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2020
HYDRO-NET: Hydro-Telemetric Networks of Surface Waters: Gauging instruments, smart technologies, installation and operation
HYDRO-NET aims at upgrading and further developing a standard surface-water hydro-telemetry monitoring network, with a view of applying the principles of design and optimal operation of this network to the hydrometric networks in the Greek Territory, which will supply the network https://openhi.net/ (Open Hydrosystem Information Network) of the HIMIOFoTS project, with observations.
To achieve this, an integrated approach is based on:
(1) the International Best Practices in Hydrometry, (2) development of smart, low-cost telemetry technologies, (3) development of a combined method for water metering and flow simulation for the simplest estimation of the water flow, and (4) the application of the above to the existing hydro-telemetry network of DEUCALION of the National Observatory of Athens, in Attica and in the Peloponnese, along with its upgrade and further expansion in the above areas.
The ultimate goal is to apply the principles of design, installation and operation of the hydro-telemetry system to existing local networks. The final goal is to set up a national hydro-telemetry network that will supply the National Open Hydrosystem Information Network Infrastructure https://openhi.net/ with hydrological data/measurements/observations.
The project is Part (15) of the Hellenic Integrated Marine and Inland Water Observing, Forecasting and Offshore Technology System, HIMIOFoTS (MIS 5002739), Action “Strengthening Research and Technology Infrastructures”, Business Plan “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation”. Co-financed by the Hellenic Ministry for Economy and Development, and the European Union, European Regional Development Fund through NSRF 2014-2020.
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2019
CLIMTOUR
The Service provides a user-driven climate information system for the tourism sector.
By delivering critical pan-European climate indicators (snow conditions, Holiday Climate Index, coastal waters data, lake temperature, forest fires index) the demonstrator aims to facilitate ongoing and long-term adaptation of the sector to a changing climate.
The Service will offer interactive web applications, building upon quality data and tools from the Climate Data Store (CDS). These will be over different timescales including: past climate (reanalysis data), short-term (seasonal forecast products) and long-term (regional climate projections). Data will be made available freely in various ways (mapping, download of raw data, download or graphics based on post-processed information), accounting for user specific needs. https://climate.copernicus.eu/european-tourism
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (COPERNICUS)
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2019
LIFE-IP AdaptInGR
The project aims to catalyse the implementation of the Greek National Adaptation Strategy and of the 13 Regional Adaptation Action Plans at the current 1st adaptation policy cycle (2016-2025) and to prepare the passage to the 2nd adaptation policy cycle (2026+), through appropriate action at national, regional and local levels https://www.adaptivegreece.gr/el-gr/
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (LIFE IP)
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2020
LIFE PROFILE
Promote financial instruments for liability on environment (LIFE19 GIE/GR/001127), EU – LIFE, 15/11/2020-15/11/2023, NOA Coordinator, 65K€.
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2020 |
2020
FLAME
Flammable Greece – Increasing awareness and preparedness for extreme fire weather and behavior.
Greek Programmes: HFRI (ELIDEK)
Duration: 2020-2023
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2020 |
2019
FILODIMOS-KILKIS
Development of an early warning system for flood forecasting
Greek Programmes: PHILODIMOS, Ministry of Interior
Duration: 2019-2021
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2019 |
2021
Low computational burden flood modelling in small to medium-sized water basins in Greece
Low computational burden flood modelling in small to medium-sized water basins in Greece
Funding agency: National Observatory of Athens
Funding scheme: Internal scholarships
Amount of grant for the Group: 8 k€
Start date: 1 May 2021 , End date: 1 May 2023
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2021 |
2018
Development of VR educational material
Private Funding: SAMSUNG
Duration: 2018-2019
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2018 |
2017
Support of the operational network of surface meteorological stations
Private Funding: Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Duration: 2017-2018
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2017 |
2018
Sever weather events in the Ioanian and the Saronic Seas
Development of an early warning system for flood forecasting
Private Funding: OCEANRIG
Duration: 2018-2021
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2018 |
2018
Correlation of food consumption with weather conditions in Greece
Private Funding: UNILEVER
Duration: 2018-2020
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2018 |
2017
AdaptTM
Climate change management through adaptation and mitigation , EC – Erasmus+ Programme
Duration: 2017-2021
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2016
ExMeCy
Cyclone processes leading to extreme rainfall in the Mediterranean region, EC- H2020-MSCA-IF-2014
Duration: 2016-2018
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2015
VI-SEEM
VRE for regional Interdisciplinary communities in Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, EC-H2020-EINFRA-2014-2015
Duration: 2015-2018
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2015 |
2017
DISARM
Drought and fIre obServatory and eArly waRning systeM, EU- Interreg Balkan‐Mediterranean 2014‐2020
Duration: 2017-2019
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2017 |
2020
Monitoring system of meteorological and air quality conditions at the Municipality of Kato Nevrokopi
Greek Programmes: Municipality of Nevrokopi
Duration: 2020-2021
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2020 |
2017
BeRTISS
BalkanMed real time severe weather service, EU- Interreg Balkan‐Mediterranean 2014‐2020
Duration: 2017-2020
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2017 |
2021
Validation of NWC SAF Precipitation Products with Rain Gauges
Other International: EUMETSAT
Duration: 2021-2022
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2021 |
2006
METEO.GR
Weather forecasts for the private sector, weather related applications and info, www.meteo.gr.
