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=== PAGE 1 ===
Administrative forms
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Call: HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02
(Digital European Sky Industrial Research 02)
Topic: HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA3-2
Type of Action: HORIZON-JU-RIA
(HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions)
Proposal number: 101288550
Proposal acronym: SCAN
Type of Model Grant Agreement: HORIZON Lump Sum Grant
Table of contents
Section Title Action
1 General information
2 Participants
3 Budget
4 Ethics and security
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Proposal ID 101288550
Acronym SCAN
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1 - General information
Fields marked * are mandatory to fill.
Topic HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02-WA3-2
Type of Model Grant Agreement HORIZON-AG-LS
Type of Action HORIZON-JU-RIA
Call HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-IR-02
Acronym SCAN
Proposal title SCAN: Reviewing, Adapting and Developing CNS Infrastructure and Services to Ensure the Safe Integration of
HAO And STO Vehicles
Note that for technical reasons, the following characters are not accepted in the Proposal Title and will be removed: < > " &
Duration in
months 36
Free keywords
Higher Altitude Operations Space Transport Operations CNS equipment performance non-barometric altimetry
HAPS integration new entrants
Abstract *
In the context of integrating Space and Higher Altitude Operations in European ATM, there is a need to evaluate and mitigate the
potential performance gap between current CNS and HAO specific requirements. Moreover, it has been established that altimetry
solutions based on barometric measurements are not reliable for safe operations above FL 600. It is therefore needed to identify non-
barometric altimetry solutions compatible with HAO.
SCAN will build on the outcome of CNS infrastructure studies and flight trials currently ongoing in the ECHO2 project and will move
forward with the ambition to:
a. Propose a set of feasible technical components and services to serve the CNS needs for diverse vehicles operating in the
higher airspace within Europe and beyond;
b. Engage with airspace users (conventional aviation and HAO operators), ANSPs, industry and aviation authorities to align
expectations on benefits and operational acceptability of the proposed CNS solutions or new paradigms for air traffic management.
c. Support a clear path forward for future CNS developments, including standardisation and regulatory framework evolution to
support the European pioneer initiatives on HAO.
Remaining characters 804
Has this proposal (or a very similar one) been submitted in the past 2 years in response to a call for
proposals under any EU programme, including the current call?
Yes No
Please give the proposal reference or contract number.
Previously submitted proposals should be with either 6 or 9 digits.
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Proposal ID 101288550
Acronym SCAN
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Declarations
Field(s) marked * are mandatory to fill.
1) We declare to have the explicit consent of all applicants on their participation and on the content of this proposal. *
2) We confirm that the information contained in this proposal is correct and complete and that none of the project
activities have started before the proposal was submitted (unless explicitly authorised in the call conditions). *
3) We declare:
- to be fully compliant with the eligibility criteria set out in the call
- not to be subject to any exclusion grounds under the EU Financial Regulation 2018/1046
- to have the financial and operational capacity to carry out the proposed project. *
4) We acknowledge that all communication will be made through the Funding & Tenders Portal
electronic exchange system and that access and use of this system is subject to the Funding & Tenders Portal Terms
and Conditions. *
5) We have read, understood and accepted the Funding & Tenders Portal Terms & Conditions and
Privacy Statement that set out the conditions of use of the Portal and the scope, purposes, retention periods, etc. for
the processing of personal data of all data subjects whose data we communicate for the purpose of the application,
evaluation, award and subsequent management of our grant, prizes and contracts (including financial transactions and
audits). *
6) We declare that the proposal complies with ethical principles (including the highest standards of research integrity
as set out in the ALLEA European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity, as well as applicable international and
national law, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on
Human Rights and its Supplementary Protocols. Appropriate procedures, policies and structures are in place to foster
responsible research practices, to prevent questionable research practices and research misconduct, and to handle
allegations of breaches of the principles and standards in the Code of Conduct. *
7) We declare that the proposal has an exclusive focus on civil applications (activities intended to be used in military
application or aiming to serve military purposes cannot be funded). If the project involves dual-use items in the sense
of Regulation 2021/821, or other items for which authorisation is required, we confirm that we will comply with the
applicable regulatory framework (e.g. obtain export/import licences before these items are used). *
8) We confirm that the activities proposed do not
- aim at human cloning for reproductive purposes;
- intend to modify the genetic heritage of human beings which could make such changes heritable
(with the exception of research relating to cancer treatment of the gonads, which may be financed), or
- intend to create human embryos solely for the purpose of research or for the purpose of stem
cell procurement, including by means of somatic cell nuclear transfer.
- lead to the destruction of human embryos (for example, for obtaining stem cells)
These activities are excluded from funding. *
9) We confirm that for activities carried out outside the Union, the same activities would have been allowed in at least
one EU Member State. *
10) For Lump Sum Grants with a detailed budget table: We understand and accept that the EU lump sum grants must
be reliable proxies for the actual costs of a project and confirm that the detailed budget for the proposal has been
established in accordance with our usual cost accounting practices and in compliance with the basic eligibility
conditions for EU actual cost grants (see AGA - Annotated Grant Agreement, art 6) and exclude costs that are ineligible
under the Programme. Purchases and subcontracting costs must be done taking into account best value for money
and must be free of conflict of interest. *
The coordinator is only responsible for the information relating to their own organisation. Each applicant remains responsible for the information declared for
their organisation. If the proposal is retained for EU funding, they will all be required to sign a declaration of honour.
False statements or incorrect information may lead to administrative sanctions under the EU Financial Regulation.
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Proposal ID 101288550
Acronym SCAN
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2 - Participants
List of participating organisations
# Participating Organisation Legal Name Country Role Action
1 EUROCONTROL - EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFBelgium Coordinator
2 DFS DEUTSCHE FLUGSICHERUNG GMBH DE Partner
3 LUFTFARTSVERKET SE Partner
4 EUROPEAN SATELLITE SERVICES PROVIDER SAS FR Partner
5 NATS (EN ROUTE) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY UK Partner
6 DIRECTION DES SERVICES DE LA NAVIGATION AERIENNE FR Partner
7 SkyNav Europe BE Partner
8 ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE France Partner
9 LINKOPINGS UNIVERSITET SE Partner
10 C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE AEROSPAZIALI SCPA IT Partner
11 SCEYE SPAIN S.L. ES Partner
12 SKYDWELLER CANARIAS SL ES Partner
13 SKYDWELLER SL ES Affiliated
14 PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE FUERTEVENTURASA MP Spain Partner
15 Elson Space España S.L. ES Partner
16 DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV DE Partner
17 PILDO CONSULTING SL ES Partner
18 ENAIRE ES Partner
19 OpenUTM Ltd. IE Partner
20 ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD UK Partner
21 SKYPUZZLER APS DK Partner
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Proposal ID 101288550
Acronym SCAN
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# Participating Organisation Legal Name Country Role Action
22 HAPS Alliance United States Associated
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Organisation data
PIC
999483733
Legal name
EUROCONTROL - EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION
Short name: EUROCONTROL
Address
Town BRUXELLES
Postcode 1130
Street Rue de la Fusée 96
Country Belgium
Webpage www.eurocontrol.int
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ yes
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... yes
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... yes
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/02/2022 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Aviation Transformation Directorate
Street Rue de la Fusée 96
Town BRUXELLES
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Belgium
Postcode 1130
Department 2
Department name Network Manager Directorate
Street Rue de la Fusée 96
Town BRUXELLES
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Belgium
Postcode 1130
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of
evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Ovidiu Last name* DUMITRACHE
E-Mail* ovidiu.dumitrache@eurocontrol.int
Town BRUXELLES Post code 1130
Street Rue de la Fusée 96
Website www.eurocontrol.int
Position in org. Project Manager
Department Aviation Transformation Directorate
Phone +32 2 729 3052 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Belgium
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
CM Team EUROCONTROL atd.ppu.cmt@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Pablo HARO pablo.haro@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Augustin UDRISTIOIU augustin.udristioiu@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Fiona MULLAN fiona.mullan@eurocontrol.int +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Pablo Haro Man Spain pablo.haro@euro
control.int Category B Senior resea Team member
Mr Ovidiu Dumitrache Man Romania ovidiu.dumitrach
e@eurocontrol.in
t
Category B Senior resea Leading
Ms Marta Fernandez
Castrillo
Woman Spain marta.fernandez-
castrillo@euroco
ntrol.int
Category C Recognised Team member
Mrs Fiona Mullan Woman Ireland fiona.mullan@eur
ocontrol.int
Category D First stage r Team member
Mr Dragos Tonea Man Romania dragos.tonea@eu
rocontrol.int
Category B Senior resea Team member
Mr Augustin Udristioiu Man Romania augustin.udristioi
u@eurocontrol.in
t
Category C Recognised Leading
Mr Edgar Reuber Man Germany edgar.reuber@eu
rocontrol.int
Category C Recognised Team member
Mr Gabor Fugedi Man Hungary gabor.fugedi@eu
rocontrol.int
Category C Recognised Team member
Mr Octavian Fota Man Romania octavian.fota@eu
rocontrol.int
Category B Senior resea Team member
Mrs Lucia Sandu Woman Moldova lucia.sandu@eur
ocontrol.int
Category D First stage r Team member
Mr Stefano Tiberia Man Italy stefano.tiberia@e
urocontrol.int
Category B Senior resea Team member
Mrs Aleksandra Owoc-Berson Woman Poland aleksandra.owoc-
berson@eurocon
trol.int
Category D First stage r Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Other achievement
As a founding member of the SESAR Programme and Joint Undertaking, EUROCONTROL has
been involved in all the phases (Definition, Development and Deployment) contributing
significantly to many of its most important achievements, such as the definition and
maintenance of the European ATM Master Plan, the SESAR 3 Strategic Research and
Innovation Agenda and a large number of Solutions delivered in the context of the SESAR 1
and SESAR 2020.
Dataset
The EUROCONTROL Base of Aircraft Data (BADA) Aircraft Performance Model (APM) is a
globally recognized reference database containing aircraft-specific coefficients and
theoretical models used to calculate aircraft performance parameters.
Service
The EUROCONTROL Network Manager Operations Centre (NMOC) permanently monitors the
airspace capacity against traffic load. This allows us to have an accurate picture of the current
and expected European ATM network situation. To ensure the transparent and efficient
operation of the network, we collect all of the real-time data generated by the network and
share it with all operational partners through our Data Collection and Distribution Services
(DCS and DDS).
Service
At the EUROCONTROL NMOC we measure, investigate and report on operational processes
and activities throughout all domains relevant to Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management.
All stakeholders provide feedback on the efficiency of the flight planning and airspace data
processing. We compare forecasts with the actual measured outcome in terms of delay and
route extension, while taking into account performance targets. This helps us improve the
performance of the European ATM Network.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO 2 project (Ref 101114697)
ECHO-2 is building on the deliverables of the ECHO (European Concept of Higher airspace
Operations) project, starting from the
Concept of Operations, to propose validated solutions paving the way towards the
operational integration of HAO in ATM.
ECHO project (ref. SESARER4-
19-2019)
The ECHO (European Concept of Higher airspace Operations) Project aimed at delivering a
comprehensive demand analysis and a comprehensive, innovative and feasible Concept of
Operations enabling near term and future Higher Airspace operations in a safe and orderly
manner.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
NMVP
Validation platform allowing to design and validate solutions for Network Management in a
more flexible way. Validations can now be replayed across NM’s backend systems (Enhanced
Tactical Flow Management System, Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System) and the
front-end systems.
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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PIC
999936820
Legal name
DFS DEUTSCHE FLUGSICHERUNG GMBH
Short name: DFS
Address
Town LANGEN
Postcode 63225
Street AM DFS CAMPUS 10
Country Germany
Webpage www.dfs.de
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is unknown (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... unknown
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
No department involved
Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Town Please enter the name of the town.
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Please select a country
Postcode Area code.
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of
evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Andreas Last name* UDOVIC
E-Mail* andreas.udovic@dfs.de
Town LANGEN Post code 63225
Street AM DFS CAMPUS 10
Website www.dfs.de
Position in org. Project Manager
Department Operational Planing
Phone +49610370705758 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Germany
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Alexander SEYBOLD alexander.seybold@dfs.de +49610370702034
Oliver ALBERT oliver.albert@dfs.de +4961037072073
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Publication • Presentation of „Obelisk“ auf den Kongress „HAPS4ESA Workshop“, 12-14.02.2024,
Leiden
Publication
• Article: Obelisk - Operationelles Betriebskonzept zur sicheren und effizienten
Luftraumintegration von Stratosphärenplattformen, DFS-Zeitschrift „Innovation im Fokus“
publication in preparation for 2025 foreseen
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
OBELISK • German national founded projetct „Obelisk Operationelles Betriebskonzept zur
sicheren und effizienten Luftraumintegration von Stratosphärenplattformen“ 2019-2024
ECHO2 • Participation on „ECHO 2 European Concept für High Altitude Operations 2”
2023-2026
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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PIC
942346077
Legal name
LUFTFARTSVERKET
Short name: SWEDISH CIVIL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
Address
Town NORRKOPING
Postcode 602 27
Street HOSPITALSGATAN 30
Country Sweden
Webpage http://www.lfv.se
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ yes
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 20/03/2014 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
No department involved
Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Town Please enter the name of the town.
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Please select a country
Postcode Area code.
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of
evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Lindsey Last name* MARTENEZ-HERMOSILLA
E-Mail* lindsey.martenez-hermosilla@lfv.se
Town NORRKOPING Post code 602 27
Street HOSPITALSGATAN 30
Website www.lfv.se
Position in org. LFV SESAR Programme- and Contribution Manager
Department LUFTFARTSVERKET
Phone +46 721 429 192 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Ms
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Sweden
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Stefan SIGGELIN stefan.siggelin@lfv.se +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
SESAR IR1 ECHO2
The SESAR IR1 ECHO2 project was built on the deliverables of the ECHO (European Concept of
Higher airspace Operations) project. LFV participated in ECHO2 withc ATCO expertise, both
with the Concept of Operations, but also as active participants of the project EXE.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
LFV Research and Innovation
Centre
Located at ATCC Malmö, the LFV R&D Centre is equipped with lab, simulators, and conference
facilities, and is capable of conducting human-in-the-loop simulations and demonstrations.
The available simulators include NARSIM (for ACC, APP, and TWR), the SAAB RTS simulator,
and the UTM City platform.
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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969294229
Legal name
EUROPEAN SATELLITE SERVICES PROVIDER SAS
Short name: ESSP
Address
Town TOULOUSE
Postcode 31400
Street 3 RUE TARFAYA
Country France
Webpage essp-sas.eu
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 25/09/2008 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Service Provision Unit
Street carretera de la base
Town TORREJON DE ARDOZ
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Spain
Postcode 28850
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Alvaro Last name* MORILLO
E-Mail* alvaro.morillo@essp-sas.eu
Town Torrejón de Ardoz Post code 28850
Street Carretera de la base km 0,8
Website www.essp-sas.eu
Position in org. Surveillance key account manager
Department Strategy and Business Development
Phone +34 672 280 598 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Peter LUBRANI peter.lubrani@essp-sas.eu +34 (9182) 62176
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO2 Contribution to different deliverables: SPR, OSED, CBA, Standards and regulations
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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997542763
Legal name
NATS (EN ROUTE) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Short name: NATS
Address
Town FAREHAM
Postcode PO15 7FL
Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY
Country United Kingdom
Webpage www.nats.aero
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is unknown (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... unknown
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name NATS (En Route) Public Limited Company (CTC)
Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY
Town FAREHAM
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country United Kingdom
Postcode PO15 7FL
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Patrick Last name* GILES
E-Mail* patrick.giles@nats.co.uk
Town FAREHAM Post code PO15 7FL
Street 4000 PARKWAY WHITELEY
Website www.nats.aero
Position in org. Manager, ATM Portfolio - D&B Future Concepts
Department NATS (En Route) Public Limited Company (CTC)
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country United Kingdom
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Alison ROBERTS alison.roberts@nats.co.uk +447917558035
Richard PUGH richard.pugh@nats.co.uk +447827954671
Matthew GREEN matthew.green@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Richard HAYWARD richard.hayward@nats.co.uk +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Patrick Giles Man United Kingdom patrick.giles@nat
s.co.uk Category B Senior resea Leading
Mr Richard Hayward Man United Kingdom richard.hayward
@nats.co.uk
Category C Recognised Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Other achievement Participation in SESAR ECHO 2 project, including leading the development of the OSED
document for WP - High Altitude Platform Systems.
Service Operational support to UK Ministry of Defence / US Air Force in Europe with regard to current
(military) high altitude operations.
Service Past operational experience of operating very high / very fast commercial airliners (Concorde).
Service NATS provides Communication, Navigation and Surveillance services to commercial, private,
and military aircraft within its designated areas of responsibility.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
SESAR 3 ECHO 2
The ECHO 2 project is further developing concepts identified in the initial ECHO Concept of
Operations document. This work will be a key input to the HAO-SCAN project as it is in the
ECHO2 discussions that the need for the HAO-SCAN project was identified.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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Legal name
DIRECTION DES SERVICES DE LA NAVIGATION AERIENNE
Short name: DSNA
Address
Town PARIS
Postcode 75720
Street 50 RUE HENRY FARMAN
Country France
Webpage https://www.ecologie.gouv.fr/controle-aerien
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ yes
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 15/04/2015 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name DSNA
Street 50 RUE HENRY FARMAN
Town PARIS
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country France
Postcode 75720
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Thierry Last name* ANDRE
E-Mail* thierry-d.andre@aviation-civile.gouv.fr
Town Toulouse Cedex 1 Post code 31035
Street 1 Av. du Dr Maurice Grynfogel - BP 53584
Website Please enter website
Position in org. ATC expert
Department Direction de la Technique et de l'Innovation
Phone +33 660364397 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country France
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Laurence LAPOTRE laurence.lapotre@regis-dgac.net +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Francois-Xavier PRACH francois-xavier.prach@aviation-civile.gouv.fr +33 661711125
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Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO 2
European concept of higher altitude operations - Phase 2: Towards ATM-HAO integration
The objective is integration, management and monitoring of HAPS, super/hyper sonic, and
space mission operations.
ECHO European concept of higher altitude operations - Phase 1: Comprehensive demand analysis
and basic concept operations (Conops) for higher airspace.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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870906450
Legal name
SkyNav Europe
Short name: SkyNav Europe
Address
Town Brussels
Postcode 1000
Street Rue Coppens 16
Country Belgium
Webpage www.skynavintl.com
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 27/09/2024 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... 27/09/2024 - yes
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
No department involved
Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Town Please enter the name of the town.
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Please select a country
Postcode Area code.
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Ben Last name* KINGS
E-Mail* ben.kings@skynavintl.com
Town Brussels Post code 1000
Street Rue Coppens 16
Website https://skynavintl.com/
Position in org. Managing Director/Owner
Department SkyNav Europe
Phone +31615625092 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Belgium
Same as organisation
name
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Ben Kings Man ben.kings@skyna
vintl.com Category A Top grade reLeading Other ID
Mr Duncan Auld Man duncan.auld@sky
navintl.com
Category A Top grade reLeading
Mr Zheng Tao Man zheng.tao@skyna
vintl.com
Category B Senior resea Team member
Ms Qina Diao Woman qina.diao@skyna
vintl.com
Category B Senior resea Team member
Ms Julie Caraga Woman julie.caraga@sky
navintl.com
Category D First stage r Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Service
ECHO2 subcontractor
Participation in the ECHO2 consortium as a contractor focusing on higher airspace and space
transport integration. Contributions include operational concept refinement, validation
planning, stakeholder mapping, and alignment with ANSP procedures and Network functions.
The work informs scalable approaches for trajectory management and airspace reservations.
Includes project management and deliverable lead.
Service
Operational ATM experience
Decades of global, operational Air Traffic Control experience across all ATC disciplines (Tower,
Approach, Area, Oceanic) and at all function levels. Operational supervision, flow
management, training, training management, safety and technical committee
representation, operational procedure development, international cross-border negotiations,
airspace design, safety risk assessments and environmental impact studies
Service
ICAO drafting and representation
Contributed to drafting and review activities at ICAO in relation to Annex 11, Annex 10 and
PANS-ATM material. Work includes requirements structuring, procedure text, and consistency
checks across datasets and guidance, supporting globally harmonised ATM provisions
relevant to STO and HAO integration. Leading working groups on ATM planning &
implementation, development of Global ATM Operational Concept, development of Aviation
System Block Upgrades
Service
State regulatory drafting and representation
Several years of regulatory drafting support for a Gulf State authority, updating national civil
aviation regulations, AMC/GM-style guidance and implementation procedures across ANS,
operations and oversight. Emphasis on practicality, traceability and alignment with ICAO and
regional provisions. Leadership of ICAO regional groups and task forces related to integration
of space transport activities.
Service
Project Management & Leadership Expertise
Extensive track record in project and organisational leadership, including executive roles
within IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations). Demonstrated
ability to manage complex international initiatives, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and
oversee multi-million-euro budgets. Proven experience in steering strategic aviation projects,
ensuring delivery of innovative outcomes aligned with European policy & industry need
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
SESAR ECHO / ECHO2 – HAO
Integration
Participation in ECHO and ECHO2 on higher airspace and space transport integration. Roles
covered operational scenarios, requirements traceability, validation planning, stakeholder
engagement and alignment with EUROCONTROL and ICAO practices for cross-border
coordination and dynamic, minimal-impact airspace management.
iNEO – Project Management Plan
& Governance Appr.
Development of a rigorous PMP and governance model for multi-partner R&D, covering
schedule baselining, risk and compliance, quality assurance, and reporting. The approach
underpins efficient WP coordination and is directly reusable for other HORIZON projects.
UAE National Regulations
Development Programme
Regulatory drafting support for a Gulf State authority, updating national civil aviation
regulations, AMC/GM-style guidance and implementation procedures across ANS, operations
and oversight. Emphasis on practicality, traceability and alignment with ICAO and regional
provisions.
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Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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996375756
Legal name
ECOLE NATIONALE DE L AVIATION CIVILE
Short name: ENAC
Address
Town TOULOUSE
Postcode 31400
Street AVENUE EDOUARD BELIN 7
Country France
Webpage www.enac.fr
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ yes
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... yes
Research organisation ........................................... yes
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 27/05/2020 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name ENAC LAB
Street AVENUE EDOUARD BELIN 7
Town TOULOUSE
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country France
Postcode 31400
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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First name* Georges Last name* MYKONIATIS
E-Mail* georges.mykoniatis@enac.fr
Town TOULOUSE Post code 31400
Street AVENUE EDOUARD BELIN 7
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Head of Business Development
Department ENAC LAB
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country France
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Aurelie PEAUD aurelie.peuaud@enac.fr +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Florence LAPORTERIE-DEJEAN florence.laporterie-dejean@enac.fr +33562259509
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Dr Murat Bronz Man France murat.bronz@en
ac.fr Category A Top grade reLeading 0000-0002-1098-
5240
Orcid ID
Dr Rodolphe Fremond Man France rodolphe.fremon
d@enac.fr
Category D First stage r Team member 0009-0008-1513-
9597
Orcid ID
Mr Georges Mykoniatis Man France georges.mykonia
tis@enac.fr
Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0002-5550-
579X
Orcid ID
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Publication
Elmira Fattahzadeh, G Mykoniatis. COOPERATIVE STRATEGIC DECONFLICTION FOR THE
HIGHER AIRSPACE USERS. 9th International Conference on Experiments/Process/System
Modeling/Simulation/Optimization, Jul 2021, Athens, Greece. ?hal-03320530?
Publication
R. Kallaka, J. Zhao, R. Fremond and A. Tsourdos, "Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning for
Multi-Objective UAV Routing Considering Operational Complexities," 2025 Integrated
Communications, Navigation and Surveillance Conference (ICNS), Brussels, Belgium, 2025, pp.
