Výzkumníci podporovaní ESA oznámili, že se malý dron naučil odhadovat vzdálenosti na Mezinárodní kosmické stanici toliko s využití jednoho „oka“.
Spousta vlastníků se domnívá, že se s jejich pozemky bez souhlasu nemůže nic stát. Hrát hru “mrtvého brouka” se však v procesu pozemkových úprav nemusí vyplatit.
Nejvýraznější možností ovlivňující vlastnická práva k zemědělským pozemkům je proces zvaný “pozemkové úpravy”. Ty jsou zpracovávány ve veřejném zájmu a jejich cílem je prostorově uspořádat pozemky tak, aby se na nich dalo racionálně hospodařit.

Všichni vlastníci v lokalitách, kde pozemkové úpravy probíhají, jsou informováni o celém procesu na společném zasedání zvaném “úvodní jednání”. V průběhu jednotlivých etap jsou pak všichni několikrát písemně kontaktováni včetně výzvy k osobnímu jednání. Tou nejzásadnější částí je pak projednání návrhu nového uspořádání pozemků. Pokud se do komunikace se zpracovatelem pozemkových úprav vlastník zapojí, zpravidla jsou jeho případné připomínky akceptovány. Opačná pasivní hra se však nemusí vyplatit. V případě zachování zákonných kritérií (rozdíl maximálně 4 % v ceně pozemku, 10% ve výměře, 20% ve vzdálenosti od středu obce) se váš pozemek může ocitnout na opačné straně katastrálního území. Vlastník pak může být nepříjemně překvapen.
Nepodceňujte proto výzvu k jednání v rámci pozemkových úprav.
Jak pozemkové úpravy vyvolat se dočtete v článku zde.
Spousta vlastníků se domnívá, že se s jejich pozemky bez souhlasu nemůže nic stát. Hrát hru “mrtvého brouka” se však v procesu pozemkových úprav nemusí vyplatit.
Nejvýraznější možností ovlivňující vlastnická práva k zemědělským pozemkům je proces zvaný “pozemkové úpravy”. Ty jsou zpracovávány ve veřejném zájmu a jejich cílem je prostorově uspořádat pozemky tak, aby se na nich dalo racionálně hospodařit.

Všichni vlastníci v lokalitách, kde pozemkové úpravy probíhají, jsou informováni o celém procesu na společném zasedání zvaném “úvodní jednání”. V průběhu jednotlivých etap jsou pak všichni několikrát písemně kontaktováni včetně výzvy k osobnímu jednání. Tou nejzásadnější částí je pak projednání návrhu nového uspořádání pozemků. Pokud se do komunikace se zpracovatelem pozemkových úprav vlastník zapojí, zpravidla jsou jeho případné připomínky akceptovány. Opačná pasivní hra se však nemusí vyplatit. V případě zachování zákonných kritérií (rozdíl maximálně 4 % v ceně pozemku, 10% ve výměře, 20% ve vzdálenosti od středu obce) se váš pozemek může ocitnout na opačné straně katastrálního území. Vlastník pak může být nepříjemně překvapen.
Nepodceňujte proto výzvu k jednání v rámci pozemkových úprav.
Spousta vlastníků se domnívá, že se s jejich pozemky bez souhlasu nemůže nic stát. Hrát hru “mrtvého brouka” se však v procesu pozemkových úprav nemusí vyplatit.
Nejvýraznější možností ovlivňující vlastnická práva k zemědělským pozemkům je proces zvaný “pozemkové úpravy”. Ty jsou zpracovávány ve veřejném zájmu a jejich cílem je prostorově uspořádat pozemky tak, aby se na nich dalo racionálně hospodařit.

Všichni vlastníci v lokalitách, kde pozemkové úpravy probíhají, jsou informováni o celém procesu na společném zasedání zvaném “úvodní jednání”. V průběhu jednotlivých etap jsou pak všichni několikrát písemně kontaktováni včetně výzvy k osobnímu jednání. Tou nejzásadnější částí je pak projednání návrhu nového uspořádání pozemků. Pokud se do komunikace se zpracovatelem pozemkových úprav vlastník zapojí, zpravidla jsou jeho případné připomínky akceptovány. Opačná pasivní hra se však nemusí vyplatit. V případě zachování zákonných kritérií (rozdíl maximálně 4 % v ceně pozemku, 10% ve výměře, 20% ve vzdálenosti od středu obce) se váš pozemek může ocitnout na opačné straně katastrálního území. Vlastník pak může být nepříjemně překvapen.
Nepodceňujte proto výzvu k jednání v rámci pozemkových úprav.
Jak pozemkové úpravy vyvolat se dočtete v článku zde.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has assisted HS1 Ltd to update its GeoPortal, incorporating a modern thin client, additional datasets and improved query functions. The technical implementation was undertaken by LCR onto a cloud-hosted infrastructure.
The HS1 GeoPortal, built on Hexagon software, assists in the daily management of the high speed rail link from St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel, allowing internal and external users to access track asset data and respond to and assess planning applications. Integration with Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View helps users view the railway track from an ideal perspective, saving field work time.
External organizations can access the GeoPortal directly or connect to web services, delivering the relevant data in their own geospatial and business systems. HS1 Ltd and LCR have an ongoing plan of additional datasets to include in the GeoPortal, widening the user base and applications of use.
Ben Olney, Planning and Consents Manager at HS1 Ltd, said “The HS1 GeoPortal provides an invaluable mapping resource for our staff and contractors, allowing us to quickly access geographical data and view the infrastructure and adjacent sites. The recent updating has made the system more user friendly, and we look forward to developing additional datasets to assist with the day-to-day running of HS1.”
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s proven, integrated rail solutions help operators balance multiple factors – from safety to capacity to quality of service – to achieve success. Its asset management solutions support networks that carry half of Europe’s heavy rail passengers, while its safety and security solutions protect 5 billion rail passengers a year in North America and Europe.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has assisted HS1 Ltd to update its GeoPortal, incorporating a modern thin client, additional datasets and improved query functions. The technical implementation was undertaken by LCR onto a cloud-hosted infrastructure.
The HS1 GeoPortal, built on Hexagon software, assists in the daily management of the high speed rail link from St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel, allowing internal and external users to access track asset data and respond to and assess planning applications. Integration with Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View helps users view the railway track from an ideal perspective, saving field work time.
External organizations can access the GeoPortal directly or connect to web services, delivering the relevant data in their own geospatial and business systems. HS1 Ltd and LCR have an ongoing plan of additional datasets to include in the GeoPortal, widening the user base and applications of use.
