Description
ARTES 21 Sub-Element 2C is a programme for the development of new applications and services utilising satellite based AIS (Automatic Identification System) data. The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a collaborative tool for surveillance of the maritime traffic, allowing collision avoidance among the vessels as well as surveillance the traffic close to the coast. The system is based onperiodic transmission of messages reporting information about the vessel. The terrestrial AIS is limited by the radio horizon. The detection of Automatic Identification System messages from space allows having a global picture of the maritime traffic. ARTES 21 Sub-Element 2C operates with a Call for Proposals, which is always open. Industry responds with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this Call for Proposalsmust be relevant for the design, development, integration, deployment and validation of new applications/services, which makes use of satellite based AIS data. The Agency will admit for evaluation only proposals from a bidding team composed of a company and/or organisation - be it as Prime or subcontractor - residing in any of those states that have subscribed to ARTES 21 Sub-Element 2C, i.e. Belgium, Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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