1-13, doi: 10.1109/ICNS65417.2025.10976917.
Publication
Avoni, L., Bronz, M., Condomines, J. P., & Moschetta, J. M. (2025). Enhancing ASWING Flight
Dynamics Simulations with Closed-Loop Control for Flexible Aircraft. In AIAA AVIATION
FORUM AND ASCEND 2025 (p. 3425).
Publication
A. Guitart, C. Demouge, D. Delahaye and E. Feron, "Multi Criteria Methodology for Aircraft
Trajectory Planning Algorithm Selection: A Survey," in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent
Transportation Systems, vol. 25, no. 10, pp. 12893-12911, Oct. 2024, doi: 10.1109/
TITS.2024.3397331.
Publication
Hachem, M., Roos, C., Miquel, T., & Bronz, M. (2025). Improving Incremental Nonlinear
Dynamic Inversion Robustness Using Robust Control in Aerial Robotics. arXiv preprint
arXiv:2501.07223.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO
European Concept of Higher Airspace Operations - SESAR
A concept of operations (ConOps) for higher airspace
https://higherairspace.eu/echo-project/
ECHO2
Towards the integration between ATM and Higher Altitude Operations - SESAR
https://higherairspace.eu/echo2-project/
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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999852236
Legal name
LINKOPINGS UNIVERSITET
Short name: LIU
Address
Town LINKOPING
Postcode 581 83
Street CAMPUS VALLA
Country Sweden
Webpage www.liu.se
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ yes
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... yes
Research organisation ........................................... yes
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 17/01/2022 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... 28/10/2008 - no
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Communications and Transport Systems
Street ITN
Town Norrköping
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Sweden
Postcode 60374
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Valentin Last name* POLISHCHUK
E-Mail* valentin.polishchuk@liu.se
Town Norrköping Post code 60374
Street ITN
Website http://tiny.cc/valatm
Position in org. Associate Professor
Department Communications and Transport Systems
Phone +460736569219 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Sweden
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Billy JOSEFSSON billy.josefsson@liu.se +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Billy Josefsson Man Sweden billy.josefsson@li
u.se Category B Senior resea Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Publication L. Sedov, V. Polishchuk, V. Bulusu. Ground risk vs. Efficiency in Urban Drone Operations. ATM
Seminar'21
Publication L. Sedov, V. Polishchuk, T. Maury, M. Ulloa, D. Lykova. Qualitative and quantitative risk
assessment of urban airspace operations. SID'21
Publication J. Nunez-Portillo, T. Polishchuk, V. Polishchuk, H. Hardell. Evaluating Impact of Non-nominal
Space Mission Event on Conventional Air Traffic. SID'23
Publication V. Duchamp, L. Sedov, V. Polishchuk. Density-Adapting Layers towards PBN for UTM. ATM
Seminar'19
Software GUI for identifying areas subject to risk depending on CNS capabilities https://
undefiened.github.io/uav_risk/
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO2 EU HAO ConOps Phase 2
UTMOK influence of CNS on VLL airspace capacity
DAA UAV CNS requirements
QRA identifying urban areas subject to risk depending on CNS capabilities
Space data for CNS coordination with the US actors on CNS for rockets
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
Quantitative Risk Analysis GUI for identifying areas subject to risk depending on CNS capabilities https://
undefiened.github.io/uav_risk/
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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999789768
Legal name
C.I.R.A. CENTRO ITALIANO RICERCHE AEROSPAZIALI SCPA
Short name: CIRA
Address
Town CAPUA
Postcode 81043
Street VIA MAIORISE
Country Italy
Webpage www.cira.it
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... yes
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 25/01/2022 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... 26/06/2008 - no
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Cross-Cutting Research Direction
Street VIA MAIORISE
Town CAPUA
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Italy
Postcode 81043
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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First name* Domenico Last name* Pascarella
E-Mail* d.pascarella@cira.it
Town CAPUA Post code 81043
Street VIA MAIORISE
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Deputy Head of Security Research Unit
Department Cross-Cutting Research Direction
Phone +390823623105 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Dr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Italy
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Angela VOZELLA a.vozella@cira.it +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Giovanni Cuciniello g.cuciniello@cira.it +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Dr Domenico Pascarella Man Italy d.pascarella@cira.
it Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0003-1332-
4234
Orcid ID
Dr Angela Vozella Woman Italy a.vozella@cira.it Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0002-3215-
9011
Orcid ID
Dr Ivan Iudice Man Italy i.iudice@cira.it Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0001-8504-
7075
Orcid ID
Dr Vittorio Ugo Castrillo Man Italy v.castrillo@cira.it Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0003-4604-
9750
Orcid ID
Dr Giovanni Cuciniello Man Italy g.cuciniello@cira.
it
Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0001-8715-
7606
Orcid ID
Dr Gianfranco Morani Man Italy g.morani@cira.it Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0002-9390-
9736
Orcid ID
Dr Gianluca Corraro Man Italy g.corraro@cira.it Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0001-6188-
4370
Orcid ID
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Publication
Automated Identification and Evaluation of Threat Scenarios for U-Space Solutions (https://
doi.org/10.1145/3735978) – This paper provides a preliminary definition of a model-based
methodology for the automated security risk assessment of U-space solutions, employing the
SESAR Security Risk Assessment Methodology (SecRAM) as a baseline. Results are presented for
a case study about drone-based pharmaceutical delivery in U-space environment.
Publication
Security Assessment of Drone Teams and Swarms Using an Extended SecRAM Methodology
(https://doi.org/10.1109/TechDefense63521.2024.10863721) – The paper provides a security
risk assessment approach for multi-drone systems, based on an enhanced version of the SESAR
Security Risk Assessment Methodology (SecRAM). A sandwich methodology is proposed,
integrating model-based notation and systematic literature review. The approach is tested on
a use case involving a drone team and a mobile edge server.
Publication
Design of Stacked Intelligent Metasurfaces With Reconfigurable Amplitude and Phase for
Multiuser Downlink Beamforming (https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10824842) – The
paper proposes a novel technology based on stacked intelligent metasurfaces (SIM) in wireless
communication applications for multiuser downlink beamforming.
Publication
Navigation Algorithms for Precision Re-Entry of a Launcher First-Stage (http://
dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2025-4094) – Development of Navigation Algorithms for re-entry of re-
usable launcher systems.
Publication
Dual-Frequency Multi-Constellation Global Navigation Satellite System/Inertial
Measurements Unit Tight Hybridization for Urban Air Mobility Applications (https://
doi.org/10.3390/aerospace11110955). Development of a tightly coupled sensor fusion
between a dual-frequency multi-constellation GNSS receiver, an inertial measurements unit
and the barometric altitude from an air data computer. The implemented navigation
algorithm is integrated with autonomous fault detection and of GPS/Galileo/BeiDou
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
JARVIS
SESAR IR Project (2023-2026) - CIRA is the SESAR solution leader of the ATC-DA (SESAR solution
0365) for conflict resolution leveraging Reinforcement Learning. CIRA is also leading the task
for providing the security risk assessment of ATC-DA.
U-ELCOME
CINEA Project (2022-2025) - Among other things, CIRA led and performed execution of the U-
space Security Risk Assessment for the Italian cluster, providing: the specification and design of
a model-based automated methodology for the Security Risk Assessment of U-space solutions;
the implementation of the methodology to U-space pharmaceutical delivery.
SMART
Italian PNRR Project (2024-2025) - Development of smart metasurfaces for advancing radio
technologies in smart propagation environments for dual IoT 6G applications. CIRA
contributes to the development/prototyping of algorithms for the synthesis of reconfigurable
metasurfaces platforms in use cases related to future aerial platforms assisting 6G and beyond
future communications.
SALFGEN
Development of Avionics for Future Generation Reusable Launchers funded by Italian Space
Agency. In this framework CIRA performed the development and numerical verification of the
Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithms for the re-entry and precision landing of a
Launcher First-Stage and supported the partners in the definition of an Automatic Flight
Termination System for Launchers.
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USV-DTFT2
Development of the GNC system for both ascent and descent phase of the CIRA FTB-2
unmanned Re-entry vehicle which performed an unpropelled re-entry Drop-Test from an
altitude of about 25Km carried-up by a stratospheric balloon. GNC algorithms include
dedicate Virtual air data sensor aimed to estimate air data measurement without dedicate air
data sensors.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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870545901
Legal name
SCEYE SPAIN S.L.
Short name: Sceye Spain
Address
Town Madrid
Postcode 28002
Street Suero de Quiñones 34-36
Country Spain
Webpage www.sceye.com
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 04/09/2025 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
No department involved
Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Town Please enter the name of the town.
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Please select a country
Postcode Area code.
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Alfredo Last name* SERRANO
E-Mail* as@sceye.com
Town Madrid Post code 28002
Street Suero de Quiñones 34-36
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Director of EMEA
Department SCEYE SPAIN S.L.
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Stephanie LUONGO sl@sceye.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Leonard BOYGUES leonard.bouygues@gmail.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Leonard Bouygues Non-binary France lb@sceye.com Category A Top grade reLeading
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Other achievement
Sceye platform is the most capable LTA HAPS currently in operation. Sceye has flown
successfully more than 20 missions into the stratosphere, demonstrating day-night endurance
using solar power and battery storage, while keeping station over the area of operation.
We have flown multiple payloads, including optical and hyperspectral imaging cameras, SAR,
4G telecommunications, infrasonic sensors, and aerosol particle spectrometers, validating the
platform’s ability to carry diverse instrument
Other achievement
Cooperation with NASA
Demonstrated cooperative deconfliction capabilities with other HAPS operators through
NASA-led CE1.5 simulation
Publication
Cooperative, Seamless, and Global Digital Skies for Higher Airspace (2025) - HAPS Alliance
Aviation Working Group
The Aerospace Industries Association proposes collaborative traffic management for higher
airspace to manage exponential growth of UAS, supersonic, HAPS, and commercial space
operations. This involves community-based rules (user-formed, CAA-approved) and operators
sharing intent via service providers for conflict identification and resolution, ensuring safe and
equitable global mnmg
Publication
Acceptable Levels of Risks for HAPS (2024) - HAPS Alliance Aviation Working Group
For High Altitude Platform Systems, the HAPS Alliance advocates third-party-centric risk
metrics, measuring risk to ground populations and manned aircraft. This replaces inadequate
platform-centric aviation metrics. The framework sets individual and collective risk limits,
aligned with existing infrastructure risks (e.g.UK ALARP), enabling operators to dynamically
self-manage risk by controlling operational factor
Publication
HAPS Operation Using Attended Autonomous Fleet Systems (2022) - HAPS Alliance Aviation
Working Group
A proposal for Collaborative Traffic Management for the Stratosphere (CTMS) for Attended
Autonomous Fleet Systems. This strategy enables safe, scalable HAPS operations through
automation for fleet management and M2M conflict resolution. It uses Community Based
Rules (CBR) and is an exception-centric approach, where human supervisory networks
manage system anomalies, not individual vehicles
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Direct-to-Device Connectivity
In May 2021, Sceye set a long range record in 4G broadband connectivity from the
stratosphere connecting directly with smartphones on the ground . For this demonstrator,
Sceye used the latest generation OpenRAN equipment and demonstrated true direct-to-device
broadband connectivity up to a distance of 140Km with only 5 MHz spectrum.
MIMO Array Antenna
In October 2021, Sceye successfully connected a 4G antenna with 3D beamforming from the
stratosphere.
This was the first time that an active array antenna with 3D beamforming technology
connected directly from the stratosphere to a smartphone on the ground, demonstrating that
Sceye's HAPS can use its altitude and range to efficiently extend broadband across areas
without coverage.
First Full-Diurnal Flight for LTA
In August 2024), Sceye achieved a 24+ hour stratospheric flight, demonstrating day-night
endurance using solar power and battery storage. Sceye is the first HAPS platform to ever
demonstrate closure of power loop while staying over an area of operation. The HAPS
maintained position over a target area, carried advanced payloads (optical cameras, infrared
sensors, synthetic aperture radar), and enabled wildfire detection, and methane leak
monitoring
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NASA and EPA Partnership
Signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA and a cooperating research and development
agreement with the USGS to use HAPS for climate and disaster monitoring (e.g., methane
leaks, wildfires, ecosystem surveys). Sceye achieved world’s first real-time methane detection
from the stratosphere in partnership with U.S EPA & State of New Mexico
Pre-commercial Telecom
Demonstrator
Engaged with international Telecom operators to fly communication and observation
missions in the Americas and East Asia to demonstrate 4G/5G coverage from stratosphere for
unserved areas and provide emergency communication and observation support to first
responders in case of natural disaster.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
HAPS Platform
Sceye's High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) is a Lighter-than-Air platform designed, built,
and tested to ensure reliable launch, ascent, and transition to float altitude in the stratosphere.
Sceye's HAPS can carry and power 200kg+ of diverse payload systems, enabling it as a multi-
mission platform
Stratoport Hangar
Sceye has established cooperation with Government of Aragon in Spain to set up a Hangar at
Teruel Airport facilities spanning across 20ha, for production and operations of Sceye HAPS to
support commercial missions across EMEA which will support the creation of highly-skilled
employment in the region
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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875470494
Legal name
SKYDWELLER CANARIAS SL
Short name: SKYDWELLER CANARIAS SL
Address
Town PUERTO DEL ROSARIO
Postcode 35612
Street ANTIGUO AEROPUERTO DE LOS ESTANCOS
Country Spain
Webpage
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 07/11/2024 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Business Development
Street Carretera de Fuencarral 5
Town Alcobendas
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Spain
Postcode 28108
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Sebastien Last name* RENOUARD
E-Mail* sebastien.renouard@skydweller.aero
Town Alcobendas Post code 28108
Street Calle de Fuencaral 5
Website https://www.skydweller.aero/
Position in org. Chief Commercial Officer EMEA
Department Business Development
Phone +34648235463 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Antoine LECA antoine.leca@skydweller.aero +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Jose Vega Man Spain jose.vega@skydw
eller.aero Category B Senior resea Leading
Mr Ruben Moreno Man Spain ruben.moreno@s
kydweller.aero
Category B Senior resea Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO 2
SKYDWELLER participates in this project that will build on research from the ECHO project on
developing a concept of operations (CONOPS) for higher airspace. Specifically, the project will
focus on introducing to the CONOPS a module on space launch real-time monitoring, and
packages covering ground and air-ground operational integration procedures. The
integration of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) is also covered.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
Skydweller HAPS The Skydweller HAPS is based on the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft– the culmination of 14 years of
engineering work and over €190 million in research and development
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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892237138
Legal name
SKYDWELLER SL
Short name: SKYDWELLER
Address
Town CIUDAD REAL
Postcode 13300
Street AERODROMO MANUEL SANCHEZ VALDEPENAS
Country Spain
Webpage skydweller.aero
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is unknown (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... unknown
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Business Development
Street Carretera de Fuencarral 5
Town Alcobendas
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Spain
Postcode 28108
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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Legal name
PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE FUERTEVENTURASA MP
Short name: PARQUE TECNOLOGICO DE FUERTEVENTURASA MP
Address
Town PUERTO DEL ROSARIO
Postcode 35613
Street LUGAR AEROPUERTO DE LOS ESTANCOS
Country Spain
Webpage www.ptfue.com
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/12/2021 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Communications and Transport Systems
Street ITN
Town Norrköping
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Sweden
Postcode 60374
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Sergio David Last name* DIAZ MARTINEZ
E-Mail* sdiaz@ptfue.com
Town PUERTO DEL ROSARIO Post code 35613
Street LUGAR AEROPUERTO DE LOS ESTANCOS
Website Please enter website
Position in org. HEAD OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS AREA
Department SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC PROJECTS
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Ayose Kim HERNANDEZ akim@ptfue.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Jorge FERREIRA GOMEZ jferreira@ptfue.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Alvaro LOPEZ alopez@ptfue.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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875281053
Legal name
Elson Space España S.L.
Short name: Elson Space España
Address
Town Teruel
Postcode 44195
Street Poligano Industrial PLATEA ZONA LI-1, Num. 5
Country Spain
Webpage https://elsonspace.com/
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 19/11/2024 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
No department involved
Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Town Please enter the name of the town.
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Please select a country
Postcode Area code.
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Míriam Last name* Royo Navarro
E-Mail* miriam@elsonspace.com
Town Teruel Post code 44195
Street Poligano Industrial PLATEA ZONA LI-1, Num. 5
Website https://elsonspace.com/elson-space-espana/
Position in org. Managing Director
Department Elson Space España S.L.
Phone +34639277383 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Ms
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Chris Hall chris.h@elsonspace.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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PIC
999981731
Legal name
DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV
Short name: DLR
Address
Town KOLN
Postcode 51147
Street LINDER HOHE
Country Germany
Webpage www.dlr.de
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... yes
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 03/01/2022 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... 28/10/2008 - no
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Institut of Flight Guidance
Street Lilienthalplatz 7
Town Braunschweig
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Germany
Postcode 38108
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Sven Last name* Kaltenhaeuser
E-Mail* sven.kaltenhaeuser@dlr.de
Town Braunschweig Post code 38108
Street Lilienthalplatz 7
Website dlr.de/fl
Position in org. Head of Department ATM-SIM
Department Institut of Flight Guidance
Phone +49 531 295 2560 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Germany
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Lorenz Losensky lorenz.losensky@dlr.de +49 531 295 1155
Dirk-Roger Schmitt dirk-roger.schmitt@dlr.de +49 172 295 4416
Andreas Hasselberg andreas.hasselberg@dlr.de +49 531 295 2427
fl controlling fl-controlling@dlr.de +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Mr Richard Hörder Man Germany richard.hoerder@
dlr.de Category D First stage r Team member Orcid ID
Mr Jens Hampe Man Germany Jens.Hampe@dlr.
de
Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0003-3105-
1516
Orcid ID
Mr Frank Morlang Man Germany Frank.Morlang@d
lr.de
Category B Senior resea Team member 0000-0003-3636-
5215
Orcid ID
Mr Maximilian Neumann Man Germany Maximilian.Neum
ann@dlr.de
Category D First stage r Team member Orcid ID
Mr Tobias Rabus Man Germany tobias.rabus@dlr.
de
Category D First stage r Team member 0000-0003-1947-
5447
Orcid ID
Mr Lorenz Losensky Man Germany lorenz.losensky@
dlr.de
Category D First stage r Team member 0000-0003-2085-
7979
Orcid ID
Mr Sven Kaltenhäuser Man Germany sven.kaltenhaeus
er@dlr.de
Category B Senior resea Leading 0000-0002-8762-
1971
Orcid ID
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Publication
Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Klünker, Carmo und Schmitt, Dirk-Roger (2022) Interoperable data
exchange for safe and efficient launch and re-entry operations in an international
environment, In: Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC. 73rd
International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 18.-22. Okt. 2022, Paris, France
Publication
Stahnke, Anouk und Rabus, Tobias und Kaltenhäuser, Sven (2022) Supporting the safety and
efficiency of airspace transition for launch and re-entry operations in Europe, 2nd
International Conference on Flight Vehicles, Aerothermodynamics and Re-entry Missions &
Engineering (FAR), 19 - 23 June 2022. Heilbronn, Germany
Other achievement
MAPHEUS is DLR’s annual sounding rocket programme, reaching ~260 km altitude and ~6
minutes of microgravity. Since 2009, 15 missions enabled high-impact experiments in
materials science, life sciences, and technology testing. Achievements include rapid payload
turnaround, safe recovery, and results published in international journals, strengthening
Europe’s leadership in microgravity research.
Publication
Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Hampe, Jens und Rabus, Tobias und Morlang, Frank und Losensky,
Lorenz (2024) The SpaceTracks approach for an efficient Integration of Launch Operations in
European Airspace. In: 1st International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports. 1st
International Symposium on Small Launchers and Spaceports, 2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30,
Harwell, Vereinigtes Königreich. Volltext nicht online.
Publication
Kaltenhäuser, Sven und Hampe, Jens und Rabus, Tobias und Morlang, Frank und Losensky,
Lorenz (2024) Towards Efficient Integration of Rocket Launches and Re-entry Operations in
European Airspace: Development and Testing of a Launch Coordination Center. In:
Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC. 75th International Astronautical
Congres, 2024-10-14 - 2024-10-18, Mailand, Italien. ISSN 0074-1795.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO Project
European Concept of Higher Airspace Operations.
https://higherairspace.eu/echo-project/
Project led by EUROCONTROL with major DLR participation delivering a comprehensive
demand analysis and the concept of operations (ConOps) for higher airspace to allow safe,
efficient and scalable operations.The ConOps also provide the basis to identify future
infrastructure needs that is required to support Higher Airspace Operations (HAO).
DLR/FAA DEP
DLR - FAA Data Exchange Project.
https://www.dlr.de/content/en/articles/news/2019/04/20191025_dlr-and-us-federal-
aviationadministration-are-cooperating.html
DLR and the Office of Commercial Space Transportation of the US Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) identified the data that need to be exchanged between United States
and European Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) prior to, during and after a launch.
ECHO2
https://higherairspace.eu/echo2-project/
The ECHO 2 Project is dedicated to enhancing air traffic management by integrating space
mission monitoring for launches and re-entries within the EUROCONTROL Network Manager
area. It focuses on creating operational frameworks to manage space operations, including
orbital and sub-orbital trajectories, ensuring they harmonize with existing air traffic.
MAPHEUS
MAPHEUS is a DLR rocket programme providing a proven platform for interdisciplinary
microgravity research, managed end-to-end by DLR institutes and partners. Activities include
payload development, qualification, campaign execution, and post-flight analysis. With 15
successful launches, MAPHEUS demonstrates strong capacity for complex, multi-partner
missions, directly relevant to space access, technology validation, and ESA cooperation
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DLR Launch Coordination Center
(LCC) Development -
https://www.dlr.de/en/latest/news/2021/03/20210923_dlr-is-developing-a-launch-
coordination-center
DLR's LCC integrates software-based procedures for safe, efficient space launch coordination
through airspace. System includes automated planning components, real-time mission
monitoring via Space Operations Dashboard, and enhanced air traffic controller interfaces.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
Air Traffic Validation Center
https://www.dlr.de/fl/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-1140/
DLR facilities for the validation of concepts, technologies and procedures in air traffic
management. Together, these facilities are known as the Air Traffic Validation Center and are
unique in Europe.
MAPHEUS
https://www.dlr.de/en/research-and-transfer/projects-and-missions/mapheus
MAPHEUS DLR rocket programme providing a proven platform for interdisciplinary research
with sounding rockets.
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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PIC
998162690
Legal name
PILDO CONSULTING SL
Short name: PILDOLABS
Address
Town BARCELONA
Postcode 08019
Street c/ Bac de Roda 120 (Local 2)
Country Spain
Webpage http://www.pildo.com
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 31/12/2021 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... 31/12/2021 - yes
SME validation ...................................................... 17/02/2009 - yes
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Engineering Business Unit
Street c/ Bac de Roda 120 (Local 2)
Town BARCELONA
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Spain
Postcode 08019
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Santiago Last name* Soley
E-Mail* santiago.soley@pildo.com
Town BARCELONA Post code 08019
Street c/ Bac de Roda 120 (Local 2)
Website https://pildo.com/
Position in org. CEO
Department PILDO CONSULTING SL
Phone +34 931828840 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Daniel Garcia daniel.garcia@pildo.com +34 931828840
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Software
The OWL: Software tool aimed at monitoring GNSS and SBAS performances and detect RF
interferences at airports, heliports, and vertiports, ensuring the signal is compliant with ICAO
requirements.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
SBAS Altimetry Project funded by EUROCONTROL to validate the use of SBAS as in support to altimetry and
speed determination in current helicopter GNSS-based operations.