Ben Olney, Planning and Consents Manager at HS1 Ltd, said “The HS1 GeoPortal provides an invaluable mapping resource for our staff and contractors, allowing us to quickly access geographical data and view the infrastructure and adjacent sites. The recent updating has made the system more user friendly, and we look forward to developing additional datasets to assist with the day-to-day running of HS1.”
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s proven, integrated rail solutions help operators balance multiple factors – from safety to capacity to quality of service – to achieve success. Its asset management solutions support networks that carry half of Europe’s heavy rail passengers, while its safety and security solutions protect 5 billion rail passengers a year in North America and Europe.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has assisted HS1 Ltd to update its GeoPortal, incorporating a modern thin client, additional datasets and improved query functions. The technical implementation was undertaken by LCR onto a cloud-hosted infrastructure.
The HS1 GeoPortal, built on Hexagon software, assists in the daily management of the high speed rail link from St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel, allowing internal and external users to access track asset data and respond to and assess planning applications. Integration with Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View helps users view the railway track from an ideal perspective, saving field work time.
External organizations can access the GeoPortal directly or connect to web services, delivering the relevant data in their own geospatial and business systems. HS1 Ltd and LCR have an ongoing plan of additional datasets to include in the GeoPortal, widening the user base and applications of use.
Ben Olney, Planning and Consents Manager at HS1 Ltd, said “The HS1 GeoPortal provides an invaluable mapping resource for our staff and contractors, allowing us to quickly access geographical data and view the infrastructure and adjacent sites. The recent updating has made the system more user friendly, and we look forward to developing additional datasets to assist with the day-to-day running of HS1.”
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s proven, integrated rail solutions help operators balance multiple factors – from safety to capacity to quality of service – to achieve success. Its asset management solutions support networks that carry half of Europe’s heavy rail passengers, while its safety and security solutions protect 5 billion rail passengers a year in North America and Europe.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has assisted HS1 Ltd to update its GeoPortal, incorporating a modern thin client, additional datasets and improved query functions. The technical implementation was undertaken by LCR onto a cloud-hosted infrastructure.
The HS1 GeoPortal, built on Hexagon software, assists in the daily management of the high speed rail link from St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel, allowing internal and external users to access track asset data and respond to and assess planning applications. Integration with Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View helps users view the railway track from an ideal perspective, saving field work time.
External organizations can access the GeoPortal directly or connect to web services, delivering the relevant data in their own geospatial and business systems. HS1 Ltd and LCR have an ongoing plan of additional datasets to include in the GeoPortal, widening the user base and applications of use.
Ben Olney, Planning and Consents Manager at HS1 Ltd, said “The HS1 GeoPortal provides an invaluable mapping resource for our staff and contractors, allowing us to quickly access geographical data and view the infrastructure and adjacent sites. The recent updating has made the system more user friendly, and we look forward to developing additional datasets to assist with the day-to-day running of HS1.”
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s proven, integrated rail solutions help operators balance multiple factors – from safety to capacity to quality of service – to achieve success. Its asset management solutions support networks that carry half of Europe’s heavy rail passengers, while its safety and security solutions protect 5 billion rail passengers a year in North America and Europe.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has assisted HS1 Ltd to update its GeoPortal, incorporating a modern thin client, additional datasets and improved query functions. The technical implementation was undertaken by LCR onto a cloud-hosted infrastructure.
The HS1 GeoPortal, built on Hexagon software, assists in the daily management of the high speed rail link from St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel, allowing internal and external users to access track asset data and respond to and assess planning applications. Integration with Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View helps users view the railway track from an ideal perspective, saving field work time.
External organizations can access the GeoPortal directly or connect to web services, delivering the relevant data in their own geospatial and business systems. HS1 Ltd and LCR have an ongoing plan of additional datasets to include in the GeoPortal, widening the user base and applications of use.
Ben Olney, Planning and Consents Manager at HS1 Ltd, said “The HS1 GeoPortal provides an invaluable mapping resource for our staff and contractors, allowing us to quickly access geographical data and view the infrastructure and adjacent sites. The recent updating has made the system more user friendly, and we look forward to developing additional datasets to assist with the day-to-day running of HS1.”
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s proven, integrated rail solutions help operators balance multiple factors – from safety to capacity to quality of service – to achieve success. Its asset management solutions support networks that carry half of Europe’s heavy rail passengers, while its safety and security solutions protect 5 billion rail passengers a year in North America and Europe.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has assisted HS1 Ltd to update its GeoPortal, incorporating a modern thin client, additional datasets and improved query functions. The technical implementation was undertaken by LCR onto a cloud-hosted infrastructure.
The HS1 GeoPortal, built on Hexagon software, assists in the daily management of the high speed rail link from St Pancras International to the Channel Tunnel, allowing internal and external users to access track asset data and respond to and assess planning applications. Integration with Bing Maps Bird’s Eye View helps users view the railway track from an ideal perspective, saving field work time.
External organizations can access the GeoPortal directly or connect to web services, delivering the relevant data in their own geospatial and business systems. HS1 Ltd and LCR have an ongoing plan of additional datasets to include in the GeoPortal, widening the user base and applications of use.
Ben Olney, Planning and Consents Manager at HS1 Ltd, said “The HS1 GeoPortal provides an invaluable mapping resource for our staff and contractors, allowing us to quickly access geographical data and view the infrastructure and adjacent sites. The recent updating has made the system more user friendly, and we look forward to developing additional datasets to assist with the day-to-day running of HS1.”
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s proven, integrated rail solutions help operators balance multiple factors – from safety to capacity to quality of service – to achieve success. Its asset management solutions support networks that carry half of Europe’s heavy rail passengers, while its safety and security solutions protect 5 billion rail passengers a year in North America and Europe.

A panel of satnav experts at last week’s US Institute of Navigation’s annual Global Navigation Satellite System meeting has recognised ESA’s previous Director of the Galileo Programme and Navigation-related Activities for the work done to establish Galileo during his tenure.
Panel odborníků na družicovou navigaci na každoročním setkání US Institute of Navigation věnovanému GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systém) ocenil bývalého ředitele programu Galileo a s navigacemi spojených služeb v ESA Didiera Faivreho za práci spojenou s ustanovením systému Galileo během svého působení.
Panel odborníků na družicovou navigaci na každoročním setkání US Institute of Navigation věnovanému GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systém) ocenil bývalého ředitele programu Galileo a s navigacemi spojených služeb v ESA Didiera Faivreho za práci spojenou s ustanovením systému Galileo během svého působení.

The European GNSS Agency (GSA) is seeking your input for its 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey.
The GSA, along with the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP), is conducting the 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey. It only takes 10 minutes to complete.
The deadline to complete the survey is December 1st.
In establishing close relationships with both current and potential users of EGNOS, we are dedicated to meeting the customers’ highest requirements and expectations.
