Galileo in support of
sustainable development
14th May 2012
Carlo des Dorides
Executive Director
European GNSS Agency
EISC Workshop Day, Cracow
Key role of Galileo in sustainable development
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What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development is a pattern of economic growth in which resource use aims to meet human needs while
preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come.
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What is the role of Galileo/EGNOS in ensuring sustainable development?
Aviation
-Decrease in delays and diversions due to EGNOS use in landings reduce fuel burn, CO2 emissions and noise
Road
-Road tolling systems based on GNSS reduce congestion and pollution
-Route planning ensures getting to destination faster, with fuel consumption, CO2 emission and noise reduction
-eCall service increases safety on the roads, faster response to dangerous situation limits environmental impact
-Precise tracking of dangerous goods transportation minimizes the risk of environmental damages
Agriculture
-Precision agriculture ensures a better use of the limited arable area by providing higher yields per hectare
-Precise spraying of pesticides and fertilizers reduces their environmental impact
-Tracking of animal movement by tagging them with receivers (helping not only in agriculture but in wildlife)
Maritime
-Collision avoidance minimizes the risk of spillages of dangerous substances
-Tracking of fishery vessels protects the fish population by avoiding illegal catches
Examples of R&D with environmental focus
Dangerous goods transportation (Scutum)
Extending the lifetime of highways by precise construction of road layers (ATLAS)
Precise salt spraying (GoldenIce)
Tracking of CO2 emissions in vehicles (OpenCarData project)
Prediction of earthquakes (I2GPS project)
Rescue operations with GNSS (CloseSearch)
What sustainable development really is?
“Pattern of economic growth in
which resource use aims to
meet human needs while
preservingWhat
the environment
is the sorole of Galileo in
that these needs can be met
sustainable
not only in the
present, but development?
also for generations to come.„
The word sustainable has been used in too many situations today.
Everything contributes to Sustainability!
Galileo-EGNOS benefits in aviation
Aviation represents 2% of global CO2 emissions*
However, the increasing number of flights routes each
year, as well as the frequent traffic collapse, have led
Europe to take measures, such as the recent inclusion of
airlines in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
4 bn € in
Public benefits (2010-27)
Fuel
Noise
CO2 emissions
VAT
Diversions
Cancellations
Corporate tax
Delays
3.8
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
Source: GSA MMFP
EGNOS provides significant benefits for
passengers, airports, airlines and the environment
Decrease in delays and
diversions in landings:
- Fuel burn
- CO2 emissions
- Noise
*Source: International Energy Agency
Galileo benefits ROAD transport
Road transport represents about
20% of EU's total emissions of CO2*
Galileo provides significant benefits in terms of
costs, speed and effectiveness
40 bn € in
Public benefits (2010-27)
Time savings
6.4
Injuries
5.9
Fuel
VAT 2.4
Air pollution 2.0
Climate change 1.1
Corporate tax 0.2
Congestion 0.1
Source: GSA MMFP
21.9
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Route planning ensures getting to destination faster
Development of road tolling systems reduces congestion
Precise tracking of dangerous goods
eCall service increases road safety and ensures fast
response to dangerous situations
Pollution reduction:
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Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Impact of environmental
accidents
Risk of environmental
damages
*Source: International Energy Agency
Galileo benefits in agriculture
Galileo provides significant benefits in terms of
costs and environmental impact
4 bn € in
Public benefits (2010-27)
Fertilizers
Pesticides
 Precision agriculture ensures higher yield production
 Accurate tracking of animal movement with receivers
(for farm animals and wildlife)
 Precise spraying of pesticides and fertilizers
2.6
Better use of arable area and of spraying
0.9
Fuel 0.4
VAT 0.1
Yield 0.0
Corporate tax 0.0
Source: GSA MMFP
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Fuel consumption
Environmental impact
Chemical pollution
Time...
Galileo benefits in maritime transport
Galileo provides significant benefits in terms of
costs, security and environmental impact
 Tracking of fishery vessels protects the fish population
 Collision avoidance minimizes spillages of substances
 Manage meteo-forecasting and nowcasting information
Decrease of security risks:
- Fuel consumption
- Environmental accidents
- Illegal catches
- Life-threats
Examples of R&D projects with focus on sustainability
SMART-WAY was awarded in Sustainable Transportation (2012)
SMART-WAY: Galileo based navigation in public
transport systems with passenger interaction.
COSMEMOS: Galileo’s meteo-forecasting to reduce Marine fuel consumption & risks
COSMEMOS: Galileo added value to commercial
fleets (Corsicaferries) and leisure boats
Examples of R&D projects on sustainability
SCUTUM: Galileo/EGNOS benefits for dangerous goods transports
SMART-WAY: Position accuracy & confidence
Guarantee for tracking & tracing services
ENI is now tracking +200 operating
vehicles in Italy, France and Austria
GOLDEN-ICE: Galileo’s accuracy in precise salt spreading for road safety
GOLDEN-ICE: The large quantities of salt required has
environmental impacts and high economical costs
A new green solution for highway
companies and municipalities
daily involved in winter
maintenance operations
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
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Carlo des Dorides
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Executive Director
European GNSS Agency, GSA
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