SAMVA
Led by PildoLabs, the project aimed to foster the adoption of EGNOS technology in rotorcraft
service provision, laying the groundwork for the seamless integration of autonomous VTOL
aircraft.
DELOREAN
Led by PildoLabs, the project aimed to develop EGNSS requirements for the integration of
urban air mobility operations. The project was underpinned by operational cases, engaging
two main commercial service operators. The project was based on the use of COTS drones, and
experimental avionics with advanced EGNSS receivers.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
PildoBox
Compact custom-designed device that integrates a MCMF GNSS receiver, an ADS-B receiver,
and a small-form computer. Designed for 24/7 operation, with support for remote
configuration and diagnostics.
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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997701843
Legal name
ENAIRE
Short name: ENAIRE
Address
Town MADRID
Postcode 28022
Street AVENIDA DE ARAGON S/N BLOQUE 330, PORTAL
Country Spain
Webpage http://www.enaire.es
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ yes
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is not an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/06/1991 - no
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Innovation Division
Street AVENIDA DE ARAGON S/N BLOQUE 330, PORTAL
Town MADRID
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Spain
Postcode 28022
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
This will be the person the EU services will contact concerning this proposal (e.g. for additional information, invitation to hearings, sending of
evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Francisco Jose Last name* JIMENEZ RONCERO
E-Mail* fjroncero@enaire.es
Town MADRID Post code 28022
Street AVENIDA DE ARAGON S/N BLOQUE 330, PORTAL 2 PARQUE EMPRESARIAL LAS
Website www.enaire.es
Position in org. Innovation Manager
Department Innvoation Division
Phone +34 634 880 079 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Spain
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Daniel Dominguez Perez ddoperez@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Javier Garcia Moreno jgmoreno@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Francisco Manuel Tortosa Lopez fmtortosa@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Alberto Blanch Romero abromero@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Jorge Vellon Benito jvellon@e-externas.enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Jesus Mario GARCIA CANO jmgcano@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Fernando DIAZ GARCIA fdigarcia@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Mohammed SHIPON mshipon@enaire.es +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
ECHO 2
The main objective of this project is the modernisation and adaptation of the European ATM
system that allows the integration of the so-called high-altitude operations or Higher Airspace
Operations (HAO). These types of operations occur above flight level FL550, that is, operations
above 17,000 meters, while flights usually take place around 10,000 meters.
EUSTM
EUSTM is an end-to end activity towards the definition of a future STM capability:
· Defining the needs in terms of organisation and responsibilities, technology, policy, laws,
guidelines, best practices and standards
· Elaborating detailed specs, a preliminary design, a reference roadmap and a ROM cost
analysis
· Developing an innovative collaborative platform for exchange of information inside the team
and with external stakeholders
· Creating a community of interest on STM
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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873172467
Legal name
OpenUTM Ltd.
Short name: OpenUTM
Address
Town Dublin
Postcode D04 T4A6
Street Mespil Business Center, Mespil House, Sussex Ho
Country Ireland
Webpage https://openutm.net
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 14/02/2025 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Communications and Transport Systems
Street Mespil Business Center, Mespil House, Su
Town Dublin
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Ireland
Postcode D04 T4A6
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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First name* Hrishikesh Last name* Ballal
E-Mail* hb@openutm.net
Town Dublin Post code D04 T4A6
Street Mespil Business Center, Mespil House, Sussex House
Website Please enter website
Position in org. Managing Director
Department OpenUTM Ltd.
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Ireland
Same as organisation
name
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Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Dr Hrishikesh Ballal Man Ireland hb@openutm.net Category B Senior resea Leading
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Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
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Education and training
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Other
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Software
OpenUTM is an open-source, standards-compliant stack for Unmanned Traffic Management
(UTM), designed to help organizations build and deploy regulation-ready systems for
managing drone and unmanned aircraft traffic. Its architecture is built around two core
components: Flight Blender, a backend service handling Remote ID, air traffic data,
geofencing, and strategic deconfliction, and Flight Spotlight, a frontend interface providing
maps, timelines, flight noticeboards, and 3D visualizations.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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Legal name
ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD
Short name: ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD
Address
Town CRANFIELD, BEDS
Postcode MK43 0DG
Street 114 HIGH STREET
Country United Kingdom
Webpage www.flyanra.com
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 09/09/2025 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Communications and Transport Systems
Street 114 HIGH STREET
Town CRANFIELD, BEDS
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country United Kingdom
Postcode MK43 0DG
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Amit Last name* Ganjoo
E-Mail* aganjoo@flyanra.com
Town CRANFIELD, BEDS Post code MK43 0DG
Street 114 HIGH STREET
Website Please enter website
Position in org. CEO
Department ANRA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD
Phone +xxx xxxxxxxxx Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country United Kingdom
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Brent Klavon bklavon@flyanra.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Ajay Modha amodha@flyanra.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Dr Ajay Modha Man United Kingdom amodha@flyanra.
com Category A Top grade reLeading
Mr David Murphy Man United Kingdom dmurphy@flyanr
a.com
Category B Senior resea Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Software
ANRA NOON: ANRA is an EASA certified U-space Service Provider, and ANRA NOON is an
airspace management software platform for uncrewed aircraft. U-space services support the
management of uncrewed aircraft operations in U-space airspace.
Software
ANRA's AWARE tool: Provides supplemental data for flight safety and business intelligence. The
service facilitates geospatial data layers such as network infrastructure or weather to be
included into UTM services such as flight authorisation and monitoring services during flight.
Software ANRA's SIM tool: Provides the engine to drive a Digital Twin experience for virtual drone
operations
Software ANRA AAM Traffic Management tool: airspace management for Advanced Air Mobility aircraft
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Corus five (2025-2028)
Corus five aims to facilitate full airspace integration of UAS systems alongside existing
airspace users providing a reference architecture, addressing air traffic management service
gaps in flight rules and airspace management and informing both regulatory gaps and future
R&D requirements
Managing Shared Airspace (2025 -
2026)
The project aims to implement and validate a UK Concept of Operations for UTM supported
UAS operations. It seeks to operationalise an industry-driven approach for UTM services that
support multiple overlapping Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations within shared
airspace.
U-ELCOME (2022-2025)
The U-ELCOME project is designed to support Europe-wide U-space implementation off the
ground by fostering a fully scalable market uptake of U1 and U2 U-space services through a set
of tests and demonstrations in various operational environments across 15 locations,
including includes integrations with national ATC providers, in Spain, Italy, and France.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
Cloud-based service Cloud service access in line with commercially deployed ones
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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881888402
Legal name
SKYPUZZLER APS
Short name: Skypuzzler
Address
Town COPENHAGEN
Postcode 1100
Street OSTERGADE 16 4
Country Denmark
Webpage www.skypuzzler.com
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... no
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 20/07/2023 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... 31/12/2023 - yes
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
No department involved
Department name Name of the department/institute carrying out the work.
Street Please enter street name and number.
Town Please enter the name of the town.
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Please select a country
Postcode Area code.
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Main contact person
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evaluation results, convocation to start grant preparation). The data in blue is read-only. Details (name, first name and e-mail) of Main Contact
persons should be edited in the step "Participants" of the submission wizard.
First name* Sebastian Last name* Babiarz
E-Mail* sebastian.babiarz@skypuzzler.com
Town COPENHAGEN Post code 1100
Street OSTERGADE 16 4
Website https://www.skypuzzler.com/
Position in org. Director Business Development
Department SKYPUZZLER APS
Phone +48882404111 Phone 2 +xxx xxxxxxxxx
Gender Woman Man Non BinaryTitle Mr
Same as proposing organisation's address
Country Denmark
Same as organisation
name
Other contact persons
First Name Last Name E-mail Phone
Ronni Winkler Østergaard ronni.ostergaard@skypuzzler.com +4524422752
Jacob Løfdahl jacob.loefdahl@skypuzzler.com +xxx xxxxxxxxx
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
Dr Elgiz Baskaya Woman France elgiz.baskaya@sk
ypuzzler.com Category B Senior resea Team member
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
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Other
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Service Nordic Patent Service: Skypuzzler patent for Tactical Deconfliction of Unmanned Aerial
Vehicles European Patent Application no. 23179563.4
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
CONDUCT
The project aimed to develop a breakthrough solution for automated tactical drone
deconfliction. This will enable safe and efficient flight route adjustments in real-time when
multiple drones are flying in the same airspace beyond visual line of sight.
EIC: SKYPUZZLER
Project: 101188110 — Skypuzzler — HORIZON-EIC-2024-ACCELERATOR-02
Skypuzzler is a novel Digital Air Traffic Control (ATC) software project aimed at empowering
the global commercial drone market through its autonomous tactical deconfliction service to
solve a rising problem of drone safety. By using a sophisticated mathematical algorithm,
Skypuzzler integrates seamlessly into Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems enabling
drones to avoid collisions
Autonomous deConfliction of
Drone-Congested areas
The Skypuzzler AC-DC (Autonomous deConfliction of Drone-Congested areas) Kick-Start
Project, under the ESA ARTES programme, focuses on the objective of enabling our integrated
Digital Air Traffic Control (iDATC) product to deconflict drones at higher levels of precision by
using our software-to-software approach, integrating with the drone's SatNav capabilities,
thereby removing the need for installing extra cost or energy-consuming equipment on the
drone.
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
iDATC as a Service
Integrated Digital ATC system provides Conflict Resolution Service, an advanced deterministic
algorithm that can be incorporated as a software-to-software module to UTM and drone
operator systems.
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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869703941
Legal name
HAPS Alliance
Short name: High Altitude Platform Station Alliance Inc.
Address
Town Wakefield
Postcode 01880
Street 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 600
Country United States
Webpage www.hapsalliance.org
Specific Legal Statuses
Legal person .......................................................... yes
Public body ............................................................ no
Non-profit ............................................................... yes
International organisation ...................................... no
Secondary or Higher education establishment ...... no
Research organisation ........................................... no
SME Data
Based on the below details from the Participant Registry the organisation is an SME (small- and medium-sized enterprise) for the call.
SME self-declared status ...................................... 30/08/2025 - yes
SME self-assessment ........................................... unknown
SME validation ...................................................... unknown
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Departments carrying out the proposed work
Department 1
Department name Communications and Transport Systems
Street ITN
Town Norrköping
Same as proposing organisation's address
not applicable
Country Sweden
Postcode 60374
Links with other participants
Type of link Participant
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Researchers involved in the proposal
Title First Name Last Name Gender Nationality E-mail Career Stage
Role of
researcher (in
the project)
Reference
Identifier Type of identifier
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Role of participating organisation in the project
Project management
Communication, dissemination and engagement
Provision of research and technology infrastructure
Co-definition of research and market needs
Civil society representative
Policy maker or regulator, incl. standardisation body
Research performer
Technology developer
Testing/validation of approaches and ideas
Prototyping and demonstration
IPR management incl. technology transfer
Public procurer of results
Private buyer of results
Finance provider (public or private)
Education and training
Contributions from the social sciences or/and the humanities
Other
If yes, please specify: (Maximum number of characters allowed: 50)
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List of up to 5 publications, widely-used datasets, software, goods, services, or any other achievements relevant to the call content.
Type of achievement Short description (Max 500 characters)
Publication
Cooperative, Seamless, and Global Digital Skies for Higher Airspace : The purpose of the paper
is to assist the aviation and aerospace global communities in understanding an industry
perspective and vision for a global harmonized, cross-border, and integrated Higher Airspace
Operations Traffic Management, which supports the seamless integration of highly
automated operations.
Publication
HAPS Certification Pathways: The purpose of this document is to identify the key challenges
faced by the High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) community in getting regulatory approval
to start commercial operations and recommended actions that the HAPS Alliance can take to
address these challenges. Operational challenges are covered only from the perspective of the
potential impact they have on air vehicle performance.
Publication
Acceptable Levels of Risk for HAPS : This paper discusses setting acceptable levels of risk for
High Altitude Platform System (HAPS). It discusses the safety metrics traditionally used in
aviation are not adequate to establish target levels of safety for HAPS. Then it proposes to set
acceptable levels of risk to be consistent with the risk already accepted by the exposed parties.
Then it proposes a framework by which an operator self-manages the collective risk it
generates.
List of up to 5 most relevant previous projects or activities, connected to the subject of this proposal.
Name of Project or Activity Short description (Max 500 characters)
Description of any significant infrastructure and/or any major items of technical equipment, relevant to the proposed work.
Name of infrastructure of
equipment
Short description (Max 300 characters)
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Gender Equality Plan
Does the organization have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) covering the elements listed below? Yes No
Minimum process-related requirements (building blocks) for a GEP
- Publication: formal document published on the institution's website and signed by the top management
- Dedicated resources: commitment of human resources and gender expertise to implement it.
- Data collection and monitoring: sex/gender disaggregated data on personnel (and students for establishments
concerned) and annual reporting based on indicators.
- Training: Awareness raising/trainings on gender equality and unconscious gender biases for staff and
decision-makers.
- Content-wise, recommended areas to be covered and addressed via concrete measures and targets are:
o work-life balance and organisational culture;
o gender balance in leadership and decision-making;
o gender equality in recruitment and career progression;
o integration of the gender dimension into research and teaching content;
o measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment.
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Proposal ID 101288550
Acronym SCAN
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3 - Budget
No Name of Beneficiary Country Role Requested grant
amount
Income generated
by the action
Financial
contributions
Own resources Total estimated
income
1 Eurocontrol - European Organisation For The Safety Of Air
Navigation BE Coordinator 0.00 0 0 1 972 168 1 972 168.00
2 Dfs Deutsche Flugsicherung Gmbh DE Partner 137 681.25 0 59 006 0 196 687.25
3 Luftfartsverket SE Partner 254 709.88 0 0 109 161 363 870.88
4 European Satellite Services Provider Sas FR Partner 95 988.20 0 0 41 138 137 126.20
5 Nats (En Route) Public Limited Company UK Partner 56 147.79 0 0 24 064 80 211.79
6 Direction Des Services De La Navigation Aerienne FR Partner 182 656.25 0 78 281 0 260 937.25
7 Skynav Europe BE Partner 561 397.73 0 0 240 569 801 966.73
8 Ecole Nationale De L Aviation Civile FR Partner 124 162.50 0 0 53 213 177 375.50
9 Linkopings Universitet SE Partner 99 225.00 0 0 42 525 141 750.00
10 C.i.r.a. Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali Scpa IT Partner 178 190.46 0 0 76 367 254 557.46
11 Sceye Spain S.l. ES Partner 3 586 975.00 0 0 1 537 275 5 124 250.00
12 Skydweller Canarias Sl ES Partner 1 339 800.00 0 0 574 200 1 914 000.00
13 Skydweller Sl ES Affiliated 0.00 0 0 0 0.00
14 Parque Tecnologico De Fuerteventurasa Mp ES Partner 164 281.25 0 0 70 406 234 687.25
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Acronym SCAN
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15 Elson Space España S.l. ES Partner 911 562.75 0 0 390 670 1 302 232.75
16 Deutsches Zentrum Fur Luft - Und Raumfahrt Ev DE Partner 687 225.88 0 0 294 525 981 750.88
17 Pildo Consulting Sl ES Partner 233 187.50 0 0 99 938 333 125.50
18 Enaire ES Partner 322 866.25 0 0 138 371 461 237.25
19 Openutm Ltd. IE Partner 81 279.63 0 0 34 834 116 113.63
20 Anra Technologies Uk Ltd UK Partner 193 909.63 0 0 83 104 277 013.63
21 Skypuzzler Aps DK Partner 475 343.75 0 0 203 719 679 062.75
22 Haps Alliance US Associated 0.00 0 0 0 0.00
Total 9 686 590.70 137 287 5 986 247
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4 - Ethics & security
Ethics Issues Table
1. Human Embryonic Stem Cells and Human Embryos Page
Does this activity involve Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs)? Yes No
Does this activity involve the use of human embryos? Yes No
2. Humans Page
Does this activity involve human participants? Yes No
Does this activity involve interventions (physical also including imaging technology,
behavioural treatments, etc.) on the study participants? Yes No
Does this activity involve conducting a clinical study as defined by the Clinical Trial Regulation
(EU 536/2014)? (using pharmaceuticals, biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals, or advanced
therapy medicinal products)
Yes No
3. Human Cells / Tissues (not covered by section 1) Page
Does this activity involve the use of human cells or tissues? Yes No
4. Personal Data Page
Does this activity involve processing of personal data? Yes No
Does this activity involve further processing of previously collected personal data (including
use of preexisting data sets or sources, merging existing data sets)?
Yes No
Is it planned to export personal data from the EU to non-EU countries? Yes No
Is it planned to import personal data from non-EU countries into the EU or from a non-EU
country to another non-EU country?
Yes No
Does this activity involve the processing of personal data related to criminal convictions or
offences?
Yes No
5. Animals Page
Does this activity involve animals? Yes No
6. Non-EU Countries Page
Will some of the activities be carried out in non-EU countries? Yes No
In case non-EU countries are involved, do the activities undertaken in these countries raise
potential ethics issues? Yes No
It is planned to use local resources (e.g. animal and/or human tissue samples, genetic material,
live animals, human remains, materials of historical value, endangered fauna or flora samples,
etc.)?
Yes No
Is it planned to import any material (other than data) from non-EU countries into the EU or
from a non-EU country to another non-EU country? For data imports, see section 4. Yes No
Is it planned to export any material (other than data) from the EU to non-EU countries? For
data exports, see section 4. Yes No
Does this activity involve low and/or lower middle income countries, (if yes, detail the benefit-
sharing actions planned in the self-assessment) Yes No
Could the situation in the country put the individuals taking part in the activity at risk? Yes No
7. Environment, Health and Safety Page
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Does this activity involve the use of substances or processes that may cause harm to the
environment, to animals or plants.(during the implementation of the activity or further to the
use of the results, as a possible impact) ?
Yes No
Does this activity deal with endangered fauna and/or flora / protected areas? Yes No
Does this activity involve the use of substances or processes that may cause harm to humans,
including those performing the activity.(during the implementation of the activity or further
to the use of the results, as a possible impact) ?
Yes No
8. Artificial Intelligence Page
Does this activity involve the development, deployment and/or use of Artificial Intelligence-
based systems? Yes No
9. Other Ethics Issues Page
Are there any other ethics issues that should be taken into consideration? Yes No
I confirm that I have taken into account all ethics issues above and that, if any ethics issues apply, I will complete the
ethics self-assessment as described in the guidelines How to Complete your Ethics Self-Assessment
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Ethics Self-Assessment
Ethical dimension of the objectives, methodology and likely impact
Explain in detail the identified issues in relation to:
- objectives of the activities (e.g. study of vulnerable populations, etc.)
- methodology (e.g. clinical trials, involvement of children, protection of personal data, etc.)
- the potential impact of the activities (e.g. environmental damage, stigmatisation of particular social
groups, political or financial adverse consequences, misuse, etc.)
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Describe how the issue(s) identified in the ethics issues table above will be addressed in order to adhere to the ethical principles and
what will be done to ensure that the activities are compliant with the EU/national legal and ethical requirements of the country or
countries where the tasks are to be carried out. It is reminded that for activities performed in a non-EU countries, they should also be
allowed in at least one EU Member State.
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Security issues table
1. EU Classified Information (EUCI)2 Page
Does this activity involve information and/or materials requiring protection against
unauthorised disclosure (EUCI)? Yes No
Does this activity involve non-EU countries which need to have access to EUCI? Yes No
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classified information (EUCI) means any information or material designated by an EU security classification, the unauthorised disclosure of which could cause varying
degrees of prejudice to the interests of the European Union or of one or more of the Member States”.
3Classified background information is information that is already classified by a country and/or international organisation and/or the EU and is going to be used by the
project. In this case, the project must have in advance the authorisation from the originator of the classified information, which is the entity (EU institution, EU Member
State, third state or international organisation) under whose authority the classified information has been generated.
4EU classified foreground information is information (documents/deliverables/materials) planned to be generated by the project and that needs to be protected from
unauthorised disclosure. The originator of the EUCI generated by the project is the European Commission.
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Proposal template Part B: technical description
SCAN: REVIEWING, ADAPTING AND DEVELOPING CNS INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
TO ENSURE THE SAFE INTEGRATION OF HAO AND STO VEHICLES
[This document is tagged. Do not delete the tags; they are needed for processing.] #@APP-FORM-HERIAIA@#
List of participants
Participant No. * Participant organisation name Country
1 (Coordinator) EUROCONTROL Belgium (BE)
2 DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH Germany (DE)
3 Swedish Civil Aviation Administration Sweden (SE)
4 European Satellite Services Provider France (FR)
5 NATS United Kingdom (UK)
6 Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne France (FR)
7 SkyNav Europe Belgium (BE)
8 Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile France (FR)
9 Linkopings Universitet Sweden (SE)
10 C.I.R.A. Centro Italiano di Ricerche Aerospaziali Italy (IT)
11 Sceye Spain SL Spain (ES)
12 Skydweller Canarias SL Spain (ES)
12-AE13 Skydweller SL Spain (ES)
14 Parque Tecnologico de Fuerteventura SA Spain (ES)
15 Elson Space Espana SL Spain (ES)
16 Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft - und Raumfahrt Germany (GE)
17 Pildo Consulting SL Spain (ES)
18 ENAIRE Spain (ES)
19 OpenUTM Ltd. Ireland (IE)
20 ANRA Technologies United Kingdom (UK)
21 Skypuzzler APS Denmark (DK)
22 (Associated partner) HAPS Alliance United States (USA)
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1. Excellence #@REL-EVA-RE@#
1.1 Objectives and ambition #@PRJ-OBJ-PO@#
Recent technological breakthroughs have enabled the development of new vehicles with new mission profiles,
ranging from low-speed High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) to very high-speed operations, notably supersonic
and hypersonic transport, plus commercial space transport activities transiting from and to European States. These
new Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) will need to be integrated with traditional and new airspace users (drones,
RPAS, U-space) as they will temporarily transit the current ATM environment and will be generally conducted above
most General Air Traffic (GAT) and Operational Air Traffic (OAT) on a global scale. Moreover, some of their
mission profiles consider extended durations of operations up to several months.
Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) infrastructure, and the radio spectrum they require, are the
foundation of the aviation operational performance, enabling ever -increasing airspace capacity. Without them , air
transport could not be safely and expeditiously performed. To safely accommodate this growth in current areas of
operation, it is essential to appropriately manage scarce resources like radio frequency bands, secondary surveillance
radar (SSR) codes and Mode S interrogator codes sustainably. However, many of these elements may not be usable
within higher airspace, for example, due to reach and coverage limitations , and therefore new and innovative CNS
capabilities need to be considered. The appropriate elements of the CNS infrastructure will be technical enablers for
the effective integration of HAO. While very limited HAO missions are supported today by existing ATM processes
and systems in segregated airspace, the number of operations is expected to grow substantially in the coming years
due to swiftly developing innovation in HAO and airspace management technologies appropriate for use within the
higher airspace. This will involve different geographical distributions and types of vehicles.
New entrants will provide new challenges in terms of flight -performance envelopes, operating at altitudes sparsely
used today and where their operational behaviour and performance may generate additional complexity regarding
traffic management. Due to the wide range of trajectories of these vehicles and the lack of accuracy in altimetry at
high levels (reportedly up to 3000 ft difference between barometric altimetry and geometric altimetry due to very
low air density), using current ATM methods in higher airspace operations and space launches often results in a
requirement for segregation of large areas. It is therefore imperative that such operations take place safely, efficiently
and without a disproportional impact on more conventional air traffic operations. Change is needed to evolve from
how we work today for these operations to fully achieve their economical, national security, and societal benefits in
Europe, and ensure equitable access to airspace to all users, including civil and military operators.