The results of the survey will allow the GSA and ESSP to better understand EGNOS’ value to users, improve the EGNOS technology and provide better customer service.
The survey covers all market segments and services, including the Open Service and Safety of Life signal. It also assesses the ESSP’s management of EGNOS User Support Services. All EGNOS users are strongly encouraged to participate, regardless of which market segment they operate in.
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 Agency (GSA) is seeking your input for its 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey.
The GSA, along with the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP), is conducting the 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey. It only takes 10 minutes to complete.
The deadline to complete the survey is December 1st.
In establishing close relationships with both current and potential users of EGNOS, we are dedicated to meeting the customers’ highest requirements and expectations.
The results of the survey will allow the GSA and ESSP to better understand EGNOS’ value to users, improve the EGNOS technology and provide better customer service.
The survey covers all market segments and services, including the Open Service and Safety of Life signal. It also assesses the ESSP’s management of EGNOS User Support Services. All EGNOS users are strongly encouraged to participate, regardless of which market segment they operate in.
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 Agency (GSA) is seeking your input for its 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey.
The GSA, along with the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP), is conducting the 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey. It only takes 10 minutes to complete.
The deadline to complete the survey is December 1st.
In establishing close relationships with both current and potential users of EGNOS, we are dedicated to meeting the customers’ highest requirements and expectations.
The results of the survey will allow the GSA and ESSP to better understand EGNOS’ value to users, improve the EGNOS technology and provide better customer service.
The survey covers all market segments and services, including the Open Service and Safety of Life signal. It also assesses the ESSP’s management of EGNOS User Support Services. All EGNOS users are strongly encouraged to participate, regardless of which market segment they operate in.
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 Agency (GSA) is seeking your input for its 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey.
The GSA, along with the European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP), is conducting the 2016 EGNOS User Satisfaction Survey. It only takes 10 minutes to complete.
The deadline to complete the survey is December 1st.
In establishing close relationships with both current and potential users of EGNOS, we are dedicated to meeting the customers’ highest requirements and expectations.
The results of the survey will allow the GSA and ESSP to better understand EGNOS’ value to users, improve the EGNOS technology and provide better customer service.
The survey covers all market segments and services, including the Open Service and Safety of Life signal. It also assesses the ESSP’s management of EGNOS User Support Services. All EGNOS users are strongly encouraged to participate, regardless of which market segment they operate in.
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 deep, dark twilight zone a kilometre down in the ocean is home to most of the world’s fish, but how they get enough food has largely been a mystery. Now, thanks to satellites and floating sensors, scientists have worked out how much energy is being pumped to the depths.
Proč nezkusit realizovat experiment v lunární nebo martovské gravitaci? ESA přichází za evropskými výzkumníky s nabídkou otestovat své teorie na palubě letadla, v němž na dvacet sekund vznikne snížená gravitace.
Proč nezkusit realizovat experiment v lunární nebo martovské gravitaci? ESA přichází za evropskými výzkumníky s nabídkou otestovat své teorie na palubě letadla, v němž na dvacet sekund vznikne snížená gravitace.
Pořadatel turnaje za společnost HRDLIČKA, Jaromír Prošek, dodává: „Věřím, že jsme na počátku dlouhodobé tradice a že se na turnaj budou rádi vracet nejen stávající účastníci, ale dobré jméno turnaje přiláká i další golfové příznivce.“
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Pořadatel turnaje za společnost HRDLIČKA, Jaromír Prošek, dodává: „Věřím, že jsme na počátku dlouhodobé tradice a že se na turnaj budou rádi vracet nejen stávající účastníci, ale dobré jméno turnaje přiláká i další golfové příznivce.“
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The European GNSS Agency, on behalf of the European Commission, has released the new EGNOS Safety-of-Life Service Definition Document (SDD), now available for EGNOS users.
Announced at the EGNOS Service provision workshop event in Warsaw, the SoL SDD issue 3.1 has been updated to reflect the changes in EGNOS system and more importantly to reflect the performance improvements of the current EGNOS release (ESR2.4.1M) in operation. A significant improvement is the extension of APV-I and LPV-200 services towards the south-west of Europe, fully covering mainland Spain and Portugal.
“Users are our priority. This EGNOS coverage extension is in line with our will to continue improving the EGNOS services” declared GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.
The EGNOS Service Definition Document (SDD) describes the characteristics and conditions of access to the corresponding EGNOS service offered to users. Each SDD also contains updated information about the EGNOS system architecture and a Signal-In-Space (SIS) characteristic, the service performance achieved, EGNOS interfaces with users and provides information on the established technical and organizational framework, at European level, for the provision of this service.
The first version of each SDD was published by the European Commission when each of the EGNOS Services were declared operational (1st October 2009, 2nd March 2011 and 30th July 2012 respectively for Open Service, Safety-of-Life and EDAS). New SDD versions are periodically published to reflect the significant changes in the EGNOS service.
The current version of the other SDDs, OS and EDAS, are available here:
EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that complements the GPS system to improve the accuracy and provide integrity to the signal over most of Europe.
It is Europe's first venture into satellite navigation and a major stepping-stone towards Galileo, Europe's own global satellite navigation system for the future.
Since January 2014, EGNOS is managed by the European GNSS Agency under a delegation agreement with the European Commission. ESSP SAS is the EGNOS Service Provider, under contract with the GSA.
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 Agency, on behalf of the European Commission, has released the new EGNOS Safety-of-Life Service Definition Document (SDD), now available for EGNOS users.
Announced at the EGNOS Service provision workshop event in Warsaw, the SoL SDD issue 3.1 has been updated to reflect the changes in EGNOS system and more importantly to reflect the performance improvements of the current EGNOS release (ESR2.4.1M) in operation. A significant improvement is the extension of APV-I and LPV-200 services towards the south-west of Europe, fully covering mainland Spain and Portugal.
“Users are our priority. This EGNOS coverage extension is in line with our will to continue improving the EGNOS services” declared GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.
The EGNOS Service Definition Document (SDD) describes the characteristics and conditions of access to the corresponding EGNOS service offered to users. Each SDD also contains updated information about the EGNOS system architecture and a Signal-In-Space (SIS) characteristic, the service performance achieved, EGNOS interfaces with users and provides information on the established technical and organizational framework, at European level, for the provision of this service.
The first version of each SDD was published by the European Commission when each of the EGNOS Services were declared operational (1st October 2009, 2nd March 2011 and 30th July 2012 respectively for Open Service, Safety-of-Life and EDAS). New SDD versions are periodically published to reflect the significant changes in the EGNOS service.
The current version of the other SDDs, OS and EDAS, are available here:
EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that complements the GPS system to improve the accuracy and provide integrity to the signal over most of Europe.