Private Funding
Duration: 2006-now
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2006 |
2019
Estimating lightning risk over Greece
Private Funding: DESFA & COSMOTE
Duration: 2019-2021
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2019 |
2021
REGION ALERT
Systems for monitoring & early warning at municipal and regional level , Private Funding: NEA ODOS
Duration: 2021-2023
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2021 |
2018
Strengthening of the surface network of Meteorological station in Attica and of the related System for Forest Fires Spread Forecasting
Private Funding: ELPE
Duration: 2018-2020
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2018 |
2021
Assessment of weather and climatic risks in Greece based on observational networks
Other International: World Bank
Duration: 2021
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2021 |
2019
CyFFORS
Cyprus Flood Forecasting System, Other International: THE RESEARCH PROMOTION FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION (Cyprus)
Duration: 2019-2021
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2020
Adapt2CC
Innovative research for the development of urban vulnerability index to climate change and creation of a multi-criteria system for assessing the effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures.
Greek Programmes: NSRF, Research- Create -Innovate, EDK-B-Cycle
Duration: 2020-2022
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2020
YANTAS
Prototype system for assessing and mapping vulnerability and disaster risk due to severe weather conditions in Greece
Greek Programmes: NSRF, Research- Create -Innovate, EDK-B-Cycle
Duration: 2020-2022
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2018
AirPaP
Observatory of Air and Particulate Pollution over Greece (grant agreement No 409), HFRI/GSRI, 1/8/2018-17/12/2021, Collaborating Researcher, 110K€.
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2015
Adaptation to Climate change Impacts on the Mediterranean islands’ Agriculture
LIFE ADAPT2CLIMA (LIFE14 CCA/GR/000928), European Commission – LIFE programme, IERSD/NOA budget: 312,000 EUR, Duration: 2015-2019.
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2017
KRIPIS II – THESPIA II
Development of synergistic and integrated methodologies and tools for the observation, management and forecast of environmental parameters and pressures, GSRI/NSRF, 1/9/2017-31/3/2021, NOA/IERSD Researcher-WP2 Leader, 700K€
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2018
HYDRO-NET: Hydro-Telemetric Networks of Surface Waters: Gauging instruments, smart technologies, installation and operation, Sub-project 15 of HIMIOFOTS: An integrated Marine Inland Water Observing, Forecasting and Offshore Technology System
Reference number: MIS 5002739
Funding agency: The Hellenic General Secretariat for Research & Technology
Funding scheme: EU European Regional Development Fund and EPANEK National Strategic Reference Framework ESPA 2014-2020, Operational Programme Competiveness, Entrepreneurship Innovation
Amount of grant for the Group: 210 k€
Start date: 8 January 2018
End date: 31 October 2021
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2018 |
2021
IDEAS-QA4EO – Improved AOD at 440 nm
Funding: ESA in the framework Quality Assurance for Earth Observation – QA4EO – Statement of work, ESA-EOPG-3.
Budget: 42K (2021-2022)
Role: Improved surface-based aerosol retrievals using NO2 correction
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2021 |
2018
Study of the Structure of the Coastal Atmospheric Boundary Layer and EM/EO Propagation
Cooperative Agreement Grant, Naval Supply Systems Command, Basic and Applied Scientific Research, USA, Grants.Gov ID: 13465967), IERSD/NOA budget: 144,000$, Duration: 2021 – 2026 (approved in 2021, no income before 2022)
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2018
Ionian-Adriatic early warning monitoring system, i-ALARMS”, INTERREG IPA II
Cross-Border Cooperation Program Greece-Albania 2014-2020, European Union, MIS number: 5031674, IERSD/NOA budget: 72,000€, Duration: 2018 – 2021.