Therefore, a major challenge is to assess the behaviour of current CNS systems and research new CNS solutions in
the higher airspace needed for a safe, fair and effective integration of these vehicles. By providing validated flight
trajectories that would better characterize these new operational profiles, procedural packages, real time CNS
capabilities and potentially other types of services , e.g. space weather forecast, catering for the unconventional
operational needs of HAO and STO, Europe would position itself at the forefront through the SCAN project.
Specific Objectives
The objectives of the SCAN project are directly derived from the scope of the topic HORIZON-SESAR-2025-DES-
IR-02-WA3-2: Enhanced CNS capabilities, addressing more specifically R&I needs for:
o IR-3-01 regarding resilient integrated CNS/MET as a service accommodating the specific needs of higher
airspace operations (HAO), and
o IR-3-09 on CNS capabilities to increase ATM system robustness.
The project aims to build further on the work delivered in the ECHO “European Concept of Operations for Higher
Airspace Operations” and the ongoing ECHO2 Horizon 2020 SESAR funded projects. https://higherairspace.eu/
The SCAN project will deliver one SESAR Solution “CNS means to serve HAO”, with the following objectives:
a. Assess the current Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) capabilities and limitations for HAO
(including HAPS, supersonic-hypersonic and space launch and re-entry) at altitudes higher than FL500;
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b. Perform flight trials (with multiple diverse HAPS platforms and sounding rockets) to collect CNS data and
assess their actual performances in the higher airspace;
c. To gather CNS user needs for HAO, considering the need for resilience, e.g. in GNSS denied scenarios, and
cost-effectiveness;
d. Perform a gap analysis to assess whether the user needs are met by the available or innovative CNS
capabilities;
e. Investigate the use of geometric altimetry in the higher airspace to deal with current limitations of barometric
altimetry due to very low air density; Define procedures for transition between barometric and geometric;
f. Explore new business model for CNS as a Service (CNSaaS) to enhance resilience of current CNS
infrastructure using and interfacing space-based assets;
g. Explore the feasibility of new CNS technologies and new paradigms for supporting future air traffic
management methods, such as Cooperative Operating Environments, for HAO integration;
h. Define and validate a set of at least 5 quantitative KPIs (e.g., for accuracy, availability, latency) to benchmark
new CNS technologies against the state-of-the-art;
i. Improve telemetry for airspace management of space launches;
j. Investigate the potential to use cryptographically verified identity and 4D position of HAO vehicles;
k. Provide recommendations for standardisation and regulation with respect to CNS provision and HAO vehicle
requirements equipage;
Ambition
SCAN will build on the outcome of CNS infrastructure studies and flight trials currently ongoing in the ECHO2
project and will move forward with the ambition to:
a. Propose a set of feasible technical components and services to serve the CNS needs for diverse vehicles
operating in the higher airspace within Europe and beyond;
b. Engage with airspace users (conventional aviation and HAO operators) , ANSPs, industry and aviation
authorities to align expectations on benefits and operational acceptability of the proposed CNS solutions or
new paradigms for air traffic management.
c. Support a clear path forward for future CNS developments, including standardisation and regulatory
framework evolution to support the European pioneer initiatives on HAO.
Initial TRL: 2-6, functional prototype and early validation in ECHO2.
Target TRL: 6, pre-deployment validation in operationally representative environment with wider scope than ECHO2
since SCAN is a large-scale initiative to flight-validate a multi-layered, resilient CNS architecture using diverse
HAPS platforms and a sounding rocket.
#§PRJ-OBJ-PO§#
1.2 Methodology #@CON-MET-CM@# #@COM-PLE-CP@#
The activities to be performed to accomplish the objectives of the SESAR solution “CNS means to serve HAO”
will largely follow a waterfall type methodology, with various phases aiming at delivering the mandatory SESAR
solution data pack for Industrial Research activities, as identified within the SESAR 3 JU Project Handbook, edition
02.00, released in December 2024 by the SJU. The solution target output is at TRL6 maturity level , so it requires
validation in a relevant environment close to operations.
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The work will be carried out in six work packages . WP1 “Project Management” and WP2 “Communication,
Dissemination & Exploitation” run for the whole duration of the project. The core of the studies on CNS for HAO
on deriving user needs and CNS capabilities for HAO is done in WP3 “CNS means to serve HAO – Part 1” whereas
WP “4 Validation Trials – Part 1" is where CNS features will be tested in flight with diverse HAPS platforms and
a sounding rocket in the first half of the project. Likewise, in the second half of the project , WP5 “CNS means to
serve HAO – Part 2” will assess to which extent the CNS user needs are met with current or i nnovative CNS
services, complemented with additional HAO flight trials in WP6 “Validation Trials – Part 2”.
The solution will align to the following phases:
Phase 1 – scope definition will delineate the operational and technological envelope of the solution, starting from
the relevant elements on CNS and user needs assessed in the ECHO2 project and other national initiatives. The main
deliverable of Phase 1 is a preliminary version of the Contextual Note for the solution , in terms of scope, main
operational and performance benefits, relevant system impacts as well as recommendations regarding additional
activities to be conducted during the industrialization or as part of deployment. Phase 1 – scope definition will be
developed in WP3 “CNS means to serve HAO – Part 1” (M01 – M18).
Phase 2 – Operational requi rements definition will a ddress the safety and performance requirements, and
interoperability requirements related to CNS for HAO. Phase 2 will be developed in WP3 "CNS means to serve HAO
– Part 1”, that will collect CNS user needs for HAO and perform a theoretical assessment of CNS technological
solutions and will deliver the initial SPR-INTEROP/OSED (M01-M18) followed by WP5 "CNS means to serve
HAO – Part 2” that will perform gaps and risks analysis for the CNS solutions, resulting in the delivery of the final
SPR-INTEROP/OSED (M19-M36).
Phase 3 – System/procedure design and development will focus on describing the functional, non-functional and
interface requirements related to the CNS for HAO solution. The main deliverable of Phase 3 is the technical
specifications/interface requirements (TS/IRS) that will be developed in WP5 "CNS means to serve HAO – Part 2”
(M19-M36).
Phase 4 – Validation will address validation planning, execution and reporting. Validation planning will identify
how many and what type of validation exercises, mostly based on actual flight trials with HAPS and sounding rockets,
are required and sufficient to ensure that the solution CNS for HAO achieve its objectives. For each of these exercises,
scenarios derived from the operational and functional requirements will be developed, including the description of
the validation objectives and associated KPIs, and of all related CNS features to be assessed in flight. Based on these
scenarios, the foreseen validation activities will be executed and, upon their completion, the results against defined
KPIs, findings and lessons learned will be documented in comprehensive reports.
The main deliverables of Phase 4 are the actual validation exercises, together with the corresponding validation plans
(VALP) and validation reports (VALR). WP4 “Validation trials – Part 1” will produce the initial VALP and initial
VALR (M01-M18) whereas WP6 “Validation trials – Part 2” will result in the final VALP and final VALR (M19-
M36).
Phase 5 – Cost-Benefit Analysis will illustrate the potential benefits of the proposed CNS solutions to serve
operations in the higher airspace, and whether they are expected to exceed the incurred costs over a given time
horizon. The main deliverable of Phase 5 is the Cost -benefit analysis (CBA) to be developed in WP5 "CNS means
to serve HAO – Part 2” (M19-M36). The CBA assumptions will be discussed and validated during workshops and
communication events as well as with the Advisory Board.
Phase 6 – Standardisation and Regulation will perform gap analyses and proposals for updating the pertinent
standardisation (STAND) e.g. via EUROCAE, as well as the applicable regulation (REG) including Acceptable
Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) for HAO. These deliverables will be developed in WP3
(M01-M18) and WP5 (M19-M36). This activity will work on the outcomes of ECHO2 and collaborate with relevant
activities in the frame of EUROCAE WG-105 UAS, EASA (e.g. guidance material on the "regulatory sandbox” for
HAO), and JARUS (e.g. HAO use case – to define changes needed to SORA to assess the risk of HAO with UAS ,
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and JARUS CS -HAPS, Airworthiness recommendations for HAPS, http://jarus-rpas.org/publications/) as well as
with national initiatives such as the “national HAO WG” led by AESA in Spain.
CNS technological components will be considered for evaluation in the higher airspace, as described below.
Communications. SCAN aims to examine the suitability of current and innovative solutions for communication
service provision in the higher airspace, such as, but not limited to:
• VHF/UHF/HF
• VHF/HF Datalink
• SATCOM (including highly directional phased array terminals), e.g. Iris
• E-band and 5G backhauling
• Free Space Optic Communication (FSOC)
• Ground-ground communication
• Innovative means e.g. connected aircraft technologies (between HAPS and their operators via diverse
commercial link providers).
The current communication infrastructure for conventional aviation is not always suited for higher airspace
operations. Technologies such as VHF, UHF, and HF are limited by line-of-sight and signal strength at high altitudes.
SATCOM offers global coverage but can suffer from latency issues and bandwidth limitations for high -data-rate
applications, and highly directional phased array terminals are needed to support specific mission profiles. The
project will assess the performance and limitations of these te chnologies for various HAO and STO use cases. The
project will also explore emerging communication technologies like 5G backhauling, Free Space Optic
Communication (FSOC), and connected aircraft concepts to support resilient and high -bandwidth data links. An
overview of each system's advantages, disadvantages, current levels of support for HAO and STO, and costs will be
performed, including proof-of-concept with flight tests (with HAPS and sounding rockets).
Navigation (positioning). The project aims to examine the suitability of current and innovative solutions for
Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) service provision in the higher airspace:
• Multi-frequency multi-constellation (MFMC) GNSS receivers, including augmentations such as ABAS and
SBAS(EGNOS), leveraging Galileo differentiators e.g. authentication schemes enabled by OSNMA.
• Pressure/geometric altimetry sensors, as input to the navigation and position reporting (SUR) functions.
• SATCOM Multilateration
• Inertial Navigation System (INS)
• Magnetometer
• Celestial navigation (star trackers)
• VHF Omni-Directional Range (VOR), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), TACAN (Tactical Air
Navigation Systems), provided the Size, Weight and Power-Cost (SWaP-C) constraints are met.
• 6G
• Ground-based navigation support by new technologies, e.g. Mode N (a ground-based alternative navigation
system concept aiming to provide reliable aircraft navigation by passive signal reception from ground
stations, enhancing resilience against GNSS outages and spectrum congestion in current systems).
• Other Alternative PNT means
• Multi-sensor fusion with uncertainty estimate.
• Barometric conversion to geometric height estimate using MET data.
Navigation in the higher airspace presents unique challenges, particularly due to the low air density, which makes
traditional barometric altimetry unreliable. The project will conduct a detailed assessment of various navigation
technologies to ensure they meet the PNT requirements for HAO and STO. This includes a deep dive into advanced
GNSS receivers, particularly those leveraging Galileo's authentication schemes to detect spoofing. The project will
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also investigate alternative PNT sources like celestial navigation (star trackers) and magnetometers, which can
provide a robust backup in GNSS -denied scenarios. Additionally, the project will explore the use of multi -sensor
fusion to combine data from different sources into a single, highly accurate position estimate. A critical part of this
work will be the assessment of geometric altimetry and the definition of transition procedures between barometric
and geometric altitude, as this is essential for seamless integration with conventional air traffic. An overview of each
system's advantages, disadvantages, current levels of support for HAO and STO, and costs will be performed,
including proof-of-concept with flight tests (with HAPS and sounding rockets).
Surveillance. SCAN aims to examine the suitability of current and innovative solutions for surveillance service
provision in the higher airspace, such as:
• Position reporting over IP networks, e.g. adaptation of Network remote ID, a concept taken from the UAS
domain.
• Primary/Secondary Surveillance Radar (PSR/SSR)
• Multi-lateration (MLAT)
• ADS-B, including s atellite-based ADS-B, enabling tracking of HAO vehicles over areas without radar
coverage.
• ADS-C
• Direct telemetry data from HAO operators
An overview of each system's advantages, disadvantages, current levels of support for HAO and STO and costs will
be performed, including proof-of-concept with flight tests (with HAPS and sounding rockets).
Some radar installations are capable of tracking multiple vehicles expected to operate in higher airspace, including
HAPS and supersonic aircraft. However, Secondary Surveillance Radars (SSR) are dependent on accurate
measurements from pressure altimeters, many of which may not be reliable above FL560 due to lack of testing and
certification specifications for this altitude band. Industry development of high -altitude barometric altimeters could
potentially support SSR surveillance of traffic above FL600 . However, many automation systems with inputs from
SSR have software settings that limit coverage ceilings.
Version 2 1090 Extended Squitter ADS-B may be an adequate surveillance source for many HAO participants, both
in continental and oceanic airspace. However, as with radar, more accurate altimeters may be necessary to support
HAO. Additionally, Version 2 ADS -B would likely be limited to vehicles traveling below Mach 2.03 due to both
encoding limitations and ITAR restrictions on GNSS receivers that provide position and velocity data. Version 3
ADS-B messages could potentially support operations up to a geometr ic altitude of roughly 1,000,000 ft AGL,
however ITAR speed restrictions would still apply. SCAN will investigate innovative methods for the tracking of
high-speed vehicles which respect international restrictions such as those applied by ITAR.
All systems considered with SCAN will be assessed from a civil/military dual use perspective , so the project will
seek to identify feasible ways of monitoring vehicles moving faster than Mach 2.03 with due consideration towards
the security sensitivity of those elements . Data concerning accuracy, integrity, availability, continuity and
functionality of the current European CNS infrastructure as well as from new innovative solutions will be gathered
through flight trials with multiple diverse HAPS performed at flight levels above FL500, complemented with data
collected with sounding rockets. This will allow the extension of navaids, communication and surveillance
performance models to include the characterization of vertical performance beyond currently used flight level bands,
enabling an informed decision-making process to outline optimal CNS solutions for HAO integration.
Cross-cutting methodology elements
SCAN brings together expertise from multiple disciplines to address the full range of technical, operational, and
regulatory challenges associated with the CNS infrastructure necessary to successfully integrating HAO and STO
into the European network. Air traffic management specialists, CNS experts, spaceflight operations experts, HAPS
operators, U-space (or third party) service providers, systems engineers, data scientists, and regulatory authorities
will work in close coordination, ensuring that the solut ions are grounded in both operational reality and technical
feasibility. Additional inputs will come from cybersecurity experts. HAO such as HAPS are highly exposed Cyber-
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Physical Systems that, due to the integration of novel technologies, have vulnerabilities that could lead to several
threat scenarios. This necessitates a focus on HAO cyber security and the adoption of "security -by-design"
approaches to ensure that future solutions meet security requirements from the early design stages.
This combination of disciplines ensures that the CNS solution for HAO is not developed in isolation but considers
the operational, technical, and environmental factors that affect their use.
The project will maintain an active link with relevant national and international initiatives. Results from the ECHO2
project will be a starting point for S CAN’s work, ensuring continuity in concepts, interfaces, and validation assets.
Engagement with standardisation bodies such as EUROCAE will enable technical specifications, data models, and
operational procedures developed in SCAN to feed into wider industry adoption.
In line with the “Do No Significant Harm” principle under the EU Taxonomy Regulation, the methodology includes
a focus on minimising the environmental footprint of HAO and STO operations. By optimising hazard volumes,
improving predictability, and enabling more efficient reroutes, the CNS solution aim to optimise energy consumption.
Environmental performance will be monitored as part of the validation process, with adjustments made where
necessary to ensure that no significant harm is caused to environmental objectives. SCAN is also aligned with the
EU Green Deal, as HAPS are enabling elements for green aviation and earth monitoring services. Concerning the
European Strategic Autonomy, SCAN strengthens Europe's position, e.g. by leveraging Galileo's unique features
(like OSNMA) and reducing reliance on non-European CNS solutions.
The project’s methodology supports open science principles. Non -sensitive datasets, interface definitions, and
technical documentation will be made openly available, enabling other research and operational projects to build on
SCAN’s outputs. Research outputs will follow the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles:
they will be stored in trusted repositories with persistent identifiers, published under open licences where possible,
and documented to facilitate reuse. SCAN will generate open-source code and technologies that will be in the public
domain. Sensitive operational data will be subject to controlled access arrangements, ensuring it can be used for
verification without compromising security.
Although the gender dimension is not expected to influence the technical design of the solution, human factors will
be considered in interface and procedure development to ensure that systems are usable and effective for a diverse
operational workforce. The project team will include diverse perspectives in workshops and validation exercises,
ensuring that the developed concepts and tools are accessible and intuitive for all users.
These cross-cutting elements are integral to the methodology rather than being treated as separate concerns. By
embedding interdisciplinarity, alignment with external initiatives, environmental safeguards, open science practices,
and inclusivity into the c ore of the work, S CAN maximises the likelihood that its solutions will be accepted,
standardised, and deployed across the European ATM network and beyond.
1.3 State of the art
Within European airspace, traffic density varies across Europe. In the ATM context, traffic complexity refers to the
number of simultaneous or near-simultaneous interactions of trajectories in a given volume of airspace that generates
additional workload for the Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) to resolve before a conflict would occur. Trajectories refer
to the flight paths of individual aircraft, and interactions occur when these trajectories come into proximity or conflict
with each other. Complexity of the traffic and flows have a major impact on the definition, scoping and execution of
Air Traffic Service (ATS) provided in today’s airspace environment.
In the ECHO1 project, a study was conducted to observe the airspace classification of European Civil Aviation
Conference FIRs above FL660. ATS is provided by more than 60 Area Control Centres (ACC) and by more than 30
Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) where Class C airspace has been published from FL195 up to FL660.
Many States have declared in the national AIPs their airspace above FL660 as G -class airspace. On the other hand,
some States have opted for no airspace definition (e.g. UK, Poland, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic,
Albania, Armenia and Azerbaijan) or unclassified airspace (as it is the case for Turkey, Ukraine, Croatia, Belgium,
and Slovakia).
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Consequently, this airspace class declaration (e.g.: G-class above FL660) implies that ATS such as Flight Information
Services and Alerting services can be currently provided in the present ATM environment. It should be noted that
today there is little, or no surveillance and communication capability provided by ANSPs above FL660. However, it
is generally believed that the current CNS capabilities are not adequate for service provision at altitudes above FL600
in terms of antennae signal protection, strength and coverage width. Thus, the provision of CNS with the current
systems could only be limited to the lower levels of HAO. Additionally, increases of jamming and spoofing incidents
in GNSS frequency bands, due to current geopolitical contexts , are driving calls for a more resilient CNS
infrastructure.
The management of the European ATM network has been built on strong cooperation between all stakeholders based
on the Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) principle (e.g. airspace users, service providers, regulators, the EU
and its agencies, international organizations, etc.). It has been supported and codified by a coherent set of EU
regulations which confers clear responsibilities on all actors involved. Hence, the management of the network is an
essential component of the European ATM system , and by exte nsion for HAO , which will be an integral part of
network operations and where the airspace is seen as a continuum.
How SCAN goes beyond
HAO offers a unique opportunity to promote an operational vision that, from the outset, aims to address some of the
structural elements that in the past have required significant time and effort to improve. Perhaps one of the most
familiar examples, the airspace organization and structure across the Network Manager area, has been subject to
constant developments to reduce fragmentation and improve interoperability. Such improvements have required a
bottom-up approach and several decades to be fully implemented across the network. The lessons learned from this
experience should be taken into consideration and the development of the higher airspace should start with a new
approach. The higher airspace has been utilised almost entirely by military actors and as transit for space vehicles in
the past. Challenges posed by new entrants and the underlying conditions of their operations will lead to an increase
in interactions among HAO and between HAO and conventional air traffic and STO transits in the airspaces below.
Assessing the demand for HAO is critical for the evaluation of future operational means to ensure a safe and
practicable use of airspace. Within the ECHO project, a thorough demand analysis was conducted, including the
development of specific demand scenarios and an impact assessment of new entrant’s operations.
Within the diversity of vehicles expected to operate in the higher airspace, High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS)
represent a class of low -velocity and economical aerial vehicle, characterized by their constrained manoeuvring
capabilities, which can operate in the stratosphere for extensive periods of time spanning days, weeks and months.
The viability of these operations derives from using solar irradiation as a primary energy source, keeping the
equipment functioning at these elevated altitudes for extended durations. Three types of HAPS emerge based on their
construction mechanism: Heavier Than Air (HTA) HAPS category, distinguished by small propulsion systems and
large wingspans with gliding capabilities for descent; the motorized Lighter Than Air (LTA) variant, characterized
by utilization of fluids lighter than air for controlled elevation changes apart from the motors to control speed and
manoeuvrability; and Balloons, which are the group most limited in terms of manoeuvrability, using wind
predictions and other fluids to control the position.
While the ECHO project defined the conceptual framework for HAO and ECHO2 is planning early flight trials with
HAPS, SCAN moves decisively beyond by being the first large-scale initiative to flight-validate a multi-layered,
resilient CNS architecture using three distinct HAPS from leading operators such as Elson Space and Skydweller
(with HTA vehicles) as well as Sceye (LTA airship HAPS) and a sounding rocket. This will provide empirical data
on CNS performance above FL500 in European airspace and beyond , a critical gap ECHO could only address
theoretically. Elson Space and Sceye have their operation base s at Teruel airport (LETL) whereas Skydweller is
based at the Fuerteventura stratoport in the Canary Islands.
The main applications of HAPS cover domains such as telecommunications, disaster relief, antenna relay, earth
observation, ISR, and scientific exploration among others. These remotely controlled or managed platforms can be
orchestrated into fleets to facilitate broader application scope and extended coverage. Initial projections made in the
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ECHO research project suggested an anticipated deployment of 1000 HAPS in Europe annually before the close of
the current decade. Although it now appears that this level of traffic is less likely to be experienced prior to 2030, it
is reasonable to consider that traffic numbers will surpass that level within the 2030s. HAPS services can be expected
to be utilised predominantly for telecommunications in low to medium densely populated areas. In addition, HAPS
can be used, among other things, for maritime surveillance and border security measures. European regions with
apparent potential for HAPS deployment are ther efore peripheral areas like Scandinavia or the Mediterranean.
Unfavourable environmental conditions, e.g. at higher al titudes or during winter season, however, pose significant
hurdles for current technology. Due to the limited manoeuvrability and low speeds, the transition through ATS
airspace is a critical flight phase for HAPS. Blocking large volumes of highly utilized airspace for a considerable
amount of time like in the core area must be assessed and particularly minimized regarding the potential impact on
the entire network. Nevertheless, HAPS must address some challenges to achieve their entrance at scale in this new
era of aviation. Transition of HAPS from Lower to Higher Airspace is crucial without impacting and ensuring
minimal disruption to traditional air traffic flows. Furthermore, operations may cover several Flight Information
Regions (FIR) from different countries, thereby standard regulation and flight authorization protocols are required.
Lastly, among other challenges, the enhancement of meteorological forecasting assumes a paramount relevance for
these types of vehicles.
Currently available CNS services, certified in conformity with Regulation (EU) 2017/373, will not necessarily be
capable of supporting HAO operations. The requirements for certain CNS services might be extended to also meet
the HAO needs, once defined, although innovative solutions that may include new paradigms of ATM may prove to
be more suitable for HAO. The CNS equipment for HAO , meeting the required performance levels, should be
established with a technology agnostic approach, independently from existing aviation equipment, taking into
account the specificity of HAO in terms of very high altitude, sometimes high-speed, exposure to radiation and space
weather effects, as well as SWaP-C requirements considering also the diversity of vehicles.