It is Europe's first venture into satellite navigation and a major stepping-stone towards Galileo, Europe's own global satellite navigation system for the future.
Since January 2014, EGNOS is managed by the European GNSS Agency under a delegation agreement with the European Commission. ESSP SAS is the EGNOS Service Provider, under contract with the GSA.
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 Agency, on behalf of the European Commission, has released the new EGNOS Safety-of-Life Service Definition Document (SDD), now available for EGNOS users.
Announced at the EGNOS Service provision workshop event in Warsaw, the SoL SDD issue 3.1 has been updated to reflect the changes in EGNOS system and more importantly to reflect the performance improvements of the current EGNOS release (ESR2.4.1M) in operation. A significant improvement is the extension of APV-I and LPV-200 services towards the south-west of Europe, fully covering mainland Spain and Portugal.
“Users are our priority. This EGNOS coverage extension is in line with our will to continue improving the EGNOS services” declared GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.
The EGNOS Service Definition Document (SDD) describes the characteristics and conditions of access to the corresponding EGNOS service offered to users. Each SDD also contains updated information about the EGNOS system architecture and a Signal-In-Space (SIS) characteristic, the service performance achieved, EGNOS interfaces with users and provides information on the established technical and organizational framework, at European level, for the provision of this service.
The first version of each SDD was published by the European Commission when each of the EGNOS Services were declared operational (1st October 2009, 2nd March 2011 and 30th July 2012 respectively for Open Service, Safety-of-Life and EDAS). New SDD versions are periodically published to reflect the significant changes in the EGNOS service.
The current version of the other SDDs, OS and EDAS, are available here:
EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that complements the GPS system to improve the accuracy and provide integrity to the signal over most of Europe.
It is Europe's first venture into satellite navigation and a major stepping-stone towards Galileo, Europe's own global satellite navigation system for the future.
Since January 2014, EGNOS is managed by the European GNSS Agency under a delegation agreement with the European Commission. ESSP SAS is the EGNOS Service Provider, under contract with the GSA.
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 Agency, on behalf of the European Commission, has released the new EGNOS Safety-of-Life Service Definition Document (SDD), now available for EGNOS users.
Announced at the EGNOS Service provision workshop event in Warsaw, the SoL SDD issue 3.1 has been updated to reflect the changes in EGNOS system and more importantly to reflect the performance improvements of the current EGNOS release (ESR2.4.1M) in operation. A significant improvement is the extension of APV-I and LPV-200 services towards the south-west of Europe, fully covering mainland Spain and Portugal.
“Users are our priority. This EGNOS coverage extension is in line with our will to continue improving the EGNOS services” declared GSA Executive Director, Carlo des Dorides.
The EGNOS Service Definition Document (SDD) describes the characteristics and conditions of access to the corresponding EGNOS service offered to users. Each SDD also contains updated information about the EGNOS system architecture and a Signal-In-Space (SIS) characteristic, the service performance achieved, EGNOS interfaces with users and provides information on the established technical and organizational framework, at European level, for the provision of this service.
The first version of each SDD was published by the European Commission when each of the EGNOS Services were declared operational (1st October 2009, 2nd March 2011 and 30th July 2012 respectively for Open Service, Safety-of-Life and EDAS). New SDD versions are periodically published to reflect the significant changes in the EGNOS service.
The current version of the other SDDs, OS and EDAS, are available here:
EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) is the European Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that complements the GPS system to improve the accuracy and provide integrity to the signal over most of Europe.
It is Europe's first venture into satellite navigation and a major stepping-stone towards Galileo, Europe's own global satellite navigation system for the future.
Since January 2014, EGNOS is managed by the European GNSS Agency under a delegation agreement with the European Commission. ESSP SAS is the EGNOS Service Provider, under contract with the GSA.
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).
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has acquired GISquadrat GmbH of Vienna, Austria. The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s geospatial, cloud and mobile solutions for governments and utility providers in Europe.
A Hexagon partner prior to the acquisition, GISquadrat uses Hexagon software in a cloud environment to provide data capture and management services and applications, including task-specific field solutions for infrastructure networks and public services. GISquadrat’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions provide lower total cost of ownership for business-critical data. The company serves more than 300 customers and thousands of users.
“We’re focused on delivering task-specific cloud and mobile solutions that increase the availability and value of enterprise information and the efficiency of workflows. The acquisition of GISquadrat expands our offerings for governments and utility providers of all sizes,” said Maximillian Weber, senior vice president of EMEA, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. “We look forward to working with GISquadrat’s existing customers in Austria and bringing on new customers who will benefit from our combined solutions.”
GISquadrat’s solutions include applications for utility networks and cadastral workflows built on Hexagon software. They also include professional services that support spatial data collection, management and production. Following the acquisition, the company and its employees will continue current operations.
“Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies. Hence, this acquisition is the optimal solution for our customers, products and employees. We are proud to make our contribution to Hexagon’s global success in the future,” said Guenter Probst, founder of GISquadrat.
For more than 40 years, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, has supported governments and utility providers through location-based technologies and task-specific business systems and applications. Its public sector solutions streamline complex processes, accelerate information flows, facilitate collaboration and deliver greater insight to decision makers.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has acquired GISquadrat GmbH of Vienna, Austria. The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s geospatial, cloud and mobile solutions for governments and utility providers in Europe.
A Hexagon partner prior to the acquisition, GISquadrat uses Hexagon software in a cloud environment to provide data capture and management services and applications, including task-specific field solutions for infrastructure networks and public services. GISquadrat’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions provide lower total cost of ownership for business-critical data. The company serves more than 300 customers and thousands of users.
“We’re focused on delivering task-specific cloud and mobile solutions that increase the availability and value of enterprise information and the efficiency of workflows. The acquisition of GISquadrat expands our offerings for governments and utility providers of all sizes,” said Maximillian Weber, senior vice president of EMEA, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. “We look forward to working with GISquadrat’s existing customers in Austria and bringing on new customers who will benefit from our combined solutions.”
GISquadrat’s solutions include applications for utility networks and cadastral workflows built on Hexagon software. They also include professional services that support spatial data collection, management and production. Following the acquisition, the company and its employees will continue current operations.
“Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies. Hence, this acquisition is the optimal solution for our customers, products and employees. We are proud to make our contribution to Hexagon’s global success in the future,” said Guenter Probst, founder of GISquadrat.
For more than 40 years, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, has supported governments and utility providers through location-based technologies and task-specific business systems and applications. Its public sector solutions streamline complex processes, accelerate information flows, facilitate collaboration and deliver greater insight to decision makers.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has acquired GISquadrat GmbH of Vienna, Austria. The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s geospatial, cloud and mobile solutions for governments and utility providers in Europe.