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2018
Foundations of synergistic and integrated management methodologies and tools for monitoring and forecasting of environmental issues and pressures, THESPIA II
Financed by the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” under the NSRF 2014-2020, co-financed by Greece and the European Regional Development Fund, MIS number: 5002517, IERSD/NOA institute project, ARSMA budget for “STORM Mobile LAB” group project: 97,000 €, Duration 2018-2020.
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2018
i-ALARMS : Ionian-Adriatic early warning monitoring system (2018-2021)
INTERREG IPA II Cross-Border Cooperation Program Greece-Albania 2014-2020, European Union, MIS number: 5031674.
The i-ALARMS project aimed to improving the protection of life and property from natural disasters and contribute to the EU policy guideline for the sustainable development and protection of nature and more specifically to the prevention and preparedness in case of weather–related natural disasters in the region of Ionian Sea of Greece and South Albania.
The activities of the project included:
- development of an operational early warning system for extreme weather events (storms, floods) and high fire risk based on high resolution weather forecast models adapted to the specific region, which is available to the public through a web page (http://ialarms.physics.uoi.gr/),
- training of local and civil protection authorities for natural disaster prevention and the general public to increase the level of self-protection of the citizens,
- collection and dissemination of information on historical natural disasters in the area,
- demonstration of the value of modern weather systems like weather radars for early warning for extreme weather events with the operation of a mobile radar for one year in the area.
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2021
QA4EO – Quality Assurance for Earth Observasion
Funding: European Space Agency Service Agreement – QA4EO/SER/SUB/30 – “Quality Assurance framework for Earth Observation: QA4EO”
Description: Under the framework of QA4EO funded by European Space Agency (ESA), the project “AOD@440nm – Improved aerosol retrievals using NO2 correction” aims to improve the retrievals of Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) of different ground based networks (AERONET, SKYNET, PGN) and of satellite algorithms (S5P/TROPOMI). Main motivation is the improvement of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and Ångström exponent (AE) datasets based on a correction using synchronous NO2 data. Development of this method is based on the fact that currently satellite climatological NO2 values are used for correcting the AOD retrievals for NO2 related optical depth. However, NO2 has high spatiotemporal variability and, hence, these values are rarely representative of the actual atmospheric conditions. Recently developed PGN offers reliable, high measurement frequency ground-based data for NO2 column, alongside with current generation of satellites (S5P/TROPOMI) which provide a high NO2 spatial detail. These data will be used to evaluate the current uncertainty of AOD and AE retrievals and integrated procedures will be developed. Spatiotemporal AOD/NO2 characteristics using two (urban and suburban) neighbouring ground based stations (including AERONET, PGN and EUROSKYRAD related instrumentation) and satellite sensors will be analysed towards demonstrating the NO2 impact on AOD for such validation activities and ways to correct for it.
Role of APCG: APCG members lead the WP2: “Improved surface based aerosol retrievals using NO2 correction”. This WP is constituted by the development of algorithms, the assessment of the products, the estimation of uncertainties and the appliance of QA procedures.
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2021
EEA-SLA – European Environment Agency – Service Level Agreement
Funding: EEA/DIS/R0/21/016 (Services Supporting the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) Activities in the Context of the EEA-RTD Service Level Agreement on Mainstreaming GEOSS Data Sharing and Management Principles in Support of Europe’s Environment)
Description: In response to the Invitation to Tender EEA/DIS/R0/21/016, the European Environment Agency – Service Level Agreement (EEA-SLA) Consortium shall constitute a comprehensive response to the needs expressed by the EEA blending a deep knowledge of the importance of in-situ Earth Observations, with strong ties to the associated stakeholder ecosystem. A wide range of activities will be carried out: from consulting, capacity development and awareness raising (EVF), to data sharing, standardization and interoperability and representation of major in-situ networks, incl. in climate change adaptation to promotion of novel in-situ observations, i.e. citizen science. These activities should be carried out in light of the current EEA and EU environmental and climate activities, ensuring the corresponding links to the relevant Group on Earth Observations (GEO) initiatives, flagships and activities and the Consortium’s expertise within the domain of in-situ Earth observation and geospatial data sharing and management, with focus on data relevant to climate adaptation policies and initiatives shall cover the full breadth of in-situ related aspects, their challenges and the role of EEA and GEO in overcoming them.
