2013 Work Programme for the Further Implementation of the European Satellite Radio-Navigation

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Brussels, XXX […](2013) XXX draft

Work Programme 2013 for the further implementation of the European satellite radio- navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo), including the Programme Implementation Plan

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2013 Work Programme for the further implementation of the European satellite radio- navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo), including the Programme Implementation Plan

EN 3 EN TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

1. Introduction...... 5 2. Scope of the 2013 Work Programme...... 6 3. Status of the Programmes...... 7 4. Management of the Programmes...... 8 4.1. Commission...... 9 4.2. European GNSS Agency...... 9 4.3. ESA...... 10 4.4. Committees...... 11 4.4.1. Galileo Inter-institutional Panel...... 11 4.4.2. European GNSS Programmes Committee...... 11 4.4.3. GNSS Security Accreditation Board (SAB)...... 11 4.4.4. GNSS Security Board...... 12 4.4.5. Mission Evolution Advisory Group...... 12 5. Policy and Strategic Objectives for 2013...... 12 5.1. Services and Exploitation strategy...... 13 5.1.1. Adaptation of Galileo Infrastructure and Operations contract to support early services ...... 13 5.1.2. GNSS Service Centre Implementation...... 13 5.1.3. Galileo Reference Centre, Time and Geodetic Reference Service Providers...... 14 5.1.4. Commercial Service Demonstrator...... 14 5.1.5. Preparation of GSA management processes...... 15 5.1.6. Standardisation...... 15 5.2. Future Evolutions...... 16 5.2.1. EGEP-H2020 transition plan and GNSS part of H2020 Work programme...... 16 5.2.2. Publish GNSS mission evolution roadmap...... 16 5.2.3. Coordination with EGNOS evolution under ESA programme...... 17 5.3. Legal and Regulatory Framework...... 17 5.3.1. New GNSS Regulation...... 17

EN 4 EN 5.3.2. Revision of the GSA Regulation...... 18 5.3.3. Delegation agreements with ESA and the GSA...... 18 5.3.4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy...... 18 5.3.5. Third party liability...... 18 5.3.6. Satellite registration...... 19 5.3.7. Licence agreements on Galileo radio frequencies...... 19 5.3.8. Transfer ownership IOV...... 19 5.4. Institutional...... 20 5.5. International GNSS Strategy...... 20 5.6. Frequencies, Security and PRS (Public Regulated Service)...... 22 6. Programme Implementation Objectives 2013...... 22 6.1. Galileo...... 22 6.1.1. Galileo programme implementation objectives...... 23 6.1.2. Galileo IOV phase completion...... 23 6.1.3. Pursue the Galileo FOC deployment...... 24 6.2. EGNOS...... 25 6.2.1. Ensure the continuity of services...... 25 6.2.2. Extend EGNOS service coverage...... 26 6.2.3. Promote the use of EGNOS...... 26 6.2.4. EGNOS Programme coordination...... 26 6.2.4.1. Management of the Commission-ESA Delegation Agreement...... 26 6.2.4.2. Management of the Service Provider contract...... 27 6.2.4.3. Mission and technical activities...... 27 6.2.4.4. Interface with Eurocontrol...... 27 6.2.4.5. EGNOS Data Access Service...... 27 6.3. Stakeholder relations...... 27 6.3.1. Host stand for EC at the three main GNSS conferences...... 27 6.3.2. Communication campaign for Galileo services implementation...... 28 6.3.3. General promotion of Galileo and EGNOS...... 28 6.4. Applications and downstream research...... 28 6.4.1. Applications...... 28

EN 5 EN 6.4.2. Research...... 29 6.5. GSA Delegation...... 29 6.5.1. The future EGNOS Service Provider...... 29 6.5.2. EASA certification for future EGNOS operator...... 29 6.5.3. EGNOS extension to South Africa (EGSA)...... 29 6.5.4. Risk management...... 30 7. Budget and Financing...... 30

APPENDIX I – Implementation Actions...... 32 1. Actions implemented in indirect centralised management (ESA)...... 32 2. Actions implemented in direct centralised management...... 32 2.1. Infrastructure and Exploitation...... 32 2.2. European GNSS promotion...... 33 2.3. Technical assistance and organization...... 34

APPENDIX II Grant for action - Israel Info Centre...... 36

APPENDIX III – Grant for action - Latin America Info Centres...... 38

APPENDIX IV – Ad hoc Grant to the Centre National d'Etudes Spaciales (CNES) for the establishment of the SAR/Galileo service centre...... 40

EN 6 EN 1. INTRODUCTION

In 2012, the European Union consolidated its position in satellite navigation by:

– declaring EDAS the third EGNOS service, designed for the dissemination of commercial data, in July;

– launching, on 12 October, the second pair of a quartet of satellites that will serve to validate the Galileo system, concluding the In-Orbit Validation (IOV) phase;

– ordering, in February, eight additional satellites to bring the total to 26 satellites (including the four which have been launched). Eighteen satellites are now scheduled to be deployed in orbit by the end of 2014.

Galileo programme is thus becoming a reality, and the recent considerable progress has been made possible by constant monitoring of the implementation of the programme, its cost-efficiency and its schedule. Building on the consolidated deployment plan, the objective is to deliver early services established under the Galileo programme by the end of 2014, well in advance of the full deployment of the Galileo constellation. There is now a clear path towards this objective.

On the legislative front, a broad consensus has emerged on the Commission’s proposal1 for the programmes over the period 2014-2020, in particular on the future governance structure. Accordingly, the Commission will retain overall responsibility for the programmes while the European GNSS Agency (GSA), located in Prague, will be entrusted gradually with their operational management, starting with EGNOS in 2014. The Commission has also submitted a revision of the GSA Regulation2 which, in particular, seeks to outline how the independence of security accreditation should be safeguarded in the future and to ensure that the GSA will be allocated resources commensurate with its responsibilities as exploitation entity. Entry into force of all these initiatives will be subject to the final outcome on the Multi-annual Financial Framework (2014-2020).

Given these major achievements and overall objectives, 2013 will be a crucial year, the last of the current multi-annual financial framework.

With respect to EGNOS, the key objectives will be to ensure continuity of the services, improve the coverage and prepare the ground for the future governance structure and future evolutions. The intended transfer of responsibilities from the Commission to the GSA for managing EGNOS as of 1 January 2014 has to be carefully prepared in 2013 so that the delivery of services is not disrupted. Efforts to improve the coverage of EGNOS across Europe will also be sustained in 2013, while the activities for the next generation of EGNOS, the so-called EGNOS V3, have to be continued. Promotion of EGNOS, now fully operational, requires additional efforts to boost the uptake of the services currently delivered.

1 COM(2011) 814, 30/11/2011 2 COM(2013) 40, 06/02/2013

EN 7 EN Concerning Galileo, 2013 will also be a decisive year. Launches for a set of satellites are planned to take place in 2013, which will further increase the constellation in orbit. The ground segment will also be further deployed. At the same time, the preparation for early Galileo services will continue with the release of implementation plans and further implementation under the industrial contracts already in place. Additional initiatives to ensure the market uptake of Galileo and stimulate the development of applications using Galileo will also constitute a key objective in 2013. The Commission will adopt the common minimum standard for the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of Galileo. At the end of the In-Orbit Validation (IOV) phase, all assets developed under the IOV phase of the Galileo programme (ground and space segments) will be transferred to the EU.

At international level, cooperation with the United States will continue with a view in particular to making progress on the definition of SBAS (satellite-based augmentation system) new generation standards. Negotiations with Russia on a GNSS agreement, having started in November 2012, will reach a new stage. Dialogue with China will also continue. The Commission will further cooperate with Cospas-Sarsat to pave the way for the contribution of Galileo to search and rescue activities at international level and to increase the visibility of the EU within this system.

This 2013 Work Programme for the European GNSS programmes is ambitious. It is however commensurate with the challenges to be met to ensure that EGNOS and Galileo are delivered for the benefit of EU citizens and business within the shortest possible time frame.

2. SCOPE OF THE 2013 WORK PROGRAMME

This document covers the activities which will be launched or continued in 2013 to implement the European satellite navigation programmes EGNOS and Galileo (referred to hereinafter as the programmes). Its legal basis is Regulation (EC) No 683/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 July 2008 on the further implementation of the European satellite navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo)3 (referred to hereinafter as the GNSS Regulation).

In accordance with Article 15(3) of the GNSS Regulation, this document sets out the work programme to be adopted by the Commission in accordance with the management procedure defined in Article 4 of Decision 1999/468/EC, and reviewed on an annual basis. Pursuant to Article 13(1)(b) of the new Comitology Regulation (EU) No 182/20114, the examination procedure referred to in Article 5 of that Regulation now applies in this respect.

The document covers5:

 activities relating to the completion of the development and validation phase of the Galileo programme, including the transition between In-Orbit Validation (IOV) and Full Operational Capability (FOC);

3 OJ L 196, 24.7.2008, p. 1. 4 OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p 13. 5 Note that this document does not cover activities financed under the relevant budget lines financing the in-orbit validation phase or GSA’s operational budget.