A Hexagon partner prior to the acquisition, GISquadrat uses Hexagon software in a cloud environment to provide data capture and management services and applications, including task-specific field solutions for infrastructure networks and public services. GISquadrat’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions provide lower total cost of ownership for business-critical data. The company serves more than 300 customers and thousands of users.
“We’re focused on delivering task-specific cloud and mobile solutions that increase the availability and value of enterprise information and the efficiency of workflows. The acquisition of GISquadrat expands our offerings for governments and utility providers of all sizes,” said Maximillian Weber, senior vice president of EMEA, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. “We look forward to working with GISquadrat’s existing customers in Austria and bringing on new customers who will benefit from our combined solutions.”
GISquadrat’s solutions include applications for utility networks and cadastral workflows built on Hexagon software. They also include professional services that support spatial data collection, management and production. Following the acquisition, the company and its employees will continue current operations.
“Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies. Hence, this acquisition is the optimal solution for our customers, products and employees. We are proud to make our contribution to Hexagon’s global success in the future,” said Guenter Probst, founder of GISquadrat.
For more than 40 years, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, has supported governments and utility providers through location-based technologies and task-specific business systems and applications. Its public sector solutions streamline complex processes, accelerate information flows, facilitate collaboration and deliver greater insight to decision makers.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has acquired GISquadrat GmbH of Vienna, Austria. The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s geospatial, cloud and mobile solutions for governments and utility providers in Europe.
A Hexagon partner prior to the acquisition, GISquadrat uses Hexagon software in a cloud environment to provide data capture and management services and applications, including task-specific field solutions for infrastructure networks and public services. GISquadrat’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions provide lower total cost of ownership for business-critical data. The company serves more than 300 customers and thousands of users.
“We’re focused on delivering task-specific cloud and mobile solutions that increase the availability and value of enterprise information and the efficiency of workflows. The acquisition of GISquadrat expands our offerings for governments and utility providers of all sizes,” said Maximillian Weber, senior vice president of EMEA, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. “We look forward to working with GISquadrat’s existing customers in Austria and bringing on new customers who will benefit from our combined solutions.”
GISquadrat’s solutions include applications for utility networks and cadastral workflows built on Hexagon software. They also include professional services that support spatial data collection, management and production. Following the acquisition, the company and its employees will continue current operations.
“Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies. Hence, this acquisition is the optimal solution for our customers, products and employees. We are proud to make our contribution to Hexagon’s global success in the future,” said Guenter Probst, founder of GISquadrat.
For more than 40 years, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, has supported governments and utility providers through location-based technologies and task-specific business systems and applications. Its public sector solutions streamline complex processes, accelerate information flows, facilitate collaboration and deliver greater insight to decision makers.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has acquired GISquadrat GmbH of Vienna, Austria. The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s geospatial, cloud and mobile solutions for governments and utility providers in Europe.
A Hexagon partner prior to the acquisition, GISquadrat uses Hexagon software in a cloud environment to provide data capture and management services and applications, including task-specific field solutions for infrastructure networks and public services. GISquadrat’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions provide lower total cost of ownership for business-critical data. The company serves more than 300 customers and thousands of users.
“We’re focused on delivering task-specific cloud and mobile solutions that increase the availability and value of enterprise information and the efficiency of workflows. The acquisition of GISquadrat expands our offerings for governments and utility providers of all sizes,” said Maximillian Weber, senior vice president of EMEA, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. “We look forward to working with GISquadrat’s existing customers in Austria and bringing on new customers who will benefit from our combined solutions.”
GISquadrat’s solutions include applications for utility networks and cadastral workflows built on Hexagon software. They also include professional services that support spatial data collection, management and production. Following the acquisition, the company and its employees will continue current operations.
“Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies. Hence, this acquisition is the optimal solution for our customers, products and employees. We are proud to make our contribution to Hexagon’s global success in the future,” said Guenter Probst, founder of GISquadrat.
For more than 40 years, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, has supported governments and utility providers through location-based technologies and task-specific business systems and applications. Its public sector solutions streamline complex processes, accelerate information flows, facilitate collaboration and deliver greater insight to decision makers.
Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has acquired GISquadrat GmbH of Vienna, Austria. The acquisition will enhance Hexagon’s geospatial, cloud and mobile solutions for governments and utility providers in Europe.
A Hexagon partner prior to the acquisition, GISquadrat uses Hexagon software in a cloud environment to provide data capture and management services and applications, including task-specific field solutions for infrastructure networks and public services. GISquadrat’s Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solutions provide lower total cost of ownership for business-critical data. The company serves more than 300 customers and thousands of users.
“We’re focused on delivering task-specific cloud and mobile solutions that increase the availability and value of enterprise information and the efficiency of workflows. The acquisition of GISquadrat expands our offerings for governments and utility providers of all sizes,” said Maximillian Weber, senior vice president of EMEA, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. “We look forward to working with GISquadrat’s existing customers in Austria and bringing on new customers who will benefit from our combined solutions.”
GISquadrat’s solutions include applications for utility networks and cadastral workflows built on Hexagon software. They also include professional services that support spatial data collection, management and production. Following the acquisition, the company and its employees will continue current operations.
“Hexagon is a leading global provider of information technologies. Hence, this acquisition is the optimal solution for our customers, products and employees. We are proud to make our contribution to Hexagon’s global success in the future,” said Guenter Probst, founder of GISquadrat.
For more than 40 years, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure, has supported governments and utility providers through location-based technologies and task-specific business systems and applications. Its public sector solutions streamline complex processes, accelerate information flows, facilitate collaboration and deliver greater insight to decision makers.
V následující dekádě se vydají na oběžné dráhy kolem Země stovky družic: zvláště v případě, že se realitou stanou komerční megakonstelace satelitů. ESA proto už dnes pracuje na tom, aby tento bezprecedentní nárůst kosmické populace nespustil lavinu nekontrolovaného a nekontrolovatelného množství kosmické tříště.
V následující dekádě se vydají na oběžné dráhy kolem Země stovky družic: zvláště v případě, že se realitou stanou komerční megakonstelace satelitů. ESA proto už dnes pracuje na tom, aby tento bezprecedentní nárůst kosmické populace nespustil lavinu nekontrolovaného a nekontrolovatelného množství kosmické tříště.

European GNSS is accelerating progress towards autonomous driving and, as a result, is increasing safety, enhancing traffic flow and ensuring better public mobility.
Autonomous and connected vehicles are positioning themselves as the way of the future. For some years now Google has been testing their driverless car, and in Pittsburgh Uber recently launched its self-driving car service in collaboration with Volvo, the Swedish car maker.
