GSA Introduction for Galileo Search and Rescue workshop during European Space Solutions 2016

1. GALILEO SAR WORKSHOP
European Space Solutions 2016
The Hague, 2nd June 2016

2. AGENDA
14.00-14.10 Welcome and Introduction (GSA & EC)
14.10-14.40 Galileo Search and Rescue service update – Xavier Maufroid (European Commission)
14.40-15.10
15.10-15.40
EU funded initiatives to support Galileo SAR adoption (Part 1)
• SAT406M: An EGNSS application providing an end-to-end solution based on the SAR/Galileo
service and particularly using the Return-Link-Message (RLM), to improve the mobility and safety
of citizens - Daniel Katz, Mobit Telecom ltd
• HELIOS: Second Generation Beacon for GALILEO/EGNOS EGNSS Search And Rescue applications-
Alain Bouhet, OROLIA – McMurdo Division
15.40-16.10 Coffee break
16.10-16.45
16.45-17.10
EU funded initiatives to support Galileo SAR adoption (Part 2)
• GRICAS: Galileo MEOSAR RLS Improvement for Better Civil Aviation Security - Philippe Larhantec,
Thales Alenia Space
• MAGNIFIC: Multiplying in Africa European Global Navigation Initiatives Fostering Interlaced
Cooperation – Philippe Larhantec, Thales Alenia Space
17.10-17.40 The perspective of Beacon Manufacturers
• Presentation of GSA Survey (GSA)
• Discussion/round table with projects and manufacturers (moderated by EC)
o Daniel Katz, Mobit Telecom ltd
o Alain Bouhet, OROLIA – McMurdo Division
o Philippe Larhantec, Thales Alenia Space
o Carole Picard, ELTA
o Cyril Boissy, Syrlinks
17.40-18.00 New funding opportunities: H2020 and Fundamental Elements Grants (GSA)