EN 8 EN  activities relating to the deployment phase, including for management and monitoring purposes, and preparations for the exploitation phase of the Galileo programme;

 activities relating to the operation of EGNOS, including operational maintenance;

 activities relating to the development of GNSS applications and services and international cooperation.

These are the main sections:

 Chapter 2 sets out the scope of the work programme;

 Chapter 3 reviews the status of the programmes and sets out the priorities for 2013;

 Chapter 4 outlines the context and the institutional set-up for management of the GNSS programmes;

 Chapter 5 presents policy and strategic objectives;

 Chapter 6 describes measures to be implemented in 2013;

 Chapter 7 focuses on the budget and financing aspects and provides a budgetary overview.

3. STATUS OF THE PROGRAMMES

During 2012 many important milestones were reached for both Galileo and EGNOS programmes.

Besides the EGNOS programme’s open service and the Safety-of-life (SoL) service, which have been operational since 2011, the third EGNOS service, the EGNOS Data Access Service (EDAS), was declared operational as of July 2012. This declaration marks the end of the Research and Development Phase of the EGNOS programme and means that EGNOS has fully entered into the exploitation phase.

Significant improvements have been achieved both in terms of EGNOS service coverage and for multi-modal use. This is particularly noticeable in southern and eastern Europe and is a direct result of the deployment of additional ranging stations in Athens (Greece), Alexandria (Egypt) and La Palma (Spain).

The EGNOS SoL service is gradually being adopted by Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) belonging to states whose land masses are covered by the EGNOS service footprint. In July 2012, a total of 7 EGNOS Working Arrangements (EWA) between ANSP and the EGNOS Service Provider ESSP were signed, while 12 EWA are ongoing.

EGNOS has also become more robust. The EGNOS system Release Version 2.3.1i, successfully deployed in August 2012, helps protect EGNOS against ionosphere effects of high solar activity.

EN 9 EN Turning to the Galileo programme, an important stage was reached with the launch of the last two IOV satellites in October 2012, which completed the IOV quartet in orbit. The end of the IOV phase is due by mid 2013.

It is also worth noting that the first concrete step towards Galileo/GPS interoperability was taken with the broadcast of the E1 signal using the modulation agreed in the 2004 agreement with the United States.

Concerning the Full Operational Capability (FOC) phase of Galileo, the deployment of the space infrastructure has been accelerated and secured. In February 2012, eight addititional satellites were ordered, bringing the total of ordered satellites to 26. The corresponding launch services contracts for the whole constellation, including the adaptation of Ariane V, have been signed. This will allow the use of three Ariane V launchers to put 12 satellites into orbit.

The Commission issued an updated Mission Requirements Document (MRD) in September 2012, following wide-ranging consultation with the EU Member States.

Building on these major achievements, a task force led by the European GNSS Agency (GSA), comprising representatives from the Commission and ESA, has started working on the delivery of early Galileo services by the end of 2014. This task force will release its findings in March 2013.

In addition, several important ground installations have been set up around the globe over the last year.

Against this backdrop, the main objectives for European GNSS programme implementation in 2013 will be to:

– ensure a set of successful launches of FOC Galileo satellites and closely monitor the implementation of the other Galileo FOC work packages;

– prepare the delivery of early Galileo services by the end of 2014 and adopt the necessary measures needed to achieve this objective;

– continue providing the EGNOS Safety of Life service, the Open service and EDAS;

– prepare the ground for the legal and financial framework of the European GNSS programmes as of 1 January 2014.

4. MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAMMES

This chapter sets out the management structure, which is designed to ensure sound governance of the GNSS programmes, and is for information purposes only. It provides the broader context of the commitment and payment appropriations planned for 2013, as described in chapter 6.

In accordance with Article 12 of the GNSS Regulation, there has to be a clear division of tasks between ESA, the GSA and the Commission, in order to avoid duplication of efforts, reduce inefficiency and strengthen cost control.

EN 10 EN 4.1. Commission

Article 12 of the GNSS Regulation confers on the Commission the responsibility for managing the GNSS programmes. Unless otherwise stated, the Commission6 will implement the action points listed in chapters 5 and 6 below. Furthermore, the Commission will carry out tasks related to mission and system definitions, system implementation and project management of EGNOS and Galileo. This includes updating and managing the High Level Description Document (HLD)7 that provides the context and high-level requirements of the Galileo and EGNOS programmes as well as working on user requirements and standardisation (development of international standards for performance, services and user equipment in the different application sectors).

4.2. European GNSS Agency

In accordance with Council Decision 2012/803/EU, the European GNSS Agency (GSA) moved its headquarters to Prague in September 2012.

In 2013, the GSA will continue its work in support of the GNSS Programmes, on the basis of guidelines issued by the Commission, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.

One focal point of this work is the security aspects, covering in particular:

 all accreditation-related activities required for the expected accreditation milestones in 2013, in particular concerning the planned satellite launches (‘Authorisation to Launch’) but also the PRS user segment accreditation activities;

 the operations of the GSMC (Galileo Security Monitoring Centre) nucleus and preparation of the final GSMC operations at the two sites for which a Hosting Agreement is being concluded (St-Germain-en-Laye/France and Swanwick/United Kingdom);

 specific tasks being delegated by the Commission to the GSA, in particular the procurement of PRS pre-operational receivers for the purpose of early test and validation with interested Member States.

The GSA will also focus on market development to prepare the commercialisation of the systems. That will require the GSA to manage, under the delegation of the Commission, the FP7 Cooperation Work Programme 2013 (Galileo) . It will also continuously monitor downstream market figures and perspectives, thereby contributing to the work of the Commission especially on the implementation of the Action Plan on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Applications8 and the survey of the development of applications. It shall take any action required, in coordination with the Commission, for the implementation of this Action Plan, especially as regards awareness campaigns, representation of the Commission at

6 Wherever the Commission or its services are mentioned in this document, this includes the support of the GSA where relevant. 7 The last version of the HLD document was presented to the GNSS committee on 23 February 2010. 8 COM(2010) 308 .

EN 11 EN conferences, and liaison with stakeholders of the main markets identified by the Action Plan.

More generally, it shall undertake any other tasks identified by the Commission, including the promotion of European GNSS applications and training centres, in conformity with the applicable legal framework. These activities are detailed in the 2013 Work Programme of the GSA.

The Commission envisages assigning to the GSA the task of programmes exploitation for the next programming period (2014-2020). This will be reflected in the new governance structure set up under the proposed new GNSS Regulation9 for the further implementation of the European GNSS Programmes, and in the revision of the GSA Regulation, both of which are set to be adopted in 2013.

In order to allow the GSA to build up its capacity and ensure a smooth transition, a delegation agreement entrusting the GSA with exploitation-related preparatory tasks has been concluded for the period 2012-2014, in accordance with the applicable legal framework and without prejudice to the decision taken with regard to the said proposals.

The preparatory activities delegated to the GSA include in particular the preparation, conclusion and management of a new EGNOS Service Provision contract for the period from 1 January 2014 onwards.

4.3. ESA

The European Space Agency (ESA) will continue to play an important role implementing the full operational capability of Galileo, acting as procurement agent and overall system prime contractor. ESA is also the design authority for EGNOS system evolutions until 2014.

The delegation agreement has been extended (first amendment) until 30 June 2014 with a phasing-out period of six months.

To ensure strict division of responsibilities between the parties, the Commission concluded multi-annual delegation agreements with ESA in 2008, covering delegated tasks and budget implementation to achieve full operational capability of Galileo, and in 2009, covering tasks related to the EGNOS operational phase. These agreements lay down the conditions for managing the funds entrusted to ESA. More specifically, the agreements detail the actions which are to be implemented, the relevant financing and management procedures, the monitoring and inspection measures, the rules regarding ownership of tangible and intangible assets and other measures applicable in the event of inadequate performance of contractors.

In 2012, the ESA delegation agreement was amended (second amendment) in order to increase the overall budget envelope but also to accommodate a transfer of ESA- allocated funds from the budget intended for management costs to the budget covering industrial costs.

9 COM(2011) 814 Final .

EN 12 EN 4.4. Committees

4.4.1. Galileo Inter-institutional Panel

The Galileo Inter-institutional Panel (GIP) was created through a Joint Declaration of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on the occasion of adoption of the GNSS Regulation. The GIP facilitates close cooperation between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission and allows the three institutions to monitor GNSS implementation, international agreements with third countries, the preparation of satellite navigation markets, the effectiveness of governance arrangements and the annual review of the work programme. The Council and the European Parliament organise alternately the meetings of the GIP, and the Commission will continue to contribute to the preparation of these meetings and, as appropriate, to provide detailed information at the request of the other institutions.