And this is only the beginning.
Speaking at a dedicated session on European GNSS and smart mobility during last spring’s European Space Solutions conference in The Hague, Florien van Der Windt of the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment noted that the self-driving car is no longer a science-fiction fantasy: “The heart of modern-day cars is IT, with vehicles now being mobile sensor hubs,” she said. “Not only will this advancement towards the autonomous vehicle increase safety, enhance traffic flow and provide better public mobility, it will also have a huge impact on the economy.”
A key challenge to the advancement of the autonomous vehicle, however, remains the availability of accurate and reliable GNSS. For example, the current level of guidance and positioning available relies on what one speaker called a “severe simplification of road descriptions” that are not valid for such next-generation uses as lane-level positioning. On this point, the launch of Galileo Initial Services later this year will be a major step towards achieving the necessary level of accuracy and reliability. Galileo will provide a stronger service that is more resistant to multipath interference in urban canyons, along with an authenticated signal capable of detecting spoofing attacks – both absolute musts for the safe operation of autonomous cars.
However, in order to achieve the level of positioning required for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, a fusion of computer vision and GNSS technologies is required – a fusion that the EU-funded inLane project is currently working on. The project is developing dynamic maps that are updated in real time via cloud crowdsourcing techniques. The system is set to start testing in the Netherlands and Spain in the near future.
Furthermore, WEpod, a completely automated vehicle currently being tested in the Netherlands, is being viewed as a ‘last mile’ mobility solution. The vehicle has no steering wheel and utilises a combination of robust GNSS, digital maps, radars, cameras, laser scanners and ultrasonic scanners. The sub-metre localisation system uses multi-constellation GNSS with network-based real-time kinematics (RTK). Company researchers note that while in the current testing phase an on-board human ‘steward’ is required, the hope is to soon transition to using a control room for vehicle monitoring.
In Italy, the Fiat Research Centre is working on vehicle geolocation for automation. According to a company representative, although technology capable of exchanging the time-critical messages needed for driver assistance is already available in new vehicle models, it falls short of being able to provide full automation. To help fill this technology gap, two GSA-supported projects are working to achieve the required level of reliable positioning needed to enable autonomous driving. The InDrive project is developing a close-to-market solution that relies heavily on accurate and high-integrity satellite navigation based on European GNSS, while the Escape project’s goal is to design a European GNSS integrated location system that works as an ‘engine’ for multiple safety-critical applications. This work is being done in collaboration with automaker Renault.
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).

European GNSS is accelerating progress towards autonomous driving and, as a result, is increasing safety, enhancing traffic flow and ensuring better public mobility.
Autonomous and connected vehicles are positioning themselves as the way of the future. For some years now Google has been testing their driverless car, and in Pittsburgh Uber recently launched its self-driving car service in collaboration with Volvo, the Swedish car maker.
And this is only the beginning.
Speaking at a dedicated session on European GNSS and smart mobility during last spring’s European Space Solutions conference in The Hague, Florien van Der Windt of the Netherlands’ Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment noted that the self-driving car is no longer a science-fiction fantasy: “The heart of modern-day cars is IT, with vehicles now being mobile sensor hubs,” she said. “Not only will this advancement towards the autonomous vehicle increase safety, enhance traffic flow and provide better public mobility, it will also have a huge impact on the economy.”
A key challenge to the advancement of the autonomous vehicle, however, remains the availability of accurate and reliable GNSS. For example, the current level of guidance and positioning available relies on what one speaker called a “severe simplification of road descriptions” that are not valid for such next-generation uses as lane-level positioning. On this point, the launch of Galileo Initial Services later this year will be a major step towards achieving the necessary level of accuracy and reliability. Galileo will provide a stronger service that is more resistant to multipath interference in urban canyons, along with an authenticated signal capable of detecting spoofing attacks – both absolute musts for the safe operation of autonomous cars.
However, in order to achieve the level of positioning required for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, a fusion of computer vision and GNSS technologies is required – a fusion that the EU-funded inLane project is currently working on. The project is developing dynamic maps that are updated in real time via cloud crowdsourcing techniques. The system is set to start testing in the Netherlands and Spain in the near future.
Furthermore, WEpod, a completely automated vehicle currently being tested in the Netherlands, is being viewed as a ‘last mile’ mobility solution. The vehicle has no steering wheel and utilises a combination of robust GNSS, digital maps, radars, cameras, laser scanners and ultrasonic scanners. The sub-metre localisation system uses multi-constellation GNSS with network-based real-time kinematics (RTK). Company researchers note that while in the current testing phase an on-board human ‘steward’ is required, the hope is to soon transition to using a control room for vehicle monitoring.
In Italy, the Fiat Research Centre is working on vehicle geolocation for automation. According to a company representative, although technology capable of exchanging the time-critical messages needed for driver assistance is already available in new vehicle models, it falls short of being able to provide full automation. To help fill this technology gap, two GSA-supported projects are working to achieve the required level of reliable positioning needed to enable autonomous driving. The InDrive project is developing a close-to-market solution that relies heavily on accurate and high-integrity satellite navigation based on European GNSS, while the Escape project’s goal is to design a European GNSS integrated location system that works as an ‘engine’ for multiple safety-critical applications. This work is being done in collaboration with automaker Renault.
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).
Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
# # #
Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets. Bentley solutions encompass MicroStation applications for information modeling, ProjectWise collaboration services to deliver integrated projects, and AssetWise operations services to achieve intelligent infrastructure – complemented by worldwide professional services and comprehensive managed services.
Founded in 1984, Bentley has more than 3,000 colleagues in over 50 countries, more than $600 million in annual revenues, and since 2008 has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions.
Additional information about Bentley is available at www.bentley.com. For Bentley news as it happens, subscribe to an RSS feed of Bentley press releases and news alerts. Visit The Year in Infrastructure Conference website for highlights of Bentley’s premier thought-leadership event. To view a searchable collection of innovative infrastructure projects from the annual Be Inspired Awards, access Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbooks. To access a professional networking site that enables members of the infrastructure community to connect, communicate, and learn from each other, visit Bentley Communities.
To download the Bentley Infrastructure 500 Top Owners ranking, a unique global compendium of the top public- and private-sector owners of infrastructure based on the value of their cumulative infrastructure investments, visit BI 500.
# # #
Bentley, the “B” Bentley logo, Be, MicroStation, and ProjectWise are either registered or unregistered trademarks or service marks of Bentley Systems, Incorporated or one of its direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.Winners Will Be Announced at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference,
Nov. 1-3 in London
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced the project finalists in the 2016 Be Inspired Awards program. The annual awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. Ten independent jury panels comprising distinguished industry experts selected the 54 finalists from more than 300 nominations submitted by organizations in 80 countries.
