Enhancement of Crete’s potential for a dedicated calibration facility for satellite radar altimeters and for tectonic deformation monitoring using continuously operating geodetic arrays

Informazioni relative al progetto

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ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 229885

Progetto chiuso

Data di avvio 1 Gennaio 2009

Data di completamento 30 Giugno 2012

Finanziato da

• Specific Programme "Capacities": Research potential of Convergence Regions

Costo totale € 903 920,00

Contributo UE € 809 280,00

Coordinato da

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE
Greece

Obiettivo

The Laboratory of Geodesy and Geomatics in the Technical University of Crete, Greece, is located in the less advanced region of Crete, but it is a dynamic and developing scientific entity on a European and international scale. Its primary research activities are on the Global Navigation Satellite Systems, satellite geodesy and deformation monitoring, quality control algorithms and software for geodetic data, and on satellite altimetry calibration. GeoMatLab operates the Gavdos permanent Cal/Val facility and the deformation GNSS monitoring array in west Crete. The objectives of the proposed project are : (1) to develop strategic partnerships with well established European research entities, such as: (a) the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur, France, to reinforce the S&T potential of GeoMatLab on satellite calibration; (b) the Space Research Institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, to transfer experiences to GeoMatLab in calibrating altimeters using transponders; (c) the Deutsches Geodätisches Forschungsinstitut (DGFI) in Munich, Germany to exchange know-how for automating the monitoring of crustal deformation of Crete using the present GNSS arrays; and the GeoForschungsZentrum(GFZ) in Potsdam, Germany for replacing radiometric measurements at Gavdos Cal/Val site with the GPS zenith troposphere delays. (2) to enhance the Gavdos present capabilities by developing new instruments for the calibration of future altimeters; (3) to recruit two new researchers to carry out research on abrupt change detection and to enhance satellite altimetry calibration procedures; (4) to organize two outreach workshops: one international with invited international experts, and one regional to involve local and regional authorities for social and economic development; and (5) to mobilize the GeoMatLab personnel and expose them internationally through international workshops and conferences,and short term training events, including its preparation for FP7 proposals.

Campo scientifico

Not validated

• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › software
• social sciences › social geography › transport › navigation systems › satellite navigation system › global navigation satellite system
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › aerospace engineering › satellite technology
• engineering and technology › electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering › information engineering › telecommunications › radio technology › radar
• natural sciences › earth and related environmental sciences › atmospheric sciences › meteorology › troposphere

Parole chiave

• Global Navigation Satellite Systems
• deformation monitoring
• geodesy
• quality control
• satellite altimetry calibration

Programma(i)

• FP7-REGPOT - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research potential of Convergence Regions

Argomento(i)

• REGPOT-2008-1-01 - Any research topic covered by the EC FP7 (EC/EP Decision No 1982/2006/EC of 18 December 2006, published in the Official Journal 30.12.2006 L 412)"

Invito a presentare proposte

FP7-REGPOT-2008-1
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Meccanismo di finanziamento

CSA-SA - Support actions

Coordinatore

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE

• Contributo UE: € 809 280,00
• Indirizzo: AGIOU MARKOU STR. ; 73132 CHANIA ; Grecia
• Tipo di attività: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Contatto amministrativo: Stelios Mertikas (Prof.)
• Costo totale: Nessun dato