Current CNS capabilities for STO in higher airspace rely primarily on ground -based radars, space -based tracking
networks, and limited ADS -B/MLAT coverage. Traditional SSR/MSSR radars have poor coverage at extreme
altitudes and steep trajectories due to bea m geometry and radar horizon limitations. Current space surveillance
networks and specialized tracking radars can detect fast moving vehicles but often lack the latency and precision
required to track diverse vehicle-types in an integrated traffic environment. ADS-B in its current specification and
use is ineffective for most launch vehicles due to equipment constraints, antenna orientation, and line -of-sight loss
during high-speed ascent or re-entry. Space-based ADS-B constellations have the potential to improve coverage but
face latency, bandwidth, and certification challenges for safety-critical operations. Optical and infrared tracking offer
high precision but are weather-dependent and limited in real-time integration with ATC systems. Data fusion across
disparate surveillance sources is inconsistent, and standardised interfaces for sharing real-time trajectory data with
civil ATM are lacking. High-velocity and high-dynamic vehicles challenge existing tracking algorithms, leading to
prediction errors. There is currently no globally harmonized surveillance framework for suborbital and orbital re -
entry traffic in controlled airspace. A potential solution to addressing these gaps would be robust, low-latency, multi-
sensor surveillance networks, including telemetry data provided by an operator, with space-based augmentation and
real-time data sharing standards. Modifications of the existing ADS-B standard, extending the maximum
transmittable altitude beyond 126.700 ft, may allow purely passive reception of transponders within quasi -optical
range from terrestrial locations or from earth orbit on a satellite and potentially covering the whole range of HAO.
New approaches can also be developed based on cooperative operating environments in which operators will
maintain safe distance using cooperative strategic conflict detection and resolution based on shared intent.
Depending on the air traffic management operations and responsibilities in HAO (which are to be defined in
STRATUS project), appropriate CNS technology should be selected. RF interference and performance impacts to
existing CNS systems w ill be studied and considered, including the allocation of exclusive radio frequencies, if
needed. In this regard, the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking service, providing today space debris re -entry
predictions could provide additional and more general support to civil aviation: it would have to be assessed whether
its sensors and assets (radars, telescopes, etc.) could track not only re -entering debris, but also higher airspace
operations. Due to the high altitude, HAO will be more exposed to space weather effects. However, while today MET
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services provide space weather forecast for conventional aviation, they do not provide forecast for the layer of
airspace above FL600.
The Concept of Operations (v1.0, Dec 2022) developed by the ECHO project indicates that during the transiting
phase of HAO through the conventional traffic, separation will be ensured by ATC based on established separation
criteria. In the Higher Airspace, HAO will be carried out based on the agreed trajectory or 4D operating zone, acting
as a dynamic airspace reservation. Assuming that HAO will be made up of cooperating traffic and non -cooperating
traffic, (i.e. traffic that can change their flight trajectory and those who cannot), dedicated HAO separation rules will
be necessary in addition to Regulation (EU) 923/2012, the Standardised European Rules of the Air (SERA). These
rules should reflect the different types of movement, speed and manoeuvring capability. Separation should be ensured
also for vertical moving vehicles and any kind of 4D trajectory. The principle of vertical separation measured in
barometric altitude might not be applicable in HAO due to very low air pressure which makes a reliable pres sure
altitude unavailable. SCAN will study altimetry solutions for HAO including tests in flight of geometric and
barometric positioning sources as well as transition criteria among them. Airborne collision avoidance, as regulated
in Regulation (EU) 1332/2011, might not be feasible in HAO traffic for the same reasons. The capability of current
airborne collision avoidance needs to be assessed and potentially amended for HAO usage , complemented with
strategic conflict detection tools.
Regarding the value proposition to address the SESAR WA3-2 on “Enhanced CNS capabilities”, SCAN will focus
on demonstrating a highly cost -effective, resilient and secure CNS solution for HAO , that will be proven in
flight with HAPS platforms and a sounding rocket, and will adapt UTM technologies to HAO, e.g. network remote
ID.
SCAN will develop the solution following an end-to-end layered approach as illustrated in the following figure:
Figure 1: Overall CNS as a modular network architecture
• Layer #1 – multi-sensor PNT onboard the HAO platforms. The vehicles determine their 4D position, velocity
and time with multiple diverse sensors with dissimilar modes of failure, such as MFMC GNSS, inertial, satellite-
based MLAT. Each positioning source provides an independent PNT solution and quality indicators that can be
fused onboard or reported for later on assessment.
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• Layer #2 – secure telemetry via redundant, dissimilar and asynchronous general -purpose data links
(satellite links, proprietary links, etc.). The aircraft transmits telemetry messages over asynchronous datalinks.
The telemetry is prioritized according to the available bandwidth and routed over available data links, enabling
the system to gracefully degrade.
• Layer #3 – real time information available to the HAO operator on position-velocity-time and uncertainty
estimation of HAO vehicles. When not done on the aircraft, the telemetry measures are fused into a single
position estimate with uncertainty computation, which can degrade gracefully if sensors are unavailable.
• Layer #4 – Authenticated aircraft identity, position and uncertainty estimates shared with interested and
authorized parties with need-to-know over secure network via web API (adapted from Network Remote ID).
• Transversal cyber-security layer – Modern Zero-Trust cybersecurity framework along the entire chain. This
includes GNSS satellite authentication (e.g. Galileo OSNMA), aircraft authentication over telemetry, digital
signature of telemetry messages, authentication and authorization framewo rk over API exchanges, and
encryption where necessary/desired.
The flow of information through the entire chain from the HAO vehicle to the end-recipient, e.g. an ANSP, is secured
by using authentication mechanisms guaranteeing that the position and identity of all vehicles are true. Moreover,
multi-sensor and redundancies across the whole chain ensure the resiliency of the CNS solution, considering RF
interference events, ionospheric activity, failure of individual systems, etc.
This approach on CNS for HAO will be researched in WP 3 and WP5. Those elements that are mature enough will
be tested in flight during the planned validation trials with HAPS in WP4 and WP6.
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2. Impact #@IMP-ACT-IA@#
2.1 Project’s pathways towards impact
The s olution “CNS means to serve HAO ” addresses the technical, operational, standardisation and regulatory
challenges concerning the necessary CNS infrastructure and services, both existing and innovative, that will allow
HAO operations into European airspace and beyond.
The SCAN project will provide benefits to internal and external stakeholders, while significantly advancing th e
definition and validation of CNS systems and services suitable to HAO . Within the project, EUROCONTROL and
ANSPs are concern ed with obtaining a validated SESAR solution for HAO that is operationally feasible in both
continental and remote/oceanic airspace including cross-border missions.
Moreover, the aviation industry and leading HAPS operators are interested in testing and validating in flight different
CNS solutions onboard their HAPS vehicles. External to the project, European institutions, aviation authorities,
ICAO, standardisation and regulatory bodies will benefit from the project's developments. SCAN will set up an
Advisory Board to provide visibility to key external stakeholders and gather their views and recommendations to
ensure that the project's objectives are met, i.e. to define and demonstrate feasible, cost-effective, resilient and secure
CNS means to serve HAO. Relevant stakeholders, e.g. the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the
Spanish aviation safety agency (AESA) have already expressed their willingness to join the SCAN's Advisory Board.
Contribution of the project results to the outcomes in the topic
• Environment; suitable CNS infrastructure and services will allow for a more efficient utilisation of the airspace,
allowing for preferred routes of the vehicles, e.g. affected airlines burning less fuel or supersonic vehicles flying
low noise profiles. On the other hand, the HAPS vehicles involved in the project enable more widespread use of
environmentally sustainable platforms, which could reduce the need for more emitting vehicles.
• Capacity; the availability of suitable and wide-spread CNS services will allow reduced separations resulting in
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the possibility to accommodate more vehicles in the concerned volumes of airspace.
• Cost-efficiency, innovative CNS services such as those to be explored in SCAN (e.g. satcom, and network-based
telemetry) can significantly reduce the need for ground-based infrastructure investments to support HAO.
• Operational efficiency, as the availability of CNS services tailored to HAO help reduce the need for large airspace
reservations, enabling also cooperative operating environments allowing shared airspace use.
• Safety, as a result of proposing and testing in flight onboard performance monitoring and alerting CNS functions
as well as redundancies and robust and resilient CNS systems able to cope with RF interference events or
ionospheric activity.
Contribution of the project results to the wider impacts in the longer term
• Scientific outcomes and impact, based mainly on the collection and assessment of CNS data in actual flight trials
in the higher airspace what will illustrate current performances and identify possible gaps to meet user needs.
The results of the SCAN project will provide valuable inputs on standardisation and regulation and will pave the
way for future commercial operations of new entrants in the higher airspace.
• Economic/technological impacts, as resilient and secure CNS services tailored to HAO will allow more operators
to perform diverse and innovative missions. The potential use of these vehicles to support the CNS infrastructure
further strengthens this resilience and provides business opportunities for higher airspace operators. CNS as a
Service use cases will be explored within SCAN with a view to promoting economic and technological
development within Europe.
• Societal outcomes and impact, improving the efficient integration of HAO and STO transits will support access
to the higher airspace in Europe. Moreover, tailored CNS solutions for HAO will enable the minimisation of the
impact of HAO on conventional air traffic, contributing to en vironmentally friendly and cost -efficient air
transport for European citizens. Finally, it will also result i n job creation for highly skilled positions , as new
manufacturing centres for HAO vehicles as well as operation centres and ground infrastructure, e.g. stratoports,
start to be deployed in several locations in Europe.
Scale and significance of project's contribution to the expected outcomes and impact
The scale of the project's contribution to the expected outcome will be influenced by the extent to which its SESAR
solution is deployed. The adoption of the CNS for HAO solution provides a cornerstone to facilitate safe, efficient
and scalable HAO operations and it would position European industry and service providers to compete and win
significant portions of the global market for HAO.
In addition, the significance of the SCAN project's contribution can be explained in qualitative terms:
• market access for innovative concepts;
• safeguarding the use of the higher airspace for emerging commercial operators;
• clarity in the CNS requirements and equipage for users;
• enabling new Earth observation and remote sensing services providing persistence and flexibility to complement
existing satellite, unmanned and manned aircraft operations in a growing market estimated to be 4bn euro pa by
2026.
• environmental benefits through increased use of solar electric platforms and services to persistently monitor and
enable reducing the impact from greenhouse gases, wildfires or certain illegal activities such as oil dumping.
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Project's content towards impact
The regulatory and standardisation state of the art for CNS in HAO is currently in rapid development, with several
European and international bodies actively working towards the establishment of harmonised frameworks. The
SCAN project will help align these efforts to maximise industrialisation impact and ensure safe, efficient integration
of new entrants such as HAPS, supersonic, hypersonic, and STO in European higher airspace.
Regulatory State of the Art
EASA is leading a multi -year initiative to develop a regulatory framework for HAO, addressing safety, security,
environmental, and cyber risks, with deliverables including technical studies on CNS civil needs and capacities at
high altitudes, demand analys is, and draft regulatory amendments. A regulatory roadmap has been published by
EASA, highlighting preparatory actions, literature reviews, market analysis, and initial CNS spectrum needs required
for developing HAO regulations. Concerning PBN, certain nav igation specifications for civil aviation may be
considered as starting point to assess their applicability for operations in the higher airspace, e.g. RNP 1, and facilitate
compatibility with evolving CNS services. SESAR activities and the ATM Master Plan emphasise scalable,
interoperable solutions for emerging HAO traffic, coordinated with institutional partners including
EUROCONTROL, EDA, ESA, and EASA, to accelerate regulatory alignment and deployment. A key element for
converging towards a proportionate regulatory frame is to implement "regulatory sandboxes”, as described in EASA's
roadmap on HAO, “supporting Member States and the industry to conduct the first tests and demonstrations in the
EU, exempting these tests from the application of relevant EU regulations”.
Standardisation State of the Art
EUROCAE develops minimum performance specifications and means of compliance for aircraft CNS equipment.
Its technical working groups extend activities to airborne and ground -based CNS/ATM systems and collaborate
globally with RTCA (US) to promote harmonisation. EUROCAE standards serve as reference means of compliance
to EASA and national authorities, underlining their direct influence on regulatory implementation for CNS
technologies. Ongoing standardisation efforts include updates for ATM functions, ground systems, and airborne CNS
capabilities, with attention to the unique operational and environmental demands at high altitudes.
The strategy for developing and consolidating needs
• Establish a fluent dialogue between the SCAN project and the key stakeholders: EASA, EUROCAE, JARUS,
and National Supervisory Authorities to prioritise regulatory and standardisation needs emerging from HAO
flight trials and studies.
• Use flight trial findings to identify CNS capability gaps, validate theoretical models, and derive operational
requirements, including spectrum management and contingency procedures.
• Derive proposals as candidate standards and regulatory amendments, and submit these to EUROCAE for
Working Group development, ensuring they are aligned with EASA regulatory processes and ICAO global
initiatives.
• Engage stakeholder consultation (industry, research, service providers) to iteratively refine requirements, with
oversight by National Aviation Authorities for certification procedures and operational authorisations.
• Support standardisation by contributing validated evidence and operational concepts from European HAO trials
to EUROCAE and JARUS, facilitating recognition as global standards at ICAO level.
2.2 Measures to maximise impact - Dissemination, exploitation and communication #@COM-DIS-VIS-CDV@#
The project will maximise its impact by executing a comprehensive plan for dissemination, exploitation, and
communication activities, designed to ensure project results are effectively shared, adopted, and recognised across
diverse stakeholder groups. Thes e measures leverage best practice frameworks from SESAR and Horizon Europe,
with activities strategically tailored to every segment of the airspace ecosystem.
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Dissemination Measures
• Scientific Community: Publication of research results and technical deliverables in open access journals and
presentation at international conferences and workshops (e.g., SESAR Innovation Days, ATM and CNS
symposia).
• End Users (air navigation service providers, operators): Custom workshops, webinars, and demonstration events
showcasing flight trial outcomes and practical CNS solution guidelines.
• Industry: Engagement via SESAR innovation platforms, joint panels with EUROCAE, and technical papers in
trade publications to encourage uptake and further R&D investment.
• Dissemination outputs will include technical reports, data sets, standardisation proposals, and policy briefs
regularly updated and distributed through the project website, digital repository, and direct mailing.
Exploitation Measures
• Intellectual Property: Early identification and protection of key exploitable results (KERs), including patents
where applicable, supported by a confidential results tracking system shared among project partners.
• Technical Standards: Preparation of validated CNS requirements and contributing project outcomes to
EUROCAE working groups, JARUS, and EASA for incorporation into new standards and regulatory guidance.
• Commercialisation: Stakeholder mapping and engagement with financial actors , coupled with business
architecture workshops to build exploitation capacity among members and industry users.
• Monitoring and feedback mechanisms will be in place to adapt exploitation strategies as project results mature.
Communication Measures
• Targeted stakeholders: Information days, newsletters, and interactive website updates will ensure ongoing
accessibility and transparency of project progress towards the benefits of innovative CNS solutions for HAO.
• Proactive use of social media (LinkedIn, X/Twitter), press releases, podcasts, and video explainers to inform and
engage the general public.
• Public events and content will be in multiple languages where appropriate to broaden reach across Europe.
• Communication activities are supported by metrics for reach, engagement, and impact, with periodic updates
based on analytics.
Target Groups
• Scientific community: publications, conferences, workshops for increased research uptake towards materialising
highly-cost effective, resilient and secure CNS as a service solution for HAO
• ANSPs: workshops, webinars, technical briefs, in order to a ccelerate awareness on the role and limitations of
current CNS for HAO as well as innovative CNS means for HAO.
• HAO operators: to discuss and consolidate the CNS user needs identified in the project and to disseminate the
outcomes on the role and limitations of current and innovative CNS means for HAO.
• EASA: to ensure the project's findings on CNS are fed into the regulatory activities, e.g. sandbox to facilitate
early flight trials.
• National Supervisory Authorities, to provide them with visibility on the CNS user needs and feasible means of
compliance, as well as to address the flight authorisation of the proposed HAPS flight trials in European airspace.
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• ICAO: to ensure regional developments on CNS for HAO are harmonised and integrated into their global vision
on HAO.
• Standardisation bodies, notably EUROCAE and the relevant WGs such as WG-105 UAS.
• Military authorities, NATO and EDA, to ensure that needs of military operations in the higher airspace and civil-
military convergence requirements on CNS are properly addressed.
• Industry: trade events, standardisation panels, to foster innovation transfer.
• Financial actors: Business workshops, investor guide, to enable commercialisation.
• Public at large: social media, press, info events, aiming at boosting awareness and engagement.
All activities will be reviewed and updated regularly, with the initial plan delivered in month 3 and major revisions
at project milestones, ensuring focus and alignment with the evolving airspace landscape.
Intellectual property rights (IPR) and results ownership
SCAN will generate a range of results, including technical specifications on CNS for HAO , software prototypes,
validation methodologies, operational procedures, acceptable means of compliance and guidance material on
airborne and ground CNS equipment suitable for HAO . The consortium will manage intellectual property in a way
that protects individual contributions while ensuring the widest possible uptake of the results.
An IPR framework will be agreed in the Consortium Agreement before the project start. This will define ownership
rules, access rights, and conditions for both internal use and external exploitation. Results created by a single partner
will remain the property of that partner. Results developed jointly will be owned collectively, with clear arrangements
for use and decision-making agreed in advance.
The project will distinguish between outputs intended for open publication and those requiring controlled access.
Public deliverables such as non-sensitive specifications, operational guidance, and performance assessments will be
released under open licences to support adoption and interoperability. For results containing commercially sensitive
or security-critical information, access will be restricted to authorised stakeholders under agreed conditions. In such
cases, the consortium will determine the most appropriate protection mechanism, which may include copyright,
design rights, or, where relevant, patent applications.
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2.3 Summary
KEY ELEMENT OF THE IMPACT SECTION
SPECIFIC NEEDS EXPECTED RESULTS D & E & C MEASURES
What are the specific needs that triggered
this project?
Need to gather CNS needs for HAO
missions performed by diverse vehicles,
such as HAPS and supersonic/hypersonic.
Cyber-security and aircraft authentication
for infrastructure supporting highly
automated operations.
Cost-effectiveness of infrastructure
supporting HAO operations, enabling
scaled, low-margin HAO applications
such as connectivity provision.
Need to assess the behaviour in the higher
airspace of current CNS systems and
services, which is mostly unknown.
Need to study suitability of
barometric/geometric altimetry for HAO.
Need for establishing CNS means of
compliance for HAO missions.
What do you expect to generate by the end of the
project?
Validated solution data pack at target TRL 6, based
on flight trials to assess CNS means, for the SESAR
solution “CNS means to serve HAO” that would
facilitate the integration of HAO missions in
European airspace and beyond.
Contributions of suitable elements to enable HAO
as input to the standardisation and regulatory
bodies, mainly EUROCAE, EASA, JARUS.
Communication, dissemination and exploitation
measures with target stakeholders in the HAO
domain.
What dissemination, exploitation and communication
measures will you apply to the results?
Dissemination, organising workshops, webinars, and
demonstration events showcasing flight trial outcomes and
practical CNS solution guidelines. Engagement of industry
via SESAR innovation platforms, joint panels with
EUROCAE, and technical papers in trade publications to
encourage uptake and further R&D investment. Scientific
Community: Publication of research results in open access
journals and presentation at international conferences and
workshops (e.g., SESAR Innovation Days, ATM and CNS
symposia).
Exploitation. Technical Standards: Preparation of validated
CNS requirements and contributing project outcomes to
EUROCAE working groups, JARUS, and EASA for
incorporation into new standards and regulatory guidance.
Intellectual Property: Early identification and protection of
key exploitable results (KERs), including patents where
applicable, supported by a confidential results tracking
system shared among project partners. Commercialisation:
Stakeholder mapping and engagement with financial actors
(venture capital, strategic investors), coupled with business
architecture workshops to build exploitation capacity
among members and industry users.
Communication. Public Awareness: proactive use of social
media (LinkedIn, X/Twitter), press releases, podcasts, and
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TARGET GROUPS OUTCOMES IMPACTS
Who will use or further up-take the results
of the project? Who will benefit from the
results of the project?
HAO operators: to gather their CNS user
needs and evaluate available current and
innovative CNS solutions.
EASA: to ensure the project's findings on
CNS are fed into the regulatory activities,
e.g. sandbox to facilitate early flight trials.
HAO Service provider s: appropriate and
suitable infrastructure is required for the
safe and efficient operation of traffic
within HAO airspace.
ANSPs: to understand the limitations of
current CNS, maintain general situational
awareness within airspace managed by
them (including traffic not managed or
separated by ANSPs), as well as
awareness and implementation, as
required, of new and innovative CNS
necessary for HAO vehicles.
What change do you expect to see after successful
dissemination and exploitation of project results to
the target group(s)?
Environment; suitable CNS infrastructure and
services will allow for more efficient utilisation of
the airspace, allowing for preferred routes of the
vehicles, e.g. affected airlines burning less fuel or
supersonic vehicles flying low noise profiles.
Capacity; the availability of suitable and wide -
spread CNS services for HAO will enable the wide
utilisation of the higher airspace, allowing the
accommodation of an increasing number of vehicles
as demand evolves.
Cost-efficiency, innovative CNS services such as
those to be explored in SCAN e.g. ground-ground.
Communications, and networked infrastructure
leveraging internet -based APIs , can significantly
reduce the need for ground-based infrastructure for
HAO operations.
Operational efficiency, e.g. because of flying user -
preferred routes for HAO missions enabled by
What are the expected wider scientific, economic and
societal effects of the project contributing to the expected
impacts outlined in the respective destination in the work
programme?
Scientific outcomes and impact, based mainly on the
collection and assessment of CNS data in actual flight trials
in the higher airspace, will illustrate current performances
and identify possible gaps to meet user needs. The results of
the SCAN project will provide valuable inputs on
standardisation and regulation and will pave the way for
future commercial operations of new entrants in the higher
airspace.
Economic/technological impacts, by conducting flight trials
with HAPS the potential use of these aircraft can be shown,
and possible new business cases may be identified.
CNS as a Service use cases will be developed ensuring CNS
services are provided in the required volumes of airspace at
an affordable cost.
Societal outcomes and impact, improving the efficient
integration of HAO and STO transits will support access to
the higher airspace in Europe. Moreover, tailored CNS
solutions for HAO will enable the minimisation of the
video explainers to inform and engage the general public
about HAO and the benefits of innovative CNS solutions.
Broader Stakeholders: Information days, targeted
newsletters, and interactive website updates will ensure
ongoing accessibility and transparency of project progress.
Public events and content will be in multiple languages
where appropriate to broaden reach across Europe.
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Standardisation bodies, notably
EUROCAE. National Supervisory
Authorities, to provide them with
visibility on the CNS user needs and
feasible means of compliance, as well as
to address the flight authorisation of the
proposed HAPS flight trials in European
airspace.
National security agencies, providing
awareness on resiliency and security
(particularly for verified aircraft identity)
gaps of existing CNS solutions to support
highly automated fleet operations, and
verify the identity of aircraft.
ICAO: to ensure regional developments
on CNS for HAO are harmonised and
integrated into their global vision on
HAO.
Military authorities, NATO and EDA, to
ensure that needs of military operations in
the higher airspace and civil -military
convergence requirements on CNS are
properly addressed.
Other agencies such as FRONTEX ,
European Environment Agency, etc.
wide-spread CNS services.
Safety, as a result of proposing and testing in flight
onboard performance monitoring and alerting CNS
functions as well as redundancies and robust and
resilient CNS systems able to cope with RF
interference events or ionospheric activity.
Security and Cybersecurity – Gap identification,
recommendations and possible solutions to meet the
needs of increased airspace automation.
Overall ecosystem resilience – A modular
infrastructure ecosystem that can gracefully degrade
without collapsing, enabling the dynamic
adaptation of deconfliction margins.
Privacy / Confidentiality – The ability for sensitive
operations (e.g. defence operations, or national
security sensitive a irborne connectivity
infrastructure) to report 4D position confidentially
to authorized recipients on a need-to-know basis.
impact of HAO on conventional air traffic, contribut ing to
environmentally friendly and cost-efficient air transport for
European citizens. Finally, it will also result in job creation
for highly skilled positions, as new manufacturing centres
for HAO vehicles as well as operation centres and ground
infrastructure, e.g. stratoports, start to be deployed in several
locations in Europe.