4.4.2. European GNSS Programmes Committee

In accordance with the GNSS Regulation and the applicable rules regarding the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission, the European GNSS Programmes Committee (referred to hereinafter as the GNSS Committee) assists the Commission in managing the GNSS programmes. In order to do so, GNSS Committee members are put in a position to obtain assurances that the entire programme is managed appropriately, in particular through reviews of progress by independent experts (referred to in paragraph 3.2 of the Strategic Framework10) measured against the key decision points, as provided for by the GNSS Regulation.

As agreed during the 2009 work programme discussions, Member State experts participate in the main technical reviews of the programmes, at the invitation of the Commission. ESA and the GSA are observers to the GNSS Committee. Following the conclusion of the joint EEA-EU Committee Decision 94/2009, Norway participates as a non-voting member of the GNSS Committee. Other third countries may become observers subject to an agreement being concluded.

4.4.3. GNSS Security Accreditation Board (SAB)

In 2013, the SAB, as part of the GSA, is expected to take major decisions concerning the authorisations to start the IOV campaign, the authorisations for the 2013 launches, and to provide guidance on the approach towards services accreditation. The Commission will continue to support the work of the SAB and its technical panel, the GNSS Security Accreditation Panel, in order to ensure proper interaction with the accreditation authorities.

4.4.4. GNSS Security Board

In 2012, the GNSS Security Board held meetings on a regular basis. Three subgroups, the working group of ‘national experts’, the working group on ‘Public Regulated Service’ and the working group for ‘Protection of Classified Information’, are operational and are carrying out many of the tasks identified in the GNSS 10 Commission Decision of 12.12.2008 adopting the Strategic Framework of the GNSS Programmes, C(2008)8378.

EN 13 EN Security Board’s security roadmap. A roadmap has been agreed for drawing up the PRS Common Minimum Standards (CMS).

In 2013, the GNSS Security Board will continue its work in accordance with its regularly updated roadmap, with emphasis on the adoption of the PRS Common Minimum Standards in accordance with the Decision on PRS Access Rules11.

4.4.5. Mission Evolution Advisory Group

In 2011, the Commission set up a consultative group of GNSS experts called the ‘Mission Evolution Advisory Group’ (MEAG) with a view to long-term refinement of mission requirements in accordance with evolving needs of the GNSS user communities as well as evolving technologies. This group aims at providing the Commission with independent advice and recommendations on potential evolution of the mission objectives and the service definition for the European satellite navigation programmes.

In 2012 the MEAG became operational. It is preparing the first version of the Mission Evolution Roadmap, which will be instrumental in defining the mission requirements for the next generation of European GNSS systems.

In 2013, the MEAG will continue its work by further refining the potential Mission Evolution Drivers with due consideration of on-going GNSS user needs, user technologies and system capabilities and the future multi-system GNSS environment. The main priority themes will be further aligned with the short, medium and long- term needs of the European GNSS programmes. The MEAG will also be consulted on service provision elements through direct interaction with the users in order to refine the response to needs and expected functionalities.

5. POLICY AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FOR 2013

This chapter describes the policy context which governs the GNSS programmes and sets out the strategic objectives for 2013, these being highlighted in summary boxes which precede each section.

5.1. Services and Exploitation strategy

 Start Commercial Service implementation  Integrate service preparation requirements into contracts with industry  Sign Galileo Service Centre contract  Ensure the implementation of European GNSS safety management system by GSA (September 2013)  Sign Commercial Service demonstrator contract  Agree with United States on first draft of SBAS new generation standards

11 OJ L 287 4.11.2011 Decision No 1104/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the rules for access to the public regulated service provided by the global navigation satellite system established under the Galileo programme.

EN 14 EN 5.1.1. Adaptation of Galileo Infrastructure and Operations contract to support early services

By March 2013, the Service Task Force will have developed the requirements for each Galileo early service, and the associated operational concepts to be set up for their delivery by the end of 2014. These results will have to be reflected in the contracts concerning the core infrastructure deployment and operations to meet the early service objectives. It is not expected that significant evolution (if any) will be needed for the Galileo core infrastructure procurements beyond those required to ensure a sufficient level of security at the time of early services. Operations contracts will have to be broadened to include a set of additional tasks to be performed to support the service provision from late 2014. Service qualification activities will also have to be contracted to implement the qualification strategy developed by the Task Force.

The related procurement actions are expected to be implemented by ESA in the context of the Galileo delegation agreement based on requirements established by the Service Task Force. The target date for such contractual developments is May 2013.

5.1.2. GNSS Service Centre Implementation

The delivery of early Galileo services in 2014 will rely on the availability of a first version of the GNSS Service Centre in Madrid. In this early phase, the Madrid Centre will have a reduced set of functionalities tailored to the early service milestone.

The Service Task Force detailed the features of this Centre in this early phase in 2012. On this basis, the procurement action will be launched in 2013 so that the Centre can start operating during the second half of the year. In parallel, a procurement action will be launched for the operations of the GNSS Service Centre from late 2013, with a view to having an operator in place by early 2014. That will give this Centre enough time to prepare its management processes and procedures and accompany the service qualification campaign that is to take place in mid-2014.

Both procurements are to be conducted under the management of the Commission. They will be transferred to the GSA once the latter has the necessary competencies in place. In addition, the Commission will continue its interaction with its US partner on the strategy for consistent implementation and operation of GNSS service centres.

5.1.3. Galileo Reference Centre, Time and Geodetic Reference Service Providers

Initial steps were taken in 2012 to define the Galileo Reference Centre, the Time Service Provider and the Geodetic Reference Service Provider. Further steps will be taken in 2013 for the implementation of the remaining infrastructure elements.

For the Galileo Reference Centre, two streams of activities will be conducted:

 Establish a short-term set-up to deliver the performance monitoring products necessary to support early service. The objectives are (i) to define the contributions expected from ESA and Member States for independent performance monitoring, and (ii) to set up a small structure in charge of coordinating such contributions and delivering the required products as of early

EN 15 EN 2014 to support service validation. This work shall be performed by the Commission and the GSA.

 Detailed definition of Galileo Reference Centre. The objective is to conduct a study to define detailed requirements for the GRC and provide consolidated elements for the Centre’s operational concept. This study will cover the operations teams, implementation plan and estimated implementation costs. It shall duly take into account the expected contributions from Member States.

For the Time and Geodetic Reference Service Providers, the work in 2013 will focus on the preparation of tendering actions to be launched in 2014. It is intended that the Time Service Provider (TSP) will be in charge of relating the Galileo System Time to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) while the Geodetic Reference Service Provider (GRSP) will be in charge of relating the Galileo Geodetic Reference Frame to International Terrestrial Reference Frame (ITRF).

Both TSP and GRSP are to build upon the expertise developed in Member States in the previous programme phase. The preparation is to be conducted by ESA under the Galileo delegation agreement. Procurements will be conducted in 2014.

5.1.4. Commercial Service Demonstrator

The Commercial Service (CS) aims at delivering a service of greater added value than the GNSS open service. A demonstration of the Galileo CS will be set up in 2014. In order to achieve this objective, the following activities are envisaged in 2013:

 Finalisation of the CS definition study launched in 2012. This will include the development of draft CS signal and data Interface Control Documents as well as a Service Definition Document.

 Award and launch of the CS demonstrator contract. The CS demonstrator contract will include at least the following activities:

– Development of a real-time interface with the initial version of the Galileo Service Centre (version 1) for CS data/service provision;

– Operation of the demonstrator;

– Support for development of the user segment and user links other than SIS (Signal in Space), if required.

The Commission and the GSA will also jointly prepare the CS provision scheme concept and support the CS market entry through market development and business planning activities. ESA will continue with the Galileo system development activities related to satellite launch, ground segment deployment, and development of the real- time interface, which are mandatory for CS provision.

5.1.5. Preparation of GSA management processes

As the future exploitation entity for EGNOS and Galileo, the GSA shall set-up proper quality and safety management processes. The definition of these processes,

EN 16 EN created in 2012 and shall include interfacing with all programme actors involved in the overall service provision chain i.e. the service provider, the operator, the design agent and the certification authorities. In 2013, the implementation of the safety management process shall be finalised and the quality management maturity level reached towards the end of 2013 is to be evaluated. The implementation actions will be conducted by the GSA in the context of the existing delegation agreement.

5.1.6. Standardisation

Actions launched in 2012 in accordance with the European action plan on standardisation will continue in 2013. Three contracts have been awarded and these concern the aviation sector, terrestrial applications and location-based services:

– The aviation activity aims at the standardisation of Galileo and combined GPS/Galileo civil aviation user equipment in the context of EUROCAE. It also includes the coordination of receiver standardisation with the RTCA12 in the United States.

– With respect to terrestrial applications, the current activity addresses Galileo mass-market receivers’ standards for a wide range of terrestrial applications. Road domain is a specific focus. The objective is to create a common general performance standard applicable to multiple road applications while addressing at the same time the specific needs of the sector. The standards are developed in the context of ETSI13 and CEN14.