Role of APCG: APCG is responsible for consulting and supporting accessibility, re-usability and interoperability of data, with emphasis on situ, on losses and damage as well as climate adaptation datasets such as hazards, exposure and vulnerability, relevant for the Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change and for the Destination Earth (DestinE) initiative. APCG’s role is also to lead engagement with relevant GEO flagships, initiatives and community activities (e.g.: GEO Land Degradation Neutrality, GEO Wetlands, etc.), including the European Regional node of GEO, EuroGEO, the Data Working Group, Copernicus services and other international actors (e.g. UN-GGIM, UNEP, ESS, UNECE) where necessary, in the context of the tasks carried above.
Official Website: Under construction
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2021
GAUSS – Generating Advanced Usage of Earth Observation for Smart Statistics
Funding: European Space Agency Express Procurement [Plus] – [EXPRO+]
Description: The overarching objective of this project is to develop and demonstrate applications that advance the use of Earth Observation (EO) data in the European Statistical System. Detailed discussions with the National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of Poland, Greece and Finland have taken place as to how this aim can best be achieved. The NSOs will closely follow the activities of the project as well as offer key insights throughout its duration. The consortium has strong links with each of these agencies. NOA has a memorandum of cooperation with ELSTAT for integrating Earth Observation in support of official statistics. IGIK has built a strong relationship with Statistics Poland through the EO4STAT project and others, while FMI and its local partner SYKE provide key data to Statistics Finland. Based on the discussions, a set of case studies of active and clear interest to the agencies have been identified for which the addition of EO data can significantly improve the quality of statistics with respect to current capabilities. These focus on the domains of air quality, well-being and water statistics, though they also have some applicability to other domains. These case studies should become the basis of new operational EO-based services provided to the NSOs, becoming showcases for how EO data can help the NSOs and opening the door to wider adoption of EO by the statistical community. They are chosen to be new and innovative from the perspective of the agencies, while also being sufficiently mature so as to provide a successful demonstration. The project, lessons learnt and barriers will be closely documented in a Roadmap which will delineate the process of EO becoming a solid part of the Trusted Smart Statistics concept, while also opening up new avenues for the broader use of EO by the National Statistical Offices.
Role of APCG: Project Coordination – Implementation of the Greek case study on air quality. Enhancement of the current practices of the Greek NSO regarding the Air Quality Directive (AQD) IPR Reports (statistical product 114 in the NSO’s work programme) by integrating satellite, smart-sensor and modeling data to the current data provided by the regulatory network, while spatially reaching a resolution of LAU level (as opposed to the current coarse disaggregation).
Official Website: https://www.eo4smartstats.com/
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2021
RI – URBANS – Research Infrastructures Services Reinforcing Air Quality Monitoring Capacities in European Urban & Industrial Areas
Funding: European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101036245
Description: RI-URBANS aims to demonstrate how Service Tools (STs) from atmospheric Research Infrastructures (RIs) can be adapted and enhanced to better address the challenges and societal needs concerning air quality (AQ) in European cities and industrial hotspots. RI-URBANS responds to urgent needs to substantially reduce air pollution across EU by providing enhanced AQ observations in support of advanced AQ policy assessment. We develop and enhance synergies between AQ Monitoring Networks (AQMNs) and RIs in the atmospheric domain and combine advanced science knowledge and innovative technologies to develop pilot STs. These will enhance the AQMNs capacity to evaluate, predict and support policies for abating urban air pollution. RI-URBANS deploys tools and information systems in the hands of citizens and communities to support decision-making by AQ managers and regulators. The focus is on ambient nanoparticles and atmospheric particulate matter, their sizes, constituents, source contributions and gaseous precursors. RI-URBANS will evaluate novel AQ parameters, source contributions, and their associated health effects to demonstrate the European added value of implementing such STs. The project builds on existing initiatives for advanced research-driven AQ observations at supersites from European cities to provide the innovative AQ STs. Five implemented pilots in 9 cities will demonstrate the ability to integrate complementary STs in AQMNs and data management using FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Re-usable) principles. RI-URBANS will address all aspects of sustainability, including efficient curation, preservation and provision of access to data, training and capacity building, and how the use of tools will be secured in the future. Finally, upscaling and sustainability will be provided to the offered AQMNs-RIs interoperable services, using advanced instrumentation, modelling, source apportionment, integrated citizens observatories and mobile measurements.
Role of APCG: Coordinate the implementation of “urban” pilot for the development of the solar energy, building stock and air quality components and the overall integration into the climate application; liaise with EuroGEO to align the project’s contribution to the GEO strategy and two-way feedback on technical and policy developments/targets.