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3. Quality and efficiency of the implementation #@QUA-LIT-QL@# #@WRK-PLA-WP@#
3.1 Work plan and resources
The SCAN project includes six work packages, as depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 2: Work Breakdown Structure
WP1 “Project Management”: coordination of all activities, financial and administrative oversight, quality assurance,
risk management, and reporting to SESAR 3 JU.
WP2 “Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation”: stakeholder engagement, promotion of results, exploitation
planning, communication with specialist and public audiences, and application of the FAIR principles for all project
outputs, supported by a managed public and internal repository.
WP3 “CNS means to serve HAO – Part 1” and WP “4 Validation Trials – Part 1" will take place in the first reporting
period, followed by a similar scheme for the second on e WP5 “CNS means to serve HAO – Part 2 ” and WP6
“Validation Trials – Part 2”.
Timing and sequencing
The first phase (M1 –M6) focuses on requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and assessment of CNS
capabilities for HAO. After the initial assessment of CNS user needs and CNS capabilities, a gap analysis will be
carried out, and a set of specific CNS features will be proposed for testing in-flight with HAPS and a sounding rocket
within the Validation Trials work packages. Work on the flight trials will start early in the project regarding the flight
authorisation process with the corresponding aviation authorities.
Interdependencies
WP1 provides coordination, governance, and quality control for all other work packages.
WP2 supports WP3–WP6 through communication, data management, and stakeholder engagement.
WP3–WP5 develop the solution "CNS means to serve HAO” as illustrated in Figure 2.
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Figure 3: WP interdependencies
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The Gantt chart is shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: SCAN's Gantt chart
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3.2 Capacity of participants and consortium as a whole #@CON-SOR-CS@# #@PRJ-MGT-PM@#
The SCAN consortium is a robust, multi -disciplinary team uniquely positioned to meet the project's objectives by
bringing together Europe's leading actors from across the entire aviation value chain.
A Comprehensive, Pan-European Partnership
The consortium's structure is designed to ensure a holistic approach, blending high -level regulatory and network
oversight with hands -on operational experience and specialised technical expertise. This composition ensures that
the developed outcomes are not only technologically advanced but also operationally viable, safe, and aligned with
future European regulatory frameworks. The partnership includes a representative cross-section of ANSPs, industry,
aerospace research organisations, flight testing experts, and major HAPS operators.
Key Partner Capabilities
• Coordinator and Network Manager (EUROCONTROL) : As project coordinator, EUROCONTROL
provides unparalleled pan-European expertise in air navigation safety, network management, and civil -military
coordination. It will ensure the project aligns with the broader European ATM network strategy, provide essential
network data for analysis, and act as a crucial bridge to regulatory bodies and the wider ATM community.
• Operational Validation and Infrastructure (HAPS Operators) : The direct involvement of three leading
HAPS operators, Elson Space, Skydweller (HTA vehicles), and Sceye (LTA airship), is a cornerstone of the
project. This provides access to diverse flight platforms for the validation trials in WP4 and WP6, led by Sceye.
This diversity is critical for testing the CNS solutions in varied operational environments, ensuring the results
are robust and not limited to a single vehicle type. The HAPS Operators are supported by the HAPS Alliance as
an associated partner. Furthermore, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) enables payload integration and flight
testing of solution prototypes on a research rocket (suborbital).
• Air Navigation Service Provision (ANSPs) : The participation of ANSPs including NATS (UK), DFS
(Germany), DSNA (France), LFV (Sweden) and ENAIRE (Spain) grounds the project's solutions in the realities
of current and future air traffic service provision. They provide critical input on real -world ATC procedures,
safety requirements, and the operational feasibility of integrating HAO traffic, ensuring the pr oject's outcomes
are practical for deployment within European airspace. ESSP provide CNS focused service delivery experience
and, as a multi-service CNS provider, operate complex space -based systems and deliver critical services under
strict regulation conditions.
• Research and Scientific rigour: The German Aerospace Center (DLR), as a leading Research and Technology
Organisation, provides the scientific foundation for the project. DLR will contribute its advanced modelling and
simulation capabilities, ensure the methodological soundness of the validation activities, and perform
independent analysis of CNS performance data, adding a layer of scientific validation to the project's results.
This is supported by input from LIU, CIRA, ENAC (France) and other research focused institutions, ensuring
that the output of the project is scientifically robust and adheres to Open Scientific Principles. Along with their
scientific contributions, ENAC (France) will contribute to the dissemination activity completing the link back
into the education of current and future aviation professionals (ATC Officers, Pilots, Air Operations/Engineers).
• Concept Development and Management : SkyNav Europe provides expertise in ATM operational concept
development along with standardisation and regulatory analysis that will be key in leading the core technical
work packages WP3 and WP5. SkyNav will guide the solution from initial concept to final analysis, overseeing
the integration of flight data, consolidating requirements, and formulating contributions to standardisation bodies
to ensure the solution is operationally viable. Sceye provide management expertise aligned with their operational
capabilities within the project’s validation Work Packages. This ensures the planning and execution of test flights
remains realistic and effective, while utilising their operational flexibility to navigate the regulatory requirements
for the validation flights to be conducted.
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• Future-focused, progressive concepts will be proposed and developed through the inclusion of leading U-space
specialists, in the form of OpenUTM, ANRA and Skypuzzler. As higher airspace operations will be dealing
with predominantly New Entrants, many in the form of uncrewed vehicles, the expertise that these partners bring
to the project is highly valuable. The emerging U-space ecosystem is being built upon progressive technologies
and concepts, many of which will likely be similar or parallel to those necessary for HAO . Additionally,
Skypuzzler’s Conflict Resolution Services (CRS) provide the safety-critical deconfliction layer that complements
CNS capabilities for Hig her Airspace Operations (HAO). While CNS ensures positioning, navigation,
surveillance, and communication, CRS ensures that this information is translated into actionable separation
assurance. CRS is therefore essential for enabling cooperative operating e nvironments, minimising segregated
airspace, and scaling HAO operations safely.
• Other supporting participants include Parque Tecnologico de Fuerteventura, who provide access to the
Canarias Stratoport, a dedicated and fully equipped European test facility for HAPS and UAS operations. Pildo
Labs brings world-class expertise in the validation of satellite navigation systems and PBN procedures. They
contribute to validation data analysis along with risk analysis of the CNS Framework.
Figure 4: Elson Space HAPS (left), Sceye airship HAPS (centre), Skydweller HAPS (right)
Figure 5: airship HAPS facilities at Teruel airport (left), Fuerteventura stratoport (right)
Figure 6: Mapheus rocket (DLR)
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Aligned for Success
This consortium structure directly addresses the call's objectives by creating a complete ecosystem capable of
advancing the SESAR solution "CNS means to serve HAO" to a pre-deployment maturity level (TRL-6). The blend
of regulatory oversight, operational end -users with critical infrastructure, scientific validation, and expert project
management ensures a seamless workflow from defining user needs (WP3) to validating performance in live flight
trials (WP4, WP6) and delivering a robust data pack for future industrialisation and regulation (WP5).
#§CON-SOR-CS§# #§PRJ-MGT-PM§#
Tables for section 3.1
Table 3.1a: List of work packages
Work
packag
e No
Work Package Title Lead
Partic
ipant
No
Lead
Participan
t Short
Name
Person-
Months
Start
Month
End
month
WP1 Project Management 1 ECTL 31.50 M01 M36
WP2
Communication,
Dissemination and
Exploitation
1 ECTL 27.65 M01 M36
WP3 CNS means to serve HAO –
Part 1
7 SkyNav
Europe
113.54 M01 M18
WP4 Validation Trials – Part 1 11 Sceye 264.28 M01 M18
WP5 CNS means to serve HAO –
Part 2
7 SkyNav
Europe
117.71 M19 M36
WP6 Validation Trials – Part 2 11 Sceye 281.45 M19 M36
Table 3.1b: Work package description
Work package number 1
Work package title PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Objectives
WP1 provides the governance, coordination, and quality assurance framework that ensures SCAN is delivered
on time, to scope, and to the maturity levels required for SESAR 3 JU Industrial Research projects. Its
objectives are to:
1. Establish and operate a governance structure in line with SESAR 3 JU requirements, ensuring clear
decision-making, effective internal communication, and timely conflict resolution.
2. Manage all contractual, administrative, and financial aspects of the Grant Agreement, including all formal
reporting to SESAR 3 JU.
3. Monitor progress against the approved Project Management Plan (PMP), work plan, and solution maturity
targets, ensuring that corrective action is taken where required.
4. Deliver all mandatory SESAR milestones, reviews, and maturity exit criteria on schedule.
5. Maintain a structured quality assurance process to ensure all outputs meet SESAR evaluation, maturity
assessment, and quality standards.
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Description of work
WP1 will run for the full duration of SCAN. The governance structure will be centred on a Project Management
Board (PMB) and a Technical Coordination Team (TCT).
1. The PMB, chaired by the Project Coordinator, meets quarterly (or more often if required) to make strategic
decisions, resolve contractual or resourcing issues, and monitor progress against the Grant Agreement.
Membership includes senior representatives fro m each partner, all WP leaders, and the SESAR 3 JU
Programme Manager as an observer. The PMB also approves all major deliverables before submission.
2. The TCT, chaired by the Technical Coordinator, meets monthly to monitor technical progress, manage
cross-WP dependencies, and ensure results are consistent across other SESAR Solutions dealing with
HAO. WP leaders provide monthly progress updates, risk status, and confirmation of resource utilisation.
3. When specific issues require rapid resolution or specialist input, the Coordinator may establish short-term
Task Forces reporting to the TCT or PMB.
SCAN’s SESAR Solution will be implemented as work packages aligned to the two SESAR reporting periods:
Months 1 –18 (initial development, specification, and early validation) and Months 19 –36 (refinement,
completion of validation, and final TRL 6 deliverables). WP1 will ensure coordination between the “first-half”
and “ second half ” WPs for the S ESAR S olution so that dependencies, feedback, and updates are carried
forward effectively between reporting periods.
Initial mobilisation (first quarter)
Convene the Kick-off Meeting (T0+1 month) to formally launch the project with all partners and SESAR 3
JU. The meeting will confirm governance arrangements, reporting cycles, dependencies, and integration with
SESAR maturity processes.
Finalise and submit the PMP (T0+3 months), defining the final title, description, and scope of each SESAR
Solution, confirming initial maturity levels, and setting performance expectations. The PMP will include the
Risk Management Plan, Quality Management Plan, internal communication plan, document control
procedures, reporting templates, and the updated milestone schedule.
Mandatory SESAR milestones
WP1 will ensure the delivery of all mandatory SESAR milestones with full internal preparation cycles to
guarantee readiness:
• Kick-off Meeting (T0+1 month) – Agenda, participant list, and minutes submitted to SESAR 3 JU.
• PMP Submission (T0+3 months) – Drafted by the Coordinator with partner input; internally reviewed one
month before submission.
• Technical Project Review (T0+10 months) – Preceded by an internal mock review to verify completeness
of technical evidence and early identification of gaps.
• End of First Reporting Period (T0+18 months) – Consolidation of technical and administrative reports,
updated maturity self-assessments, and confirmation that lump-sum completion criteria are met.
• Horizon Europe Project Review (T0+21 months) – Readiness check confirming that all technical,
financial, and maturity documentation is complete and fully traceable.
• Final Solution Technical Deliverables (Tend–4 months) – Internal technical and compliance reviews prior
to submission, ensuring alignment with maturity exit criteria.
• Exit Maturity Gate(s) (Tend–2 months) – Delivery of final maturity self-assessment packages and closure
of outstanding review actions.
• Final Non -Technical Deliverables (Tend –2 months) – Includes final CDE reports, updated Data
Management Plan, and other administrative outputs.
• Grant Agreement Closure (Tend) – Submission of final technical and financial reports, and complete
archiving of project documentation.
Risk management
Risk management will be continuous and proactive. A risk register will be created at project start and
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maintained by the TCT, with monthly updates and quarterly PMB reviews. Each risk will be scored for
probability and impact, with mitigation actions assigned to specific owners. High -priority risks will be
escalated immediately to the PMB. This process will draw on prior project experience, particularly in
anticipating potential delays in validation, regulatory changes, or partner resource constraints.
Quality assurance
A two-stage quality review process will be applied to all deliverables: a) Technical review by experts from a
partner not responsible for drafting, ensuring accuracy, operational relevance, and technical completeness, and
b) Compliance review by the Coordinator, ensuring alignment with SESAR 3 JU submission formats, Horizon
Europe rules, and the quality criteria set out in the PMP. Reviews will conclude at least two weeks before
submission deadlines to allow for any required corrections.
Administrative and financial management
Management will follow the lump -sum funding model. WP1 will track person -months and deliverable
completion status by WP to ensure lump-sum payment criteria are met. The Coordinator will monitor resource
allocation to prevent imbalances and prepare financia l and technical reports for each reporting period in
accordance with Horizon Europe requirements.
Integration with SESAR schedule
The WP1 framework integrates the SESAR 3 JU milestone and review timetable into all project governance
and monitoring activities. Internal preparation cycles, risk tracking, and quality assurance processes are
scheduled to ensure that deliverables and maturity assessments are complete and ready for submission ahead
of formal deadlines. This approach ensures contractual compliance, early identification of risks, and the orderly
completion of each reporting period and maturity gate.
Work package number 2
Work package title COMMUNICATION, DISSEMINATION AND EXPLOITATION
Objectives
WP2 manages SCAN’s external visibility, stakeholder engagement, and exploitation planning to ensure that
the project’s outputs are widely understood, accessible to relevant stakeholders, and positioned for operational
uptake. The objectives are to:
1. Implement a communication strategy that informs and engages the aviation, HAO operators, ANSPs, and
research communities, as well as standardisation, regulatory and policy stakeholders, throughout the
project.
2. Disseminate results in a structured way, ensuring that relevant technical, operational, and policy
communities have access to the outputs in formats they can apply.
3. Develop and maintain an exploitation plan that identifies opportunities for operational deployment,
standardisation, and regulatory uptake of the SCAN Solution on CNS to serve HAO.
4. Coordinate messaging across the two reporting periods to ensure continuity between the “first -half” and
“second-half” solution WPs.
5. Ensure all dissemination and exploitation activities comply with Horizon Europe requirements, SESAR 3
JU guidelines, and any applicable intellectual property and confidentiality constraints.
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Description of work
WP2 runs for the full project duration and works in close coordination with WP1 and all solution WPs to
ensure that communication, dissemination, and exploitation (CDE) activities are integrated into the overall
work plan. CDE activities will be planned and executed in a way that supports both reporting periods:
In Months 1–18, the focus will be on raising awareness of the project, engaging key stakeholders, and preparing
the ground for validation and exploitation activities.
In Months 19 –36, the focus shifts to consolidating technical results, promoting validated outcomes, and
supporting uptake pathways such as standardisation, regulatory engagement, and operational trials.
Communication
The communication plan will include:
1. Promotion of the SCAN’s objectives, activities, and benefits to defined target audiences, including higher
airspace operators, ANSPs, avionics industry, state regulators, EASA, the Network Manager, international
organizations (ICAO, JARUS), standardisation bodies (EUROCAE, ISO), and the research community.
2. A public project website will be established in the first quarter, providing up -to-date information, public
deliverables, news, and event materials.
3. Targeted communication channels will include SESAR events, ICAO EUR/NAT meetings, EUROCAE
working groups, specialised industry conferences, and selected journals.
4. Project updates will be shared regularly through SESAR 3 JU channels to maximize reach within the
ATM/space operations community.
Dissemination
Dissemination activities will focus on delivering technical results to their intended user communities in formats
they can adopt. Outputs will include:
1. Technical deliverables and reports (public and restricted versions as applicable).
2. Conference papers and peer-reviewed journal articles.
3. Presentations to operational forums and technical panels.
4. Workshops and webinars to engage stakeholders in the review of preliminary and final results.
The dissemination plan will ensure alignment with SESAR intellectual property rules, managing the release of
restricted or pre-standardisation material appropriately.
Exploitation
The exploitation plan will identify concrete pathways for deploying the SCAN Solution on CNS for HAO into
operational environments after the project concludes. This will include:
1. Mapping solution outputs to candidate standardisation and regulatory processes, such as EUROCAE WG
activities, EASA rulemaking tasks, and JARUS.
2. Identifying opportunities for integration into the European CNS infrastructure.
3. Assessing the operational, regulatory, and commercial viability of the CNS for HAO solution in
consultation with end users.
4. Ensuring exploitation considerations are addressed in both the first and second reporting periods, with
early market and regulatory engagement to prepare the ground for implementation.
Coordination across reporting periods
WP2 will ensure that CDE activities for the “first -half” and “second-half” solution WPs are continuous and
mutually reinforcing. Early outputs and draft deliverables will be positioned to inform stakeholders during the
first reporting period, while finalis ed deliverables in the second reporting period will be accompanied by
targeted exploitation and uptake actions.
IPR and confidentiality
The WP will maintain a register of all project outputs with associated intellectual property rights, access
conditions, and confidentiality classifications. This will ensure that dissemination and exploitation activities
remain compliant with the Grant Agreement, Horizon Europe rules, and SESAR 3 JU guidance. On the other
hand, the project will use open standards and generate open-source code and technologies that will be in the
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public domain.
Measurement and reporting
The effectiveness of CDE activities will be monitored through engagement metrics (event participation,
website analytics, stakeholder feedback) and reviewed at least quarterly by the PMB. WP2 will produce
updated dissemination, and exploitation plans as mandatory project deliverables, with a final version ready at
project close to support post-project uptake.
Milestones within WP2:
• Full Project Web Presence Established (M6) This includes the launch of the public project website and
the finalisation of the initial Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation (CDE) Plan.
• First Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (M12) A workshop held with key stakeholders (e.g., HAO
operators, ANSPs) to present initial findings on CNS user needs and gather feedback.
• Mid-Project Dissemination Event Completed (M18) A public webinar or event to share the results from
the first reporting period, including initial validation findings.
• First Draft of Standardisation /Regulatory Contributions (M24) Initial proposals based on project
findings are drafted and shared with relevant EUROCAE working groups for preliminary review.
• Final Exploitation Plan Defined (M30) The plan for the commercial and operational exploitation of the
project's results is finalised, with clear pathways for uptake.
Work package number 3
Work package title CNS MEANS TO SERVE HAO – PART 1
Objectives
This work package, titled "CNS means to serve HAO – Part 1" is the initial phase of the project's technical
work. Its primary goal is to establish the conceptual and analytical foundations for the CNS solution by
assessing both existing and innovative CNS capabilities. The outputs of this work will directly inform the
validation activities in WP4 and the detailed analyses in WP5.
The specific objectives for WP3 are to assess and develop:
1. CNS user needs assessment: Compile a comprehensive set of CNS user needs for Higher Airspace
Operations (HAO), covering civil and military use cases with a specific focus on new entrants like HAPS,
supersonic/hypersonic vehicles, and space launch/re-entry operators.
2. CNS technological solutions: Conduct a theoretical assessment of current and innovative CNS
capabilities and their limitations at altitudes above FL500.
3. Innovative modular network approach: Define a layered, technology-agnostic network architecture for
CNS provision that is both resilient and secure.
4. Collaborative cyber security framework: Build a collaborative security framework using a Zero -Trust
architecture to assess and verify cyber security capability and defend against cyber threats and investigate
the ICAO Trust Framework.
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5. CNS as a service: Define and assess the CNS as a Service (CNSaaS) concept, exploring new business
models and identifying suitable technologies.
6. Standardisation and Regulation: Perform an initial gap analysis of existing standardisation and
regulatory frameworks and provide recommendations for updating relevant documentation.
Deliverables
This section outlines the key SESAR deliverables that will be produced by WP3. These deliverables represent
the tangible outcomes of the initial research and theoretical work, and they serve as crucial inputs for the
subsequent validation trials in WP4 and the detailed analyses in WP5. They document the project’s early
concepts for services, technical specifications, and regulatory proposals.
• D3.1 Initial SPR -INTEROP/OSED: This deliverable will provide the initial operational services and
environment description, mapping out the early-stage concepts and stakeholder interactions.
• D3.2 Initial TS/IRS: This will define the initial technical specifications and interface requirements for the
proposed CNS solution.
• D3.3 Intermediate SPR -INTEROP/OSED: This deliverable will be an updated version of the initial
OSED, reflecting the refined concepts based on early feedback and research.
• D3.4 Intermediate TS/IRS: An updated version of the technical specifications, incorporating new
findings from the intermediate phase.
• D3.5 Initial STAND: This deliverable will present the initial proposals for standardization.
• D3.6 Initial REG: This will contain the initial proposals for regulatory amendments.
Description of Work
This section outlines the work to be performed within Work Package 3, focusing on defining and assessing
new CNS capabilities for Higher Airspace Operations (HAO).
WP3.1 CNS user needs assessment
This work package will compile a comprehensive set of CNS user needs for Higher Airspace Operations
(HAO), covering both civil and military use cases. The assessment will be based on surveys of HAO
operators and service providers, with a specific focus on High -Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS),
supersonic and hypersonic vehicles, and space launch and re-entry operators (LRO).
WP3.2 CNS technological solutions (theoretical)
This sub-work package will conduct a theoretical assessment of current and innovative CNS capabilities and
their limitations at altitudes higher than FL500.The work will involve a systematic literature analysis of
existing research and will also gather relevant results from research conducted by relevant organisations such
as NASA and the FAA.
The assessment will cover a range of CNS technologies, including:
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• Communications: A review of current aviation communications (e.g., VHF, HF, SATCOM) and
innovative solutions like connected aircraft technologies.
• Navigation (positioning): An examination of advanced PNT systems such as multi -frequency multi-
constellation (MFMC) GNSS receivers leveraging Galileo differentiators, inertial systems, celestial
navigation, and the potential use of 6G. It will also include conversion of geometrical altitude into
barometric altitude algorithms/procedures theoretical assessment.
• Surveillance: An assessment of network remote ID, satellite -based ADS -B, ADS -C, SSR radars,
modified ADS-B for HAO and the use of direct telemetry data from operators.
• Conflict Detection and Resolution: Address the challenge of conflict detection and resolution tailored
for HAO.
Particular attention will be paid to the use of geometric altimetry and the potential for a 6G CNS network,
including an aerial layer of HAPS acting as relays.
WP3.3 Innovative modular network approach for CNS provision
This work package will focus on developing a modular, technology -agnostic network approach for CNS
provision to HAO. The goal is to define a layered architecture that can provide resilient and secure services
by using a variety of redundant data links and a central operator-level fusion of multi-sensor data.
This includes defining the following layers (as illustrated in Figure 1 above):
• Layer 1 (Onboard): Multi-sensor Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) using diverse sensors.
• Layer 2 (Telemetry): Secure telemetry via redundant and dissimilar data links.
• Layer 3 (Operator): Real-time information available to the HAO operator, with multi-sensor data fusion,
supporting services (Traffic Management and Conflict Resolution Service) and uncertainty computation.
• Layer 4 (Sharing): Authenticated position and identity data shared with authorised parties via a secure
web API.
It will also include a cross-cutting security layer: a transversal zero-trust cybersecurity framework across the
entire chain to ensure resilience and security.
WP3.4 Collaborative cyber security framework for CNS using Zero-Trust architecture
This sub-work package is dedicated to building a collaborative security framework to build resilience and
defend against cyber threats in the new aeronautical CNS environment , including the definition of the
preliminary plan of the Security Risk Assessment ( SecRA) activities, considering the SESAR SecRAM
methodology as a reference.