The finalists will present their innovative projects in front of their peers, the jurors, and the more than 100 members of the media at The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, taking place Nov. 1-3 in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations will feature:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is an ideal opportunity for management-level executives in architecture firms, engineering firms, construction companies, and government or owner-operator organizations responsible for the design, delivery, and/or operations of infrastructure to share best practices and meet infrastructure professionals from around the world. All those who submitted a nomination in the Be Inspired Awards program are also encouraged to attend.
Bentley Systems Chief Communications Officer Chris Barron said, “The Year in Infrastructure Conference promises to be a one-of-a-kind networking and learning experience for infrastructure leaders from around the world. Presentations and industry forums will highlight industry best practices and provide valuable insights on BIM advancements and innovations in technology that are helping improve project delivery and asset performance. The Be Inspired award presentations will showcase the year’s most outstanding advancements in global infrastructure. The conference is in London – a city famous for its distinctive skyline and landmark structures, many of which were designed and built by leading AEC companies with the help of Bentley software. We look forward to welcoming the many senior executives from infrastructure organizations around the globe who will convene at the Hilton London Metropole.”
The Be Inspired Awards finalists for 2016 are as follows:
Innovation in Asset Performance
Innovation in Bridges
Innovation in Building
Innovation in Construction
Innovation in Government
Innovation in Land Development
Innovation in Manufacturing
Innovation in Mining
Innovation in Offshore
Innovation in Power Generation
Innovation in Project Delivery
Innovation in Rail and Transit
Innovation in Reality Modeling
Innovation in Roads
Innovation in Structures
Innovation in Utilities and Communications
Innovation in Water Network Analysis
Innovation in Water Treatment Plants
About The Be Inspired Awards Program and The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference
Since 2004, the Be Inspired Awards program has showcased excellence and innovation in the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure projects around the world. The Be Inspired Awards program is unique – the only competition of its kind that is global in scope and comprehensive in categories covered, encompassing all types of infrastructure projects. In the awards program, which is open to all users of Bentley software, independent panels of industry experts select finalists for each category. For additional information, visit www.bentley.com/BeInspired.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. The conference features a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure project delivery and asset performance.
Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference will include:
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference Sponsors
For more details and a complete list of sponsors, including Silver level, click here.
Media Day
On Oct. 31, more than 100 journalists from leading media outlets around the globe will gather at the Hilton London Metropole for Bentley’s annual Media Day briefing. These journalists will also participate in The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference or to register click here. Follow us on Twitter @bentleysystems and follow the news leading up to this event with this hashtag: #YII2016. Like Bentley on Facebook: http://facebook.com/bentleysystems
About Bentley Systems
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The European GNSS Agency (GSA), along with the e-KnoT project and in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), recently held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Over the summer, the GSA-funded e-KnoT project, in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Topics included the different forms of IPR and how to best protect each of them, along with practical insight on IPR contractual provisions in EU and GSA grants and procurements, as well as in ESA projects.
The event was offered in cooperation with BHO Legal, Cologne and Munich, and supported by the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk and Munich.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. ‘By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish’, says the WIPO.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. A patent, perhaps the most common method for protecting IPR, is essentially a legal title granting the holder the right to prevent third parties from commercially using an invention without prior authorisation. In return for this protection, the holder is required to disclose the invention to the public. Typically patent protection is granted for a limited period of time (up to 20 years) and for a specified geographic area.
Within the world of GNSS, examples of IPR include the European Patent for the modulation signal for a satellite navigation system. It can also include technology and product design, such as a GNSS integrated antenna.
On a European scale, IPR is managed by the European Patent Office. With limited exceptions, in order to receive a patent, the invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. Typically, patent claims relate to a product, a process, an apparatus or a method. In order to file a patent in Europe, an inventor has three options:
To file, the applicant begins by preparing a description of the invention, one or more claims and, when applicable, some graphs and drawings. The application could be filed online, by fax or post. Once received, the patent office first checks the document for compliance and, if compliant, assigns it a date of filing – which protects it against any similar patent being filed at the same time (i.e., the first to file gets the patent).
In case of option one, the EPO then conducts a search and examination procedure to ensure the invention has not already been patented in Europe. Based on this search, the patent office will issue a search report and preliminary opinion on patentability. Next, applications are examined by a panel of three expert examiners who check that the scope of protection is limited to what is actually patentable.
Even with a patent, your IPR can still be violated. A patent infringement is defined as the commission of a prohibited act with regard to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. However, it should be noted that infringement can only occur in countries where a patent is in force; a pending patent application is not sufficient for infringement.
To determine if a patent has been infringed, a specific test is used, requiring that the infringing party’s product or method falls within one or more of the (independent) claims of the patent. If, however, it is shown that the patent holder is not practicing the patented invention, that the infringing party is not performing on any infringing act in the territory covered by the patent, that the patent has expired or has otherwise become invalid, then no infringement will be found.
So how does this all apply to the development of GNSS technologies? First, it must be remembered that the legal framework for the European GNSS programme is set by the the European Union. The GNSS Regulation specifies that the Union shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Galileo and EGNOS programmes. The Commission shall ensure the optimal use of these assets and an effective IPR management, taking into account the need to protect and give value to the Union's intellectual property rights, the interests of all stakeholders, and the necessity of harmonious development of the markets and of new technologies.
In practice, IPR management is implemented on the level of contracts, with dedicated and sometimes highly complex provisions. The applicability of certain IPR rules depends on whether a project receives a grant (complementary financing, subject to annual programming) or goes through public procurement (process where public authorities purchase work, goods or services).
As a general rule, the EU becomes the owner of all tangible and intangible assets developed or created under public contracts resulting from procurements. As to grants, however, the beneficiary, with exceptions, typically maintains the rights to IP. In this context, it is important to note that although the Commission and the GSA issue both grants and procurements, the ESA only issues procurements.
Clearly, the area of IPR in the context of GNSS is highly complex. To learn more the national and the European Patent Offices offer helpdesks. In addition, especially around the main premises of these institutions, a wide community of specialised patent attorneys is ready to support you. Often regions like Bavaria have an interest to support filing of technology-related patents, so it is a good idea to look for the local aerospace cluster in your region and contact them.
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 Agency (GSA), along with the e-KnoT project and in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), recently held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Over the summer, the GSA-funded e-KnoT project, in conjunction with project partner bavAIRia e.V. (the Bavarian Aerospace Cluster), held a two-day seminar providing engineers and scientists working in GNSS and the space sector with insights into the patent process and the scope and content of Intellectual Property Right (IPR) protection along the value chain.
