6th Framework Programme Thematic Priority Aeronautics and Space

FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme

 Objectives  To meet society’s needs for a more efficient, safer and environmentally friendly air transport  To win global leadership for European aeronautics with a competitive supply chain, including small and medium size enterprises.

 Research Areas     Strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in the global market Improving the environmental impact with regard to emissions and noise Improving aircraft safety and security Increasing the operational capacity of the air transport system

FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme Approach

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Open upstream research to further improve the technology base and develop innovative concepts and breakthrough technologies to pave the way for a step change in aviation.

(Primarily Classical Instruments)

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Focused downstream research integrating a critical mass of technical fields, activities and resources needed to achieve ambitious objectives.

(Preferably New Instruments)

Strengthening Competitiveness

Research Objectives:

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reduce aircraft development cost by 20% (50%) in the short (long) term

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reduce aircraft operating cost by 20% (50%) in the short (long) term

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increase passenger choice with regard to travel costs, time to destination, on board services and comfort

Research Domains

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Integrated design and product development

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Manufacturing

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Maintenance

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Aerodynamics

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Structural weight reduction

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Equipment weight and power take up reduction

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Propulsion

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Crew workload reduction

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Cabin environment

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On board passenger services

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New aircraft concepts and breakthrough technologies

Environmental Impact

Research Objectives:

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reduce CO 2 by 50% per passenger-km in the long term reduce NOx by 20% (80%) in the short (long) term

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reduce external noise by 4-5 dB (10 dB) per operation in the short (long) term. For rotorcraft, reduce noise footprint area by 50% and external noise by 6 dB (10dB) in the short (long) term

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reduce the environmental impact in the manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft and its components

Research Domains:

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Propulsion

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Aerodynamics

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Structural weight reduction

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Equipment weight and power take up reduction

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Combustion

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External noise

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Manufacturing

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Maintenance

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New aircraft concepts and breakthrough technologies

Safety and Security

Research Objectives:

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reduce accident rate by 50% (80%) in the short (long) term reach 100% capability to avoid or recover from human error mitigate results of survivable accidents reduce to zero hazards of on-board hostile actions while in flight

Research Domains:

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Human-machine interface

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Accident prevention

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Accident survivability

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Airborne aircraft security

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New aircraft concepts and breakthrough technologies

Increasing Operational Capacity of the Air Transport System

Research Objectives:

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optimise airspace and airport utilisation, and consequently reduce flight delays, through a seamlessly integrated European air traffic management system, which would facilitate the achievement of the “Single European Sky” initiative.

Research Domains

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On-board and ground automation aids,

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Communication, navigation and surveillance systems

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Flight operation procedures that will enable the introduction of new concepts including the free-flight concept in a future European ATM system

FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogramme

Topics for Integrated Projects

 Strengthening competitiveness (1st area)

1st call

   Integrated, intelligent, multidisciplinary design in the extended enterprise Structural maintenance including health monitoring, damage detection and maintenance-free concept Integrated, intelligent, flexible manufacturing

FP6 -

Aeronautics

Workprogramme

Topics for Integrated Projects

 Improving environmental impact with regard to emissions and noise (2nd area)

1st call

  Multidisciplinary approach to an environmentally acceptable supersonic transport Integration of technologies in support of a passenger and environmentally friendly helicopter

FP6 -

Aeronautics

Workprogramme

Topics for Integrated Projects

 Improving aircraft safety (3rd area)

1st call

 Airborne technologies integration for improved flight hazard protection and all weather operation  Security of aircraft operation

FP6 -

Aeronautics

Workprogramme

Topics for Integrated Projects

 Increasing the operational capacity and safety of the air transport system 1st Call     Advanced approach and landing Co-operative ATM Advanced surface movement guidance and control system Airport efficiency

FP6 - Aeronautics Workprogamme

Topics for Network of Excellence

 Strengthening competitiveness (1st area)  Wind tunnel testing for aeronautical applications and related advanced measuring technologies  Integration of experimental and analytical research capacities for fixed wing aircraft  Improving environmental impact with regard to emissions and noise (2nd area)  Integration of research capacities on the environmental compatibility of aviation with regard to the impact of aircraft emissions

Research Areas for Space in FP6

 General objectives directed towards application fields  GALILEO: Strategic European infrastructure to change transport sector and foster related services   GMES: operational capability to provide information to the user community as per EC Action Plan (2001 2003) Satellite Telecommunications: to provide affordable and economically viable services to the largest possible customer base

Research Areas for Space in FP6

 Structure and approach  All 3 areas directed towards marketable products and pre-operational services   GALILEO activities to be implemented through the Joint Undertaking All 3 areas to be coordinated with ESA

GMES: Objectives and Research Domains

  OBJECTIVES  To reach pre-operational capability for environment and security through integration and pre-operational validation of existing or planned research results (EC, ESA, national entities and FP6) RESEARCH DOMAINS       land cover and vegetation1 water resources ocean and marine applications1 atmosphere risk management1 security 1 1 will have related projects in first call

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GALILEO: Objectives and Research Domains

OBJECTIVES  develop applications and services using satellite positioning, navigation and timing infrastructures  demonstrate ability to provide safe, efficient and cost effective positioning, timing and navigation systems RESEARCH DOMAINS  applications    user segment standardisation and certification deployment of local components

SATCOM: Objectives and Research Domains

 OBJECTIVES  Support EU policies and validate space technology for public services, i.e. health, education, emergency systems and transport.

 RESEARCH DOMAINS    Network and Service interoperability End to end satellite telecommunication systems 1 Convergence and integration of satellite communications with other Space application domains 1 will have related projects in first call

Possible Scenario FP6 Aeronautics Budget (2002-2006) Total Budget

– Aeronautics – Space

M € 1.075

840 (750 + 90) 235 1st Call

– Aeronautics – Space • Galileo • GMEs • Satcom

259 (240+19) 20 45 15