Thematic call in the area of 'Space 2003'
The European Commission has published a call for proposals in the area of 'Space 2003' under the Sixth Framework Programme's 'Aeronautics and space' thematic priority. This is one of the areas covered by the 'Integrating and strengthening the European Research Area' specific programme. The areas covered by this call are: - Global monitoring for environment and security (GMES), (area 2.3.2 of the work programme); - Satellite communications (area 2.3.3.1 of the work programme); - GMES and satellite communications. In specifying the instruments to be used in these areas, the call requests the use of integrated projects, networks of excellence, specific targeted research projects, coordinated actions, or specific support actions. Proposers are advised to consult the full call text at the address below in order to find out the particular instruments requested for each area. Satellite systems are a unique and globally available data source and facilitate local, regional and global applications and related services. The general objective of the work programme aims at reaping the benefits for markets and society. The selected research areas (Galileo, GMES and satellite telecommunications) will support this general objective and have specific objectives in view of their respective application fields: - GMES will establish operational capabilities providing information to the user community as specified in the EC Action Plan (2001-2003). - Satellite telecommunications shall provide affordable and economically viable services to the largest possible customer base. The total indicative budget for this call is 60 million euroTo see the call text, please visit: http://fp6.cordis.lu/fp6/call_details.cfm?CALL_ID=15(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)