Space assets for demining assistance?

Space assets for demining assistance? Thomas Bouvet European Space Agency 27 April 2010

Introduction We believe that the efficiency of the land release process could still be improved, thanks to existing space technologies and assets, in particular Space borne Earth observation, navigation, telecommunication. ESA is about to fund a feasibility study, to pave the way to new services to assist land release for improved socio-economic impact. Involvement of relevant stakeholders within the landmine / ERW community is sought.

OUTLINE How space could be relevant to land release? Introduction to the IAP programme of ESA Highlights of the ITT for a feasibility study

How could space be relevant to land release?

Could Space be relevant? Land Status Loosely defined suspect Area Non Priority zones Priority zones Zone with undetermine dhazard Low hazard zone High hazard zone Mine decontaminate dzone Released zone Action steps Current Tools Possible space assistance Landmine Impact Survey Reports of accident Conflict data Collection of demographic and economic data 1a Non technical Survey Interviews Stand off visual inspection 4a 5a Technical Survey Close in visual inspection Airborne stand off detection (experimental) Fencing off Clearance Manual deminers with prodders, electronic sensors or dogs; Possible mechanical assistance Legend Service enabled by Humanitarian Service enabled Demining by Service enabled by 2a 3 2b 4b 5b 4c 5c 4d 5d (Test) & Release 1b

Could Space be relevant? Priority setting & assessment 2 1 0 Practicality & cost Socio - economic value Suspected land For each euro spent Evaluation of how much socio-economic value will be released. Evaluation of fit with priority development goals (e.g. food autonomy? Load on health system? Development of infrastructure?)

Read my IAF report on technologies Could Space be relevant? Selecting the right detection tool(s) Soil characteristics Method / instrument 1 Method / instrument 2 Method / instrument 1+2 Type of ERW / mine Characterize the operational scenario. Choose the tool(s) that will best work for your purpose (standoff detection / close in detection / post release assessment). Chose the time in year when it is best. Optimal detection reliability given available technologies

Could Space be relevant? Discriminating mine free / contaminated lands Actual situation Close in detection Mined land Mine free land Released land Desired situation Close in detection Air borne detection Space borne detection Reinforcement of confidence in suspicion Amount of suspected land addressed Amount of suspected land addressed

Could Space be relevant? Discriminating mine free / contaminated lands Desired situation Selection of sensing technology Navigation assistance Payload data downlink to processing centers Released land Close in detection Air borne detection Direct detection of mine field signature Characterisation of scenario, to help define indicators Detection of indirect indicators of mine absence / presence Space borne detection Amount of suspected land addressed

Could Space be relevant? Assisting navigation to and within the operation area Combination of readily available and updated elevation + land use maps and a GPS navigating tool, for any field operation: - Interviews - Field observations - Stand off detection - Demarcation - Clearance Geo-referencement of collected data

Could Space be relevant? Real time communication between field data collectors and IMSMA For the field operator to get the right information, at the right place, at the right time. To upload in real time field data collected into IMSMA (quality management)

Could Space be relevant? Land Status Loosely defined suspect Area Non Priority zones Priority zones Zone with undetermine dhazard Low hazard zone High hazard zone Mine decontaminate dzone Released zone Action steps Current Tools Landmine Impact Survey Reports of accident Conflict data Collection of demographic and economic data Non technical Survey Interviews Stand off visual inspection Technical Survey Close in visual inspection Airborne stand off detection (experimental) Fencing off Clearance Manual deminers with prodders, electronic sensors or dogs; Possible mechanical assistance (Test) & Release Possible space assistance 1a 4a 5a 2a 3 2b 4b 5b 4c 5c 4d 5d 1b Legend Sibenik Croatia, April xx2010 Service enabled by satellite Earth Obs. International Service Symposium enabled by on xx Humanitarian satellite Demining xx Service enabled by satellite

Introduction to the ESA IAP programme

IAP? Rationale IAP = Integrated Application Promotion New ESA programme (2008), established to Meet increasing demand for sustainable end-to-end services using integrated space & non space technologies and assets Designed to overcome two major obstacles: Cultural gap and lack of dialogue potential users and the space sector. Compartmentalisation of space technologies

IAP - Activities IAP objective: The development of Operational services for a wide range of users through the combination of different systems IAP funds feasibility studies and pre-operational demonstration projects, to facilitate the set up of new services leveraging on several space assets. Incubator for services

IAP - Peculiarities Cross sectorial / topical programme, to address global challenges: Health, Safety, development, transportation, energy, etc IAP activities are implemented through partnerships of users and relevant stakeholders across the value chain. IAP activities are user - driven. Short term to market services i.e. enabled by mature technologies / existing system elements

IAP - Structure Feasibility Awareness Demonstration Studies, Activities, Projects: to assess reaching to implement the out technical to stakeholders pre-operational and economical in order services viability to understand on the of services basis their responding of needs, partnership foster to their users with demand users/stakeholders requirements. and facilitate their involvement Health Safety Development Awareness Feasibility Studies Demonstration Projects Operations Energy Other IAP Educate on space assets plus understand needs Identify user requirements & assess services viability Optimising solutions demonstrate in operational conditions Ensure Sustainability Potential Users Partners progressive involvement International Symposium Feedback on

Highlights of the ITT to implement a feasibility study

Feasibility study OBJECTIVES To produce a concept for a user-driven integrated system and services based on existing space assets supporting the land release process in mine action at its various levels. To assess, together with the users, the system and its associated services, including its added value and that of the space assets, and analyze its economic and non-economic viability. To prepare a roadmap towards sustainable services, including definition of a demonstration project, the formal involvement of key stakeholders in that demonstration project (such as users, service providers, etc).

Feasibility study STUDY LOGICS

Feasibility study Stakeholders Any organisation with relevant skills and experience to produce a study steering towards valuable and sustainable services e.g. Service end-users: Decision makers / Donors / Operators R&D organisations with relevant expertise Space service providers

Feasibility study SCHEDULE Bidding closing date: 14 June 2008 Study kick-off: July / August Study duration: 15 months BUDGET 400 k

ESA IS WAITING FOR YOUR BID Come to me for ITT documents For questions and further information: http://iap.esa.int Claudia.Piesche@esa.int

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