The RESULTS 2012 www.galileo-masters.eu EDITORIAL
The European Satellite Navigation Competition The European Satellite Navigation Competition Fostering SatNav Business Applications for Europe Innovation on a Global Scale
With EGNOS already operational and a clear timeline set for the With the Galileo Control Centre (located within the German Aero- implementation of Galileo, Europe is opening the door to a huge space Center) in Oberpfaffenhofen and a series of renowned local range of innovative applications. Tractors guided by satellites for companies, Bavaria is the leading SatNav hub in Germany and higher crop yields using much less fertilizer, reductions in fuel and one of the top five aerospace hotspots in the world, with space ini- time consumption on the road thanks to better traffic management, tiatives based to a large extent on the European navigation pro- safer flights and landings – sound like science fiction? These appli- grammes Galileo and EGNOS. One of the main points of emphasis cations are already being developed now. Market opportunities exist in our space activities, meanwhile, is our support for company foun- in a wide range of domains, such as in personal mobility, precision dations. This is why we co-fund the ESA Business Incubation Centre agriculture, and virtually every mode of transport. In a global mar- Bavaria, including its head office in Oberpfaffenhofen and branch ket for GNSS products and services currently valued at EUR 150 Antonio Tajani offices in Nuremberg and Berchtesgadener Land. At these three Martin Zeil Vice-President of the Bavarian State Minister billion per year – a figure that will continue to grow rapidly for the European Commission locations, we will have supported a total of 70 start-up companies for Economic Affairs, next five years – European SMEs must seize their opportunity to by the end of 2013. Infrastructure, Trans- take the lead. port and Technology As in years past, I have gladly taken on the role of patron of the high- This year, the ESNC has once again proven its ability to foster the ly successful ESNC once again in 2012. In close cooperation with commercialisation of GNSS-based applications. With the aim of our European and global partners, an excellent network has been supporting SMEs and other European businesses, the European established to create added value for satellite navigation technolo- Commission is working with the ESNC and has established the Ga- gy. The ideas competition has been unearthing innovative ideas for lileo-EGNOS Prize Award Scheme (GEPAS) with currently 18 part- satellite navigation applications every year since 2004 and has also ners. The scheme supports new regions as well as existing part- begun setting new trends with its challenges. The strong interna- ners of the ESNC in providing even more attractive prizes to their tional response to this year’s ESNC has once more proven its ability ESNC winners. Having started with nine partners in 2011, GEPAS is to boost entrepreneurship on a global scale. now set to benefit a significantly greater number of winners in im- plementing their business ideas and developing GNSS applications. My thanks go out to all of our partners and partner regions for their hard work and support in bringing the awarded ideas to fruition, Congratulations to all the winners of the ESNC 2012 and all the best and to all the participants for the excellent and promising ideas they in your efforts to realise your ideas! submitted this year. Finally, congratulations to all the winners of the ESNC 2012 – I wish you every success in making your innovations a reality!
Antonio Tajani
Martin Zeil
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The European Satellite Navigation Competition Innovative Business Cases for an Emerging Market
The European Satellite Navigation Competi- We are very pleased to have had the great In 2012, seven new regional partners – Aus- tion (ESNC) received a remarkable 406 com- support of the new ESNC title and special tria, Croatia, Finland, Ireland, North Ameri- plete business cases and application ideas prize sponsor HPI Fleet & Mobility AG, which ca, Poland, and Portugal – joined the ESNC from more than 40 countries in 2012. This took advantage of the competition’s creative network and awarded prizes to their local increases its overall output to almost 2,000 impulses for the first time. Furthermore, we winners for the first time. With 24 global submissions from more than 3,500 registe- would like to emphasise the excellent as- partner regions worldwide, the European red teams, resulting in a total of 171 awarded sistance of the German Aerospace Center Satellite Navigation Competition can boast a winners in the ESNC since its first round in (DLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA), proven track record of success in fostering Thorsten Rudolph 2004. which have bolstered the competition since international networks and supporting the Managing Director the very beginning in 2004 and both trusted development of a future market. Together The application fields with the highest reso- in its innovation potential in awarding special with an international network of more than nance in the ESNC 2012 were mobile location- prizes this year. Special thanks also go to the 190 experts, these regions will continue to based services (35% of all submissions) and European GNSS Agency (GSA) for once again help the many applications and business smart moving (29%). According to the Euro- rewarding the most promising EGNOS appli- cases submitted realise their full potential pean GNSS Agency (GSA)’s 2012 market re- cation idea. We are honoured to have had the as successful products from exciting new port, the GNSS sector is expected to grow from valuable support of the Industrial Technology companies. a current market size of EUR 150 billion to an Research Institute (ITRI) and the Taiwanese estimated EUR 244 billion by 2020. The two Ministry of Economic Affairs (MoEA), which We would like to thank all our partners again Ulrike Daniels Business Development sectors with the largest market revenues are for the second time were searching for the for their outstanding support and are already road with a 54% share, followed by location- best prototypes promoting the trend towards looking forward to the exciting 10th jubilee of based services with 44%. This proves that the connected vehicles. Further thank goes to the European Satellite Navigation Competi- ESNC is meeting the market’s requirements the European Commission for supporting tion in 2013. The submission phase will run and validates its ability to boost entrepreneur- the European ESNC partner regions and from April to June 2013. ship in the space-based downstream market. sponsors in awarding prizes to their This year, more than 90% of all entries were winners through the new Galileo- submitted for a special prize or prototyping EGNOS Prize Awarding Scheme (GEPAS). prize, further demonstrating the enormous Finally, we would like to thank Maiwald Andreas Dippelhofer potential satellite navigation has in providing Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Awapatent Project Management solutions for specific industrial issues. AB, and the consortium of the FP7 project GENIUS for their continued support of the ESNC.
Kathrin Sturm Project Management GEPAS
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02 Introduction 31 Catalonia / Spain 02 Editorial Antonio Tajani 32 Croatia 03 Editorial Martin Zeil 33 estonia 04 Intro AZO 34 finland 35 Gipuzkoa / Spain 36 Hesse / Germany 37 Ireland 08 Statistics 38 Lithuania 08 Statistics 39 Lombardy / Italy 11 ESNC global network 40 Nice-Sophia Antipolis / France 12 Partner regions 41 North America / Canada & usa 14 CROSS-regional impact 42 Øresund / Denmark & Sweden 43 Poland 44 Prague / Czech Republic 16 overall Winners 45 Switzerland 16 GALILEO master 46 United Kingdom REGIONAL winner :: portugal OVERALL RANKING :: 3rd place 17 GALILEO pro PROTOTyping prize winner :: itri 48 Experts 48 REGIONAL experts 18 Special Prize Winners 52 SPECIAL Prize experts 18 EUROPEAN gnss agency (GSA) 53 PROTOTyping Prize experts 19 EUROPEAN space agency (ESA) 20 GERMAN aerospace center (DLR) 21 HPI fleet & mobility 54 Imprint 22 University Challenge
23 Prototyping Prize Winners 23 GNSS Living Lab Prize
24 Regional Winners 24 Aquitaine / France 25 Arab Middle East & North Africa 26 Austria 27 Baden-Württemberg / Germany 28 Bavaria / Germany OVERALL RANKING :: 2nd place 29 Brazil 30 Bulgaria
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1000 Form of Organisation Participants 2004 – 2012 Form of Organisation 820 800
680 36% Individual 600 548 14% 525 University 448 401 406 3% 400 357 Major 293 289 258 Enterprise
200 141 125 86 9% 48 57 22 Research Institute 15% 14 SME 0 23% (‹250 employees) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Start-Up Company Registrations Complete Ideas
Participation in the 2012 Participation in the 2012 Ideas from Countries Special Prizes and Prototyping Prizes Ideas from Countries Special Prizes and Prototyping Prizes
29% Germany 11% United Kingdom ESA Taiwan University Challenge Spain Italy France Poland India 9% Lithuania None Estonia Czech Republic 16% Croatia Portugal GSA Bulgaria 6% Austria United States ITRI - Prototyping Prize Israel Greece Denmark Arab MENA 8% Sweden 5% 16% DLR Ireland GNSS Living-Lab Prize HPI Other*
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* Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, Ghana, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Kenya, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Ukraine
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ESNC ToTotaltal Mark Marketet 406 ideas 406 Ideas
25% Professional 54% Mass Market
21% Safety of Life
Application Fields
3% 5% Earth Observation & High Precision Environment
29% Smart 10% Moving Industry Applications 11% Safety & Security
35% 7% Mobile Location Public & Social Based Services Services
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Most participants 86 Germany 77 United Kingdom 28 Spain 23 Italy 22 North America / Canada & USA 20 France 15 Czech Republic 15 Øresund / Denmark & Sweden Countries from where ideas 15 Poland have been submitted to other 15 ArabMENA countries than the own 14 Austria
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prize awarding partner
Seamless Navigation Through Ultra Low Frequency Magnetic D.S.R.C.: Driving with Safety, Responsiveness and Courtesy!
