GNSS for Global Environmental Earth Observation and GEOSS

GNSS for Global Environmental
Earth Observation and GEOSS
Gfg2
The project
C. Martin-Puig
Gfg2 coordinator
STARLAB Barcelona S.L.
6th GEPW
STARLAB
UNOTT
GFZ
CHALMERS
ULEIC
MET.NO
ALTERRA
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What is Gfg2?
• Gfg2 is a three year coordination action funded by the 7th
Framework Program of the European Commission under
the Environment theme
• Mission: to better asses the value of GNSS for Global
Environmental Earth Observation (GEEO) and GEOSS
• Duration: 36 months
• Project Kick Off: 1st January 2011
• Project end: 31st December 2013
What is a Coordination
Action?
• A coordination action is a project which
should aim to promote and support the
networking and coordination of
research innovation activities
Why Gfg2?
FRAMEWORK
GEOSS 10 year implementation plan
EU
COMPROMISE
Ensure the full interaction and
engagement of relevant science and
technology communities into GEOSS
implementation
WHY
To guarantee that state of the art Earth
Science knowledge is continuously
applied into GEOSS development and
operation
WORKING TO THIS AIM: The EU acknowledged the need to better assess
the scientific value of GNSS beyond their classical positioning services
The team
coordinator
UNOTT GRACE
(UK)
GFZ
(DE)
CHALMERS
(SE)
ULEIC
(UK)
MET.NO
(NO)
ALTERRA
(NL)
STARLAB
(ES)
GNSS
Research
and
Application
s Centre of
Excellence
German
Researc
h Centre
for
Geoscie
nce
Space
Geodesy and
Geodynamics
Research
Group
The
GSTEP
group
Norwegian
Meteorolog
ical
Institute
Wageningen
University
and Research
Centre
Consulting
Division –
Space
Engineering
Experts Board
Gfg2 Goals
To consolidate
a community of
experts
interested in the
scientific
exploitation of
GNSS for GEEO
and GEOSS
To explore
novel
applications
derived from
GNSS for GEEO
and GEOSS
while enhancing
researchindustry
collaboration to
implement these
applications
To identify the
research and
technological
challenges and
define the
strategic vision,
roadmap and
policy for GNSS
for GEEO and
GEOSS
available or
under
development
To assess the
value of a
European
GNSS
independent
constellation
(EGNOSGALILEO) in the
support to GEEO
and GEOSS
To promote the
public
understanding
of GNSS for
GEEO and
GEOSS
research and
use within the
GEO
The Gfg2 GNSS taxonomy
Positioning
and timing
Surface
characteristics
Propagation
effects
• this includes Geodesy, GPS buoys, all
measurements related to GNSS ground stations
measurements
• this includes GNSS-R measurements on roughness,
soil moisture, altimetry, etc...
• this include water vapour, EC, GPS met, GNSS-R
ionosphere sounding etc..
Gfg2 events
EVENT DESCRIPTION
DATE
Workshop #1: Global Environmental Earth Observation
(GEEO) and GEOSS needs.
Workshop #2: Evaluation of GEEO and GEOSS needs
for the definition of novel GNSS Applications for the 9
SBAs
Gfg2 SUMMER SCHOOL #1 addressing positioning and
timing (fundamentals and applications)
13th October 2011
(Oslo, Norway)
Workshop #3: Roadmap first workshop
Workshop #4: Roadmap second workshop
April 2012
(Potsdam, Germany)
August 2012
(Nottingham, UK)
Fall 2012
(Sweeden)
Spring 2013
(Leicester, UK)
Gfg2 SUMMER SCHOOL #2 addressing surface
Summer 2013
characteristics and propagation effects (fundamentals
(Potsdam, Germany)
and applications)
Gfg2 INDUSTRY EVENT
Fall 2013
(Barcelona, Spain)
Are you a potential candidate
for our community?
• Experts involved in the SBAs who are
interested in understanding how GNSS data
and constellations can have an impact in their
daily activities, or GNSS experts who are willing
to explore new applications in these areas are
more than welcome to join our community.
• Registration is free !
http://www.gfg2.eu
Summer school
Getting your research
into the right position
using navigation satellites
Summer school 1
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
13-15 August 2012
Who can benefit:
What will be covered:
Students, post graduates and
all who wish to develop their
career in the fields of Global
Earth Observation research
(see insets)
How satellite navigation
systems work
FREE registration,
accommodation and meals
Practical exercises
introducing you to equipment
and applications
How signals can be used by
researchers in Earth
Observation
Travel grants will be available
How do I apply?
Submit a poster abstract of your current/intended research.
For more information and registration go to www.gfg2.eu
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 June 2012
Global Navigation System of Systems (GNSS) has already revolutionized the way that people navigate. A new generation of satellites will provide
information for a wide range of applications, especially in the field of earth observation and monitoring.
This summer school will introduce you to the current and future uses of signals widely believed to be of use only for navigation and surveying. All
topics will be delivered by leading experts and backed up by hands-on experience with a variety of equipment.
Gfg2: GNSS for Global Environmental Earth Observation (GEEO) and Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS)
Do you study or
work in any of
these areas?
Work Plan Tasks identified as
related to our community work
ID
2012-2015 Work Plan Tasks
ID-04
Building a user-driven GEOSS
SB-05
Impact assessment of human activities
HE-01
Tools and information for health decision-making
CL-02
Global carbon observations and analysis
WA-01
Integrated water information
WE-01
High-Impact Weather prediction and information
EC-01
Global Ecosystems Monitoring
AG-01
Global Agriculture Monitoring and Early Warning
BI-01
Global Biodiversity Observations
Gfg2 open to collaboration
• The project is open to collaboration with
European and international GNSS for
GEEO and GEOSS entities for the
organization of joint events.
• This includes:
– organization of annual conferences
– workshops,
– publications, etc.
• Those interested in this initiative please
contact: [email protected]
© Gfg2 / February 2011
www.Gfg2.eu
For further questions:
Cristina Martin-Puig
Gfg2 project coordinator
[email protected]
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