ConnectinGEO is a coordination and supporting action with the primary goal is to link existing coordinated Earth Observation networks with science and technology (S&T) communities, the industry sector and the GEOSS and Copernicus stakeholders. The aim is to facilitate a broader and more accessible knowledge base to support the needs of the GEO Societal Benefit Areas (SBAs) and their users.
24 months from 01/02/2015 to 31/01/2017
General aims
The project has 4 major objectives:
- Enable a European Network of Earth Observation Networks (ENEON) including space-based, airborne and in-situ observations networks.
- Provide a methodology to convert the knowledge needs into a coherent observation and measurement compendium for ENEON strategy and development.
- Apply the ConnectinGEO methodology to identify and assess the priority of gaps.
- Open the results of the project and exploit them beyond the project end.
CMCC Role
Project partner responsible for the following deliverables:
- D2.2- EVs current status in different communities and way to move forward
- D2.3- Proposal of EVs for selected themes
- D7.4- Strategic view for the sustainability of ENEON after the end of the project
Expected results
Report on the above mentioned deliverables, that should help in identifying Essential Variables to monitor the environment and its changes in different domains, and propose a strategy for a sustained European Network of Earth Observation Networks.
Activity
Coordination of the different communities monitoring Carbon, Health and Pollution, Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Energy, Disasters and Oceans to identify essential variables useful to monitor global change. Organization of a workshop. Preparation of a strategic report for the sustainability of ENEON.
Partners
- CNR - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
- CSIC - Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas
- IIASA - International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
- UNEXE - University of Exteter
- TIWAH
- 52N - 52 North
- B.V. S&T Corp.
- BIRA-IASB - Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy
- ARMINES
- NILU - Norwegian Institute for Air Research
- IEEE France Section
- IMT France
- EARSC - European Association of Remote Sensing Companies