Field Communication (ULF-MC) Wei Li, Chih Han Chang, Chih-Che Lin, Ming-Fong Tsai, Yung Ping Lee, Chien Dirk Elias Hsing Chen, Ping-Fan Ho, Chien-Kuo Lai, Chih-Wei Huang and their team [email protected], www.fraunhofer.pt, www.fe.up.pt [email protected], www.haitec.com.tw/en, www.itri.org.tw/eng
Finally, a solution that allows accurate • Indoor navigation The design of the D.S.R.C. bus-monitoring scheme indoor navigation with existing smart- • Mobile payment apps for POS & ATM system was inspired by – to create a new com- phones! ULF-MC will enable you to navi- • Individualised advertising the daily driving experi- munication model for gate indoors and receive location-based in- Though designed for indoor use by humans, ence. Over the years, ve- everyday drivers. Driv- formation relevant to you and your friends. ULF-MC can also be used to extend the hicle manufacturers have ers can send emergency It is as easy as using satellite-based nav- reach of GNSS to tunnels for car navigation developed very limited warnings to others, and igation today. By extending outdoor nav- or to increase outdoor accuracy related to tools/methods to help courteous “thank-you” igation systems with simple, low-cost points of interest (e.g. for blind people). The drivers communicate – messages can be sent infrastructure for indoor areas, ULF-MC technology has been tested and a demo is turn signals, brake lights, back as acknowledge- provides you with exact positions and re- under development. A patent is pending in honking and gestures, ment. In addition, pri- lated information via modulated magnetic Europe and the United States. and so on. The lack of ef- © HAITEC ITRI vate honking and yield fields and the mobile internet. The system ficient and informative communication tools allow drivers to express their intentions is based on relative location IDs that are can lead to uncertain driving situations and more politely. With its highly integrated CAN transferred to absolute positions invol- result in accidents. To address such issues, bus scheme, this system can issue door-un- ving the last GNSS fix. This technology has three state-of-the-art technologies are locking/door-opening warnings to following been designed for use on existing smart- being smoothly integrated – DSRC commu- vehicles to enhance driving safety. It can phones through utilisation of their three- nication, a novel software-based dead reckon- also issue alerts that remind local drivers to axis hall sensors (electronic compasses). ing algorithm capable of reducing positioning switch off their high beams when oncoming ULF-MC’s primary application areas include: error by two meters, and an in-vehicle CAN vehicles are approaching. © Fraunhofer Portugal © Fraunhofer
Portugal ITRI: Connect Autos Tightly to ICT from V2X
© Tourism of Porto and North of Portugal UPorto – University of Porto // Portugal’s research in the satellite navigation domain start- Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) // Taiwan‘s leading research institute for ed in the 1980s. Since then, national and international projects involving different GNSS technology advancement is a not-for-profit R&D organisation financed equally by Taiwan‘s applications have produced successful results recognised around the world. With excellent Ministry of Economic Affairs and national industry. Founded in 1973, ITRI functions as an in- domestic and international contacts, with private and public institutions, and experience in cubator for Taiwan’s industries. ITRI initiated a prototyping prize to integrate GNSS technolo- the application of research results, the University of Porto – with the support of its tech- gy into Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments/Dedicated Short-Range Communications nology transfer office (UPIN) and the Science and Technology Park – provides background (WAVE/DSRC). The concept of this prize focuses on “connected vehicle”, expecting to enable assistance for the development, testing, and further commercial exploitation of innovative the European Satellite Navigation Competition to inspire more innovative applications. GNSS applications.
UPorto – University of Porto Ms Maria Oliveira Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Ms Andromeda C.H. Lee Praça Gomes Teixeira, s/n +351 220 408 077 Sec. 4, Chung Hsing Rd. +886 35 91 28 57 4099-002 Porto [email protected] Chutung, Hsinchu [email protected] Portugal www.up.pt Taiwan 31040, R.O.C. www.itri.org.tw/eng/
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3SOUND NAVIGATION: Track Navigation Solution Based on Citizen First Aid – Civic Behaviour Helping People in Distress GNSS and 3D Acoustically Augmented Reality Rafael Olmedo Jonathan Durant [email protected], www.navsat.es [email protected]
3SOUND is a personal navigation solution Healthcare, accidents, and security are glo- that integrates acoustic binaural technolo- bal issues. Citizen First Aid is a mobile app gies (3D sounds) and GNSS technologies to that allows fast handling of emergencies and guide people along a predefined track. The better support of people in distress, victims system provides acoustic track perception of medical problems or aggression, or others based on the integration of an augment- requiring urgent help. Much of the population ed acoustic reality application developed has access to smartphones with geolocation for smartphones and an accurate, reli- tools that could be harnessed to tackle these able navigation solution that leverages GPS problems. The app enables victims to alert
augmented with EGNOS/EDAS. The system © ARGUS Project people able to help nearby and ask them © Jonathan Durant identifies the position and orientation of the for necessary items. If a person is having an user and, using binaural sounds, improves etc). The idea is being developed under the asthma attack, for example, someone near- if alerted in time; these people have good- on conventional waypoint or route naviga- FP7 ARGUS project (www.projectargus.eu), by might have the Ventoline he or she needs. will and, in some cases, knowledge of first tion by providing innovative acoustic which is designing, implementing, and de- This person can be notified and guided to the aid, protection, specific medicine, and other guidance via open earphones. The 3SOUND monstrating a personal navigation solution person in need to provide help until profes- skills that could be useful. This app provides solution also includes a virtual guidance rope based on 3D sounds and acoustic track per- sional aid arrives. This could be adapted to great benefits: improving public health, en- for the blind, others with sight impairments, ception. many situations: aggression, car accidents, couraging civic behaviour, providing autono- and people working in low-visibility envi- diabetics in need of insulin... All around us, my to the elderly or people with disabilities, ronments (emergency and rescue services, many people would be ready to intervene and even saving lives.
GSA: The most promising EGNOS application idea ESA Innovation Prize
European GNSS Agency (GSA) // The GSA, a European Community agency, works with the European Space Agency (ESA) // ESA, an international organisation comprising 19 member European Commission on a range of activities aimed at helping European entrepreneurs and states, is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s businesses – especially high-tech SMEs, business incubators and related networks – com- space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the mercially exploit EGNOS and Galileo. These marketing, promotional and R&D activities help citizens of Europe and the world. The mission of ESA’s Technology Transfer Programme Office ensure that European industry maintains a competitive edge in the global satellite naviga- is to facilitate the use of space technology and space systems for non-space applications. tion market. EGNOS is Europe’s first venture into satellite navigation and is available free of The office is responsible for defining the overall strategy for transferring space technologies, charge. It augments GPS and makes it suitable for safety-critical applications. It will be fol- including the incubation and funding of start-up companies. lowed by Galileo, a full-fledged global navigation system.
European GNSS Agency (GSA) Mr Boris Kennes European Space Agency (ESA) Mr Bruno Naulais Janovského 438/2 +420 234 766 604 Keplerlaan 1 +31 71 565 4711 170 00 Prague 7 – Holesovice [email protected] 2200 AG Noordwijk [email protected] Czech Republic www.gsa.europa.eu The Netherlands www.esa.int
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prize awarding partner
GNSS Based Attitude Determination immer MOBIL: Individual Mobility for Everybody due to Linked, Location-based Transportation Services Dr Boris Vassilev, Dr Boriana Vassileva Nicole Wagner, Wolfgang Inninger, Stefan Pfennigschmidt, Gerd Waizmann [email protected], www.tu-sofia.bg [email protected], www.prien.iml.fraunhofer.de www.immermobil.org
The proposed GNSS Based Attitude Deter- In an ageing society, enhanced mobility so- mination (GBAD) technique exploits velocity lutions are needed to facilitate independent information acquired by GNSS receivers. For living and support the out-of-home mobil- this purpose, velocities are measured by one ity of all generations. The system immer or two receiver antennas shuttled within the MOBIL – be always Mobile enables citizens body coordinate system. If the components of to use up-to-date and enhanced mobility vector are known in two coordinate systems, services in rural areas in a very convenient the attitude between these coordinate sys- and easy way. The key concept of immer tems can be determined. GBAD uses velocity MOBIL involves improving the matching of vector information in the body coordinate sys- transportation needs and available trans- tem (a priori known) and the geographic co- © Michal Krakowiak, iStockphoto portation services. It is realised through © tbel ordinate system (provided by the GNSS receiv- offers a number of advantages, such as high intelligent use of specialised telematic, in- sonal requirements at the push of a button. er). Pitch, roll, and heading are determined accuracy, a small size, reliability, and com- formation, and communication technologies. The location-based application can automat- after the extraction of velocity components of patibility with unmanned aerial vehicles, air- In addition to traditional public transporta- ically transmit information to users based the antenna in geographic coordinate system planes, ships, and cars. The antenna motion tion services, these new approaches provide on their current position. Travel informa- from the measured sum of body velocity and within the body frame is also known, which alternatives like community transportation, tion, routing, and booking will be constantly antenna velocity components in geographic makes it possible to filter velocity errors, im- private transportation services, and shared supported via mobile devices and services. coordinate system. This GBAD technique can prove the system’s performance, and monitor taxis. End-users can select and order indi- Ultimately, this system can lead to more be implemented within a GNSS receiver and its integrity. vidualised trips optimised to meet their per- economical and ecological mobility.
DLR: SMART NAVIGATION – with enriched constellations HPI: Seamless and Sustainable Mobility
German Aerospace Center (DLR) // DLR is Germany‘s national research centre for aeronau- HPI Fleet & Mobility AG // HPI Fleet & Mobility AG is Europe’s leading independent fleet tics and space. Its extensive research and development work in aeronautics, space, trans- management company. In 16 countries, we offer a unique service portfolio that covers the portation, and energy is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures. The entire value chain, from vehicle procurement to remarketing. Along the way, we manage German federal government has given DLR, as Germany’s Space Agency, responsibility for all fleet-related activities for our clients and process their financial transactions. They thus the forward planning and implementation of the German space programme, as well as the benefit from one consolidated reporting and one collective invoice that meets their account- international representation of Germany‘s interests. Furthermore, Germany’s largest project ing standards. Our business strategy is driven by the aim of converting today‘s fleet man- management agency is also part of DLR, which invests in promising technologies and offers agement into a holistic approach centred around the individual’s need for seamless and sus- its research and development capacities to customers. tainable mobility.
