Published: October 08, 2008
Space Age Business Solutions: Leicester and Nottingham Universities
Leicester and Nottingham universities and emda apply out-of-this-world knowledge to boost enterprise
EVENT ON OCTOBER 10th 2008, 9.30-2.30 at the National Space Centre, Leicester
Exploiting space age technology for the benefit of business and professionals in the East Midlands is the focus of an enterprise event in Leicester.
The Universities of Leicester and Nottingham have teamed up with emda to examine the appliance of science to boost business performance and improve efficiency.
Professor Paul Monks, from the University of Leicester, is examining the applications of space data in business. He said: "A revolution is underway in the everyday use of space-based information services, including satellite navigation systems in transport and satellite imagery for Google Earth and Google Map.
"Through Europe's investment in satellite navigation with Galileo, and environmental monitoring with GMES, many more applications for space information are emerging.
"The University of Leicester is currently launching a knowledge hub for the East Midlands region's network for exploitation and utilisation of GMES space technologies, also incorporating applications to our regional agendas in transport, health and construction. We are setting up mechanisms to support knowledge exchange partnerships with national and regional companies, especially SMEs, with participation through in-situ training and joint projects.
"This Workshop on October 10 will explore new opportunities for businesses, public sector users and potential investors regarding commercial and civil-use applications of space-based data services. "
The event will cover:
* Use of space information systems in applications for
environmental protection, air quality monitoring, health,
security, disaster management, leisure and tourism.
* Application of satellite navigation technology in transport
and communication, land survey, agriculture, tourism, waste
disposal and logistics.
* Opportunities for building academic/business partnerships,
especially those involving SMEs.
* Routes to access European Commission Framework 7
programmes and other funding options for developing these
and related applications.
Terry Moore, Professor of Satellite Navigation and Director of the IESSG said: "Satellite navigation is one of the most important growth technologies of the early 21st Century. GPS (the basis of the SatNav now familiar in many people's cars) will soon be joined by other systems, including Europe's Galileo, and location and timing services provided by these systems are becoming a fundamental part of all our lives. This event will highlight the East Midlands established position at the very front of the developments of this new technology and how we work with industry."
David Wallace, Director of Innovation at East Midlands Development Agency (emda) said: "Over the years there have been many commercial spin offs from space technologies. Applications as diverse as water purification, solar energy, scratch resistant lenses and even golf balls have benefitted from the space programme.
"This is why it is vitally important for businesses in the East Midlands to be aware of the latest breakthroughs in space technology. This seminar will make businesses understand how some of these technologies can be applied to the development of commercial products and services."
Presentations will be made by:
Professor Alan Wells - Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester, emda NEREUS
Network of European Regions Using Space Technology
Professor Paul Monks - University of Leicester
Applications of Space Data in Business
Professor Terry Moore - University of Nottingham
Sat Nav - Myths, Realities and Diverse
Applications of Satellite Navigation
Dr. Richard Gilmore - DG Enterprise, EC
Funding Opportunities in the Space Theme in FP7.
Dr. Michael Rose - BNSC.
National Objectives for Space Technology -
Applications in GMES and GNSS.
Dr. Nick Veck - Infoterra-Global.
Business Services from EO -
Emergency Services and Risk Management.
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