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Emulradio4RAIL EMULRADIO4RAIL will: provide an innovative platform for tests and validation of various radio access technologies (Wi-Fi, GSM-R, LTE, LTE-A, 5G and Satellites) that combines simulations of the communication core network and emulation of va ...
EuropeanIn 2001, the need for long-term policy-oriented research to support the activities of the Flemish Government became apparent. As a result, 12 Flemish Research Groups consisting of one or more universities or research organisations performing long-term res ...
BelgiumGermany expects an increase of freight transport up to 64% until 2015. The most important growth of 90% is expected for cross border transport. Very negative impacts on the environment, congestion and the overall economy are the consequence. The employmen ...
GermanyThe Foresight method has been successfully applied by the majority of European Union countries. A key element of this method is to predict the possible directions of scientific development by creating a platform of discussion and cooperation between scien ...
PolandThe research programme 'Safety and Security in Transport' (TRANSIKK) is a continuation of the research programme 'Risk and Safety in the Transport Sector' (RISIT) which lasted from 2002 to 2009. The TRANSIKK programme provides funding ...
NorwayBONUS' vision is an economically and ecologically prosperous Baltic Sea region where resources and goods are used sustainably and where the long-term management of the region is based on sound knowledge derived from multi-disciplinary research. BONUS ...
InternationalMARTEC II helps to strengthen the European Research Area in waterborne research by coordinating and developing synergies between national and regional maritime research programmes and policies. The activities include the exchange of information and knowle ...
EuropeanFANTASIE Although national activities in some Member States in the development of transport technologies and their effects are relatively well developed, there does not yet exist a European wide perspective that takes account of the objectives of the Co ...
EuropeanASDSS For the last decade and a half, the container shipping industry has been characterised by poor financial returns. Conventional wisdom holds that capacity expansion and poor utilisation have been to blame. However, there is also evidence that most co ...
EuropeanASSEMBLING European integration has seen dramatic changes in mobility patterns to meet developments in economic activities. However, decision-makers lack information on current patterns of transport activity, and there is only limited knowledge of the imp ...
EuropeanEUROSIL The development of the Trans-European Network (TEN-T) increases the opportunities for long distance multi-modal transport across Europe. However, while appraisal procedures for decisions on individual transport investments are well established, th ...
EuropeanMAESTRO Many innovations in the transport sector (such as technologies, transport concepts and policy measures) are tested and demonstrated at pilot scale prior to decision-making on their large-scale introduction. This reduces the investment risk and per ...
EuropeanMEET EU Member States are required to report their annual emissions according to various international obligations. In addition, environmental policy-making requires reliable estimates of emissions for current and future technologies. This is particularly ...
EuropeanMINIMISE The economic efficiency and operational effectiveness of the transport system is one of the key requirements for a prosperous and cohesive economy. The European Union, undergoing a process of expansion, has to put considerable focus on improving ...
EuropeanOD-ESTIM In order to develop effective transport policies, reliable statistical data and modelling tools are needed to estimate future developments and support the decision-making process. This can help in assessing needs for transport infrastructure and ...
EuropeanPASTEUR In the transport sector, research is an essential support to policy-making, ensuring that the most effective measures are adopted in support of economic, social and environmental goals. But this research is often split between various European, na ...
EuropeanSTEMM The improvement of inter-linkages between different means of transport is seen as vital in making journeys using combinations of modes more attractive. In turn, this is expected to reduce environmental damage and delays due to road traffic congestio ...
EuropeanUTI-NORM At the core of efficient intermodal transport are standardised loading units that can be used with any means of freight transport. In Europe, the differences among countries and among cargo carriers have led to several sizes of containers being i ...
EuropeanWORKPORT Sea and inland ports are important interfaces of intra-European trade, enabling economic exchange with neighbouring regions, and are part of powerful worldwide transport networks. Their importance as linking elements between several modes of tran ...
EuropeanVRShips-ROPAX Maritime transport and shipbuilding, including activities in the offshore sector, are critical parts of Europe's economy, industry and commerce, trade and tourism. The shipbuilding industry in Europe as a whole (EU, including Poland and ...
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