The first Intermediate meeting was successfully concluded on January 29th in Brussels. During the meeting, the consortium reviewed the progress of the various work packages, discussed the work completed to date, and outlined expectations for the upcoming year, leading up to IRM2.
With this milestone behind us, we are now diving into the Prototype Development and Design of the Pilot Projects. The objectives of this work package include:
- EGNSS Component Development: Defining, designing, and developing the EGNSS component of the AVIS prototype for pilot use, which encompasses both vessel positioning and an integrated safety layer.
- Copernicus Component Development: Similarly, we are defining, designing, and developing the Copernicus component, ensuring it also includes a robust safety layer.
- Smart Inland ECDIS Equipment: We aim to develop advanced Smart Inland ECDIS equipment as part of the IWW layer, integrating a comprehensive safety component library into the ECDIS system.
- Final Solution Integration: Our goal is to create a cohesive solution that integrates all components, tailored to the identified inland operational scenarios, user requirements, and safety considerations.
During our meeting, we also discussed progress across other work packages, achieving several key milestones, including:
- Navigation Operations Analysis: An evaluation of current navigation operations and electronic tools in inland waterways to enhance efficiency.
- Sensor Identification: Identifying potential sensors for vessels and developing a sensor fusion concept to provide alerts to skippers, incorporating GNSS and Copernicus-derived alerts.
- Automated Vessels Concept: Defining a concept of operations for automated vessels based on GNSS positioning and Copernicus-derived alerts.
- User Requirements Analysis: Conducting a thorough analysis of user requirements for automated navigation.
- Capacity Assessment: An evaluation of the capabilities of Galileo, EGNOS, and Copernicus in supporting operations and identifying any gaps.
These accomplishments signify significant progress in our mission to leverage EU Space Data for automated vessels navigating European inland waterways. A huge thank you to our dedicated team for their hard work and commitment. Together, we are driving innovation and excellence! 💪
