This call for proposal objectives are:
– Promote the development of sustainable downstream applications in the domain of smart shipping and/or unmanned shipping.
– Foster the utilization of innovative space-based technologies such as 5G and advanced PNT (Positioning, Navigation, Timing).
– Development of the required technologies and products to enable the convergence of terrestrial and space based 5G networks.
– Development of the required technologies and products to enable advanced PNT techniques in support of unmanned and smart shipping navigation.
– Advance the safe integration of unmanned maritime vessels in the maritime traffic.
– Provide pre-operational demonstrations to the prospective users and customers of the proposed applications show-casing the benefits deriving from the utilization of space.
– Promote the international dimension of the proposed services.
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