– For Location-Based Services, the maintenance and evolution of positioning technology standards, including Galileo for mobile telecommunication services, is to be pursued. This work is conducted in the context of 3GPP, OMA and other international standardisation fora.

In 2013, the development of standards for local augmentation systems for Galileo will be initiated. Local augmentation systems are intended to provide added value services (i.e. increased safety levels, very high accuracy positioning) based on the use of satellite navigation systems and additional functionalities implemented in a ground reference station. Under this new action, all existing standards for local area augmentations to GPS will be identified and the updates for high priority standards to complement Galileo will be prepared. This shall as a minimum include upgrade of aviation Ground Based Augmentation Systems (GBAS) standards and maritime Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS) standards. Areas where additional standards for Galileo local augmentations would be desirable and development of standardisation plan for such new standards will also be investigated. This action will be implemented by using a Commission (DG ENTR) standardisation budget line other than the general GNSS budget line.

One key task for 2013 is to pursue the standardisation of next generation Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) able to provide a service for dual frequency users and augmenting Galileo in addition to GPS. This will be done through the contract awarded in the context of the 2012 work programme but also through active

12 Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics. 13 European Telecommunications Standards Institute. 14 European Committee for Standardisation.

EN 17 EN cooperation with international partners, and in particular with the United States as part of the EU-US WG-C activities.

The Commission will continue standardization efforts for both EGNOS and Galileo towards international bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN International Committee on GNSS (ICG) or COSPAS-SARSAT.

5.2. Future Evolutions

 Consolidate EGEP-H2020 transition plan  Finalise GNSS part of H2020 Work Programme  Publish GNSS mission evolution roadmap v2 (incl. classified annex) 5.2.1. EGEP-H2020 transition plan and GNSS part of H2020 Work programme

The EU will fund future evolutions of GNSS as of 2015, taking over from the ESA GNSS Evolutions Programme (EGEP) 2013 – 2015. Preparation of the transition plan started in 2012 and will be consolidated during 2013. In the future, GNSS R&D technology and early programme development phase activities shall be financed out of the H2020 budget line, while the development and implementation of evolving GNSS system upgrades are to be financed out of the GNSS programmes budget line. The Commission will ensure close coordination with ESA to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible. Accordingly, the GNSS part of the upcoming draft Horizon 2020 Work Programme will also need to be finalised in 2013.

5.2.2. Publish GNSS mission evolution roadmap

The Commission set up the Mission Evolution Advisory Group (MEAG) in 2011, which was organised in the form of task force groups in 2012. In the light of input from this expert group, the European GNSS Mission Evolution Roadmap will indicate potential the directions in for the evolution of which the GNSS Programmes must evolve. It will help to define the system requirements for the next generation of European GNSS systems.

The first version of the European GNSS Mission Evolution Roadmap was being produced in 2012. This roadmap is a living document and it will be further consolidated and updated during 2013. To this end, the Commission expects to meet four times with the MEAG during 2013.

The roadmap will also serve as a reference document for the coordination of GNSS research and development activities with the European Space Agency (ESA), i.e. the European GNSS Evolution Programme (EGEP). Furthermore, coordination will also be continued with relevant stakeholders in the aeronautical, maritime and road domains.

5.2.3. Coordination with EGNOS evolution under ESA programme

The Commission will also continue to cooperate with ESA for development of the EGNOS future release of next generation (Version 3) under the aegis of the European EGEP.

EN 18 EN 5.3. Legal and Regulatory Framework

 EP/Council adoption of the new GNSS Regulation  EP/Council adoption of revised GSA Regulation  Draw up delegation agreements between the Commission and ESA and between the Commission and the GSA  Agree framework for an IPR policy  Follow up on third party liability impact assessment  Conclude arrangement with ESA on satellite registration  Conclude licence agreements with FR, DE and IT on European GNSS radio frequencies  Commission Decision concluding the IOV assets transfer from ESA to the EU 5.3.1. New GNSS Regulation

The legislative proposal tabled by the Commission in November 2011 seeks to ensure continuity of the GNSS programmes while adapting their governance to the requirements of the exploitation phase. A central element of the proposal is therefore the transfer of operational responsibility for EGNOS and Galileo to the GSA, combined with the continued involvement of ESA in the design, development and procurement of the system components.

Throughout 2012, substantial progress was made with the legislative procedure, culminating in the Council’s partial general approach being adopted in June 2012 and the Parliament’s draft opinion adopted in September. Discussions between the three institutions began in October 2012 with a view to reaching an overall agreement on the draft Regulation at first reading. The co-decision procedure is expected to be concluded before the end of 2013 and the Regulation should enter into force on 1 January 2014, subject to an agreement being reached on the 2014-2020 multi-annual financial framework (MFF). The Regulation prepares the ground for the financing and governance of the European GNSS programmes as from 2014.

5.3.2. Revision of the GSA Regulation

In parallel to the above, the Commission's proposal for a Regulation amending the GSA Regulation (EU) No 912/201015 is expected to be adopted before the end of 2013, again subject to an agreement being reached on the 2014-2020 multi-annual financial framework. The aim is to bring the GSA Regulation into line with the new tasks that are proposed to be attributed to the GSA for the period 2014-2020 under the proposed new GNSS Regulation referred to above. One aspect of this concerns the security accreditation of the systems, for which mechanisms need to be put in place that will ensure that this activity is conducted in a fully independent manner.

The revision of the GSA Regulation will also align the existing legal base of the GSA with cross-cutting recommendations regarding EU agencies agreed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. Finally, the proposal will

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EN 19 EN seek to increase the human resources of the Agency, in accordance with its future responsibilities.

5.3.3. Delegation agreements with ESA and the GSA

The preparation and agreement on the delegation agreements to be concluded between the Commission and ESA and between the Commission and the GSA for the post-2013 programming period is expected to be finalised in 2013, pursuant to the provisions of the new GNSS Regulation. In parallel, the launch and completion of the internal Commission decision-making procedures by the end of 2013 will allow for the signing of these delegation agreements in January 2014 with the entry into force of the new GNSS Regulation.

5.3.4. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy

The GNSS programmes make use of a large number of patents and trademarks (henceforth referred to as intellectual property rights, IPRs). IPRs which are created or developed under the programmes are owned by the EU. The majority of the IPRs that relate to the GNSS technology have however been developed and are owned by parties outside the EU programmes.

Once the new GNSS Regulation is adopted, the Commission will be called on to protect and give value to the EU's IPRs with the objective of ensuring harmonious development of the markets and of the new technologies. The Commission intends to carry out preparatory work in 2013 with a view to establishing a policy framework. By October 2013, the principles that should be followed when creating, protecting, acquiring and licensing GNSS IPRs will have been set out therein.

5.3.5. Third party liability

Underperformance or non-performance of a service delivered by EGNOS or Galileo could entail damages and lead to compensation claims against one and/or several actors in the chain. That is why the Commission has launched an analysis of possible regulatory approaches to deal with third party liability, taking into account the fact that the EU will remain the owner of the EGNSS systems and that the GSA is likely to be mandated as ‘operations manager’, i.e. that a public exploitation model will continue to be pursued.

Work on this analysis continued throughout 2012 and will be pursued in 2013. The Commission will report back on its assessment of the way forward in 2013.

5.3.6. Satellite registration

The 1975 United Nations Convention on the Registration of Objects launched in Outer Space requires that the Galileo satellites be registered. However, the EU is not a contracting party to this Convention. The EU therefore relies on ESA to carry out this task on its behalf, as it has done for the satellites launched under the IOV programme phase.

Preliminary exchanges on the issue took place with ESA in 2012, and the next steps need now to be implemented in cooperation with ESA, to ensure the registration of the Galileo space vehicles.

EN 20 EN 5.3.7. Licence agreements on Galileo radio frequencies

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialised agency of the United Nations, was established to assign radio frequencies. At present, these frequencies can only be allocated to States and not to international organisations such as the EU. This is also the reason why the ITU ‘notifying administrations’ for European GNSS have been France, Germany and Italy since the late 1990s, acting on behalf of other EU Member States and grouped under an ad hoc structure which is named ‘GLS’. ESA has been granted a licence from these three Member States for the IOV phase. Against this background, the Commission is considering the following short and long-term actions:

– The Commission will sign with FR, IT and DE a license to the radio frequencies for the FOC phase.

– The Commission is exploring options for the management of the administrative filings the possibility of amending the ITU basic treaties so that the EU would be able to directly manage the administrative filings related to the radio frequencies used by evolutions of the European GNSS.

5.3.8. Transfer ownership IOV

In 2013, the IOV phase is scheduled to be formally completed, and ESA will then transfer the assets acquired under the IOV programme phase to the EU.

A working group composed of Commission and ESA representatives has been working towards the smooth transfer of these assets into the annual accounts of the European Union, which will be done once technical tests have been successfully completed. The transfer mechanism will be triggered by a Decision to be taken by the ESA Council and finalised by a Commission Decision, on which the GNSS Committee will be consulted. The transfer is intended to be completed by the end of 2013.

