DORIS_NET

Downstream Observatory organised by Regions active In Space - Network

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'DORIS_Net proposes a Downstream Observatory organised by Regions who are all members of NEREUS (Network of European Regions Using Space Technologies) and potentially users of GMES downstream services. The Downstream Observatory will facilitate links between both regional and European level GMES stakeholders. The regional users and service providers will be supported by dedicated interfaces as well as a network of Regional GMES Contact Offices (RCOs) to create the European GMES Downstream Service Platform - the heart of DORIS_Net. This Platform will allow more effective coordination of individual activities both within and between the regions of Europe and European GMES governance which is vital for growth in the downstream service sector. The Platform shall be tested and verified by a nucleus of European pilot regions already involved in GMES services. This scalable and robust concept results in a good geographic representation of European regions and reflects the depth of the GMES service portfolio. Six Core Partners: Bremen, Midi-Pyrenees/Aquitaine, Azores, East Midlands, Lombardia and seven Fast Track Partners: Basilicata, French Guyana, Bretagne, Mazovia, Castilla Y Leon, Madrid, Baden-Wuerttemberg make up the DORIS_Net consortium. In addition, DORIS_Net will expand to initially seven Outreach Regions (Latvia, Estonia, Ireland, Hungary, Finland, Madeira/ Portugal and Provence Cote d' Azur) which will be “tutored” in implementing the DORIS_Net methodology by Core Partners. This concept will enable the Platform to continuously expand allowing more and more European regions to implement the GMES service portfolio in a systematic and coordinated way. Furthermore, full support from NEREUS, as the NEREUS Flagship project, as well as the involvement of all major European networks ERRIN, AER, EARSC, EURISY and the CoR in the Advisory Board and dissemination activities will strengthen the impact of DORIS_Net on the GMES downstream service sector.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

Europe's ambitious and ever-expanding programme for Earth Observation (EO) is poised for a step-change increase in regional participation. A network of Regional Contact Offices (RCOs) will promote its use and enhance relevant services.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

The European EO programme was formerly known as Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and is now called Copernicus. It was established to provide reliable and timely environmental information to ensure the well-being and security of future generations. Data provided includes changes in climate, the influence of human activities on these and how they affect daily living. As such, Copernicus/GMES can positively influence decisions on the part of policymakers, businesses and even the average citizen.

In order to strengthen regional involvement in Copernicus/GMES, the EU-funded project 'Downstream observatory organised by regions active in space - network' (DORIS_NET) established a network of RCOs. The RCOs are poised to raise awareness, recruit participation and facilitate the use of Copernicus/GMES services by regional players in several ways.

DORIS_NET partners created the DORIS_NET Regional User and Service Inventory that will be continuously updated to link the downstream service side with the regional demand side. RCOs use it to provide information about Copernicus/GMES, connect suppliers with end-users, and keep track of the regional services offered and new products available. In addition, RCOs promote partnerships and technology transfer from research projects into new services, applications and patents.

Within the scope of the project, the Regional Inventory was used to create a downstream services catalogue, a report on the needs of regional users and recommendations for the development of new services. It also informed recommendations to other regions wishing to join the network as well as to Copernicus/GMES governing bodies regarding a regional perspective in strategic development.

European pilot regions have tested the network, its tools and governance, and DORIS_Net is now open to all regions wishing to join. EO will soon benefit from the strength in numbers facilitated by continuously expanding participation. The network will facilitate effective cooperation, ensuring that the supply of its services meets end-users demand, helping stakeholders to protect the environment and global security.