German Aerospace Center (DLR) Mr Robert Klarner HPI Fleet & Mobility AG Mr Steffen Giebler Münchner Straße 20 +49 8153 28 1782 Oberanger 38 +49 69 305 4024 82234 Weßling [email protected] 80331 Munich [email protected] Germany www.dlr.de Germany www.hpifleet.com
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prize awarding partner
Access ON Vamos
Luis Gomes, Filipe Sousa David Prentell, Luis-Daniel Alegría, Jens Dressler, Erik Collinder [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], www.getvamos.com
Have you ever dreamt of living in an equal so- Vamos is a mobile application that combines • It’s a hyperlocal marketing platform for ciety? Are you willing to spend two minutes the best of Facebook and Instagram in event promoters that want to reach people to make a change? If you answered „yes“ to order to pry friends away from their screens when they are looking for events these two questions, Access ON is for you. and get them together in real life. We use Give it a go! Let Vamos and your friends The Access ON project offers the chance to geo-location-tagged Facebook events, Insta- guide you to all the exciting stuff going on solve the problems of accessibility in soci- gram photos, and information on event at- in cities all over the world. Vamos, via the ety. It will eliminate the gap between you tendance and check-ins to find out where App Store. and the entities responsible for such issues users’ friends are going and what the day’s while taking current bureaucratic processes most interesting local happenings are. The and inconveniences out of the picture. Par- © Access On app works straight out of the box and all over ticipation is free; you only need to locate an ternet connection; if none is available, the the world, no matter if the user is looking for accessibility problem, open the application information will be stored on your device things to do in Bangkok, Barcelona, Boston, provided by the project, and complete the to be sent when your wireless service is or Berlin. three steps required (photograph, describe, restored. Access ON will have partnerships • It’s an easy way for people to get an overview and identify the inaccessibility). This entire with the entities capable of correcting the of where their friends are going on Face- process will take less than two minutes, during problems you submit. This movement will book, when and where events will start, which the application will find, in the back- have a real-world impact on society and, and pictures taken there on Instagram ground, your location using your smartphone’s with time, could solve many accessibility © Vamos & Friends UG GNSS functionality. You do not need an In- problems. Make your choice!
University Challenge GNSS Living Lab Prize
© NAVTEQ © DSLL © IUL © NTFH GNSS Education Network for Industry and Universities (GENIUS) // The FP7 project GENIUS Galileo Advanced INnovation Services (GAINS) // Living Labs are User Driven Open Innovation Plat- focuses on building strong links between universities, research institutes and industry. It forms where stakeholders have formed a Public-Private-People-Partnership (PPPP) of firms, public provides direct benefits to industry through implementing measures to strengthen GNSS agencies, universities, institutes and users all collaborating for creating, prototyping, and validating education and through the fostering of co-operation between education, research and busi- new service-products and societal infrastructures in real-life contexts. Currently 274 Living Labs ness. The ESNC University Challenge is carried out by Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaf- are grouped under the European Network of Living Labs (ENoLL). Aiming at facilitating the emer- fenhofen (AZO) with the support of GENIUS, Awapatent AB, and the Universität der Bundes- gence of User Driven Open Innovation Demand for services and GNSS applications Living Labs from wehr München. It connects innovative thinkers with the business community to pave the way Bulgaria (Digital Spaces Living Lab), Sweden (New Tools for Health), and France (Integrative Usage from university to entrepreneurship. Lab) are now prepared to conduct a reality check trial with the winning application and two finalists.
Anwendungszentrum GmbH Mr Andreas Dippelhofer Anwendungszentrum GmbH Mr Andreas Dippelhofer Oberpfaffenhofen +49 8105 77 2 77 16 Oberpfaffenhofen +49 8105 77 2 77 16
Friedrichshafener Straße 1 [email protected] supported by Friedrichshafener Straße 1 [email protected] 82205 Gilching, Germany www.anwendungszentrum.de & 82205 Gilching, Germany www.anwendungszentrum.de
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RegiGolf objectively scores a game of golf by automatically Spacecraft Control Using Adaptive Neural-Network geo-positioning and recording each shot Predictive Controllers (ANNPC) and GNSS Signals François Ducos, Magdalena Ducos Moeskops Dr Mohamed Ahmed Zayan [email protected] [email protected], www.zayancom.com
RegiGolf aims to record and objectively mon- This idea makes use of Adaptive Neural- itor games of golf by removing any player Network Predictive Controllers (ANNPC) in intervention in the scoring. The system in- conjunction with GNSS signals to control tegrates a number of technical components the orbit and attitude of any type of Earth- that gather and record the necessary data orbiting spacecraft. The simulation models to render shot-by-shot accounts of games we have developed demonstrate that one in its computer software. The system also can implement an orbital control system allows participating clubs to upload certified for spacecraft by combining ANNPC with scores to their local federation for immedi- © Jaap Hart, spxChrome, iStockphoto input state vectors generated from GNSS ate delivery of newly awarded handicaps. The keys to RegiGolf’s success include: signals received on board. The key advan- © M.A. Zayan The system includes a custom GNSS/GPRS • The SmartGolfBall, which carries a mini- tage of using ANNPC is that it does not simulations have demonstrated that using belt to be worn by the player, RFID-enabled ature identification chip without hindering require highly accurate and costly dynamic such a system optimises spacecraft thrust golf balls, a software suite to be used by golfing performance models for specific spacecraft to enable forces, thus reducing fuel consumption and clubs and federations, and a centralised in- • The SmartGolfBelt, which records and orbital and attitude prediction and control prolonging missions by more than 30%. By formation base held by RegiGolf. RegiGolf’s transmits data points gathered via GNSS for every new spacecraft design. Instead, a using ANNPC-GNSS, it is possible to reduce, patented concept is based on the latest with millimetre-level precision generic ANNPC algorithm can be developed or even eliminate, the reliance on ground technological developments in automated • The open-source SmartRegiGolf software and trained to learn the orbital and AOCS control station (GCS) telemetry and ranging identification, fine-grain geo-positioning, suite, which maps golf clubs, gathers play- dynamics of spacecraft during their pre- and tracking antenna (TTAC) systems (TTAC and automated mapping. er data, and passes it on operational and operational phases. The accounts for up to 50% of GCS costs).
Aquitaine / France Arab Middle East & North Africa
© Gilbert TOPOS // Aquitaine, bordered by the Atlantic and the Pyrenees, offers a mix of economic Arab Science and Technology Foundation (ASTF) // ASTF is an independent, non-govern- dynamism, fascinating landscapes, and a cultural heritage that contributes to the success mental, non-profit international organisation formed in April 2000 by a group of Arab scien- of entrepreneurial ideas. Aquitaine is a leading region in R&D investment; Aquitaine promo- tists and engineers from all over the world. Its primary directive is to promote science and tes start-ups in the avionics, aerospace, composites, and photonics sectors. TOPOS is an technology by supporting and facilitating scientific and technological innovation in the Arab Aquitaine cluster whose activities focus on Galileo and other GNSS systems. More than 40 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. ASTF serves as a mediator between those who entities are already partners of the cluster. Meanwhile, TOPOS is also in charge of organising conduct and develop scientific research and those who fund it, as well as those who benefit the 2015 World Wide ITS Conference in Bordeaux. from it. At present, ASTF has branch offices in many Arab states.
HELILEO SA Mr Bernard Panefieu c/o Astrium Satellites Dr Omar Al-Emam 553, Rue Bernard Palissy +33 5 97 67 00 Earth Observation, Navigation and Science +44 7887 82 63 33 Pôle Economique d‘Agglomération [email protected] Gunnels Wood Road [email protected] 40990 Saint-Paul-lès-Dax, France www.helileo.com Stevenage, SG1 2AS, United Kingdom www.astf.net
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prize awarding partner
BikeCityGuide – Bicycle Navigation EmoCityMapping – Unfolding Emotions in Living Spaces
Daniel Kofler, Andreas Stückl, Dietmar Hofer, Alessandro Holler, Mihai Ghete, Dr Georgios Papastefanou, Hartmut Gündra Marcin Bieda, Peter Fötsch, Matthias Esterl, Benedikt Hackauf, Bernadette [email protected], [email protected] Hofer, Ericka Angeles Garcia, [email protected], www.bikecityguide.org www.bodymonitor.de, www.geomer.de
BikeCityGuide is the first bike-specific routes, guar- EmoCityMap (Emotional City Mapping) is • BMS EmoScore, a software solution that smartphone navigation anteeing the app’s ability a new technology for measuring people’s processes and classifies psychophysio- app especially developed to automatically avoid main emotions in situ. It extends socio-physical logical signals as types of emotional re- for cycling in cities. If you streets while favouring bike features based on geographical information sponses want to plan a route or lanes and side streets. All systems (GIS) by incorporating data on the • EmoCityMap GIS, a GIS environment for discover a city on interest- of BikeCityGuide’s naviga- level and quality of emotions people expe- visualising the arousal of emotion types ing tours, BikeCityGuide tion features rely solely on rience in specific locations, such as stress, in a geo-referenced system always knows the most GPS to offer offline routing interest, balance, and retraction. This is bicycle-friendly route. Our and navigation. All of its achieved by continuously measuring emo- app offers routing and A to functions are also available tional responses and geographical locations B navigation with exact vo- without an active Internet in tandem. In doing so, EmoCityMap inte- cal instructions. Residents © BikeCityGuide connection, which saves on grates innovative technologies from Body- and tourists can thus cycle roaming charges and bat- monitor Systems (BMS), including: through cities comfortably and explore them tery power. With BikeCityGuide, we are bring- • BMS Smartband GEO, a sensor wristband along the best routes for cyclists. Having ing GPS navigation to an area where it does that captures psychophysiological para- been launched in April 2012, BikeCityGuide not yet see widespread use. This is part of meters as reflections of neuro-affective is currently available in 24 cities in Aus- the goal, which is to make cycling accessible changes in autonomous nervous system tria, Germany, and Switzerland. The team’s to more people by making it even more com- activity, as well as geographical positions © Phillip Papastefanou specially developed algorithm calculates fortable and stress-free. captured by GNSS modules
Austria Baden-Württemberg / Germany
© Josef Muellek © Manuela Weschke Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) // The national funding institution for applied IHK Reutlingen // Baden-Württemberg, the federal state in the South West of Germany and research and development in Austria offers a comprehensive range of services for enterprises, home to 11 mio inhabitants, is famous for its tourist highlights, such as the Black Forest and research institutions and researchers. Its Aeronautics and Space Agency connects such entities Lake Constance, its universities in Heidelberg, Freiburg, Karlsruhe, Constance, Stuttgart, with the international aerospace world, implements Austria’s aerospace policy, and represents Ulm, and Tübingen; as well as the companies Daimler, Porsche, SAP and Bosch. The state is the country at international aerospace committees – incl. ESA. Austria’s ASAP programme, mean- known for its great writers like Friedrich Schiller (“Wilhelm Tell”) and its people are known while, funds research on space science, technology, and applications. Finally, as the central inter- as „Tüftler”, a term indicating a great enthusiasm for technical problems and their solution. face between Austrian interests and European programmes, FFG’s Galileo contact point supports Thanks to its open-minded spirit, Baden-Württemberg is ideally positioned to participate in Austria’s competencies in the field of satellite navigation and interacts with the GNSS community. the ESNC.