5.4. Institutional

 Organise four GNSS Programme Committee meetings  Publish annual implementation report to European Parliament and Council  Finalise draft multi-annual GNSS Work Programme 2014-2020  Organise two Galileo Inter-institutional Panel (GIP) meetings  Finalise GNSS Work Programme 2014 The Commission envisages organising four meetings of the GNSS Committee in 2013 to inform Member States of the state of play of the GNSS programmes and obtain the Committee's opinion, where so required under the GNSS Regulation.

The Committee meetings are scheduled to take place in February, June, September and December 2013.

In parallel, the Commission will continue issuing quarterly progress reports concerning the service and exploitation, Galileo and EGNOS implementation, the

EN 21 EN legal and regulatory activities, international cooperation, future evolutions, security, signal and frequency issues, applications and research, communications and programme management aspects. These reports will highlight the state of play of this work programme.

Furthermore, the Commission will prepare an annual implementation report covering the implementation and milestones of activities under the GNSS programmes in 2012.

In anticipation of the entry into force of the new GNSS Regulation on 1 January 2014, the Commission will prepare a draft multi-annual GNSS work programme for the period 2014-2020. This will serve as framework for the annual work programmes and will be formally adopted once the new Regulation has entered into force.

In order to help each of the institutions concerned to fulfil their roles and responsibilities under the GNSS programmes, the Commission anticipates two meetings of the Galileo Inter-institutional Panel (GIP) during 2013. The GIP meetings can serve as a proper forum to discuss issues such as the state of play of the programmes, the status of the draft GNSS Regulation and the draft GSA Regulation, international activities, the preparation of the GNSS markets and applications and a review of the work programme. The meetings, which are normally organised at the initiative of the European Parliament and/or Council, will tentatively be held in April and October.

5.5. International GNSS Strategy

 Continue cooperation with China  Conclude cooperation agreement with Russia  Conclude agreement with Cospas-Sarsat  Conclude cooperation agreements with Latin American countries International activities focus on reducing political, technical and security risks to the European GNSS programmes, protecting Galileo frequencies and services and promoting the uptake of Galileo and EGNOS services worldwide.

In 2013, the Commission will continue implementing its international cooperation strategy with a particular focus on the United States, Russia and China. The Commission aims to conclude negotiations on a cooperation agreement with Russia. Bilateral cooperation will, in line with this strategy, focus on formalising relations, mainly through bilateral agreements, with key non-EU countries. This includes technical work to support compatibility and security objectives of Galileo and EGNOS vis-à-vis third country systems, using the expertise of the Compatibility, Signal and Interoperability (CSI) Working Group.

Efforts directed towards the extension of EGNOS to Ukrainian territory will be continued. The Commission intends to conclude cooperation agreements with those Latin American countries for which it has received negotiating directives from the Council and if the political context allows. Work with China will consist in implementing activities described in the ‘Elements of Consensus’ document agreed in 2012.

EN 22 EN Actions will be taken to involve regions of the world where the adoption of European GNSS technologies and applications may help market development. In particular, results of a study on the export of GNSS applications will be presented and a pilot project organising activities with Latin America will continue. 2013 will see the continuation of discussions on the EU’s involvement in COSPAS-SARSAT through a ‘Joint Declaration’.

The Commission will continue supporting EU industry, in accordance with the applicable legal framework, in particular through the monitoring of GNSS policies and regulations in third countries and the detection of possible or potential trade barriers. The Commission will strengthen its participation in the UN ICG (the International Committee on Global Satellite Navigation Systems) in order to promote and defend the interests of the European satellite navigation systems, address challenges and opportunities common to all GNSS Providers and improve coordination with, and European knowledge of other GNSS and user communities. If required due to the development of their respective GNSS programmes and their interest in bilateral relations with the EU, enhance our cooperation with India and Japan.

In 2013 the Commission will continue its work aimed at establishing an EGNOS- based service over the African continent to be primarily used for civil aviation, maritime activities and land management. This action will be supported through the project funded in 2012 by the European Development Fund for the Preliminary Phase of EGNOS-Africa and contracted by the ACP Secretariat.

Finally, the Commission will establish an International EGNOS and GALILEO Application Forum where users, developers, infrastructure and systems providers can exchange views to feed back into the Europe GNSS evolution project. The International Galileo Application Forum will provide an open cooperation platform for third countries, in particular those with which the EU has signed a GNSS agreement, to discuss business and research cooperation and cooperation policies.

5.6. Frequencies, Security and PRS (Public Regulated Service)

 Perform IOV PRS trials with Member States  Start PRS pilot projects  College decision on PRS common minimum standards  Conclude ITU agreements  Conclude PRS agreements with several countries (NO/US) PRS pilot project Member States will be invited to test early PRS signals and to emulate the PRS user segment chain. The Commission will propose to interested Member States a number of test and validation activities, to be defined in relevant bilateral agreements. This activity will start in early 2013, with the participation of interested Member States in the IOV PRS trials. The Decision on rules for access16 to PRS empowers the Commission to establish, through delegated acts, a set of Common Minimum Standards to support early PRS service. In this regard, the Commission will carry out appropriate and transparent

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EN 23 EN consultations well in advance, in particular with the designated Member States’ experts. Adoption by delegated acts will be initiated in the second quarter of 2013. Concerning the ITU agreements with GPS and GLONASS, GPS III is not fully coordinated with Galileo yet, although no major issues are expected. The new signals of GLONASS as well as the new EGNOS filings need to be coordinated. The Commission will perform coordination through existing working group channels under a mandate from the national frequency administrations17. Those frequency administrations will sign the final agreement that will be communicated to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

The Decision on PRS access rules provides for the possibility to have non-EU PRS participants on condition that a security agreement exists and an international agreement defining the conditions of access is negotiated. Both Norway, and Switzerland and the US have notified their willingness to become PRS participants and the Commission will therefore take the necessary steps to conclude such agreements in line with Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Others have expressed interest in knowing more about the conditions of access to PRS. The Commission will therefore inform the Council on the progress of such interactions, which may lead to a request for a mandate in late 2012 and in 2013, and, where appropriate, the European Parliament.

6. PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION OBJECTIVES 2013

6.1. Galileo

 Achieve IOV authorisation to operate and ensure successful IOV Review  Prepare and start the handover of IOV to the Commission  Apply the Mission Consolidation Review recommendations related to Open Service navigation message improvements  Introduce impact of the second OHB satellites procurement into other existing contracts  Ensure successful launches of first OHB satellites (incl. authorisations to launch) and initiate rapid constellation ramp-up  Achieve implementation at system level of updated mission requirements (MRD7.1 and early services provision) 6.1.1. Galileo programme implementation objectives

The Commission will continue in 2013 to manage the following main programme implementation objectives:

 Complete the In-Orbit Validation (IOV) phase: the Commission aims at performing the in-orbit validation test campaign and completing the IOV phase with the In-Orbit Validation Review. After IOV close-out, handover to Commission of IOV assets, IPRs, etc. will take place.

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EN 24 EN  Pursue the FOC deployment: the Commission will consolidate the implementation of the updated mission requirements (MRD 7.1) and the deployment plan to FOC. The first batch of FOC satellites will be qualified, launched and tested in orbit. The Commission will continue the constellation deployment with launches of FOC satellites. Furthermore, the Commission will update the ground segment contracts to integrate the second batch of FOC satellites into the system.

6.1.2. Galileo IOV phase completion

The In-Orbit Validation (IOV) phase should be completed in 2013. This phase will include the following activities:

 In-orbit testing of the Galileo satellites Flight Models 3 and 4;

 Upgrade of the Ground Segment to perform in-orbit validation tests. The integration of all IOV Galileo Ground Sensor Stations will allow initial navigation messages to be produced and achieve a minimum level of performance validation;

 Last incremental system accreditation step with the initial authorisation to operate18;

 In-orbit validation test campaign, which will allow key performance parameters of navigation and Search and Rescue services to be tested and validated ‘in the field’. IOV phase will be concluded by the IOV-R review;

 After IOV completion, initiation of the handover to the Commission in 2013 which includes aspects such as assets and intellectual property rights .

6.1.3. Pursue the Galileo FOC deployment

Following the launch of the four IOV satellites in 2011 and 2012, the FOC constellation deployment will start in 2013 with a view to early services provision by the end of 2014.

FOC satellite production will be monitored. Delivery of the first batch – fourteen FOC satellites – is expected to last until the third quarter of 2014. They will be deployed in orbit between 2013 and end-2014 by five Soyuz rockets and one Ariane V rocket. The second batch of eight satellites ordered at the beginning of 2012 is expected to be delivered in 2014 and 2015, and launched in 2015 by two Ariane V rockets. The first Ariane V launch and the booking of the second and third Ariane V launches will have to be confirmed by 31 March 2013.

