them,” says Baerbel Deisting, one of the project’s coordinators. “This will be followed by a second call, where these companies can apply to receive vouchers to conduct testing of their GNSS solutions at the centre and network with stakeholders here in South East Asia.”  

The details

The call is open to any EU-based company working with E-GNSS equipment and solutions and with a commercial interest in South East Asia. Successful applicants will receive financial support via a voucher worth up to EUR 2 500. Applicants can apply at any time during the year, with applications being evaluated every 3 months. The call will be closed once the available budget has been fully allocated. The first evaluation will occur in May. In order to be considered, companies should provide a short company profile, proof of activity in the field of E-GNSS, a letter of motivation, CV and suggested timeframe for the visit.

More information can be found 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 European GNSS Service Centre recently played host to a delegation of US and EU officials dedicated to promoting cooperation on the design and development of the next generation of GNSS systems.

The European GNSS Service Centre (GSC) recently hosted the 13th meeting of the European Union and the United States Working Group C (EU-US WG-C) on next GNSS generation. The group, which promotes cooperation on the design and development of the next generation of civil satellite-based navigation and timing systems, makes recommendations to ensure that GPS and Galileo services are interoperable for the benefit of civil users around the world.

One of the WG-C’s current objectives is the development of integrated applications for Safety-of-Life services. To meet this objective, the group established the Advanced Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Technical Subgroup (ARAIM TSG). Two full days were dedicated to the subgroup and its focus on the development of the ARAIM system.

In addition to the ARAIM TSG meeting, the WG-C agenda included a plenary session on the status of system interoperability, along with a dedicated session on best practices in SBAS service delivery (EGNOS in Europe and WAAS in the US).

Over 30 participants from both sides of the Atlantic participated in the meeting, which took place at the GSC facility near Madrid – the first official meeting to be held at the new premises. The next EU-US WG-C meeting is scheduled for 25-27 October 2016 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

About the GSC

The GSC is run by the European GNSS Agency (GSA). It was created to provide an interface between the Galileo system and its end users. The aim of the GSC is to provide system users with relevant information on Galileo. Through the easy to use GSC web portal, Galileo users can access a Helpdesk dedicated to addressing a wide range of questions on Galileo status and use. The Centre also actively provides support to R&D and industry from its centre of expertise, as well as hosts workshops and training sessions.

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 European GNSS Service Centre recently played host to a delegation of US and EU officials dedicated to promoting cooperation on the design and development of the next generation of GNSS systems.

The European GNSS Service Centre (GSC) recently hosted the 13th meeting of the European Union and the United States Working Group C (EU-US WG-C) on next GNSS generation. The group, which promotes cooperation on the design and development of the next generation of civil satellite-based navigation and timing systems, makes recommendations to ensure that GPS and Galileo services are interoperable for the benefit of civil users around the world.

One of the WG-C’s current objectives is the development of integrated applications for Safety-of-Life services. To meet this objective, the group established the Advanced Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Technical Subgroup (ARAIM TSG). Two full days were dedicated to the subgroup and its focus on the development of the ARAIM system.

In addition to the ARAIM TSG meeting, the WG-C agenda included a plenary session on the status of system interoperability, along with a dedicated session on best practices in SBAS service delivery (EGNOS in Europe and WAAS in the US).

Over 30 participants from both sides of the Atlantic participated in the meeting, which took place at the GSC facility near Madrid – the first official meeting to be held at the new premises. The next EU-US WG-C meeting is scheduled for 25-27 October 2017 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

About the GSC

The GSC is run by the European GNSS Agency (GSC). It was created to provide an interface between the Galileo system and its end users. The aim of the GSC is to provide system users with relevant information on Galileo. Through the easy to use GSC web portal, Galileo users can access a Helpdesk dedicated to addressing a wide range of questions on Galileo status and use. The Centre also actively provides support to R&D and industry from its centre of expertise, as well as hosts workshops and training sessions.

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).

This week, the International Maritime Organisation recognised Galileo as part of the World Wide Radio Navigation System.

With the declaration of Initial Services just months away, the Galileo programme received an important recognition this week from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) voted to recognise the Galileo Open and Search and Rescue (SAR) services as part of the World Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS). 
According to the European GNSS Agency (GSA), this recognition marks an important milestone for the adoption of Galileo for use in commercial shipping. Not only does it encourage a broader use of multi-constellation solutions for all users, by doing so, it also improves safety at sea. “This recognition is the result of a coordinated effort at the European level, involving the European Commission and the GSA, along with strong support from the Member States,” says GSA Executive Director Carlo des Dorides. “The GSA played an important role in supporting the European Commission in the preparation of the rationale and the technical support.” 

With this recognition, Galileo joins the ranks of GPS, GLONASS and Beidou as being a part of the WWRNS. “This is a real milestone for the market uptake of Galileo in the maritime sector, and we are now ready to continue with EGNOS,” adds des Dorides.

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).