Austrian Research Promotion Agency Ms Elisabeth Fischer IHK Reutlingen Dr Stefan Engelhard Sensengasse 1 +43 5 77 55 33 06 Hindenburgstr. 54 +49 71 21 201 119 1090 Vienna [email protected] 72762 Reutlingen [email protected] Austria www.ffg.at Germany www.reutlingen.ihk.de, www.galileo-masters-bw.de
26 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 27 OVERALL RANKING :: 2nd Place REGIONAL WINNER :: Bavaria / Germany REGIONAL WINNER :: Brazil
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Privacy-Protected Localisation and Authentication of Participative GIS for Natural Risk Assessment and Disaster Georeferenced Measurements with Galileo PRS Relief Using Satellite Navigation and Free Software Alexander Rügamer, Manuel Stahl Arlei Benedito Macedo, Alex Joci dos Santos, Fábio Rodrigo de Oliveira, [email protected], www.iis.fraunhofer.de Isis Sacramento da Silva, Fabrício Bau Dalmas, Gilberto Cugler [email protected], www.sigrb.com.br
Galileo PRS is a special na- OS acquisition can be used. SIG-Riscos (Risk-GIS) is a distributed, mobile, vigation service featuring The OS components are re- participative GIS consisting of a central data- encrypted signals, access moved from the snapshot base and a municipal GIS installed on mobile restriction to specific au- with a high-pass filter to computers. It allows civil defense workers thorised users, and high protect the user privacy. This to make their own maps, monitor risk areas, robust protection against means only those authorities and report disasters to central coordinators signal spoofing. Standard with PRS keys and equip- of mitigation measures. It can be adapted to users will not be able to ment will be able to recon- any satellite navigation system. By educating access any Galileo PRS in- struct time and position from civil defense workers, it can also enable them formation. The idea shows the modified snapshot. The to guide the population in disaster situations © SIGRB how ordinary people can snapshot can also be used and update the GIS. Risk-GIS was made by also profit from PRS without to sign measurements, files, the Ribeira Valley GIS technical group. Avail- with risk assessment and natural disaster © Fraunhofer IIS having to care about any or objects just before they able on a free-access website, the system is management. The potential market is large security-related challenges with PRS receiv- are transmitted to a server. This method can a public service that uses free gvSIG software, due to the growing concern with natural di- ers, and without jeopardising the security of even add legal value to such measurements. satellite images, and vector files of area sasters; in Brazil, recent federal regulations the PRS system. The user equipment has to Some possible further applications include maps to form local GIS. Local governments have mandated risk assessment and plans take a snapshot with sufficient bandwidth to the tracking of elderly people, e-call systems, are the target market. There are 5,561 mu- for disaster prevention and mitigation for all include Open Service (OS) and PRS signals. road charging, environmental monitoring, nicipalities in Brazil and many more in other municipalities. The prototype is ready and In order to verify the recording of valid data, and secure financial transactions. countries that need a practical system to deal running in 23 municipalities.
Bavaria / Germany Brazil
© Rudolf Sterflinger Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO) // AZO was set up in 2001 by the German MundoGEO // Brazil, the world‘s 5th largest country in area and population and the 8th lar- Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs at the prominent aero- gest economy in nominal GDP, has won new international recognition through economic space location Oberpfaffenhofen, located near Munich. The company‘s main goal is to drive inno- reforms. MundoGEO Publishing, created in 1998, has the mission of bringing together the vation and incubation in the commercial use of space technologies and infrastructures. Through geomatics and location-based services communities, those with experience in trade, profes- the leading innovation networks for satellite navigation (Galileo Masters) and Earth monitoring sional updating, and business generation. It participates in creating and maintaining the Ga- (GMES Masters), AZO drives the creation of innovative products, services, and business concepts lileo Information Centre for Latin America (GICLA), and started work on the project Enhanced for these emerging market segments. The underlying business concepts are realised in the form Code Galileo Receiver for Land Management in Brazil (ENCORE) in 2010. of company foundations as part of the incubation programme at ESA BIC Bavaria.
Anwendungszentrum GmbH Mr Andreas Dippelhofer Editora Mundo GEO Ltda Mr Eduardo de Freitas Oliveira Oberpfaffenhofen +49 8105 77 2 77 16 Rua Doutor Nelson Lins d‘Albuquerque +55 (41) 33 38 77 89 Friedrichshafener Straße 1 [email protected] 110, Bom Retiro [email protected] 82205 Gilching, Germany www.anwendungszentrum.de 80520-430, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil www.mundogeo.com
28 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 29 REGIONAL WINNER :: Bulgaria REGIONAL WINNER :: Catalonia / Spain
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iTur – Integrated Destination Management GeoB2B – A Mobile Economic Observatory
Irena Dimitrova, Nenad Štancl David Nogué [email protected], [email protected] [email protected], www.planol.info
The iTur application software enables ser- Someone once said that there are three im- tion right on your mobile device. GeoB2B can vice providers to gather common their portant things to have in mind when starting help you identify promising business oppor- strengths under one unified interest and des- a new business: location, location, and loca- tunities wherever you are. tination brand. The iTur software application tion. GeoB2B platform provides answers to is an innovative mix of ERP, CRM, billing, some important questions, including: and payment systems packed into one back- • Where can I place my business? office application. iTur enables efficient use • What‘s going on around my business of Internet-based marketing and sales tools (in the surrounding geographic area)? for the tourism market. It also provides GeoB2B is not just another geo-marketing an effective back-office system that can solution; it’s something different. What serve as a primary source of data on cus- makes the difference? GeoB2B uses fresh, tomer histories. This data can then be used tourism industry. The iTur application soft- up to 90% reliable data that can be accessed for further development of marketing and ware is a tool designed to help implement no matter where you are. It combines sever- sales strategies for certain destinations. The the iTur4us tourist concept. The implement- al data sources, such as information collect- © Planol.info iTur application is built on a basis of unique ation of ICT into the traditional tourism ed during field work, data released by public expertise and know-how. It combines best market is an inevitable and necessary step administrations, and data flows from smart practices and functionality from similar towards a fully integrated, customer-driven grids. All this results in a solution capable BSS3 solutions and other industries with tourism service. of providing precise terrain-related informa- in-depth knowledge of the specifics of the
Bulgaria Catalonia / Spain
© Reinhardt Altmann / iStockphoto Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) // RCCI is the oldest chamber of Commerce Ascamm Technology Centre // The Catalonia Challenge is organised by Ascamm, a non-pro- and Industry in Bulgaria. It enjoys a reputation for delivering high-quality business ser- fit organisation that focuses strongly on creating proprietary technology for the creation of vices on a local, national, and international basis. Its member-companies represent all key high added-value, market-oriented products and processes for sectors such as aeronautics. sectors of the regional economy. The principle activities of the Ruse Chamber of Commerce It offers applied R&D, innovation, and top-class services with an intensive technological and and Industry are: promoting the economic development of the Ruse region, lobbying local material component. Ascamm is an advanced technology centre within the red TECNIO that and central government and other public authorities to promote an understanding of the role is promoted by the ACC1Ó agency, the Government of Catalonia, and registered as a Centre and needs of business and providing a wide range of services to member and non-member of Technology and Support for Innovation by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. companies to help develop their businesses both in Bulgaria and abroad.