Early services declaration by the end of 2014 is expected to be supported by a minimum set of 12 operational satellites (launched, tested and handed over to operational chains). More specifically, deployment of the Galileo system in order to support early service provision will continue in 2013, focusing on the following activities (performed through the Commission-ESA delegation agreement for the FOC deployment phase):

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EN 25 EN  Update of the ground segment and operations contracts to take into account the second batch of eight FOC satellites;

 Procurement of the necessary system testing and validation means for IOC – Test User Receivers (TUR) and Time and Geodesy Validation Facility (TGVF);

 Procurement and implementation of security risk treatment plans as needed by the accreditation process;

 Production, qualification and launch of the first FOC satellites;

 Continued development, deployment and upgrade of the Galileo Ground Segment in parallel to the ramp-up of the FOC constellation; new FOC station sites deployment, operations and integration into the system will be pursued;

 Operation of the deployed system and its incremental configurations;

 System integration and verification, including the associated system tools development.

Concerning the site hosting, remaining arrangements will be established between the Commission and the Member States which are hosting Galileo facilities on their territories (e.g. GSMC, SAR stations, etc.). Hosting site contracts will be prepared to ensure seamless hosting services for sites, for which contracts are due to end in 2013 or at the beginning of 2014.

The consolidation of the system design and deployment plan from IOC to FOC, through a delta System Critical Design Review (S-CDR), will be conducted in 2013 based on the updated Mission Requirement Document 7.1 applicable to FOC. The recommendations of the Mission Consolidation Review related to Open Service navigation message improvements will be applied during this review.

6.2. EGNOS

 Kick-off EGNOS v2.4.2 (obsolescence)  Launch EGNOS Geo-transponder on board Sirius 5 satellite  Conclude deployment of EGNOS v2.3.2 (RIMS Abu Simbel and Agadir)  Publish ECAC coverage extension plan EGNOS reached the exploitation phase in 2011. This was confirmed with the latest declaration of EDAS in July 2012. The main overall priorities for 2013 will be the following:

– Ensure the continuity of EGNOS services, including beyond 2014;

– Extend the EGNOS service coverage;

– Solve the problem of obsolescence of the network and of some subsystems of EGNOS;

– Contribute to the definition and development of the future version of the system;

EN 26 EN – Continue to promote the use of EGNOS.

6.2.1. Ensure the continuity of services

The Commission will oversee various activities to ensure the continuity of EGNOS services.

 Regarding the Service Provider ESSP contract, the Commission will take measures to ensure the continuity of EGNOS performance and related operations and maintenance by ESSP.

 Concerning delegation to ESA, the Commission will supervise ESA’s activities to design and finance the next system releases of EGNOS and will provide the services of the Artemis satellite up to the end of 2013. The planned system evolution in 2013 is the version 2.3.2, which will in particular migrate the network, remedy the event observed in Bergen, and include two additional RIMS stations. The following release V2.4.1 for 2014 will address obsolescence and the maintainability of the system with ESA and industry.

 Regarding the European GNSS Agency, the Commission will participate in the selection of the future EGNOS Service Operator, so as to ensure rapid stabilisation of the Programme’s organisation and actors in this period of transition from the Commission to GSA.

With respect to the Safety-of-Life service, the Commission will support the current Service Provider (ESSP) in maintaining the certificate obtained in 2010, initially from the National Supervisory Authority and later in 2012 from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), for the authorisation to operate the SoL service and for users to exploit this following the declaration of March 2011. The Commission will also maintain the safety process and resolution of safety incidents with ESSP, ESA and industry, and gradually involve the GSA. ESSP will be supported in order to obtain the authorisation from EASA to deploy and declare each new system version.

As for the contract for service provision beyond 2014, the Commission will supervise the management of the procurement procedure and award of the contract by the GSA.

6.2.2. Extend EGNOS service coverage

Work in 2013 will focus on extending EGNOS service coverage. The objective will be to complete the full coverage of the EU/ECAC area. The possibility of coverage extension to eastern Europe will be explored.

6.2.3. Promote the use of EGNOS

As the EGNOS system delivers three operational services, the objective is to ensure that EGNOS is used. The Commission will accordingly ensure the configuration of the long-term programmatic Safety-of-Life mission and system roadmaps as well as the interoperability with other SBAS systems. It will support the use of EGNOS for EU and non-EU users alike and the related links to the European Single Sky and the liability setup. The Commission will also foster the development of EGNOS-based

EN 27 EN procedures for aviation users, as well as of EGNOS Working Agreements between the service provider ESSP and ANSPs, and increase the use of receivers in the aviation domain and other sectors.

6.2.4. EGNOS Programme coordination

The Commission programme team of DG ENTR will continue in 2013 to act as manager of the EGNOS Programme and will manage the direct oversight of all contracts linked to the development and implementation of EGNOS operations. Four streams of industrial activities directly linked to the exploitation of EGNOS are in place (with ESA, ESSP, and GEO satellites GEO1 and GEO2). The Commission will also continue to benefit from the support of the GSA for promotion of EGNOS and preparation of the future exploitation of EGNOS beyond 2014.

6.2.4.1. Management of the Commission-ESA Delegation Agreement

Regarding the delegation agreement with ESA, the Commission will continue to place particular emphasis on making proper decisions on the future enhancement of the EGNOS system infrastructure. This will consist in defining the right levels of priorities together with the ESA EGNOS office for the correction, upgrade or replacement of key elements of the system and improving the operability, in coordination with ESSP.

The Commission will continue to initiate the deployment of new system releases as well as a series of local maintenance system updates such as the one correcting the issue that occurred on 2 August 2010 on the ranging and integrity monitoring stations (RIMS) software; the robustness to the high solar activities in 2012; and the seamless introduction of the week roll-over (after the leap second) by ITU in 2012 and 2014.

6.2.4.2. Management of the Service Provider contract

Regarding the Service Provider ESSP, the Commission will continue to review the service performance, the status of the operations and the monitoring of user feedback through direct reporting from ESSP. Measures will continue to be taken to anticipate the maintenance of EGNOS infrastructure up to 2020 and to provide EGNOS services until the end of 2013 while preparing a smooth transition towards a new framework in 2014.

6.2.4.3. Mission and technical activities

On the mission and technical side, the Commission will continue to undertake mission evolution tasks, on the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) GNSS standardisation activities, EU-US working group C activities, R&D coordination, Safety Management System implementation, EGNOS certification oversight and maintenance of the safety case, and Notice to Users (NOTAM) that is a tool providing external users with specific information on the system performance status.

6.2.4.4. Interface with Eurocontrol

Tasks delegated to Eurocontrol via the 2012 GSA-Eurocontrol Agreement gives the Commission (DG ENTR) the opportunity to continue to work closely with Eurocontrol on some specific tasks such as EGNOS independent performance

EN 28 EN monitoring using the EDCN network of receivers. Eurocontrol will also continue to participate in the EGNOS Mission Requirement Document Control Board (MRD- CCB) chaired by the Commission.

6.2.4.5. EGNOS Data Access Service

Concerning the EGNOS Data Access Service (EDAS), the focus will be on management of the work plan initiated with ESSP in 2011 regarding the upgrade of the EDAS server and enhancement of the related ground EGNOS data dissemination service.

6.3. Stakeholder relations

 Host stand for EC at three core GNSS conferences  Release two publications supporting Galileo service implementation 6.3.1. Host stand for EC at the three main GNSS conferences

The three conferences identified are:

(1) Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, 18-20 June 2013 (Munich, Germany): This is the yearly European conference on satellite navigation featuring high- ranking worldwide speakers from industry, science and governments. The European GNSS programmes will be represented by a dedicated stand.

(2) Le Bourget, The International Paris Air Show, 17-23 June 2013 (Paris, France): The International Paris Air Show (SIAE) at Le Bourget has featured as the world’s premier and largest event dedicated to the aviation and space industry for more than a century. The European GNSS programmes will be represented by a dedicated stand, possibly in collaboration with the ESA, the GSA or the EASA.

(3) ION GNSS conference 2013, 16-20 September 2013 (Nashville, USA): This is a renowned global conference on GNSS. A stand will be installed to promote EGNOS and Galileo.

6.3.2. Communication campaign for Galileo services implementation

A dedicated campaign consisting of a new publication and a teaser campaign will be organised in order to build awareness about the Galileo services in the second half of 2013.

6.3.3. General promotion of Galileo and EGNOS

This heading covers activities and campaigns such as press releases about Galileo launches, extension of EGNOS, etc., which will be developed for each major programmatic milestone (launch of satellite, inauguration of infrastructures, major stages in the preparation of service delivery, etc.). In addition, the Commission will coordinate the activities of the GSA and ESA targeting the general public.

