ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INFO DAY FP7 Second Call Brussels, 13, December 2007 Introduction to the Marine Technologies topics European Commission Research DG Directorate Environment (including Climate Change) Elena Dominguez and Panagiotis Balabanis
Marine Sciences and Technologies in FP7 Marine research has been supported through the Marine Science and Technology programmes, the MAST programmes, launched in 1989, and subsequently within the context of the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Research Framework Programmes Marine science and technology have been identified as a key component of both EC Marine Thematic Strategy and future Maritime Policy Within Theme 6 Environment (including climate change) emphasis on Management of marine environments Marine observing systems (GEOSS) Marine technologies Research on fisheries, ocean power generation and ocean monitoring systems (GMES) supported in other themes of FP7
Theme: Environment (including climate change) 2 nd call Activity 6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES Ł Sub-activity 6.3.1 Environmental technologies for the sustainable management and conservation of the natural and man-made environment uarea 6.3.1.6. Marine Environment Topic ENV.2008.3.1.6.1. Development of automated sensing technologies for estuaries, coastal areas and seas
ENV.2008.3.1.6.1. Development of automated sensing technologies for estuaries, coastal areas and seas Estuaries and coastal areas are extremely important as source of nutrients, sediments and pollutants for the marine environment Sustainable fishery activities require a detailed knowledge on their input Monitoring is necessary to assess the impact of climate change on key parameters for aquatic systems in line with related EUpolicies and initiatives (Marine Thematic Strategy, Maritime Policy Green Paper) This demands sophisticated monitoring technologies where gliders (but also profilers or AUV) and buoys equipped with sensors could play an important role
ENV.2008.3.1.6.1. Development of automated sensing technologies for estuaries, coastal areas and seas Clear and measurable advances in relation to a selection of the key parameters and to the system operation - with respect to sensor miniaturisation, energy consumption, robustness, long-term accuracy and overall system performance (interoperability, data management, capital and operational costs, etc.) Example of parameters to be measured with adequate spatial and temporal resolution (not limited) nutrients, pollutants, chlorophyll, Carbon species, microorganisms, and selected physico-chemical parameters (e.g. ph, O2, T) The prototype sensors should be developed to a level that will allow them to move to market as a next step. Participation of SMEs is particularly encouraged.
ENV.2008.3.1.6.1. Development of automated sensing technologies for estuaries, coastal areas and seas Funding scheme: collaborative projects (small- or medium-scale focused research projects) Requested Community contribution: shall not exceed EUR 3,500,000 (Eligibility criterion) Expected impacts The developed technologies should be shown to reinforce the benefits of autonomous monitoring systems for the marine environment. Furthermore, they should ensure the enhancement of Europe s sea monitoring capability, leading to the creation of market opportunities for the European private sector.
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