Ruse Chamber of Commerce Mr Milen Dobrev Fundació Privada Ascamm Ms Pepa Sedó and Industry (RCCI) +359 (0) 82 82 58 75 Parc Tecnològic del Vallès +34 935 944 700 3A, Tsar Ferdinand Blvd. [email protected] Av. Universitat Autònoma, 23 [email protected] 7000 Ruse, Bulgaria www.rcci.bg 08290 – Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona) – Spain www.ascamm.com
30 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 31 REGIONAL WINNER :: Croatia REGIONAL WINNER :: Estonia
Mapping the World’s Light Pollution Intelligent Cyclist Assistant (ICA)
Dr Dejan Vinkovi, Matko Smoljan Paul Liias [email protected], www.iszd.hr [email protected], www.ttu.ee
It is a little-known fact that light pollution is Intelligent Cyclist Assistant (ICA) is an app saved to notify other one of the fastest growing and most pervasive that offers ideal cycling support to children cyclists using the app forms of environmental pollution. It is de- and amateurs, as well as to professional before they arrive fined as any adverse effect of artificial light cyclists during training and competition. It there. The locations – where light is wasted on illuminating the turns a smartphone into a speedometer, of bikes and cyclists sky, surfaces and plants, or shining directly a navigation device, and a support-calling are determined with into the eye of bystanders, thus actually re- device. When your water bottle is empty, a the help of satellite ducing visibility. Light pollution wastes ener- © Science and Society Synergy Institute technical problem occurs, or medical help navigation, while live gy, affects astronomers and scientists, dis- is needed, you can order assistance just information on other rupts global wildlife and ecological balance, into sensors for detecting light under low- by touching your device’s screen. Other cyclists is provided and has been linked to negative consequen- light conditions. The mobile application will cyclists nearby or support teams and ser- by mobile internet ces in human health. Monitoring the level use phone cameras, gyroscopes, and GNSS vice providers will receive this informa- connectivity. of light pollution on a global scale is still an to detect amounts of light, camera direction, tion, enabling them to provide quick help. unsolved problem. Satellite imaging helps in and the observer’s geolocation. This data Dangerous sections of paths can even be © Carl-Robert Kagge estimating light pollution around the world, will then be automatically sent to the central but only by modelling the amount of light server, where information from all around scattered down to the Earth. This is why we the world will be collected and transformed are working on transforming smartphones into high-resolution light pollution maps.
Croatia Estonia
© Steven Heap / iStockphoto Technology Innovation Centre Medjimurje // The Republic of Croatia and its 4.2 mio cit- Enterprise Estonia (EAS) // Estonia is a small country located in the heart of the Baltic Sea izens are ideally located on the intersection of several major European traffic corridors. Region. It is a country characterised by political and economic stability, as well as its low cost The country also has an excellent fibre-optic infrastructure and a large, competent ICT and ease of doing business. It belongs to the group of countries most integrated in EU struc- workforce. Croatia has signed a treaty to become the 28th member of the European Union tures. ESNC’s partner Enterprise Estonia (EAS) promotes business, technology and regional on 1 July 2013. Technology Innovation Centre Medjimurje, Science and Technology Park development. EAS is the largest institution within the national support system for entrepre- Rijeka (StepRI), Technology Park Varaždin, and Technology Development Centre Osijek are neurship, providing financial assistance, advisory services, cooperation opportunities, and co-financed by Croatia’s TEHCRO programme. training for entrepreneurs, research establishments, and the public and third sectors. EAS also acts as the National Space Office.
Technology Innovation Centre Mr Bojan Pečnik Enterprise Estonia (EAS) Mr Urmas Uska Medjimurje +385 99 255 4179 Lasnamäe 2 +372 6 27 97 01 Bana J. Jelacica 22 [email protected] 11412 Tallinn [email protected] 40000 Cakovec, Croatia www.ticm.hr Estonia www.eas.ee
32 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 33 REGIONAL WINNER :: Finland REGIONAL WINNER :: Gipuzkoa / Spain
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Electric Vehicles Connecting the 5.9 GHz V2X GNSS-PRS: Galileo-Based Solution from the and Smart Grid Domains Parking Regulation Service Andras Kovacs, Zoltan Jako Marc Puigvert, Garikoitz Zabaleta, Gorka Irazoki, Iñigo Arguijo, Emilio Ávila [email protected], www.broadbit.com [email protected]
Over the past decade, 5.9GHz cooperative This application provides a convenient way systems have been developed for automotive to pay fees on cars parked in PRS (Park- applications. A major challenge in imple- ing Regulation Service) zones. Galileo menting large-scale vehicle-to-infrastruc- makes it possible to know the amount of ture communication technology lies in the time a car has spent in a parking space and effort and costs of deploying the necessary where it is located. Then, a device (TAG) 5.9GHz road-side communication units. One can send this information via GPRS/GSM to straightforward solution involves utilising the driver’s smartphone, thus facilitating electric vehicles plugged in for recharging the transaction in question. This idea will © Sjoerd van der Wal, iStockphoto © Lya Cattel, iStockphoto (or even public recharging stations) as road- offer better service to both customers and side communications units, which maintain tain vehicle connectivity without the need for municipalities in the form of a fast means of the near future, the idea will be to unify the broadband connectivity with the infrastruc- a dedicated subscription from a 3G network monitoring who is paying parking fees. The current systems used on toll roads – Elec- ture through the smart grid network. By re- operator while eliminating roaming issues. PRS staff will know who is acting correctly tronic Toll Collection (ETC) technology – with alising this idea, it will be possible to main- thanks to the TAG, which will send infor- the TAG in order to improve and adjust tolls mation to their PDAs as they approach cars. depending on the current quality of service Furthermore, it will provide many other ap- (factoring in traffic jams, speed, and so on). plications, such as for outdoor parking at For all of these reasons, this solution will be airports, theme parks, shopping malls and a clear improvement on the remote payment truck parking in motorway service areas. In systems that have recently appeared.
Finland Gipuzkoa / Spain
© Lachlan Currie © Iñigo Barandiaran Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) // ACE is Aalto University’s entrepreneurship, in- VICOMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER // Gipuzkoa has Spain’s highest density of universities, novation, and technology transfer unit and located in Otaniemi, Finland – the largest tech- research and technology centres. With a turnover of more than EUR 13 billion in 2009 and nology, innovation, and business hub in northern Europe. There are some 5,000 researchers more than 10,000 highly qualified professionals working in industrial research and the aero- within walking distance. We aim to create business success stories from the fields of science space, ICT, and automotive industries, this small region has become a hub of technology and art within the Aalto community while serving as a catalyst for elevating ambitious en- and innovation. The key to this success is an industrial framework that actively promotes trepreneurship from Finland and throughout the Baltic region. ACE coordinates activities research and enjoys the full support of the local public administration. Gipuzkoa is not only related to technology transfer, intellectual property management, startup companies, and home to large integrators, but also to many other specialised SMEs covering the entire sup- the teaching and research of growth entrepreneurship at Aalto University. ply chain.
Aalto Center for Entrepreneurship, ACE Mr Will Cardwell VICOMTECH TECHNOLOGY CENTER Dr Oihana Otaegui Aalto University +358 50 590 4399 c/ Mikeletegi Pasealekua 57 +34 94 33 09 230 Metallimiehenkuja 10, 2nd floor [email protected] Parque Tecnologico Miramon [email protected] P.O.Box 17600, 00076 Aalto, Finland www.ace.aalto.fi 20009 San Sebastian, Spain www.vicomtech.org
34 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 35 REGIONAL WINNER :: Hesse / Germany REGIONAL WINNER :: Ireland
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ebuggy – A Global Solution for Long-Distance Electric Vehicle Journey Range Extension Electric Mobility Dr Manfred Baumgärtner, Andreas Gareis, Hans Grünig, Frank Kiesewetter Con Costello [email protected], www.ebuggy.com [email protected], www.VicinitySystems.com
ebuggy offers electric cars unrestricted mo- The adoption of electric vehicles is essen- bility on motorways, with no range limita- tial to the reduction of global dependence tions. ebuggy is planning a network of ebug- on fossil fuels. Governments have estab- gy relay stations at which drivers of electric lished many incentives to promote the sale cars will be able to hitch up battery trailers. of electric cars, and a broad range of ve- The prototype is finished and has proven ef- hicles are now available. Despite their ben- fective. If required, an ebuggy battery trailer efits, widespread adoption of electric cars can be hitched up at an ebuggy relay station, has been slow. The public perception is that enabling drivers to continue their journeys these cars have limited driving range and © Beate Baumgärtner using the ebuggy’s energy. Upon arriving at are slow to recharge. A number of solu- © Peter Petto, iStockphoto the destination area, they can then drop off sult, electric cars will become cheaper than tions are under development. These include efficient route to their destination. Through the ebuggy at the final service station. An vehicles with combustion engines, which proposals for the production of more pow- integration with vehicle SatNav, Vicinity’s ebuggy can also be exchanged whenever nec- will promote the rapid and dynamic estab- erful batteries, and increased public charg- technologies analyse local topography in essary on longer journeys, which makes un- lishment of e-mobility. ebuggy will use the ing infrastructure. However, while such real time, thereby helping motorists avoid limited ranges possible – and all within two GNSS system to manage the ebuggy trailer developments are beneficial, they do not roads that will consume the most power and minutes! ebuggy will enable the automotive fleet on a global basis. address issues surrounding the excessive enabling them to drive further. industry to build reasonably priced electric consumption of energy. Vicinity Systems are vehicles with smaller batteries thanks to developing technologies that enable drivers its support for longer distances. As a re- of electrical vehicles to find the most power-
Hesse / Germany Ireland
© maconga / fotolia Centre for Satellite Navigation Hesse (cesah) // The ESA Business Incubation Centre (BIC) National Space Centre // Supported by a highly skilled workforce, Ireland’s knowledge- Darmstadt is managed by cesah. Located in the vicinity of the European Space Operations based economy and strong technology sector have given the country the highest concen- Centre (ESOC), cesah supports the development and marketing of business ideas and start- tration of ICT activity and employment in the OECD. Ireland’s ICT sector also attracts global up companies in the satellite navigation domain. cesah is supported by Hessen-IT, a pro- investment, with seven of the world’s top 10 companies now operating from the country. ICT gramme of the Hessian Ministry of Economic Affairs that supports the Hessian information also accounts for EUR 50 billion in Irish exports. The National Space Centre, located in the and communication technology (ICT) sector in its market development, as well as SMEs in South of Ireland, is Ireland’s only teleport. It is involved in emerging satellite technology pro- their efficient and creative use of ICT. jects – including the development of S-AIS and marine mapping projects with ESA – and has provided technical support services for the Galileo satellite programme.