Official Website: https://www.actris.eu/index.php/news-events/news/ri-urbans-project-funded/
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2021 |
2020
PANGEA – PANhellenic GEophysical observatory of Antikythera
Funding: European Investement Bank and Public Investments Programme
Description: PANGEA “PANhellenic GEophysical observatory of Antikythera (PANGEA)” is a National Research Infrastructure that focuses on as the climate change and its impact on severe weather and natural disasters in Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean, following the monitoring standards of the World Meteorological Organization (GAW/WMO). It will operate as a National Hub for the continuous monitoring of Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) streaming real-time information to the Greek State, Academia and research centers, focusing in particular on: (i) the provision of certified data and expertise on issues related to climate change, air quality and natural disasters, (ii) timely provision of services and information to public bodies in support of decision-making for the management of natural disaster crises and (iii) improvement of climate projections at the regional scale, for effective mitigation and adaptation.
Role of APCG: Responsible for the in situ component of the observatory
Official Website: Under construction
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2020 |
2019
e-shape EuroGEO Showcases: Applications Powered by Europe
Funding: European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement 820852
Description: e-shape is a unique initiative that brings together decades of public investment in Earth Observation and in cloud capabilities into services for the decision-makers, the citizens, the industry and the researchers. It allows Europe to position itself as global force in Earth observation through leveraging Copernicus, making use of existing European capacities and improving user uptake of the data from GEO assets. EuroGEO, as Europe’s contribution to the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), aims at bringing together Earth Observation resources in Europe. 27 cloud-based pilot applications under 7 thematic areas address societal challenges, foster entrepreneurship and support sustainable development, in alignment to the three main priorities of GEO (SDGs, Paris Agreement and Sendaï Framework).
Role of APCG: PI of the Pilot7 (Showcase: SC2 – Health Surveillance), titled EO-based pollution-health risks profiling in the urban environment
Official Website: http://www.e-shape.eu/
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2019
Acidic gas-phase pollutants and their contribution to the atmospheric oxidative capacity and acidity in Athens
Funding: Ministry of Development and Investments
Description: The project aims to extend the current understanding of the role of gas-phase acids on the oxidative capacity of the atmosphere via high-resolution in-situ measurements and model simulations. HNO3, HCl, SO2 and HONO concentrations, as obtained during the period 2014-2016 in the city of Athens (Greece), will be analyzed to determine their primary sources as well as the factors driving their variability and transformation processes. State-of-the-art modelling tools will be further used to determine the atmospheric levels of the oxidants involved in their production pathways and consumption processes, as well as their partition in the particulate phase via thermodynamic calculations. Model simulations will be validated against observations and overall the contribution of atmospheric acidity to the gas-particle partition will be determined.
Role of APCG: coordination and implementation of the project
Official Website: –
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2019
MAX3D – 3D inspection of NO2 in Athens using the MAX-DOAS remote sensing technique
Funding: Ministry of Development and Investments
Description: The project aims to capture the spatial and time distribution of NO2 in the Athens basin using MAX-DOAS measurements for the period 2012-2017. The precision and the range the of the measurements will be validated through comparison with in-situ measurements. The more thorough investigation of the pollutant’s spatial distribution will provide information on the sources of NO2 emissions, which in turn will be further corroborated by the COSMO-ART atmospheric model’s emission scenarios.
Role of APCG: coordination and implementation of the project
Official Website: –
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2019 |
2018
PANACEA – PANhellenic infrastructure for Atmospheric Composition and climatE chAnge)
Funding: NSRF 2014-2020 Action “Strengthening Research and Innovation Infrastructures” and financed by the Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” (MIS 5021516)
Description: PANACEA is the only Integrated Research Infrastructure (RE) to study atmosphere and climate change not only for Greece but also for the whole of Southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, a region that has been recognized as an extremely sensitive area for climate change. The RE has been designed in full compliance with EU Regulation 651 / 06.26.2014, as the Greek component of the corresponding European infrastructures ESFRI (ACTRIS and ICOS). PANACEA covers the need to observe and monitor atmospheric composition, changes in solar radiation, climate change and the associated natural hazards in Greece. In addition, it pioneers the provision of services in areas of the economy affected by air pollution and climate change.
Role of APCG: Lead partner for air quality monitoring in Athens, coordination of joint research activities and participation in completing the deliverables in need.