The research will aim to define and validate a global security collaboration framework based on use cases
across various CNS domains, considering the entire end -to-end chain. This approach directly addresses the
limitations of current siloed security models by promoting an integrated, holistic defence strategy.
The work includes:
• Developing a HAPS-Specific Cybersecurity Framework and an Asset and Vulnerability Analysis to
provide the theoretical basis for the digital verifier tool.
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• Researching solutions to mitigate radio frequency interference , with a focus on creating aircraft -
installed active radio aerials capable of adapting to and mitigating the impact of jamming and spoofing
attacks.
• Building a Cybersecurity Verifier Tool , a digital artefact that will allow HAPS operators to
independently validate CNS data integrity and self-assess compliance.
• Investigating the use of the ICAO Trust Framework as a potential basis for authentication and security
concepts.
• Defining a preliminary plan to perform the Security Risk Assessment (SecRA) of the HAO baseline,
tailored to the "Initialise" level of the SESAR SecRAM methodology, and to be finalized in WP5.4.
Note: This research element also covers the monitoring and mitigation of potential cybersecurity risks
introduced by new entrants (e.g., HAO) and builds on ongoing work from the FCDI “Collaborative Cyber
Security Framework for CNS” project.
The intended reporting sub-deliverables for WP3.4 are the preliminary version of the Security Assessment
Plan (SecAP) and an initial documentation for the cyber security verifier tool.
WP3.5 CNS as a service
The work in this sub -work package will focus on defining and assessing a CNS as a Service (CNSaaS)
concept for Higher Airspace Operations (HAO). This approach aims to decouple the provision of critical
CNS functionalities from physical infrastructure, allowing for flexible, subscription-based services delivered
by independent organisations.
The work will proceed as follows:
• CNSaaS Concept Development: a comprehensive CNSaaS concept will be developed, exploring new
business models designed to enhance the resilience of existing CNS infrastructure by leveraging and
interfacing with space-based assets.
• Identification of Suitable Technologies: The project will identify and assess which CNS technologies
and functions are suitable for a CNSaaS model.
• Business Model Assessment: on relevant business models for providing these services, ensuring they
are cost-effective and align with the needs of HAO operators, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs),
and other aviation stakeholders.
• Technological Demonstrations: The project will outline possible technological demonstrations of
several CNS components that can be tested in flight as part of the validation trials in WP4 and WP6. This
will include investigating the potential use of a cryptographically verified vehicle identity.
• Infrastructure Monitoring Services: The scope also includes the research and development of CNS
infrastructure monitoring services to ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the CNSaaS
solution.
WP3.6 Standardisation and Regulation
This sub -work package will perform a comprehensive gap analysis and develop proposals to update the
pertinent standardisation and regulatory frameworks for CNS provision in the higher airspace . Building on
the CNS user needs, technological assessments, and flight trial data from WP4, the team will prepare
recommendations for new standards and regulatory amendments. SCAN will submit proposals to relevant
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working groups at EUROCAE and prepare guidance material for submission to bodies such as EASA and
JARUS (Task Force on SORA 3.0 - HAO use case). Collaborative activities with national and international
organisations (e.g., ICAO) will ensure that European developments are harmonised with global frameworks.
Milestones for WP3:
• CNS User Needs Assessment Completed (M6) A comprehensive report detailing the consolidated CNS
requirements from HAPS, supersonic, and space launch operators is delivered.
• Initial Technical Specifications (TS/IRS) and OSED Delivered (M12) The first complete draft of the
operational concept and technical specifications for the modular CNS architecture is completed and
submitted for review.
• Final Gap Analysis for Standardisation & Regulation Delivered (M18) The initial analysis identifying
gaps in current standards (e.g., EUROCAE) and regulations (e.g., EASA) is finalised and delivered.
Work package number 4
Work package title VALIDATION TRIALS – PART 1
Objectives To perform flight trials with multiple HAO vehicles flying in Higher Airspace to collect CNS
data, and validate CNS technologies for various HAO users, including HAPS and a Sounding Rocket. The
flight trials will be carried out with diverse HAPS platforms including both Lighter-than-Air and Heavier-
than-Air platforms. The diversity of platforms and the wide-ranging payload lifting capacity will enable
validation of technologies suited to diverse needs. Partners will include Elson Space, Sceye and Skydweller
as well as sounding rockets.
The validation program will aim to validate several aspects.
1. Validation of specific CNS technologies and components , e.g. Directional LEO Sat com with Phased
Array, SATCOM MLAT, GNSS, modified ADS-B.
2. Validation of the connected-aircraft framework enabling a modular, redundant and technology agnostic
architecture that leverages multiple technologies.
3. Validation of the framework’s resiliency and ability to gracefully degrade – Testing the ability to
handle the loss of some data links or positioning sources, and adjusting position uncertainty due to loss of
navigation technologies, etc.
4. Validation of HAO operator supporting systems – Testing data aggregation and conflict detection and
resolution services, to ensure automation and scalability.
5. Validation of the cyber -security and zero -trust framework across the entire chain , from s atellite
authentication for PVT computation (e.g. Galileo OSNMA) to aircraft identity authentication over
telemetry, sent to the operator and aircraft identity authentication over position reporting network.
The validation will first identify the specific CNS systems and features for testing in flight and be followed by
the preparation of the flight trials, including the authorisation process by the aviation authorities, setting up the
CNS payloads, execution of the flights and the analysis of the collected data.
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Description of work
The work will be organised in the following sub-work-packages:
WP4.1 Identification of specific CNS systems, features and test scenarios to validate in flight, considering
the HAO user needs, potential CNS capabilities (addressed in WP3), and test platform lifting/power capacities.
WP4.2 Technical development / adaptation efforts of necessary technologies.
• Develop an OpenAPI specification and data exchange mechanism for HAPS operators to feed
telemetry data over secure internet APIs (possible adaptation from Network Remote ID standard )
(Layer #4 in Fi gure 1). This work package will define a standardised, machine-readable format for
HAPS operators to communicate position and identity to authorized recipients using the OpenAPI
standard. The specification will detail critical data fields, including position, altitude (barometric,
geometric), uncertainty estimates, platform/operator identity. Furthermore, this task includes defining
the secure mechanism for data exchange, specifying API endpoints, communication protocols, and
authentication requirements (e.g leveraging ICAO Trust Framework).
• Develop automated cybersecurity verifier (supporting Layer#4) enabling the automated programmatic
validation of the integrity and authenticity of position report streams from any compliant HAPS
operator.
• Develop position estimation logic (ground based or on the aircraft) fusing multiple position sensors
(GNSS, Baro, Satcom MLAT, etc.) into a single position and uncertainty estimates. This work will
aim at developing logic which can enable graceful degradation to alternate positioning techniques in
case of some solutions being unavailable. It may include the logic enabling the conversion of
geometrical altitude into barometric altitude using MET data, enabling the safe separation of aircraft
using different altitude technologies and datums, without needing to rely on transition altitudes. (Layer
#1 or layer#3)
• Develop telemetry routing logic for the transmission of telemetry data over multiple
asynchronous data links of different bandwidth capacity and latency , and develop a telemetry
prioritization scheme allowing the prioritization of essential position telemetry as connectivity
bandwidth degrades. (Layer #2)
• Based on the performed assessment of current ADS-B performance limitations enhancements will be
implemented into a prototype transponder capable of operating under the revised specifications. A
downward compatible ADS -B transponder message modification for HAO beyond altitudes of
126.700 ft, capable to provide surveillance information throughout the HA including fast and ultrafast
vehicle operations , will be developed . This work aims at message modifications and related data
processing, to be embedded into a test transponder for validation via a rocket launch experiment ,
Develop strong authentication and cyber-security logic on the telemetry communication links between
the aircraft and operator. (Layer #2)
WP4.3 Preparation of the flight trials for the evaluation of CNS capabilities in the higher airspace (> FL500).
A plan for the flight campaigns with HAPS will be developed including:
• Platforms: fixed-wing heavier than air HAPS (Elson Space and Skydweller) and lighter than air HAPS
(Sceye).
• Definition of the flight plans: flight trajectory, dates, duration, contingencies, number of flights
needed, with due consideration of the overflown areas in continental and oceanic airspace.
• Test planning: CNS features to be logged per HAPS platform, per flight #, and geographical areas
(oceanic/over land masses) from ground level up to the higher airspace above FL500.
• Flight authorization: interaction with the pertinent aviation authorities to get the approval of the flights
with each HAPS aircraft based on an agreed method (e.g. SORA, permit to fly, others) to substantiate
the safety of the flight. This step will build on the outcome of ECHO2 Solution #2 “Sandbox module
and procedural package for the Integration of HAPS operations in European ATM” . It also has a
critical dependency of ongoing work on HAPS by EASA and JARUS:
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• EASA: guidance material on the ‘regulatory sandbox’ concept supporting Member States and the
industry to conduct the first tests and demonstrations in the EU, exempting these tests from the
application of relevant EU regulations. Ref. EASA Proposal for a Roadmap on HAO, March 2023.
• JARUS: ongoing work on the adaptation of SORA for HAO (for HAPS that qualify as UAS) along
two work streams: a) probabilistic approach for UAS with very limited propulsion especially LTA ,
and b) deterministic approach for more controllable configurations.
It is important to note that the HAO flight campaigns herein proposed can be considered as experimental
flights, so alleviations should be identified and agreed with the aviation authority (e.g. to reduce the level of
SAIL in SORA), until normal commercial HAO operations start.
As an element for consideration in the flight authorization process, the potential impact of the HAO on areas
on the ground and on volumes of the airspace below the flight will be evaluated (this can be done interactively,
close to real -time, extending the GUI tools https://undefiened.github.io/uav_risk/ for assessment and
mitigation of drone flights ground and air impact).
WP4.4 Preparation of the hardware and software elements of the CNS solutions to be tested in flight .
This may be based on current airborne/ground systems used by the HAPS, in each case, or be installed as a
payload onboard the HAPS.
• Procurement, setting up and installation of the CNS elements for data collection, considering the Size,
Weight and Power-Cost (SWaP-C) factor, mass and balance, power consumption and other constraints of
the HAPS platform: antennas, receiver/transponder/datalink, power supply, data logging of the CNS
features to be collected in flight, etc.
• Key assessment metrics for the CNS features to be assessed:
o Communications: signal integrity, latency and handover performance, availability;
o Navigation (positioning): e.g. GNSS and Satcom MLAT horizontal and vertical positioning
accuracy, availability, integrity, INS performance; multi-source navigation reliability and graceful
degradation; impact of high -altitude conditions , impact of long -duration flight at altitude
(months);
o Surveillance: network-based position reporting (network remote ID ), ADS-B
transmission/reception reliability, SSR detection coverage, MLAT feasibility, latency in
surveillance relays, continuity of situational awareness.
• Ground tests, to ensure correct data logging of CNS data, formats, electromagnetic interference ( EMI)
compatibility, etc.
• Methodology for the assessment of the collected CNS data.
• Development of threat modelling and cyber-security templates for HAPS flights.
WP 4.5 Validate the Cyber security verifier tool in operational demonstrations.
WP4.6 Execution of flight trials
There will be three sub-WP, one per HAPS vehicle (Elson Space, Sceye and Skydweller).
• Execution of the flight; data will be collected during the whole flight to assess the variation of CNS
performances with altitude.
• Analysis of the collected data including the derivation of the true 4D trajectory of the HAPS as well as the
assessment of the capabilities and possible limitations of the different CNS features of interest.
• Demonstrate strategic and tactical resolution capabilities using CNS data feeds (ADS -B v2/3, telemetry,
geometric altimetry).
Elson Space España will contribute to the in-flight validation activities in WP4 and WP6 with their Heavier-
Than-Air (HTA) HAPS platform, providing up to three flights in the stratosphere, each lasting up to two
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weeks, for CNS testing. These flights are expected to take place over the Teruel region with possible
expansion to the Mediterranean and Canary Islands , pending necessary flight permissions. Additionally,
Elson Space will contribute to the physical and networking payload integration activities, developing solutions
to integrate the various CNS sensors and facilitating the soak testing of the avionics to minimize the risk of
electromagnetic interference (EMI) during flight. The platform's flexible payload ba y allows for the
straightforward integration of various CNS equipment within a 10kg mass and 200W power budget, enabling
comprehensive data collection to address the project's core research questions.
Sceye builds and operates solar -powered, lighter -than-air HAPS for stratospheric infrastructure. Our
aerodynamically shaped balloon delivers a large SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) budget, enabling the ability
to carry and power multiple payloads of over 200 kg an d 2 kW of power consumption while remaining over
an operating area for extended periods of time – months to potentially years – enabling multi-service operation.
Sceye focuses on universal broadband internet connectivity, climate monitoring, environm ental and natural
resource management, natural disaster prevention and monitoring, and emergency response support and
coordination. The single-use platform operates under Unmanned Free Balloon regulations (FAA’s Part 101
and ICAO Annex 2 Appendix over international waters). The platform maintains level flight through buoyancy
using a super -pressure envelope and features an Assistive Impulse Device (AID) that can be activated at
altitude to counteract moderate winds to stay on station or navigate into more favourable winds. To date, Sceye
has successfully completed over 20 stratospheric flights, proving its ability to fly for full diurnal cycles,
maintain position in moderate winds, and perform remote sensing and telecommunication demonstrations,
including direct-to-device connectivity through a 4G MIMO array antenna with smartphones on the ground.
A new hangar is currently being built in Teruel, Spain, which will serve as a base for EMEA operations. The
Sceye platform is a digitally connected aircraft with a modular architecture. It can support multiple,
independent, and asynchronous data links, such as directional Ku/Ka SATCOM, L -Band SATCOM, E-Band
backhaul, and FSOC, which are used to report telemetry and or payload data to ground automation systems.
In this project, Sceye will conduct a single, multi-month flight from Spain, leveraging its high SWaP (Size,
Weight, and Power) capability. Multi -sensor navigation data will be reported to ground automation systems
via multiple asynchronous data links. This data will then be de -duplicated and fused by ground automation
and communicated in real -time to au thorized recipients through secure, internet -based APIs. This will
demonstrate how distributed connectivity networks can provide cost -effective, resilient, and secure
surveillance solutions with global reach, facilitating private information sharing with authorized stakeholders
(such as Air Navigation Service Providers, operators, and National Security Agencies) on a need -to-know
basis.
The Skydweller solar-powered medium-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS), which operates up to FL500, will
conduct flight trials from the Canary Islands Stratoport in Fuerteventura (in WP6). These trials will
evaluate the performance of current and innovative communications and navigation systems (CNS) in a higher
airspace environment. Over one three-month period, a flight (one or two) will be carried out, depending on
project requirements and aircraft availability, over the Canary Islands and oceanic sectors , pending flight
authorization. Skydweller will provide a 150 kg payload capacity and a 1 kW power budget, which will allow
for the integration of a variety of CNS sensors and provide a wide range of testing possibilities. Payload
integration and disintegration activities for CNS sensors should take about two months for each work package.
WP4.7 improve telemetry for airspace management of STO launches - preparation of rocket trial [DLR]
In preparation for the validation of the modified transponder functions for HA operation, the payload
integration for the planned MAPHEUS sounding rocket launch must be prepared. The work includes the
specification of the required interfaces, the adaptation of the flight hardware to the environmental parameters
of the installation space in the rocket (payload accommodation) as well as the connection to the power supply,
antennas and position data provision. Hardware qualification for the rocket flight must be carried out (e.g.
shaker, vacuum tests if necessary, EMC). The integration of the flight hardware into the rocket takes place in
direct preparation for the flight.
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Milestones for WP4:
• Flight authorisation for HTA HAPS secured (M12) Formal authorisations / permits to fly HTA HAPS
(Elson Space and Skydweller) have been obtained from all relevant national aviation authorities for the
flight trials scheduled in the first reporting period.
• Flight authorisation for LTA HAPS secured (M12) Formal authorisations / permits to fly LTA HAPS
(Sceye) have been obtained from all relevant national aviation authorities for the flight trials scheduled in
the first reporting period.
• First Phase of HAPS Flight Trials Executed & Data Analysed (M18) At least one flight trial with a
HAPS platform has been successfully completed, and the initial CNS data has been collected, processed,
and documented in an initial Validation Report (VALR).
Work package number 5
Work package title CNS MEANS TO SERVE HAO – PART 2
Objectives
This work package is a direct continuation of WP3 and directly incorporates the findings of WP4 and WP6 (which
will be ongoing, in parallel to WP5). Its primary goal is to perform a detailed gap and risk analysis of the CNS
framework, using the theoretical concepts from WP3 and the real -world flight data collected dur ing the initial
validation trials in WP4. The work in WP5 will serve as the foundation for the final consolidation of the CNS
solution and will prepare the groundwork for the final validation trials in WP6.
WP5 will continue addressing and consolidating:
1. CNS user needs assessment: Refine the comprehensive set of CNS user needs identified in WP3 by
validating them against the data collected during the in-flight trials.
2. CNS technological solutions: Conduct a detailed gap and risk analysis for communications, navigation, and
surveillance, applying real-world data from flight trials to the theoretical assessments from WP3.
3. Innovative modular network approach: Validate and refine the layered, technology -agnostic architecture
for CNS provision to ensure it can provide resilient and secure services, as proven by the flight trial data.
4. Innovative modular network approach: Validate and refine the layered, technology -agnostic architecture
for CNS provision to ensure it can provide resilient and secure services, as proven by the flight trial data.
5. Collaborative cyber security framework: Consolidate and validate the zero-trust cybersecurity framework
and develop a Cybersecurity Verifier Tool to enable HAPS operators to self-assess compliance and validate
CNS data integrity. This tool will be built by creating a HAPS Asset Classification Module, implementing
a Threat Modelling and Risk Analysis Engine to assess vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors against
core security principles, and creating a Standardised Cybersecurity Capability Report Gene rator to
produce a publicly accessible, evidence-based report.
6. CNS as a service: Validate and refine the CNS as a Service (CNSaaS) concept, exploring new business
models and technical requirements for providing critical CNS functionalities as flexible, subscription -based
services.
7. CRS as an enabler of scalable operations: Validate and refine the CRS as a critical component of scalable
operations and part of CNSaaS.
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Description of Work
This section outlines the work to be performed within Work Package 5, which builds on the initial research and
theoretical assessments from WP3. The work focuses on performing detailed gap and risk analyses using the data
collected during the flight trials in WP4 and WP6 to ensure the proposed CNS capabilities meet the needs of
Higher Airspace Operations (HAO).
WP5.1 CNS user needs assessment
This work package will continue to refine the comprehensive set of CNS user needs for Higher Airspace
Operations (HAO), covering both civil and military use cases. It will take the initial needs identified in WP3 and
validate them against the data collected during the in-flight trials in WP4 and WP6. The assessment will be based
on surveys of HAO operators and service providers, with a specific focus on High -Altitude Platform Systems
(HAPS), supersonic and hypersonic vehicles, and space launch and re-entry operators (LRO).
WP5.2 CNS technological solutions (theoretical)
This sub-work package will conduct a gap and risk analysis of the current and innovative CNS capabilities and
their limitations at altitudes higher than FL500. Building on the theoretical assessments from WP3, this work will
now apply real -world data from the WP4 and WP6 flight tria ls. The work will involve a systematic literature
analysis and will also gather relevant results from research conducted by US organisations like NASA and the
FAA. The analysis will cover a range of CNS technologies, including:
• Communications: A review of current aviation communications (e.g., VHF, HF, SATCOM) and innovative
solutions like connected aircraft technologies.
8. Standardisation and Regulation: Perform a comprehensive gap analysis of regulatory frameworks and
develop proposals for updating relevant standardisation and regulatory documentation based on the project's
findings.
Deliverables: This section outlines the key SESAR deliverables that will be produced by WP5. These deliverables
represent the tangible outputs of the detailed gap and risk analyses, which serve as crucial inputs for the final
validation trials and the overall project’s solution pack.
• D5.1 Final SPR -INTEROP/OSED: This deliverable provides the final, refined operational services and
environment description, incorporating findings from all work packages and flight trials.
• D5.2 Final TS/IRS: This will define the final technical specifications and interface requirements for the
proposed CNS solution, ready for pre-deployment validation.
• D5.3 Final STAND: This deliverable will present the final, consolidated proposals for standardisation, based
on the project’s technical findings.
• D5.4 Final REG: This will contain the final, consolidated proposals for regulatory amendments.
• D5.5 CBA (Cost Benefit Analysis): This document will present a structured economic analysis of the
proposed CNS solution, assessing its potential benefits against high-level costs.
• D5.6 Contextual Note: This deliverable will provide a summary of the project’s scope, operational and
performance benefits, system impacts, and recommendations for future activities.
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• Navigation (positioning): An examination of advanced PNT systems such as multi -frequency multi -
constellation (MFMC) GNSS receivers, inertial systems, celestial navigation, and the potential use of 6G.
• Surveillance: A theoretical assessment of network remote ID, satellite -based ADS-B, ADS-C, SSR radars,
modified ADS-B for HAO and the use of direct telemetry data from operators.
• Conflict Detection and Resolution: Review, improve and implement CRS technical specification for interface
with CNS services
Particular attention will be paid to the use of geometric altimetry and the potential for a 6G CNS network,
including an aerial layer of HAPS acting as relays.
WP5.3 Innovative modular network approach for CNS provision
This work package will focus on validating and refining the modular, technology-agnostic network approach for
CNS provision to HAO. The goal is to ensure the layered architecture defined in WP3 can provide resilient and
secure services by using a variety of redundant data links and a central operator-level fusion of multi-sensor data,
as proven by the flight trial data. This includes validating the following layers:
• Layer 1 (Onboard): Multi-sensor Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) using diverse sensors.
• Layer 2 (Telemetry): Secure telemetry via redundant and dissimilar data links.
• Layer 3 ( Operator): Real-time information available to the operator, with multi -sensor data fusion and
uncertainty computation.
• Layer 4 (Sharing): Authenticated position and identity data shared with authorised parties via a secure web
API.
It will also validate the cross -cutting security layer: a transversal zero -trust cybersecurity framework across the
entire chain to ensure resilience and security.
WP5.4 Collaborative cyber security framework for CNS using Zero-Trust architecture
This sub-work package is dedicated to building a collaborative security framework to defend against cyber threats
in the new aeronautical CNS environment. Building on the initial research from WP3, this work will now focus
on the practical application of the framework.
From a long -term research and engineering perspective, the project will explore automated Security Risk
Assessment to manage the complexity of HAO and increase the cost-efficiency of engineering secure systems.
The work will aim to define and validate a global security collaboration framework based on use cases across
various CNS domains, considering the entire end-to-end chain. The main outcomes of this work will include:
• Performing a preliminary Security Risk Assessment (SecRA) of the HAO baseline, tailored to the "Initialise"
level of the SESAR SecRAM methodology.
• Establishing a methodology for the SecRA of HAO and executing it to address the main security risk factors,
in order to select the preliminary security controls and security requirements.
• Identifying methodological components and general recommendations for security aspects across HAO
solutions, with a particular focus on extending the SecRAM and SecRAM catalogues to include HAO support
and automating the assessment process.
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• Researching solutions to mitigate radio frequency interference, with a focus on creating aircraft -installed
active radio aerials capable of adapting to and mitigating the impact of jamming attacks.