cesah GmbH Dr Frank Zimmermann National Space Centre Limited Fiona Eivers Robert-Bosch-Str. 7 +49 61 51 39 21 56 12 Elfordstown Earth Station +353 21 6010741 64293 Darmstadt [email protected] 51.9532N 8.1758W [email protected] Germany www.cesah.com Midleton, Co. Cork, Ireland www.nationalspacecentre.eu
36 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 37 REGIONAL WINNER :: Lithuania REGIONAL WINNER :: Lombardy / Italy
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HeroHelp REeCORD – Renewable Energy eCars Optimal Routing Database Lukas Narutis, Karolis Misiura, Sigitas Limontas Ivan Allevi, Marco Merlo, Gabriele Monfredini, Giorgio Soldavini [email protected], www.herohelp.net [email protected], www.allix.it
HeroHelp will enable official emergency Car mobility needs a change toward green services to react to all kinds of accidents energy consumption and a small carbon with unprecedented preparation and preci- footprint. Electric vehicles (EV) integrated sion. There are number of issues that can be with a suitable recharging system constitute solved by enabling emergency centres and one of the best solutions. Coupled with re- smartphone users to exchange data in com- newable energy sources, they present a key bination with voice calls. The precise loca- pathway to achieving reductions in global tions of emergencies are the most important warming, pollution, and oil dependence. The information for emergency services. 53% of framework of such a system requires smart © HeroHelp people who experience emergency situa- management of EV consumption and energy © Allix tions can’t identify or explain their location gency gadgets. People who have difficulty sources in order to overcome the technical correctly. This can be solved by utilising the hearing, seeing, or speaking – as well as limits stemming from both the use of electric managers to reach destinations in the most potential of the GPS capability integrated in the elderly – are often unable to describe batteries and the discontinuity of renewable efficient way (taking into account time, traf- most smartphones. The average emergency their location due to their impairments, es- energies. The solution REeCORD, developed fic, battery limits, and effective exploitation call lasts 80 seconds due to procedures re- pecially if the location is new to them. Data in collaboration with the Energy Department of renewable energy). The software located quired to identify the exact location at hand transfer is universal through means such as of the Politecnico di Milano, is a platform at fleet control centres and remote sensors and other personal information. This can be text, media, video, voice, and location. Dis- that helps both drivers and suppliers take installed on board EVs guide the vehicles improved by adding a simple, instantaneous, abilities can be compensated with specially advantage of EVs. This package is suitable while attempting to optimise recharging and one-click activation system to special emer- applied technology. for enabling both private and municipal fleet the use of fleet cars and stations.
Lithuania Lombardy / Italy
© V. Usinavicius © huzur / iStockphoto Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA) // Lithuania, situated on the East coast Navigate Consortium // The ENSC Lombardy Challenge is organised by the Navigate Con- of the Baltic Sea, boasts a rich history, unique traditions, Eastern Europe’s oldest university, a sortium and sponsored by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), which was set up in 1988 to co- highly educated workforce, and the highest mobile-phone penetration and densest broadband ordinate and manage all of Italy’s national space activities. With 22.2% of the country’s total internet coverage in Europe. Lithuania promotes R&D in biotech, lasers, ICT, nanotech, me- GDP, the Lombardy region is Italy’s leading region in terms of innovation, boasting a strong chatronics & electronics. The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania is responsible research and innovation infrastructure (with 12 universities and private R&D centres), abun- for developing a legal and economic framework boosting economic development; it ensures dant human capital and knowledge, and a strong presence of industry. The region, with its public welfare and employment. Its tasks include the promotion of innovation, SME develop- capital Milan, is also home to several leading national aerospace companies. ment, the administration of EU structural funds, the country’s space policy, etc.
Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology Dr Viktoras Mongirdas Navigate Consortium Mr Maurizio Fargnoli A. Gostauto 12-219 +370 5 264 47 04 Corso Sempione 66/A +39 02 32165500 LT-01108 Vilnius [email protected] 20100 Milan [email protected] Lithuania www.mita.lt Italy www.navigateconsortium.it
38 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 39 REGIONAL WINNER :: Nice-Sophia Antipolis / France REGIONAL WINNER :: North America / Canada & USA
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Whoog ParkTrack
Guerric Faure, Michael Rabaron, Francis Pinault, Bahman Mobasser Ben Ayed, Ousama Mahjoub, Mehdi Ayadi, Ahmet Toprak [email protected], www.whoog.com [email protected], www.norkatech.com
Deal with the unexpected with Whoog! Every day in the United States alone, over You’re stuck in a meeting; who can pick up one million people “misplace” their vehicles Kate right now at school? It can be such a and wander around frustrated, confused, hassle to reach the right people in the right and embarrassed. It‘s as if your car is play- place, right when you need them! Wouldn’t ing hide-and-seek with you in the parking it be great if you could call on your close lot. For nearly 20 years now, auto man- community (family, team members, etc.) to ufacturers have been offering factory alarm handle the unexpected? This is the issue systems operated by a remote key fob device that Whoog has addressed with its smart- that locates your vehicle in a parking lot by © Whoog © Balavan, P. Wei, iStockphoto phone app, which helps find people available remotely honking the horn. Unfortunately, to step in for you when needed, all in a few time-saving, and easy to use, Whoog’s vision the range of alarm key fobs is short (approx- that users leave in their vehicle’s glove com- clicks. It’s a solution enabled by EGNOS and has attracted key players in business and imately 15-30 meter). New products have partment. ParkTrack automatically records Galileo, which allow extensive coverage and Oseo for funding. The solution is being de- recently been marketed to help people lo- a vehicle’s location every time it is parked, indoor penetration! Creating a Whoog event veloped by a team of senior engineers who cate their parked vehicles primarily through which enables it to provide precise direc- sets up a dynamic forum complete with a work for leaders in the European telecom GPS navigation. However, these products tions back to the vehicle if the user ever for- geo-location map and context data, enabling industry. They are backed by a Telecom R&D require users to remember to mark their gets its location. ParkTrack works anywhere select members of your “tribe” to decide to- lab, and have a patent pending and a gen- parking location each time they leave their – at any distance from the vehicle – and is gether who will pick up Kate: Who’s closest? eral public launch scheduled for 2013. vehicle. ParkTrack comprises a combination also very reliable. Most easily available? And so on… Secure, of mobile application and Bluetooth sensor
Nice-Sophia Antipolis / France North America / Canada & USA
© J.J. L‘Héritier / Team Côte d‘Azur © Dan Barnes Incubateur Paca-Est // The Côte d‘Azur is designated as the “French Wireless Region“ due to Wireless Industry Partnership (WIP) // WIP is an international company that builds mobile Sophia Antipolis technology park, that is home to 1,300 multinational companies, SMEs, labs developer communities and amplifies the developer’s voice in the ecosystem. Our WIPJam and international institutes representing 30,000 employees from 68 different nationalities. In events are popular around the world as fun, interactive unconferences that are serious about Cannes, an important space sector has emerged thanks to the manufacturing sites of Sat- No PPT, No Panels and No Ties! Other events include: networking receptions, code fests and com world leader Thales Alenia Space. The Regional Incubator, Incubateur Paca-Est (IPE), is the Muther! of all Hackathons! Our online Developer Resources and Global Partnerships, organising this year‘s regional competition. Since 2001, it has incubated 110 projects, which connect developers and start-ups to information, resources and tools that they need to re- led to 87 successful companies, 10 of them were acquired by major international firms. IPE duce cycle times, increase innovation and get to market faster. is a member of ESINET (European Space Incubator Network).
Incubateur Paca-Est Mr André Labat Wireless Industry Partnership Ms Teresa Ostman Business Pôle, 1047 route des Dolines + 33 (0)4 89 86 69 11 Connector Inc. (WIP) +1 250 618.5694 Allée Pierre Ziller [email protected] 106 - 3626 West 28th Avenue [email protected] 06560 Valbonne Sophia Antipolis, France www.incubateurpacaest.org Vancouver, BC V6S 1S4, Canada www.wipconnector.com
40 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 41 REGIONAL WINNER :: Øresund / Denmark & Sweden REGIONAL WINNER :: Poland
prize awarding partner
Roadroid – The Global Road Monitoring System Fast and Accurate Bathymetric Data Collection using Autonomous Measuring Platform Lars Forslöf, Hans Jones, Tommy Niituula Marcin Bielecki, Dorota Bielecka, Cezary Karpiski [email protected], www.roadroid.com [email protected], www.maximapa.pl
Roadroid seeks to create a global standard The idea is to introduce a fast and accurate for better and more sustainable road quality. method of collecting inland bathymetric data Monitoring road networks and planning their in Poland by means of a specially equipped maintenance is a great challenge. Transport autonomous measuring platform. Thanks to infrastructure is a key issue all around the newly developed, low-cost GNSS devices ca- globe – and an important tool for growth and pable of high-frequency measurements, this democracy. Roadroid is a global solution for system collects data on a predefined track conducting extremely cost-efficient road sur- with sufficient accuracy. In other words, the veys. With online smartphone maps, any road platform is navigated by a satellite position- © Roadroid owner can plan activities and track the results ing system, while the various tools and © MaxiMapa, blackred, iStockphoto in an objective dialogue among users, other vanced survey trucks or ocular inspections; equipment installed on it make it possible to owners, contractors, experts, and financers. it generates large amounts of data to create secure its movement and record depth data of the existing land-navigation software. This information can also be used for route unique statistics that other methods cannot on the designated route. The result is fast This would give a huge group of users – es- guidance. Roadroid is 1) an app for mea- produce. Roadroid has been awarded in the and precise data collection, easy updating pecially sailors, anglers, and divers – access suring road quality with smartphones using Swedish Born Global program, is to present a of existing datasets, and low-cost terrain to a dual-use navigation system suitable for built-in sensors, cameras, and GPS, and 2) paper at the World Congress for ITS (Vienna, campaigns. This data enables us to produce both routing on land and various activities on an online system for analysing data and sta- 23 October), and is a national nominee for high-quality bathymetric maps for water water. tistics. The product of research performed in the World Summit Award in the category of navigation and angling. Such bathymetric Sweden since 2002, is not a substitute for ad- mobile content. maps could be easily implemented in most
Øresund / Denmark & Sweden Poland
© Johan Ramberg Cluster 55° // Linking the south of Sweden and the Copenhagen area of Denmark, the Øre- Astri Polska // In its innovation policy, Poland follows a concept of strategic thinking that is sund region delivers unique value by combining the best of the Swedish and Danish systems. considered key to its economy’s competitiveness. Among the numerous Polish organisations The region has one of the densest ICT concentrations in Europe, with over 100,000 workers, that perform a variety of innovative functions is Astri Polska, a research and development com- 10,000 companies, 8,000 students divided between 12 universities, and about 13,000 private pany that was founded in September 2010 by ASTRIUM and the Space Research Centre Polish researchers. The region has a long tradition of advanced ICT solutions, including satellite nav- Academy of Sciences. Its mission is to help develop Poland’s space industry along with public igation applications and research. Through its network, Cluster 55° cooperates closely with, and private space-oriented organisations. Astri Polska specialises in projects in fields such as for instance, satellite navigation clusters, a large number of companies, as well as various electronics, satellite observation, telecommunication, and robotics. It also cooperates closely universities and research institutes in these fields. with the European Space Agency in supporting the Technology Transfer Programme.