Official website: https://panacea-ri.gr/
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2017
SMURBS/ERA-PLANET – SMart URBan Solutions for air quality, disasters and city growth
Funding: Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme (G.A. Number: 689443)
Description: The ultimate goal of SMURBS is to promote and coordinate the “smart-city” approach into a European network of cities, serving the need for a common approach to enhance environmental and societal resilience to urban pollution, natural/manmade disasters and uncontrolled city growth, while at the same time setting the stage for integration of the still fragmented, multi-scale and multi-temporal Earth Observation (EO) resources, into information and decision making tools for individuals and local governments, in support of GEOSS and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Role of APCG: Coordination of the project and partner of the air quality group
Official Website: http://smurbs.eu
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2017 |
2018
EMISSION – Environmental monitoring integrated system using an IoT network
Funding: European Regional Development Fund of the EU and Greek national funds through the Operational Program Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, under the call RESEARCH CREATE INNOVATE (project code: T1EDK-00242-EMISSION)
Description: The aim of EMISSION is to develop an IT platform for the monitoring and recording of environmental conditions in urban environments through a wireless network of sensors. EMISSION will use integrated and advanced sensors and applications (web applications and mobile ones) and is intended to cover common problems with existing monitoring infrastructures.
Role of APCG: Air quality measurements and analysis
Official Website: EMISSION project
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2018 |
2019
PARADOX-H – Particulate matter, Reactive oxygen And their Diverse Oxidative Potential-Health Effects
Funding: Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation (HFRI) and the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) grant for support of Post-doctoral researchers as Principal Investigators.
Description: The project aims to evaluate the contribution of different sources to the atmospheric oxidative potential (OP) and their seasonal variability throughout a year in a heavily inhabited and polluted environment such as Athens and will provide an unprecedented dataset of ROS activity measurements both locally and regionally. A variety of state-of-the-art instrumentation and well established measurement techniques will be applied in continuous measurements and intensive field campaigns. The findings of PARADOX-H will unravel the OP-PM exposure link for the 5 million inhabitants residing in the Greater Athens Area throughout a year. It will provide important insight on the toxicity of various PM sources that can be linked to diverse health effects. Finally, PARADOX-H will quantitatively elucidate both the local and the regional influence of distinct aerosol sources in the area, inferring, thus, which sources systemically cause health problems to such a majority of the Greek population residing in Athens.
Role of APCG: Coordination of the project, implementation of measurements and dissemination of the results.
Official Website: http://apcg.meteo.noa.gr/index.php/projects/paradox-h
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2019 |
2010
ΝΕΟ – Navarino Environmental Observatory
Funding: TEMES S.A.
Description: Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO) is dedicated to research and education on the climate and the environment of the Mediterranean region. The educational programs are closely linked to the research carried out in the region. Covering a wide range of topics of both local and global relevance, the research activities of NEO are carried out by scientists from the Bert Bolin Centre for Climate Research at Stockholm University and the Atmospheric Environment Division of Biomedical Research at the Academy of Athens. Within its activities, atmospheric composition and meteorological parameters are continuously monitored in order to track the origin of particulate and gaseous pollutants and detect climate change signals. Global and regional scale modeling is applied for climate projections and future pollution level simulations. Located at Costa Navarino, NEO is fast becoming a dynamic hub where scientists from all over the world conduct frontline research, develop new tools and methods, as well as meet to exchange knowledge and ideas.
Role of APCG: PI of the atmospheric station in NEO
Official Website: http://www.navarinoneo.gr
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2012
ACL/NOA – Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory of the National Observatory of Athens
Funding: GSRT
Description: The Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory (A.C.L.) of NOA was founded in 1996. In 2005, the Laboratory upgraded its existing infrastructure, for the provision of chemical analyses and air pollutants measurements services, with emphasis on hazardous for public health chemical compounds (II). From then on, A.C.L./NOA has developed and applied an integrated Quality Management System according to ELOT EN ISO-IEC 17025 international standard, for the provision of accredited services targeted towards the detection and measurement of chemical compounds that are harmful to the environment and public health. The immediate objective of A.C.L./NOA is the provision of high quality accredited services for measuring atmospheric and other pollutants, in order to meet the demands of Greek society, state and private bodies, for sustainable economic and technological development, coupled with environmental and public health protection
Role of APCG: Co-ordinator of the project
Official Website: http://apcg.meteo.noa.gr/index.php/infrastructure/atmospheric-chemistry-laboratory
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2015
Implementation of measurements and analyses of environmental indices for atmospheric quality along the Egnatia Highway (N. Greece)
Funding: Egnatia S.A.
