GNSS II – Euromed Satellite Navigation

Works towards the operational introduction of GNSS services in the Mediterranean Partner Countries

Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Timeframe: 2010-2013

Budget: €4.5 million

Objectives
 
It aims to undertake actions towards the operational introduction of sustainable Global Navigational Satellite System (GNSS) services in the Euro-Mediterranean region as a follow-up to the preparatory work carried out during the GNSS I project.
 
Specifically, the project seeks to develop a suitable institutional, regulatory and service framework for the application of GNSS services in the aviation and maritime transport domain, achieving interconnection with the European infrastructure at an equivalent level of safety standards.
 
What does it do?
 
The project defines and implements further demonstration and application development projects stemming from results of the initial Euromed GNSS project and prepares for the concrete use of GNSS in safety critical application domains, such as the aviation and maritime sectors. In that way the project supports the implementation of the relevant Regional Transport Action Plan (RTAP) actions on cooperation in the field of GNSS. Thereto the project also supports the work of the EuroMed Transport Forum Working Group on GNSS.
 
It also proposes a detailed plan concerning the institutional and regulatory framework, which may be needed in order to support the operation of GNNS in the Euro-Mediterranean area, and procures, installs and validates the components necessary for upgrading the GNSS signal to enable interconnection with European systems.

 

Actions in brief

 

  • Conducts customised training to achieve increased regional awareness and demonstration of new GNSS applications for the specific needs of partner countries.
  • Develops service enablers for the introduction of safety critical applications, including guidance material to be applied by national authorities and service providers.
  • Elaborates initiatives towards the harmonization of GNSS safety regulations.
  • Achieves improved regional cooperation on GNSS issues, including enhanced links with European GNSS operators and service providers.
  • Extends the Trans-European navigation and positioning network to the region and achieves GNSS interconnection at European safety standards.

 

http://www.euromedtransport.org/Fr/home_sat.php#?

EU Cooperation with Syria is currently suspended due to the political situation in the country; however, since in principle Syria is eligible for cooperation under the ENPI, activities may be taken up again once the situation improves.

http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/122168.pdf
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