Cluster 55° Mr Micael Gustafsson Astri Polska Sp. z o.o., Ms Monika Banaszek MINC, Anckargripsgatan 3 +46 736 993 601 ul. Bartycka 18A, +48 (22) 49 66 347 SE-211 19 Malmö [email protected] 00-716 Warsaw [email protected] Sweden www.cluster55.org Poland www.astripolska.pl
42 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 43 REGIONAL WINNER :: Prague / Czech Republic REGIONAL WINNER :: Switzerland
prize awarding partner
GINA – Geographical Information Assistant CORE: Cooperative Rescue System
Zbynek Poulicek, Boris Prochazka, Petra Cerna Rafael Olmedo, Jose Luis Villarroel, Carlos Rueda, [email protected], www.ginasystem.com Juan Rico, [email protected], www.navsat.es
GINA is a technology that facilitates faster Every year, more than 150 people fall victim and better decision making in the field by to snow avalanches. The probability of sur- allowing real-time exchanges of information vival is 90% during the first 15 minutes, but through the map functionality on mobile de- decreases quickly thereafter. The avalanche vices. It thus improves lifesaving operations, rescue systems available are limited in range increases staff capacity, and lowers costs accuracy and require complex usage and related to administrational tasks. The GINA training. CORE has implemented a person- system interconnects a variety of mobile de- al portable device that provides the general © GINA Software s.r.o © David Cupp vices over the internet, but also provides the public – as well as mountain emergency ability to work offline. Thanks to its usage of than 2,000 situation reports that were also groups, medical personnel, and rescue first of GNSS signal propagation through snow; space technologies such as GPS and satel- released to the general public in the form of responders – with an innovative safety and it also facilitates innovative navigation based lite maps, it increases the efficiency of field web projects. It won the trust of ECHO Haiti rescue solution for general or professional on GNSS navigation performance and rela- missions by: in executive protection and has already gain- mountaineering or skiing. Based on a single tive GNSS data compensation. The idea is • Preventing misunderstandings ed its first customers. With GINA, they want hardware unit, CORE offers two operation being developed under the SICRA national • Shortening communication lines to address the global market by building a modes: one for transmitting the locations of research project (www.sicra.es). • Protecting staff network of business partners across the buried victims, and the other for accurately GINA has been already deployed in real life- world to achieve our primary mission: pro- guiding nearby users to the corresponding saving missions – in Haiti in 2010 and Japan tecting human lives and values anywhere in positions. The resulting solution is tightly in 2011, for example, where it collected more the world using modern technologies. linked to previous studies and evaluations
Prague / Czech Republic Switzerland
The Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic // The Czech Ministry of Transport has swiss aerospace cluster // The swiss aerospace cluster is an agile network and non-profit a mandate given by the Czech Government to coordinate all space activities in the Czech organisation for pooling information across companies and organisations, thereby increas- Republic. It is responsible for Czech membership in the European Space Agency, EU ing development potential and promoting innovative products. Switzerland ranks first among space policy, satellite navigation development, space applications and partnership 125 economies in terms of innovation levels (Global Innovation Index 2011). The cluster’s with the European GNSS Agency (GSA). It also acts as a point of contact for the Galileo pro- members include academic and research organisations, as well as companies in the field gramme. of aerospace technologies, such as satellite navigation. The cluster supports access to attractive future markets and boosts the competitiveness of the industry and research in Switzerland.
Ministry of Transport of the Czech Republic Mr Martin Šunkevič swiss aerospace cluster Mr Michel Jaquet Nabrezi Ludvik Svoboda 12 +42 (0) 225 131 652 Sagirain 25 +41 41 390 37 24 11015 Prague 1 [email protected] CH-6404 Greppen / Lucerne [email protected] Czech Republic www.mdcr.cz/en Switzerland www.swiss-aerospace-cluster.ch
44 | EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION 2012 | 45 OVERALL RANKING :: 3rd Place REGIONAL WINNER :: United Kingdom prize awarding partner European Space Solutions Discover what space brings to your life The Travel Time Platform – 3-5 December 2012, London Time is More Valuable than Distance Peter Lilley, Charlie Davies European Space Solutions, a major 3-day conference, exhibition and business support [email protected], www.traveltimeapp.com event will bring together business and the public-sector with users and developers of space-based solutions to explore how space can make a real difference to the lives, and Today, the best search option for location- Travel Time brings the economic, social, and livelihoods, of people across Europe. specific information is distance – “within environmental value of GNSS data to users X miles / kilometres”. But wouldn’t it be of all the sites that reference it. The plat- more useful to search by travel time and the form is not just a simple app; it is an end- modes of transport at your disposal? On a to-end solution. It also powers several other Discover: property web site, you could find suitable business analysis tools that enable our cus- • Opening Plenary Session ‘Space Applications: Growing the Downstream market houses within “a 45-minute train journey to tomers to readily analyse their own data in with confirmed Speakers includingAntonio Tajani, Rt Hon David Willetts MP, and work, at 7:30 a.m.” (or any combination of terms of travel time. This is especially valu- Sir Richard Branson walking, driving, or taking public transport). able in the logistics industry. • 11 user-led, half-day seminars focusing on various business sectors That’s exactly what the Travel Time Platform • A unique ‘Business Support and Application Development Fair’ incl. business enables on any web site or mobile app with match-making and elevator pitch sessions location-specific content (property, jobs, classifieds, directories, dating, vouchers, • A special 1-day workshop on the future Galileo PRS (Public Regulated Service) retailers, and much more). Searching by • Plus, a range of networking, business exchange, special topic, media and travel time typically doubles the number of social events! relevant results. The Travel Time Platform is unique, commercially live across the UK, The European Space Expo – a state of the art, interactive public exhibition showcasing and has been successfully tested in most the many benefits that the EU space programmes bring to Europe – will complement the major European countries (and beyond). conference. © iGeolise 2012
United Kingdom Registration now at www.space-solutions.eu Images from ESA Gallery - Istock Photo Images from ESA GRACE // GRACE is an internationally recognised centre of excellence focusing on downstream satellite navigation technologies and applications. It enables the GNSS community to develop world-class products and services and provides access to state of the art testing facilities, in- cluding a mobile laboratory, a roof-based test-track, GNSS simulators, and a RTK test-bed. Hosted by: An initiative of: In partnership with: GRACE combines the globally renowned research and high-calibre teaching of the University of Nottingham’s Nottingham Geospatial Institute which provides research, training and other support for industry, including SMEs and start-ups.
