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� � � � � � � � ���������� ������������������ Aeronautics Research in the Sixth framework Programme (2003 - 2006) KI-72-05-427-EN-C This project synopsis represents Aeronautics Research projects from the Sixth European Research Framework Programme from the fi rst and second Aeronautics Research Aeronautics calls for proposals. Grouped by sector and technological areas, projects and other research Research actions are detailed according to their objectives, methodologies and results. Administrative information is also provided and a comprehensive partner index lists all project participants. 2003 - 2006 projects Research Projects from 2003 - 2006 projects Project synopses the fi rst and second calls the fi – volume 1 Project synopses – volume 1 Research Projects from ISBN 92-79-00643-6 the fi rst and second calls PROJECT SYNOPSES 9 789279 006432 Interested in European research? 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Fax (32-2) 29-58220 http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/rtdinfo/index_en.html EUROPEAN COMMISSION Directorate-General for Research Directorate H - Transport Unit H.3 - Aeronautics EUROPEAN COMMISSION Aeronautics Research 2003-2006 projetcs Project synopses – volume 1 Europe Direct is a service to help you find answers to your questions about the European Union Freephone number (*): 00 800 6 7 8 9 10 11 (*) Certain mobile telephone operators do not allow access to 00 800 numbers or these calls may be billed. LEGAL NOTICE Neither the European Commission nor any person acting on behalf of the Commission is responsible for the use which might be made of the following information. The views expressed in this publication are the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Commission. A great deal of additional information on the European Union is available on the Internet. It can be accessed through the Europa server (http://europa.eu.int). Cataloguing data can be found at the end of this publication. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, 2006 ISBN 92-79-00643-6 © European Communities, 2006 Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Printed in Belgium PRINTED ON WHITE CHLORINE-FREE PAPER How to use this book This book contains the synopses of all of Also included in the book are lists of the aeronautics and air transport projects National Contact Points and contact under the fi rst and second calls (Calls details of the Commission staff involved 1A, 2A, 1B) for proposals of the Sixth in aeronautics and air transport. A list Research Framework Programme (FP6) of abbreviations is intended to assist the of the European Commission. reader in understanding the notation The synopses are intended to provide used in throughout the book, especially a brief overview of project objectives, country names, institutions and widely technological approaches and expected used technical terms. achievements. Some administrative fea- In addition, two indexes at the back of the tures and partnership details are also book allow the identifi cation of projects by given, allowing for a more comprehensive contract number and by project acronym. description of the projects. The names Finally, an alphabetical index of all proj- and addresses of the project co-ordinators ect participants gives the page number are provided, should any further informa- of every project in which the participant tion be required. The project synopses are is involved. presented in four blocks representative of The European Commission would like to the four areas of the Aeronautics work- thank the project coordinators for their programme. replies to requests for photographs to complement the text of this publication. 3 Foreword Aeronautics is a highly strategic sec- holders and by putting tor for Europe, bringing citizens closer forward an ambitious and together and generating knowledge, evolving Strategic Research skills, wealth and jobs. The industry is Agenda (SRA), based on the essential for economic growth and is a ‘Vision 2020’ goal of meet- key factor in the effort to make Europe ing society’s needs while the most competitive and dynamic ensuring industrial leader- knowledge-based economy in the world. ship. Under FP6, European An area of recognised strength for aeronautics research has Europe, aeronautics has become a closely followed the ACARE symbol of technological and industrial SRA. prowess and of what we can accomplish European Commission projects in aero- when we work together. The European nautics are undertaken by the Direc- aeronautics industry has proved itself torate-General for Research, focusing to be rather successful in recent years, on technologies and airborne aspects, and this is without doubt the result of and the Directorate-General for Trans- trans-European teamwork and Com- port and Energy, addressing mainly munity research has had a major role to ground-based air transport elements. play in this, acting as a powerful catalyst The Community budget for aeronautics to bring the important players together research has increased steadily under around common objectives. It is there- the Framework Programmes, refl ecting fore with great pleasure that I introduce the increasing importance of the sec- this synopsis of the aeronautics research tor for economic growth. This trend is carried out within the Thematic Priority expected to continue, with a substantial ‘Aeronautics and Space’ of the Union’s share going to research instruments of Sixth Research Framework Programme greater scale and scope, such as inte- (FP6). grated projects. In 2000, the ‘Group of Aeronautics Per- The recent enlargement of the European sonalities’ put forward its ‘Vision 2020’ Union has brought in ten new Mem- for aeronautics in Europe, establishing ber States, many of which have strong the basic goal of meeting society’s needs national aeronautics traditions. The while ensuring industrial competitive- integration of these new partners within ness. Attaining this goal means rising the European Research Area is far from to some formidable challenges. Europe complete, but they are certain to play an must respond to a rapidly growing air increasingly important role in the future transport market while balancing envi- of European Aeronautics research. ronmental, safety, security and capacity demands – all of this in the face of grow- I am confi dent that this synopses book ing global competition from both tradi- will provide an interesting and useful tional and emerging players. Now, more overview of our joint efforts in support of than ever, new and advanced technologi- the future of European air transport. cal solutions are called for and Europe must work together to fi nd them. The Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (ACARE) was the fi rst of the new Technology Platforms for European research. It has provided Janez Potočnik strong impetus by involving all stake- European Commissioner for Research 5 Introduction The importance of opment, the industry, including its entire technology supply chain, plays a signifi - the aviation industry cant role in the high-skill labour market and acts as a catalyst for many high-tech Europe’s air transport system of is vital developments. for the growth of the entire European economy and for the cohesion of the Union Key fi gures of the aeronautics and its regions. In addition to its role in facilitating economic activity, European manufacturing industry for 2003 air transport, including the aeronautics – Turnover: €74 billion manufacturing industry, represents a sig- – New jobs: 415 000 nifi cant economic factor in its own right. – Exports: 53% of total Altogether, it contributes about €500 bil- production lion (2.6%) to Europe’s Gross Domestic – Trade surplus: €2.2 billion Product (GDP). – Operating profi t: 5.3% of turnover Some key air transport fi gures – R&D expenditure: 14.5% An estimated 14 000 new aircraft will have – 3.1 million Jobs (1.9% of all jobs in the to be built and sold over the next 15 years EU) to satisfy the expected growth in demand – 130 airlines for air travel. This could mean an income – 450 airports of more than €500 billion for European – 5000 aircraft fl eet industry, if Europe can maintain just a – 1 billion passengers per year 50% share of the market. – 12 million movements per year Europe can undoubtedly achieve this kind The aeronautics manufacturing indus- of leading position in a sector now widely try is of great strategic importance to seen as crucial for sustainable economic Europe and its Member States. Due to its growth. But it can do so only by support- high investment in research and devel- ing and promoting ongoing collaborative Figure 1: Long-term growth perspective of global air transport Source: US Department of Trade 6 research and technological development and innovation equivalent to the ‘com- efforts and by further expanding these mon market’ for goods and services. efforts to include every existing and poten- This structure is the ERA. It represents tial European aeronautics stakeholder. a new beginning for European research, comprising a coherent and concerted approach, stimulating the development Society’s growing joint strategies across the EU. transport needs With ERA, Europe provides itself with the resources it needs to fully exploit its Despite recent setbacks, market fore- exceptional potential, moving towards its casts indicate the demand for air trans- goal of becoming what the Lisbon Euro- port will continue to grow at an average pean Summit (March 2000) called ‘the rate of about 5% per year.