Description: The project aimed to monitor and analyze the air pollution related to the transport of vehicles upon the newly constructed highway in Northern Greece.
Role of APCG: Coordination of the project, implementation of measurements and dissemination of the results.
Official Website: –
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2016
GEO-CRADLE – Coordinating and integRating state-of-the-art Earth Observation Activities in the regions of North Africa, Middle East, and Balkans and Developing Links with GEO related initiatives towards GEOSS
Funding: European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme
Description: GEO-CRADLE brings together key players from three regions (Balkans, North Africa and Middle East) representing the entire Earth Observation (EO) value chain, with the overarching objective of establishing a multi-regional coordination network that: Promotes the uptake of EO services and data in response to regional needs Supports the effective integration of existing Earth Observation Capacities in the region Facilitates the engagement of the complete ecosystem of EO stakeholders in the region Enhances the participation in and contribution to the implementation of GEOSS and Copernicus in North Africa, Middle East and the Balkans. By doing so, GEO-CRADLE aspires to pave the ground for a new large initiative in this very particular by all means (e.g. geostrategic, climate, cultural) region.
Role of APCG: Compilation of user needs with respect to air quality and climate, Participation to the pilot studies for ‘Adaptation to climate change’ and ‘Energy’
Official Website: GEO-CRADLE official website
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2017
ACTRIS-PPP – Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure Preparatory Phase Project
Funding: EU Horizon 2020 Coordination and Support Action (grant agreement No 739530)
Description: The Research Infrastructure (RI) ACTRIS – Aerosol, Clouds and Trace Gases – is the pan-European RI that consolidates activities amongst European partners for observations of aerosols, clouds, and trace gases and for understanding of the related atmospheric processes, to provide RI services to wide user groups. ACTRIS Preparatory Phase Project (PPP) will have a significant role in enabling the transition from a projectbased network of research facilities to a centrally coordinated integrated pan-European RI. ACTRIS PPP brings together a wide community of research performing organizations, research funding organizations and ministries needed to take the decisions and actions to move forward in the implementation of the ACTRIS. The main objectives of ACTRIS PPP are to develop the organizational, operational and strategic frameworks of the RI. The work includes legal, governance, financial, technical, strategic, and administrative aspects carried out in 9 work packages. The main outcomes of PPP are signature-ready documents for establishment of a legal entity with well-defined operations and a sound business plan.
Role of APCG: Lead partner of WP8 which aims to analyze the socio-economic impacts associated with the development and operation of the ACTRIS RI and coordination of national partners.
Official Website: https://www.actris.eu/
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2017
THESPIA 2 – Development of synergistic and integrated methodologies and tools for the observation, managements and forecast of environmental parameters and pressures
Funding: KRIPIS: National Strategic Reference Framework NSRF 2014 – 2020, GSRT
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2017 |
2017
PiraeusAQ – Specialized air quality measurements in the Port of Pireaus – Source identification
Project partners: (1) National Observatory of Athens (NOA, Coordinator)
APCG participation: E. Liakakou, E. Gerasopoulos, G. Grivas, G. Diakogianni, M. Lianou
Funding: Region of Attica (ΚΑΕ 9761.07.001)
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Description: Understanding and quantification of the atmospheric pollution sources and photochemical processes of air pollution in the greater area of Pireaus (emphasis on the port area). This prototype research builts upon existing knowledge and utilizes new technologies and measurements that will amplify the basic understanding. In parallel, the levels and the main sources (vehicle trafic, industrial transport, ships) of gaseous and aerosol pollution will be monitored and identified.
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2018
ADIOS – Atmospheric Deposition Impacts on the Ocean System
Funding: National Observatory of Athens internal grant
Description: The main goal of the project is to address the long-standing shortcoming regarding the global air-quality effect on marine limitations and ocean carbon cycle. This project aims to develop beyond-state-of-the-art modelling tools to simulate the atmospheric nutrient-cycle coupled to the embedded ocean biogeochemistry model in EC-Earth, taking also into account present-day socioeconomic impact.
Role of APCG: PI – Coupled atmosphere-ocean climate simulations with the state-of-the-art European Earth System Model EC-Earth.
Official Website: –
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2018 |
2017
IGOSP/ERA-PLANET – Integrated Global Observing Systems for Persistent Pollutants
Funding: Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme
Description: iGOSP will contribute to reinforcement of GEO Flagship Global Observation System for Mercury and the Initiative Global Observation System for Persistent Organic Pollutants aimed to support the Minamata Convention on Mercury and the Stockholm Convention, respectively.