• Building a Cybersecurity Verifier Tool, a digital artefact that will allow HAPS operators to independently
validate CNS data integrity and self-assess compliance.
o Develop a HAPS Asset Classification Module: This task involves creating the core software module
that allows operators to define their systems according to the new framework developed in WP4. It
will provide a guided interface for identifying and documenti ng intangible Primary Assets (e.g.,
communication relay services) and the tangible Supporting Assets (e.g., ground stations, platform
hardware, data links) they rely on.
o Implement a Threat Modelling and Risk Analysis Engine: This involves building the analytical engine
of the verifier, which will facilitate a robust threat modelling process for each classified asset. The
engine will assess vulnerabilities and potential att ack vectors, evaluating risks against the core
security principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA).
o Create a Standardised Cybersecurity Capability Report Generator: This final task focuses on creating
a publicly accessible, open verifier tool. It will process the asset classification and risk analysis data
to generate a standardised, evidence -based cybersecurity capability report. The key objective is to
provide a common benchmark that any operator in the HAPS community can use to transparently
assess their security posture against the framework. This approach promotes a consistent industry
standard for security declarations, helping to streamline regulatory compliance and build trust across
the entire HAPS ecosystem.
• Investigating the use of the ICAO Trust Framework as a potential basis for authentication and security
concepts.
The intended reporting sub-deliverables for WP5.4 are the final version of the Security Assessment Plan (SecAP)
and the specification of the security requirements to be documented in the SPR -INTEROP/OSED and TS/IRS,
based on the SecRA results (stored on the member’s own systems) , in compliance with the rules established in
SESAR Project Handbook.
Note: This research element also covers the monitoring and mitigation of potential cybersecurity risks introduced
by new entrants (e.g., HAO) and builds on ongoing work from the FCDI “Collaborative Cyber Security
Framework for CNS” project.
WP5.5 CNS as a service
The work in this sub-work package will focus on validating and refining the CNS as a Service (CNSaaS) concept
for Higher Airspace Operations (HAO). This approach aims to decouple the provision of critical CNS
functionalities from physical infrastructure, a llowing for flexible, subscription -based services delivered by
independent organisations. The work will proceed as follows:
• CNSaaS Concept Development: We will validate the comprehensive CNSaaS concept, exploring new
business models designed to enhance the resilience of existing CNS infrastructure by leveraging and
interfacing with space-based assets.
• Identification of Suitable Technologies: The project will validate which CNS technologies and functions
are suitable for a CNSaaS model using the data collected in the flight trials.
• Business Model Assessment: We will refine relevant business models for providing these services, ensuring
they are cost-effective and align with the needs of HAO operators, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs),
and other aviation stakeholders. Support Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) by quantifying throughput, efficiency,
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and safety improvements enabled by CRS.
• Technological Demonstrations: The project will outline possible technological demonstrations of several
CNS components that can be tested in flight as part of the validation trials in WP4 and WP6. This will include
investigating the potential use of a cryptographically verified vehicle identity.
• Infrastructure Monitoring Services: The scope also includes the research and development of CNS
infrastructure monitoring services to ensure the ongoing performance and reliability of the CNSaaS solution.
WP5.6 Standardisation and Regulation
This sub-work package will perform a comprehensive gap analysis and develop proposals to update the pertinent
standardisation and regulatory frameworks for CNS provision in the higher airspace. Building on the CNS user
needs, technological assessments, and flight trial data from WP4 and WP6, the team will prepare recommendations
for new standards and regulatory amendments. We will submit proposals to relevant working groups at
EUROCAE and prepare guidance material for submission to bodies such as EASA and J ARUS. Collaborative
activities with national and international organisations (e.g., ICAO) will ensure that European developments are
harmonised with global frameworks.
Milestones for WP5:
• Gap & Risk Analysis Based on Flight Data Completed (M24) A comprehensive report detailing the gap
and risk analysis of the proposed CNS solutions, using the empirical data from the initial validation trials, is
delivered.
• Final Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) Model Finalised (M30) The methodology and model for the CBA are
complete, and preliminary results based on the consolidated technical solution are available.
• Final Technical Specifications (TS/IRS) & OSED Delivered for TRL-6 (M34) The final, pre-deployment
versions of the technical specifications and operational concept, incorporating all project findings and ready
for the Exit Maturity Gate, are submitted.
Work package number 6
Work package title VALIDATION TRIALS – PART 2
Objectives
1. To continue with the execution of the flight trials with HAPS (started in WP4) and to perform the flight test
with a sounding rocket.
2. To derive and consolidate the outcome of the assessment of CNS services for HAO as key elements of the
final validation documents.
Description of work
WP6.1 Continue the execution of flight trials with HAPS (three HAPS cases: Elson Space, Sceye, Skydweller),
including CNS data collection and assessment, data modelling as well as cyber security analysis and validation.
WP6.2 Execution - Test with sounding rocket – surveillance & tracking [DLR]
The prototype ADS -B transponder will be integrated as a payload on a MAPHEUS sounding rocket during a
suborbital launch campaign in Kiruna to test real -world performance. Signal reception will be monitored and
recorded using ground-based ADS-B receivers positioned along the predicted flight path, and—where feasible—
space-based ADS-B platforms to assess extended coverage potential. The collected data will be compared against
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performance from existing ADS-B transponders under equivalent conditions to quantify improvements in altitude
coverage, track continuity, positional accuracy, and latency. Deploy refined CRS algorithms in second -phase
HAPS/rocket trials and validate CRS within cooperative operating environment scenarios (multi-operator HAO +
conventional traffic).
WP6.3 Results of the Validation, deriving conclusions on CNS for HAO for the validation report.
Milestones for WP6:
• Second Phase of HAPS Flight Trials Completed (M24) All planned flight trials with the four HAPS
platforms are successfully executed, and the corresponding CNS data sets have been collected and prepared
for final analysis.
• Sounding Rocket Validation Trial Successfully Executed (M28) The flight trial with the sounding rocket
is completed, and the performance data for the modified ADS-B transponder has been successfully collected
and logged.
• Final Consolidated Validation Report (VALR) Delivered (M32) The comprehensive final VALR is
submitted, containing the consolidated findings, data analysis, and performance assessments from all HAPS
and sounding rocket flight trials conducted throughout the project.
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D1.1 Kick-off Meeting
Report Report from KoM 1 ECTL R PU M1
D1.2 Project Management
Plan (PMP)
Initial project and
risk management
plan
1 ECTL R PU M3
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D1.3 Data Management
Plan (DMP) DMP 1 ECTL DMP PU M6
D1.4 Periodic Report -
Reporting Period 1
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the 1st reporting
period (M1-M18)
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Updated Data
Management Plan
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Updated DMP 1 ECTL DMP PU M22
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Final Data
Management Plan
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Final DMP 1 ECTL DMP PU M32
D1.8 Final Project Report Final report 1 ECTL OTHER PU M36
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Communication,
Dissemination and
Exploitation (CDE)
Plan
Detailed plan for
CDE
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D2.2 Project Website and
Online presence
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access) website
2 ECTL DEC PU M3
D2.3 Updated CDE Plan Updated plan for
CDE
2 ECTL R PU M20
D2.4
Mid-project
Stakeholder
Workshop Report
The report from the
mid project
dissemination event.
2 ECTL R PU M18
D2.5
End-project
Stakeholder
Workshop Report
The report from the
dissemination event
by end of the
project.
2 ECTL R PU M36
D3.1 Initial SPR-
INTEROP/OSED
Initial safety &
performance/interop
erability reqs.
3 SkyNav R PU M12
D3.2 Initial TS/IRS Initial technical
specifications/interfa
ce requirements
3 SkyNav R PU M12
D3.3 Intermediate SPR-
INTEROP/OSED
Intermediate SPR-
INTEROP/OSED
3 SkyNav
R PU M18
D3.4 Intermediate TS/IRS Intermediate
TS/IRS
3 SkyNav R PU M18
D3.5 Initial STAND Initial input to
standardisation
activities.
3 SkyNav R PU M18
D3.6 Initial REG Initial regulatory
elements on HAO
3 SkyNav R PU M18
D4.1 Initial VALP Initial validation
plan
4 Sceye R PU M12
D4.2 Initial VALR Initial validation
report
4 Sceye R PU M18
D4.3 Intermediate VALP Intermediate
validation plan
4 Sceye R PU M18
D4.4 Initial CyberVerifier Initial tool 4 Sceye R PU M18
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D5.1 Final SPR-
INTEROP/OSED
Final SPR-
INTEROP/OSED
5 SkyNav R PU M34
D5.2 Final TS/IRS Final technical
specifications/interfa
ce requirements
5 SkyNav R PU M34
D5.3 Final STAND Final input to stand.
activities.
5 SkyNav R PU M34
D5.4 Final REG Final regulatory
elements on HAO
5 SkyNav R PU M34
D5.5 CBA Cost benefit analysis 5 SkyNav R PU M34
D5.6 Contextual Note Scope and main
elements of the
solution.
5 SkyNav R PU M36
D6.1 Intermediate VALR Intermediate
validation report
6 Sceye R PU M24
D6.2 Final VALP Final validation plan 6 Sceye R PU M28
D6.3 Final VALR Final validation
report
6 Sceye R PU M32
D6.4 Final CyberVerifier Final tool 6 Sceye R PU M28
Table 3.1d: List of milestones
Milestone
number
Milestone name Related
work
package(s)
Due date
(in
month)
Means of verification
1 Kick-off Meeting
(T0+1 month)
WP1 M1 Minutes are distributed.
2 PMP submission
(T0+3 month)
WP1
M3 Check PMP is available and submitted.
3 Full Project Web
Presence Established
WP2 M6 Public project website launched;
Communication, Dissemination, and
Exploitation (CDE) Plan finalised.
4 CNS User Needs
Assessment Completed
WP3 M6 Comprehensive report on CNS requirements
from HAPS, supersonic, and space launch
operators delivered.
5 Technical Project
Review (T0+9-10
months)
WP1
M10 Review meeting takes place, minutes
distributed, actions are identified and
addressed.
6 First Stakeholder
Engagement Workshop
WP2 M12 Workshop with key stakeholders to present
initial findings on CNS user needs and gather
feedback.
7 Initial Technical
Specifications
(TS/IRS) and OSED
Delivered
WP3 M12 First complete draft of the operational concept
and technical specifications for the modular
CNS architecture submitted for review.
8 Flight Authorisations
for HTA HAPS
Secured
WP4 M12 Formal authorisations and permits to fly for
Heavier Than Air HAPS vehicles (Elson
Space and Skydweller) obtained from relevant
aviation authorities.
9 Flight Authorisations
for LTA HAPS
Secured
WP4 M12 Formal authorisations and permits to fly for
Lighter Than Air HAPS vehicles (Sceye)
obtained from relevant aviation authorities.
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10 End of First Reporting
Period (T0+18 months)
WP1
M18 Meeting by coordinator and WP leaders,
checking that work is progressing as planned,
deliverables issued, and any deviation is
properly addressed.
11 Mid-Project
Dissemination Event
Completed
WP2 M18 Public webinar or event to share results from
the first reporting period.
12 Final Gap Analysis for
Standardisation &
Regulation Delivered
WP3 M18 Initial analysis identifying gaps in current
standards and regulations finalised and
delivered.
13 First Phase of HAPS
Flight Trials Executed
& Data Analysed
WP4 M18 At least one HAPS flight trial successfully
completed, and initial CNS data documented
in an initial Validation Report (VALR).
14 Horizon Europe
Project Review
(T0+20-21 months)
WP1
M21 Review takes place, minutes and actions
taken.
15 First Draft of
Standardisation
Contributions
WP2 M24 Initial proposals based on project findings
drafted and shared with relevant EUROCAE
working groups.
16 Gap & Risk Analysis
Based on Flight Data
Completed
WP5 M24 Comprehensive report detailing the gap and
risk analysis of the proposed CNS solutions
delivered.
17 Second Phase of HAPS
Flight Trials
Completed
WP6 M24 All planned HAPS flight trials successfully
executed, and data sets collected.
18 Sounding Rocket
Validation Trial
Successfully Executed
WP6 M28 Sounding rocket flight trial completed and
performance data for the modified ADS -B
transponder collected.
19 Final Exploitation Plan
Defined
WP2 M30 The plan for the commercial and operational
exploitation of the project's results is finalised.
20 Final Cost-Benefit
Analysis (CBA) Model
Finalised
WP5 M30 The methodology and model for the CBA are
complete, and preliminary results are
available.
21 Final Solution
Technical Deliverables
(Tend–4 months)
WP1
M32 Deliverables are issued.
22 Final Consolidated
Validation Report
(VALR) Delivered
WP6 M32 The comprehensive final VALR, containing
findings from all flight trials, is submitted.
23 Exit Maturity Gate(s)
(Tend–2 months)
WP1
M34 Solution conforms to TRL6.
24 Final Non-Technical
Deliverables (Tend–2
months)
WP1
M34 Non-technical deliverables are issued.
25 Final Technical
Specifications
(TS/IRS) & OSED
Delivered for TRL-6
WP5 M34 The final, pre -deployment versions of the
technical specifications and operational
concept are submitted.
26 Grant Agreement
Closure (Tend)
WP1
M36 All deliverables are issued on time, the
solution on “CNS for HAO ” meets its
objectives with the required maturity.
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Table 3.1e: Critical risks for implementation #@RSK-MGT-RM@#
Description of risk (indicate level
of (i) likelihood, and (ii) severity:
Low/Medium/High)
Work
package(s)
involved
Proposed risk-mitigation measures
The guidance material on the
“regulatory sandbox” under
development by EASA is not
available when needed due to
external factors, lack of resources
or any other reason, impacting
simulation and validation
schedules. (Low / High)
WP4, WP6 1. Support EASA and Member States in the review process
of the draft guidance material before publication, to ensure
it is available when needed, reflecting a proportionate and
consensus-based set of measures to allow early flight trails
with HAPS, while g uaranteeing safety to uninvolved
parties in the air and on the ground.
2. Support EU Member States involved in the authorisation
process of the flights e.g. to cross their airspace, as required
depending on the intended mission trajectory.
3. Alternative validation sites: As part of contingency
planning, maintain a list of alternative validation
sites/airspace (within and outside of the EU airspace) that
could be used if the primary choice becomes unavailable.
Delay in obtaining flight
authorisation for HTA HAPS
above FL500 due to lack of
regulatory frame tailored to HTA
HAPS flying at high altitude,
currently based on UAS’s SORA
which is appropriate for flights at
low level. (Medium / High)
WP4, WP6 1. Early & continuous engagement: initiate formal contact
with EASA and relevant National Aviation Authorities
within the first 3 months (M1-M3). [already established]
2. Contingency Planning: Identify alternative testing
locations/airspace in parallel, e.g. flight over the sea.
3. Leverage consortium expertise: utilise
EUROCONTROL's regulatory relationships and the
experience of partners in securing flight permits.
Technical failure of key CNS
payload or HAPS/rocket platform
during a critical flight trial,
resulting in data loss.
(Low / Medium)
WP4, WP6 1. Extensive ground testing: mandate comprehensive
ground integration tests for all payloads before flight.
2. Redundancy: where feasible, fly redundant sensors to
ensure data collection continues if a primary unit fails.
3. Contingency flights: budget for a limited number of
repeat flights within the project plan and schedule.
Adverse weather conditions
prevent or significantly delay
multiple flight trials, for the HTA
and LTA HAPS platform.
(Low / Medium)
WP4, WP6 1. Flexible scheduling: plan flight campaigns within wider
operational windows rather than fixed dates.
2. use tools for accurate meteo (e.g. wind, gust) forecast.
3. Leverage multiple test sites: utilise the geographic
diversity of the consortium's test locations (e.g. Teruel,
Fuerteventura, etc.) to select favourable conditions.
Significant discrepancy between
theoretical CNS performance
(from WP3/5) and real-world flight
data (from WP4/6).
(Low / Medium)
WP3, WP4,
WP5, WP6
1. Iterative feedback loop: establish a formal bi -monthly
review between the technical study (WP3/5) and validation
(WP4/6) teams.
2. Flexible test plan: design the validation plan with the
flexibility to add specific test points or scenarios based on
initial findings.
Key external dependencies (5G
network coverage at altitude,
Satcom payload and service) are
not mature enough for validation.
(Low / Medium)
WP3, WP4 1. Technology monitoring: assign a partner to actively
monitor the status of key enabling technologies.
2. Alternative scenarios: develop validation scenarios that
can proceed using simulated signals or alternative
technologies (e.g., different SATCOM providers) if the
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primary choice is unavailable.
Insufficient quality or availability
of data from flight trials to properly
validate the technical solutions and
KPIs.
(Low / High)
WP4, WP5,
WP6
1. Robust data acquisition plan: define a detailed data
acquisition plan with primary and backup data logging
systems for all flights.
2. Pre-Flight testing: use simulation tools and ground tests
to define the precise data quality and quantity required
before flights commence, ensuring the collection plan is
adequate.
3. Data quality checks: implement real -time and/or rapid
post-flight data quality check to identify any issues
immediately, allowing for quick adjustments to subsequent
flights.
Difficulties in coordinating the
diverse consortium, leading to
delays in sharing information and
completing interdependent tasks
between work packages.
(Low / Medium)
All WPs 1. Establish a clear communication plan: implement a
detailed communication plan with defined regular
meetings, clear points of contact for each partner, and a
centralised document repository.
2. Use of collaboration tools: utilise a shared project
management and collaboration platform to track progress,
dependencies, and actions in real-time.
Recruitment and retention of
specialised personnel prove more
difficult than anticipated,
impacting the person -month
allocation and project timeline.
(Low / Medium)
All WPs 1. Contingency staffing: have contingency plans with
partners to temporarily re -allocate staff if a critical role
becomes vacant.
2. Cross-training: identify opportunities for cross -training
personnel between partners to build resilience and cover
potential gaps.
3. Proactive recruitment: if needed, begin recruitment
activities for key project roles before the official project
start.
Underestimation of the effort
required for dissemination and
stakeholder engagement, leading
to a lower impact of the project's
results. (Low / Low)
WP2 1. Detailed dissemination plan: create a highly detailed
dissemination plan with specific targets, timelines, and
responsible partners for each activity.
2. Dedicated resources: ensure that the partners leading
dissemination activities have sufficient person -months
allocated specifically for these tasks.
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Table 3.1f: Summary of staff effort
WP1 WP2 WP3 WP4 WP5 WP6 Total Person-
Months per Participant
1/ECTL 20.00 10.00 21.00 13.00 21.00 13.00 98.00
2/DFS 4.22 1.26 2.44 1.43 9.35
3/LFV 5.62 5.22 5.62 5.22 21.68
4/ESSP 0.25 5.50 5.25 1.00 12.00
5/NATS 1.00 1.00 1.20 1.00 4.20
6/DSNA 1.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 15.00
7/SkyNav 8.50 8.50 19.50 4.50 22.50 8.00 71.50
8/ENAC 1.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 18.00
9/LiU 3.00 3.00 1.00 4.00 11.00
10/CIRA 2.00 10.00 4.50 8.50 4.00 29.00
11/SCEYE 2.00 74.00 2.00 68.00 146.00
12/SKYDWELLER 3.60 26.00 3.60 26.00 59.20
13/SKYDWELLER
14/PTFSA 0.50 10.00 12.00 22.50
15/ELSON SPACE 36.00 52.00 88.00
16/DLR 4.00 24.00 10.00 23.00 61.00
17/PILDOLABS 18.00 4.00 18.00 40.00
18/ENAIRE 1.50 1.50 4.60 2.30 6.10 5.80 21.80
19/OpenUTM 1.00 8.50 7.00 16.50
20/ANRA 7.00 14.00 6.00 14.00 41.00
21/SKYPUZZLER 0.40 15.00 12.50 11.00 11.50 50.40
22/HAPS Alliance
Total Person Months 31.50 27.65 113.54 264.28 117.71 281.45 836.13
Should this tender be successful, EUROCONTROL, as part of the consortium, will participate in the project actions
without requesting funding. EUROCONTROL will, however, fully engage in the project and in particular is
committed to providing the effort, contributions to deliverables and to other activities as set out in this tender and in
the accompanying administrative forms.
Table 3.1g: ‘Subcontracting costs’ items
11/SCEYE
Cost (€) Description of tasks and justification
Subcontracting 550 000 External software and cybersecurity support. External safety modelling,
regulatory and legal support.
16/DLR
Cost (€) Description of tasks and justification
Subcontracting 100 000 DLR will subcontract to Skysquitter company to develop hard - and
software for a prototype transponder to be delivered and installed on a
rocket for the Validation Trials on ADS-B tracking.
WP4: 1 item with cost 50 000 EUR; WP6: 1 item with cost 50 000 EUR
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18/ENAIRE
Cost (€) Description of tasks and justification
Subcontracting 209 250 Some of the tasks committed by ENAIRE along WP3 /4/5/6 will be
performed by subcontracted personnel from OBIZCO, which will support
ENAIRE providing their expertise in ATM R&D and CNS technologies.
Table 3.1h: ‘Purchase costs’ items (travel and subsistence, equipment and other goods, works and services)
11/SCEYE
Cost (€) Justification
Travel and subsistence
Equipment 2 175 000 Estimated cost of single -use HAPS hardware, hull fabric and
associated avionics, and auxiliary equipment plus the rental of
hangar facilities and associated tooling, machinery, helium
supply, etc. for the duration of the program.
Other goods, works and services
Remaining purchase costs
(<15% of pers. Costs)
Total 2 175 000
12/SKYDWELLER CANARIAS SL
Cost (€) Justification
Travel and subsistence
Equipment 700 000 Depreciation cost for the use of the Skydweller HAPS during
WP6.
Other goods, works and services 400 000 The global insurance (aircraft, staff, operations) is 30000
euros by month and the satellite communication plan needed
to implement the aircraft costs is 35 000 euros by month.
Total is therefore 325000 euros for 5 months of operations.
Additionally, the hangar rental at the Stratoport of
Fuerteventura has a cost of 15000 euros by month. Total is
therefore 75000 euros for 5 months of operations.
Remaining purchase costs
(<15% of pers. Costs)
Total 1.100.000
14/PTFSA
Cost (€) Justification
Travel and subsistence 24.000 Traveling expenses for participation in progress meetings
and meetings regarding WP4 and WP6
Equipment
Other goods, works and services 30.000 Expenses dedicated to arrangement of seminars and
meetings within WP4 and WP6
Remaining purchase costs
(<15% of pers. Costs)
Total 54.000
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15/Elson Space
Cost (€) Justification
Travel and subsistence € 125,349.00
Covers flights, hotels, and per diem for the entire deployed team
for the duration of each of the three trials. 3 Trials of 2 weeks x
16 Persons.
Equipment € 96,693.00 Accounts for performance degradation of the solar arrays.
€ 90,000.00 Recurring cost reflecting the very limited life of the battery sets
(2 flights per €60,000 set), a key operational constraint
€ 96,693.00
Accounts for the degradation of the solar arrays due to exposure
to stratospheric environment during long-duration flights.
€ 45,000.00 Site Equipment Rental & Logistics & Recovery Equipment
€ 29,340.00 Cost of replacing life-limited propellers
€ 20,700.00 Procurement of weather balloons and sensors to gather precise
local atmospheric data.
Other goods, works and
services
€ 105,000.00 Integration Materials (Cabling, integration housing, customized
housing materials and fabrication)
€ 90,000.00 UAS System Insurance, Cost of specialized insurance policy for
the HAPS asset during each two-week operational period.
€ 42,600.00 Service fees for SATCOM and other data links
Remaining purchase
costs (<15% of pers.
Costs)
Total € 644,682.00
16/DLR
Cost (€) Justification
Travel and subsistence 19 000
19 x travel à € 1 000 to meetings and with a team to integrate the
transponder on the rocket and to the launch campaign in Scandinavia
Equipment
Other goods, works and
services
100 000
Consumables for the integration of the prototype transponder into the
MAPEUS rocket: Aviation and Space -Ops certified wires, hardware
adapters, electronic interfaces, aviation RF and GNSS antennas.
Remaining purchase
costs(<15%ofpers. Costs)
Total 119 000
Table 3.1i: ‘Other costs categories’ items (e.g. internally invoiced goods and services)
Not applicable.
Table 3.1j: ‘In-kind contributions’ provided by third parties
Not applicable.
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