Topics included the different forms of IPR and how to best protect each of them, along with practical insight on IPR contractual provisions in EU and GSA grants and procurements, as well as in ESA projects.
The event was offered in cooperation with BHO Legal, Cologne and Munich, and supported by the European Patent Office (EPO) in Rijswijk and Munich.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. ‘By striking the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest, the IP system aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish’, says the WIPO.
IP is protected in law by, for example, patents, copyright and trademarks, which enable people to earn recognition or financial benefit from what they invent or create. A patent, perhaps the most common method for protecting IPR, is essentially a legal title granting the holder the right to prevent third parties from commercially using an invention without prior authorisation. In return for this protection, the holder is required to disclose the invention to the public. Typically patent protection is granted for a limited period of time (up to 20 years) and for a specified geographic area.
Within the world of GNSS, examples of IPR include the European Patent for the modulation signal for a satellite navigation system. It can also include technology and product design, such as a GNSS integrated antenna.
On a European scale, IPR is managed by the European Patent Office. With limited exceptions, in order to receive a patent, the invention must be new, involve an inventive step and be industrially applicable. Typically, patent claims relate to a product, a process, an apparatus or a method. In order to file a patent in Europe, an inventor has three options:
To file, the applicant begins by preparing a description of the invention, one or more claims and, when applicable, some graphs and drawings. The application could be filed online, by fax or post. Once received, the patent office first checks the document for compliance and, if compliant, assigns it a date of filing – which protects it against any similar patent being filed at the same time (i.e., the first to file gets the patent).
In case of option one, the EPO then conducts a search and examination procedure to ensure the invention has not already been patented in Europe. Based on this search, the patent office will issue a search report and preliminary opinion on patentability. Next, applications are examined by a panel of three expert examiners who check that the scope of protection is limited to what is actually patentable.
Even with a patent, your IPR can still be violated. A patent infringement is defined as the commission of a prohibited act with regard to a patented invention without permission from the patent holder. However, it should be noted that infringement can only occur in countries where a patent is in force; a pending patent application is not sufficient for infringement.
To determine if a patent has been infringed, a specific test is used, requiring that the infringing party’s product or method falls within one or more of the (independent) claims of the patent. If, however, it is shown that the patent holder is not practicing the patented invention, that the infringing party is not performing on any infringing act in the territory covered by the patent, that the patent has expired or has otherwise become invalid, then no infringement will be found.
So how does this all apply to the development of GNSS technologies? First, it must be remembered that the legal framework for the European GNSS programme is set by the the European Union. The GNSS Regulation specifies that the Union shall be the owner of all tangible and intangible assets created or developed under the Galileo and EGNOS programmes. The Commission shall ensure the optimal use of these assets and an effective IPR management, taking into account the need to protect and give value to the Union's intellectual property rights, the interests of all stakeholders, and the necessity of harmonious development of the markets and of new technologies.
In practice, IPR management is implemented on the level of contracts, with dedicated and sometimes highly complex provisions. The applicability of certain IPR rules depends on whether a project receives a grant (complementary financing, subject to annual programming) or goes through public procurement (process where public authorities purchase work, goods or services).
As a general rule, the EU becomes the owner of all tangible and intangible assets developed or created under public contracts resulting from procurements. As to grants, however, the beneficiary, with exceptions, typically maintains the rights to IP. In this context, it is important to note that although the Commission and the GSA issue both grants and procurements, the ESA only issues procurements.
Clearly, the area of IPR in the context of GNSS is highly complex. To learn more the national and the European Patent Offices offer helpdesks. In addition, especially around the main premises of these institutions, a wide community of specialised patent attorneys is ready to support you. Often regions like Bavaria have an interest to support filing of technology-related patents, so it is a good idea to look for the local aerospace cluster in your region and contact them.
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).
Mezinárodní veletrh pro geodézii a geoinformatiku INTERGEO se letos koná v Hamburku a mezi 550 vystavovateli z celého světa bude i CLEERIO. Rádi bychom vás pozvali k návštěvě našeho stánku a nabídli vám volné vstupenky na veletrh - podrobnosti najdete v celém článku.
Příspěvek Získejte vstupenku zdarma – Pozvánka na INTERGEO 2016 v Hamburku: 11. – 13. října pochází z Cleerio
Mezinárodní veletrh pro geodézii a geoinformatiku INTERGEO se letos koná v Hamburku a mezi 550 vystavovateli z celého světa bude i CLEERIO. Rádi bychom vás pozvali k návštěvě našeho stánku a nabídli vám volné vstupenky na veletrh - podrobnosti najdete v celém článku.
Příspěvek Získejte vstupenku zdarma – Pozvánka na INTERGEO 2016 v Hamburku: 11. – 13. října pochází z Cleerio

Are you a passionate coder wanting to shape the future of Location Based Services (LBS) and Geo-IoT (Internet of Things)? Maybe you’re already working on an LBS-based application? Or perhaps you want to test your skills while developing a prototype?
Either way, the Galileo Hackathon is for you.
The two-day hackathon is a unique opportunity to showcase your coding skills, connect with the GEO-IoT app development community, gain a competitive advantage for your future projects and compete for a chance to win exciting prizes. Competitors will also be amongst the very first to utilise Galileo-enabled mobile phones.
As Europe’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Galileo provides improved positioning and timing information that will greatly benefit European services and users – including the LBS community. Being fully compatible with all existing and future GNSS (i.e., GPS, GLONASS, etc.), Galileo enables a seamless and accurate experience for multi-constellation users worldwide. With Galileo Initial Services set to launch this year, the Galileo Hackathon is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get in on the ground floor and help shape the future of Location Based Services.
The challenge to you is to come up with innovative applications that make full use of the Galileo’s numerous capabilities. There are no limitations on the types of applications you can submit, so be creative and show us how your application will bring an added commercial or societal value by using Galileo services.
Judges from the mobile technology and LBS industry, along with GNSS experts, will evaluate applications based on their level of innovation, benefit(s) to society, market readiness, usefulness, usability and design. Two winners will be announced, one for the most innovative Galileo app and one for the app having the most substantial societal impact, with both winners receiving a cash prize of EUR 500.00 and having their work featured on the GSA website.
The Hackathon is open to any individual or team of two to four people interested in developing new applications using Galileo. The Hackathon will be held November 3 – 4 during WhereCamp, the ‘unconference’ dedicated to geolocation enthusiasts and professionals, at Berlin’s Beuth University of Applied Sciences. All participants must register for both WhereCamp Berlin and the Galileo Hackathon and must commit to participating in both days of the event. Registration is free. Galileo-enabled mobile phones will be provided, so all you need to bring is your laptop and a good idea. On-site technical support will also be available.
More information and registration 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).