EN 29 EN 6.4. Applications and downstream research

 Conclude impact assessment on fostering uptake of Galileo in Europe  Achieve adoption of total of 100 EGNOS procedures (LPV) with EU 6.4.1. Applications

2013 will be the fourth year of implementation of the Commission’s Action Plan on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Applications, COM(2010)308, aimed at fostering the development and use of satellite navigation-based applications using in particular EGNOS and Galileo. This Action Plan encompasses a set of 24 measures mainly for the period 2010-2013. As the number of areas of application is large, priority is given to sectors where the EU’s added value and cost effectiveness are the greatest (transport, agriculture, etc.) and to cross-cutting measures that are key to the general take-up of GNSS applications in the EU.

 Availability of applications and receivers that are Galileo-enabled is crucial to reap the benefits of the investments made and to ensure that the EU is not dependent on other GNSS systems. In 2013 an assessment will be carried out to analyse the various ways of ensuring the uptake of Galileo in Europe.

 In 2013, the Commission will foster the use of the EGNOS Safety-of-Life service with the objective of 100 EGNOS landing procedures to be adopted within the EU.

 Based on the results of the 2012 study on ‘Equipping vehicles with a GNSS and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)’, a further study will be carried out in 2013 to investigate the expediency of introducing tracing and tracking of long-distance coaches with GNSS technology. A series of workshops is planned to support legislative measures in the transport sector as well as a separate workshop on improving access to venture capital for GNSS SMEs.

The Action Plan on GNSS Applications is expected to be revised in 2013.

6.4.2. Research

In 2012, the GSA launched all FP7 projects resulting from the 2011 (3rd) call. These projects will be running through 2013. All FP7 projects from the 2007 (1st) call have now been closed; projects from the 2008 (2nd) call are progressively being finalised.

Preparation for the participation of the GNSS programmes in ‘Horizon 2020 for Research and Innovation’ will be continued in 2013.

Horizon 2020 will not only consider research but also innovation activities, new to the GNSS programme, thus allowing the gap between research and market to be filled, especially relating to Galileo services and Galileo-enabled products in support of SMEs. Cooperation with ESA will be continued especially in the area of new technologies for infrastructure deployment.

6.5. GSA Delegation

 Ensure that GSA signs EGNOS operator contract

EN 30 EN  Ensure that GSA obtains EASA certification for EGNOS operator  Ensure the completion of the phase B study on EGNOS extension to South Africa 6.5.1. The future EGNOS Service Provider

The procurement process for the future EGNOS Service Provider (ESP) started in June 2012, and will continue up to mid-2013. This future ESP will be in place before the termination of the current ESSP contract with the Commission ending in December 2013.

6.5.2. EASA certification for future EGNOS operator

During the handover phase scheduled for the second half of 2013, and if the EGNOS Service Provision contract is awarded to a newcomer and not to the incumbent ESSP, this new entity will have to include the provision of EGNOS services in its certification of ANSP, before the end of 2013. This inclusion of EGNOS in the certification will be performed by EASA, in its new role of certificating pan- European services.

6.5.3. EGNOS extension to South Africa (EGSA)

In the Delegation Agreement of 15 May 2012, the Commission tasked the GSA to monitor and ensure that activities in the engineering and procurement steps, which are necessary to procure a study phase for infrastructures and services in exploitation of EGNOS over South Africa, are consistent with EGNOS in Europe.

As agreed in the EU-South Africa Space Dialogue of 10 July 2012, a Task Force to prepare the terms of reference of the preliminary architecture definition study aiming at the extension of EGNOS to South Africa has been set up. It is led and coordinated by the GSA and includes representatives of the Commission, ESA, the South African Department of Science and Technology and other relevant organisations.

After establishing its work programme and clarifying other programmatic issues, including future system certification, mechanisms and financing resources for cooperation and the preparation of the terms of reference of the preliminary architecture study for EGSA, the Task Force will oversee the study, which is expected to be completed by December 2013.

6.5.4. Risk management

There is an increasing need for precise risk quantification with a view to identifying the contingency reserve needed and sound mitigation strategies for all the European GNSS project phases (EGNOS, Galileo IOV, Galileo early services, Galileo FOC and the future Galileo exploitation phase). For this reason, the Commission will order an analysis concerning the detailed quantification and planning of the contingency reserve needed for Galileo. This activity will be performed in 2013.

Given the objectives of the programmes for the provision of early services, regular updates on the financial and schedule-related impacts of risks are needed in 2013. These updates aim at providing realistic milestones and costs and proper mitigation actions.

EN 31 EN 7. BUDGET AND FINANCING

The budget planned under the GNSS Regulation is EUR 3,405 million for the period 2007-2013. This amount covers work to complete the development and validation phase of the Galileo programme, the deployment phase of the Galileo programme, activities related to the operation of EGNOS and preparatory work prior to the exploitation phase of the programmes. The above amount includes EUR 400 million made available under the 7th research and technological development framework programme. These amounts are increased by a financial contribution from Norway to the GNSS programme.

In accordance with Article 10(3) of the GNSS Regulation, the budgetary commitments shall be broken down into annual instalments. The following table gives an indicative schedule of the annual commitment appropriations of the GNSS budgetary line:

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Total

Commitment appropriations 910.0 914.1 924.4 227.9 284.0 144.6*) 3, 405.0 **) (in million Euros)

Indicative contribution of 18.7 21.6 4.5 14.3 10.1***) 69.2 Norway (in million Euros)

Additional assigned revenues 6.9 13.8 6.7*) 27.4

Grand total 910.0 932.8 952.9 232.4 312.1 161.4 3501.6

Figure 1: Indicative schedule of the annual commitment appropriations *) Covered by Transport chapter of the FP7 2013 Work Programme (Galileo). This amount constitutes a part of the Commission Decision on the FP7 Cooperation Work Programme 2013. **) It includes € 400 Million from the 7th Research and Technological Development Framework Programme.. ***) Includes an amount of €1.75M to cover the contribution to the European GNSS Agency, covered by the 2013 Internal Market Work Programme of DG ENTR.

This work programme contains implementing measures for the year 2013. The total amount covered by this work programme amounts to EUR 161.448.565. On the basis of the objectives given in the GNSS Regulation, the distribution of budget and the main actions are the following:

– Actions implemented in indirect centralised management: EUR 146.364.765. – Procurement (implemented in direct centralised management): EUR 12.083.800 – Grants (implemented in direct centralised management): EUR 1.150.000 – Contribution to European GNSS Agency (GSA): EUR 1.750.000

EN 32 EN – Contribution fee to United Nations International Committee on GNSS: EUR 100.000. The financial envelope foreseen to implement Galileo deployment activities, does not allow any more calls through the 7th Research and Technological Development Framework Programme. As a result there will be no calls for Galileo under the Theme Transport of the 2013 Work Programme.

These actions and procurements are detailed in Appendix I to the Work Programme.

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8. ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED IN INDIRECT CENTRALISED MANAGEMENT (ESA)

The global budgetary envelope reserved in 2013 for actions implemented in indirect centralised management with ESA amounts to EUR 146.364.765. It will be financed under budget line 02.040103 and 02.0403 respectively for EUR 139.101.765, and EUR 7.263.000.

On 9 August 2010 the Commission adopted Decision C(2010) 5045 revising the Delegation Agreement with European Space Agency (ESA) initially adopted in 2008 for the performance of tasks linked to the implementation of the Galileo deployment phase (2008-2013). This Delegation Agreement was first signed on 19 December 2008. It defines the Galileo FOC deployment tasks delegated to ESA and comprises, in particular, the procurement activities to be launched by ESA on behalf of the Union and the costs related to the Project Management and System Prime Activities. These tasks delegated to ESA amount to EUR 2,408 million. During 2012 it was proposed to increase the current Delegation Agreement for an additional amount of €50 million, which was signed in December 2012. This increase brought the new total Delegation Agreement to EUR 2,458 million.

The public procurement for the Galileo FOC deployment tasks were divided into six work packages and launched in 2008. The first three contracts were signed in the beginning of 2010 the fourth contract was signed in October 2010. The two remaining contracts were signed in June 2011. An additional contract for the provision of 8 satellites was signed during the first months of 2012.

On 10 March 2009 the Commission adopted Decision C(2009) 1609 to conclude the Delegation Agreement with European Space Agency (ESA) for the performance of tasks linked to the EGNOS Operational Phase (2009-2013). This Delegation Agreement was signed on 31 March 2009. It defines tasks entrusted to ESA in relation to the EGNOS Operational Phase. These tasks delegated to ESA amounted to EUR 70 million. Decision C(2010) 4883 adopted on July 2010 amended the delegation agreement to a total amount of EUR 117 million. A further amendment was requested in 2012 for a total amount of EUR 44.5 million, which was signed in December 2012. This increase brought the new total Delegation Agreement to EUR 161.5 million.

9. ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED IN DIRECT CENTRALISED MANAGEMENT

9.1. Infrastructure and Exploitation

This chapter amounts to a total of EUR 11.457.000 of the proposed expenses for 2013, out of which EUR 300.000 are financed by budget line 02.010503, leaving a final amount of EUR 11.157.000 financed by budget line 02.0501 and 02.0403 included in this Work Programme. The EUR 11.457.000 cover the following activities:

EN 34 EN Type of contract Number Subject and type of contract(s) Indicative Indicativ amount e date of ( in €) conclusi on of the contract

Renewal of 1  IPR policy implementation 250.000 S1 existing contracts (1)

Specific contracts 1 Service Contract for: based on existing FWC  Galileo mission and service 200.000 S2 definition (MEAG) (1)

New tender 15 Service and Supply Contracts for: procedures  PRS and security activities: 1.400.000 S1 preparation of World Radio Conference 2015 and follow- up of PRS application action plan FWC (2) + SC (2).

 Execution of Search and 200.000 S2 Rescue AR (SAR) (1)

 security activities: expertise 400.000 S1 on security issues (FWC + SC) (2)

 Galileo Services Centre: 4.207.000 S2 Infrastructure and Operations FWC (2) + SC (3).

 Galileo Reference centre: set- 500.000 S2 up of early services (1)

 Demonstrator of Galileo Commercial Service (1) 4.000.000 S2

 Galileo infrastructure trouble- shooting and maintenance improvement (1) 300.000 S1

EN 35 EN 9.2. European GNSS promotion

This chapter amounts to a total of EUR 2.415.000 of the proposed expenses for 2013, financed by other budget lines (02.0403, 02.0304, 02.010503 and 02.010211) included in other 2013 Work Programmes. The EUR 2.415.000 cover the following activities:

Type of contract Number Subject and type of contract(s) Indicative Indicative amount date of ( in €) conclusion of the contract

Specific contracts 6 Service Contracts for: based on existing FWC  International activities: organisation and participation to international workshops, 1.175.000 S1(3), S2(2) forums as well as activities related to EGNOS beyond Europe (5).

 Definition of the functional 40.000 S1 requirements to the GNSS monitoring of the transport of long range coaches. (1)

New tender 4 Service Contracts for: procedures  Standardization activities for GNSS programme (augmentation system for 800.000 S2 Galileo)(1).

 Actions to obtain certification of "EGNOS enabled" for 200.000 S2 manufacturers (1).

 Monitoring of patent activities related to the development of GNSS 200.000 S2 products and services. (1)

 Provision of legal, technical and organisation support S1 (1FWC) (ceiling of €3M)

9.3. Technical assistance and organization

This chapter represents EUR 1.091.800, out of which EUR165.000 are financed by budget line 02.010503, leaving a total amount of €926.800 financed by budget line

EN 36 EN 02.010405 included in this Work Programme. The amount of EUR 1.091.800 of the proposed expenses for 2013, cover following activities:

Type of contract Number Subject and type of contract(s) Indicativ Indicative e amount date of ( in €) conclusion of the contract

Specific contracts 6 Service Contracts for: based on existing FWC  Independent programme 250.000 S1 management support services (1). 126.800 S2  Information and communication activities (1).

 IT and document 395.000 S2 management activities (3).

 Advisory services on risk management (1) 320.000 S2

EN 37 EN APPENDIX II Grant for action - Israel Info Centre

Legal Basis: Regulation (EC) No 683/2008

Budget line: 020501 – EU Satellite Navigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo)

Amount: 200 000 €

Duration: 36 months

Objective and expected results:

The objective of this action is to continue to support activities related to providing visibility of the EU GNSS Programmes in Israel and fostering closer contacts between EU and Israeli entities involved in GNSS.

This support aims to achieve the following results:

 Maintaining visibility of the EU GNSS Programmes in Israel via the implementation of a media strategy and a Galileo Information Centre with a dedicated web site;

 Exchanging expertise on GNSS;

 Fostering closer contacts between entities involved in GNSS-related R&D and research funding organisations;

 Matchmaking for representatives of the EU and Israeli industries to establish a dialogue between investors and innovative companies working in the area of GNSS;

 Organising joint workshops for mutual information exchange on the European GNSS Programmes

Implementation:

Direct centralised management

Timetable of direct award:

October 2013

Main selection criteria:

The applicants’ financial capacity (applicants must prove their financial capacity to carry out the action to be subsidised and provide their balance sheet for the last financial year for which the accounts have been closed; this provision does not apply to public bodies and international organisations) and technical capacity (applicants must have the technical and operational capacity to carry out the action to be subsidised and provide the documents required – CVs of the persons responsible for implementing the action, description of projects and activities carried out during the last three years) to organize the following activities:

EN 38 EN  Promote and inform about the results of the European GNSS programmes;

 Promote European products;

 Perform technology watch;

 Create awareness through organisation of seminars;

 Provide incentives to European SME willing to export in cooperation for example with the European Investment Bank.

Applicants should be private or public organisations based in the targeted country/region (Israel) or based in the European Union with operations in the targeted country/region.

Main award criteria:

1. Relevance of the proposal

2. Visibility

3. Impact

4. Quality of the proposal

5. Budget and Cost-effectiveness

Form of the grant:

Grant for action Financial contribution: Up to 70% of the eligible costs

Indirect costs: 7% of direct eligible costs

Financial envelope: 200.000 €

EN 39 EN APPENDIX III – Grant for action - Latin America Info Centres

Legal Basis: Regulation (EC) No 683/2008

Amount: 150 000 €

Duration: 36 months

The objective of this action is to continue to support activities related to providing visibility of the EU GNSS Programmes in Latin America and fostering closer contacts between EU and Latin America's entities involved in GNSS.

This support aims to achieve the following results:

 Maintaining visibility of the EU GNSS Programmes in Latin America via the implementation of a media strategy and a Galileo Information Centre with a dedicated web site;

 Exchanging expertise on GNSS;

 Matchmaking for representatives of the EU and Latin America's industries to establish a dialogue between investors and innovative companies working in the area of GNSS;

 Organising joint workshops for mutual information exchange on the European GNSS Programmes;

Implementation:

Direct centralised management

Timetable of award:

December 2013

Main selection criteria:

The applicants' financial capacity (applicants must prove their financial capacity to carry out the action to be subsidised and provide their balance sheet for the last financial year for which the accounts have been closed; this provision does not apply to public bodies and international organisations) and technical capacity (applicants must have the technical and operational capacity to carry out the action to be subsidised and provide the documents required – CVs of the persons responsible for implementing the action, description of projects and activities carried out during the last three years) to provide the following services:

EN 40 EN  Maintaining visibility of the EU GNSS Programmes in Latin America via the implementation of a media strategy and through the activities of a Galileo Information Centre with a dedicated web site;

 Supporting exchanging expertise on GNSS;

 Matchmaking for representatives of the EU and Latin America's industries to establish a dialogue between investors and innovative companies working in the area of GNSS;

 Organising joint workshops for mutual information exchange on the European GNSS Programmes.

Applicants should be private or public organisations based in the targeted country/region (Brazil, Argentina, Chile) or based in the European Union with operations in the targeted country/region.

Main award criteria:

6. Understanding of the task

7. Expected positive impact on the visibility of the EU GNSS programmes

8. Ability to reach out to the key target groups

9. Quality of the proposal

10. Budget and cost-effectiveness

Form of the grant:

Grant for action

Financial contribution: Up to 70% of the eligible costs

Indirect costs: 7% of the direct eligible costs

Financial envelope: 150.000 €

EN 41 EN APPENDIX IV – Ad hoc Grant to the Centre National d'Etudes Spaciales (CNES) for the establishment of the SAR/Galileo service centre

Legal Basis: Regulation 683/2008;

Amount: 800,000 €

Duration: 24 months

The objectives of this action is to support CNES in achieving:

 The establishment of the SAR/Galileo service centre in the CNES premises with a view to integrating the system in the context of COSPAS-SARSAT through :the hosting and operations of key facilities intended to provide the Search and Rescue Service;

o the establishment of a logistic (central warehouse) and coordination centre for the SAR/Galileo ground segment maintenance

 the coordination of the various Medium Earth Orbit Local User Terminals' facilities (MEOLUT)

 the provision of returning service facilities' hosting

 the maintenance of the search and rescue facilities (MTCF, RLSP and SAR-VTB) over the longer term

 a successful initial service provision of SAR/Galileo at the end of 2014.

Implementation Direct centralised management

Timetable of direct 1st May 2013 award

Main selection (1) The financial capacity of the applicant to criteria perform the proposed activities

(2) The applicant's technical capacity in the Search and Rescue domain

(3) The involvement in the COSPAS- SARSAT Institutional framework

EN 42 EN Main award criteria (4) Relevance of the proposal

(5) Visibility

(6) Impact

(7) Quality of the proposal

(8) Budget and Cost-effectiveness

Form of the grant Ad hoc grant on the grounds of Article 190(1)(f) of the Rules of Application; CNES is the only entity in Europe which possesses the technical expertise and the representatives of France to the COSPAS- SARSAT;

Financial Up to 100% of the eligible costs. The co-financing contribution principle is ensured through the participation of CNES in the indirect costs of the action.

Indirect costs 7% of the actual eligible direct costs.

Financial envelope 800.000 €

EN 43 EN