5-LIVES copes with expected impacts of the “GALILEO-1-2014: EGNSS Applications” topic by presenting 5 different scenarios in which 5 different solutions (services and products) are developed to cover a necessity in emergency operations. All the solutions have, as fundamental basis, the usage of one or both EGNSS: EGNOS and Galileo location systems. Both systems are used inside the project, demonstrating the clear advantages of using them against other systems when applicable. To consummate a complete benefit report of EGNSS, for each scenario it is implemented a demonstration of the solution by performing field trials. The navigation data from demonstrations are analysed and post processed to obtain numerical values that could prove the benefits of the solution designed.
All the developed solutions have a clear objective to reach the marketing stage. Because of this, a specific task is developed at each scenario to draft a business plan or business case for the commercial exploitation of each solution. The overall results of each solution will be distributed to the aeronautical community with the support from EHA (European Helicopter Association), upon conference attendance and brochure material for the 5 scenarios developed.
5-LIVES will have a clear impact at EGNSS Programmatic level by promoting farther the introduction of services into the rotorcraft domain. The creation of an Advisory Group, in coordination with GSA and supported by EHA, shall ensure that operational concept material and required changes in regulations proposed, are going through a critical review at an early stage by most advanced and competent Civil Aviation Authorities in the domain, and participating countries. Clearly this might impact easing approval of those operations by National Authorities.
Last but not least, project impact is far beyond the limited set of scenarios worked out, since most of the generic navigation concepts (low level routes, RNP-AR) will be exploited and provide important benefits in the overall range of range of services provided for aerial critical mission, for example within energy sector in off-shore platforms, or any other services in the helicopter market like for example VIP transportation, touristic flights, among others. Those innovative navigation means shall also be an enabler for the development of advanced applications and other innovative building blocks for providing the service. The adoption of rotorcraft UAV in the helicopter market, both in the service loop or as a unique service block, will revolutionize and have a clear impact in the actual aerial business and contribute through innovative applications of such technology.