Organised by: Networking partner: GNSS Research & Applications Mr Douglas Watson Centre of Excellence (GRACE) +44 (0) 115 714 3888 University of Nottingham Innovation Park [email protected] Triumph Road Nottingham NG7 2TU, UK www.grace.ac.uk
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Aquitaine / France Mr Salvatore Spinello, INRIA Bulgaria Mr Milen Dobrev, Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr Bernard Panefieu, HELILEO Mr Andrey Novakov, Municipality of Blagoevgrad Mr Aymeric Vincent, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux Mr Boyan Milushev, Ministry of Culture Mr Sylvain Foix, Le Grand Dax / Pulseo Mr Emil Kotsev, University of Ruse Mr Patxi Elissalde, ESTIA Mr Yordan Petrov, Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr Atanas Kambitov, Mayor of Blagoevgrad Prof Dr Wolfgang Kniejski, INI-Novation Bulgaria OOD Arab MENA Dr Omar Al-Emam, Astrium / ASTF Dr Ayman Al-Wadi, Royal Jordanian Geographic Center Prof Dr Ali Al-Mashat, International Space University (ISU) Catalonia / Spain Ms Pepa Sedo, ASCAMM / CTAE Prof Dr Hussain Al-Rizzo, University of Arkansas at Little Rock – USA Mr Juan A. Fernandez Rubio, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Mr Afif Barhoumi, UNIDO Mr Jordi Corbera, Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya (ICC) Prof Refaat Rashad, AIN / INTREC Ms Laura Sarrión, Ajuntament de Terrassa Mr Jesus Pablo Gonzalez, ASCAMM / CTAE Mr Jordi Arias, ACC1Ó Austria Prof Dr Manfred Wieser, Graz University of Technology Mr Christian Gaisbauer, Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation & Technology Croatia Mr Goran Levacic, Technology Innovation Center Medjimurje Prof Dr Robert Weber, Vienna University of Technology Mr Karlo Kukec, Technology park Varazdin Ltd. Mr Bernhard Weber, Science Park Graz Bojan Pečnik, Technology Innovation Center Medjimurje Ms Elisabeth Fischer, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
Estonia Mr Madis Võõras, Enterprise Estonia Baden-Württemberg / Mr Dieter Geiger, ITS Network Germany Mr Silver Lätt, Estonian Research Council Germany Dr Stefan Engelhard, IHK Reutlingen Mr Urmas Uska, Enterprise Estonia Dr Carsten Günther, Heidelberg Mobil International GmbH Mr Kristo Reinsalu, Invent Baltics Prof Rolf-Jürgen Ahlers, Forum Luft- und Raumfahrt Baden- Ms Tea Danilov, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Württemberg e.V. Estonia Prof Dieter Fritsch, Universität Stuttgart Mr Ralph Zimmermann, Ministerium für Finanzen und Wirtschaft Baden-Württemberg Finland Mr Miska Paulorinne, Aalto University Mr J. Marius Zöllner, FZI Mr Will Cardwell, Aalto University
Bavaria / Germany Ms Katja Popp, Pittoresque Gipuzkoa / Spain Dr Oihana Otaegui, Vicomtech-IK4 Prof Dr Werner Enderle, European Space Agency (ESA) Mr Jesus Marcos, Tecnalia Mr Bernhard Sterzbach, GPP AG Mr Pedro Sanchez, IKUSI Mr Holger Lenz, Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH Mr Pablo Martinez , BicBerrilan Mr Markus Bachleitner, ADAC e.V. Dr Günter Rohmer, Fraunhofer IIS Mr Peter Seige, Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology Hesse / Germany Dr Frank Zimmermann, cesah GmbH Centrum für Satelliten- Mr Joseph Kolbinger, Kolbinger Consulting navigation Hessen Mr Korbinian Kopf, Maiwald Patentanwalts GmbH Mr Arne Jungstand, Steinbeis Transfer Centre Navigation Prof Dr Matthias Becker, Technical University Darmstadt Mr Bernhard Heckmann, Hessian State Authority for Real Estate Management and Geoinformation Brazil Mr Eduardo Freitas, MundoGEO Mr John Lewis, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland GmbH Mr Emerson Zanon, Granemann MundoGEO Prof Dr Werner Enderle, European Space Agency (ESA) Prof Dr Uwe Klingauf, Technical University Darmstadt Prof Dr Wolfgang Kniejski, INI-Novation GmbH
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Ireland Mr Bruce Hannah, National Space Centre Øresund / Mr Micael Gustafsson, Cluster 55º Dr William O‘Brien, Enterprise Ireland Denmark & Sweden Mr Frode Thorsén, Mobile Heights Dr Donagh O‘Mahony, Tyndall National Institute Mr Magnus Persson, Sony Mobile Dr Niall Smith, Cork Institute of Technology Mr Bjarne Schøn, Dynamics Anywhere Nordics Mr Paul Kiernan, Skytek Dr Gustaf Särner, Awapatent AB Dr Per Knudsen, Technical University of Denmark
Lithuania Ms Anzelma Useliene, Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA) Poland Mr Piotr Koza, Astri Polska Sp. z o.o. Prof Algimantas Kajackas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Mr Bogdan Rozycki, Ministry of Administration and Digitization Mr Arunas Berzinskas, Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology Mr Angel Gavin, GMV Innovating Solutions Sp. z o. o. Mr Egidijus Skrodenis, Lithuanian Road Administration Mr Jacek Pawlowski, Hertz Systems Ltd Sp. z o.o. Dr Romualdas Kalytis, Ministry of Economy Dr Sarunas Mikaliunas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Mr Tadas Tumenas, Ministry of Economy Portugal Dr Luísa Bastos, University of Porto Mr Vidmantas Tomkus, Lithuanian Space Association Mr José Gonçalves , Science Faculty - University of Porto Mr Manuel Reis, Nibble – Engenharia Lda Prof Virgilio Mendes, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon Lombardy / Italy Mr Maurizio Fargnoli, Navigate Consortium Mr Alberto Tuozzi, ASI - Italian Space Agency Dr Antonio Bianco, Navigate Consortium Prague / Czech Republic Mr Martin Šunkevic, Ministry of Transport Dr Mario Caporale, Italian Space Agency Mr Luděk Kühr, BIC-R&D, s.r.o. Mr Václav Cempírek, University of Pardubice Mr Martin Pichl, Ministry of Transport Nice-Sophia Antipolis / Mr Jean-Claude Dardelet, Thales Alenia Space Mr Petr Pánek, Institute of Photonics and Electronics AS CR France Mr Eric Descheres , KAPSYS Mr Petr Rapant, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava Ms Marie Fauré Lambert, Incubateur Paca-Est Mr Petr Kračmařík, Czech Technical University in Prague Dr Ezio Malis, Robocortex Prof František Vejražka, Czech Technical University in Prague Mr Georges Falessi, pole scs Mr Jean François Chapperon, TEAM COTE D‘AZUR Mr André Labat, Incubateur Paca-Est Switzerland Prof Dr Alain Geiger, ETH Zurich Dr Loic Chanvillard, Pole PEGASE Prof Dr Heinz Mathis, University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil Mr Marc Barret, INRIA Sophia Antipolis Dr Maurizio Scaramuzza, skyguide Dr Juliette Marais, IFSTTAR Dr Urs Althaus, ams management services GmbH
North America Mr Carlo Longino, WIP Mr Bill Lee, Evolute Design & Development United Kingdom Mr Ben Partridge, University of Surrey Ms Kathleen Webb , MEIC Mr Andy German, EADS Astrium Ms Linda Daichendt, Mobile Technology Association of Michigan Dr Peter Allan, Science and Technology Facilities Council Mr Thibaut Rouffineau, WIP Ms Catherine Mealing-Jones, UK Space Agency Mr Paul Vernon, International Space Innovation Centre Mr Martin Ditter, European Space Agency (ESA) Mr Stuart Martin, Logica PLC Prof Terry Moore, University of Nottingham Mr Tim Just, Technology Strategy Board
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GSA Ms Marta Krywanis-Brzostowska, European GNSS Agency (GSA) GNSS Living Lab Prize Mr Thorsten Rudolph, Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen Mr Boris Kennes, European GNSS Agency (GSA) Dr Stavri Nikolov, Attentive Displays Ltd Ms Carmen Aguilera, European GNSS Agency (GSA) Prof Charles Tijus, IUL – LUTIN Mr Reinhard Blasi, European GNSS Agency (GSA) Mr Boris Kennes, European GNSS Agency (GSA) Mr Alberto Fernández Wyttenbach, European GNSS Agency (GSA) Mr Roberto Santoro, ESoCE Net Mr Anders Carlsson, New Tools for Health
ESA Mr Bruno Naulais, European Space Agency (ESA) Mr Rob Postema, European Space Agency (ESA) ITRI Prototyping Prize Dr Sheng-Lin Chou, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Mr Herve Joumier, European Space Agency (ESA) Dr Cheng-Foo Chen, Hua-chuang Automobile Information Technical Mr Koen Debeule, European Space Agency (ESA) Center Co., Ltd. (HAITEC) Dr Javier Ventura-Traveset, European Space Agency (ESA) Mr James Hsu, Taiwan Telematics Industry Association Mr Niels Eldering, European Space Agency (ESA) Dr Jason S. K. Chang, National Taiwan University Dr Bernd Geiger, Triangle Ventute Capital Group Dr Cheng-Wen Wu, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) Dr Frank Zimmermann, cesah GmbH Centrum für Satelliten- Dr Yi-Bing Lin, National Chiao Tung University navigation Hessen Dr Herb Lin, Industrial Technology Investment Corporation Dr Christin Bindl, Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen Dr Wen-Hsin Chan, Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Dr Pao-Chung Ho, Institute for Information Industry Mr James Alan Misener, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. DLR Mr Robert Klarner, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Dr Thomas Strang, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Dr Klaus-Dieter Rockwitz, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Dr Ching-Yao Chan, California PATH, UC Berkeley Dr Michael Meurer, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Mr Masao, Fukushima, NISSAN MOTOR CO.,LTD Dr Ulrich Theis, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Mr Pascal Viaud, European Chamber of Commerce Taipei Dr Rolf-Dieter Fischer, German Aerospace Center (DLR) Mr Walter Päffgen, GfR Gesellschaft für Raumfahrtanwendungen (GfR) mbH
HPI Mr Markus Bodenmeier, HPI Fleet & Mobility AG Mr Steffen Giebler, HPI Fleet & Mobility AG Ms Caline Sand, HPI Fleet & Mobility AG Mr Guido vom Berge, HPI Fleet & Mobility AG Ms Katja Popp, Pittoresque Mr Michael Saeumenicht, Mobiliance AG Prof Dr Bernhard Katzy, CeTIM
University Challenge Dr Fabio Dovis, Politecnico di Torino Ms Stefanie Herrmann, Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen Ms Iva Bartunkova , Universität der Bundeswehr München Dr Jaume Sanz Subirana, Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) Mr Olivier Julien, Ecole Nationale de l‘Aviation Civile (ENAC) Ms Gabriella Povero, Istituto Superiore Mario Boella (ISMB) Dr Gustaf Särner, Awapatent AB Mr Paul Bhatia, University of Nottingham Mr Reinhard Blasi, European GNSS Agency (GSA) Dr Daniel Ludwig, Daniel Ludwig Consultant
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