Role of APCG: Co-leading with HZG (Germany) in fostering integration of in-situ measurements and satellite data
Official Website: http://www.igosp.eu/
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2017 |
2021
ATMO-ACCESS – Solutions for Sustainable Access to Atmospheric Research Facilities
Funding: European Union’s Horizon 2020 Integrating and opening existing national and regional research infrastructures of European interest under grant agreement 101008004
Description: ATMO-ACCESS is the organized response of distributed atmospheric research facilities for developing a pilot for a new model of Integrating Activities. The project will deliver a series of recommendations for establishing a comprehensive and sustainable framework for access to distributed atmospheric Research Infrastructures (RI), ensuring integrated access to and optimised use of the services they provide. ATMO-ACCESS mobilizes extensive resources in the atmospheric RIs communities to engage into harmonizing access procedures in relation to policies, financial regulations and conditions for access. It will develop and test innovative modalities of access to facilities and complementary and more advanced services, including digital services, developed as part of cross-RI efforts. ATMO-ACCESS will open physical and remote access to 43 operational European atmospheric research facilities, including ground-based observation stations, simulation chambers, but also mobile facilities and central laboratories that are fundamental elements in distributed RIs. Innovative cross-RI cloud services, addressing the management of data produced via access and the use of new, integrated data products, but also virtual tools for training, are offered through virtual access to RI data centres. All work in ATMO-ACCESS integrates experiences from past access programs, thus, synergistically streamlining the work and avoiding duplication of efforts. ATMO-ACCESS will continuously engage with users and with national and international stakeholders to propose optimal conditions for a coherent and effective framework of access that has been sufficiently tested and is supported by the relevant user and stakeholder groups to establish and ensure the long-term sustainability of access with the European RI landscape.
Role of APCG: Provision of TNA access and coordination of engagement with public authorities to propose optimal conditions for a coherent and effective framework of access
Official Website: http://www.atmo-access.eu/
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2021 |
2021
EIFFEL – Revealing the role of geoss as the default digital portal for building climate change adaptation & mitigation applications
Funding: European Union’s Horizon 2020 Developing comprehensive and sustained global environmental observation and information systems under grant agreement 101003518
Description: EIFFEL is a project which will offer the EO-based community the ground-breaking capacity of exploiting existing GEOSS and external datasets and build upon prior knowledge, with minimal new data collection activities. Added-value services interoperable with GEOSS will be designed, using cognitive search and metadata augmentation tools based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Natural Language Processing. These tools will leverage advanced cognitive features to extract meaningful information from and enrich GEOSS metadata. Moreover, novel methods (super resolution, data fusion) for augmenting the spatiotemporal resolution of explored EO data will be proposed, in order to address the needs of the diverse EIFFEL CC adaptation and mitigation applications. The latter will cover: (i) a set of five different GEO Societal Benefit Areas (SBAs), namely in Water and Land Use Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Transport Management, Sustainable Urban Development and Disaster Resilience domains; (ii) various EU geographical and climatic regions, at local, regional, national, cross-border and pan-European scales. Further, the value of using explainable AI techniques for improving the credibility and comprehensiveness of such CC applications, so that they can offer actionable insights to the decision makers, will be showcased. EIFFEL will foster the co-design of CC adaptation policies and mitigation strategies and monitor CC effects in the respective regions.
Role of APCG: Coordinate the implementation of “urban” pilot for the development of the solar energy, building stock and air quality components and the overall integration into the climate application; liaise with EuroGEO to align the project’s contribution to the GEO strategy and two-way feedback on technical and policy developments/targets.
Official Website: https://www.eiffel4climate.eu/
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2021 |
2021
DOMOS – Dust-Ocean Modelling & Observing Study
Funding: European Space Agency
Description: The Dust-Ocean Modelling & Observing Study (DOMOS) will advance the understanding of dust and ocean interactions in a changing climate through an innovative use of model and observations. The project will develop a new retrieval of dust deposition from satellite lidar data (CALIPSO and Aeolus), will validate the dust deposition field from the CAMS reanalysis and will also provide assimilation tests of IASI and Aeolus aerosol products with the goal of providing a better description of the dust aerosols, for applications in aerosol radiative impacts and ocean biogeochemistry. An improved representation of the physical and chemical characteristics of dust deposition over the ocean is crucial to interpret the observed climatic change responses and to better describe the future ones. This includes a better understanding and quantification of the deposition of soluble iron from natural and anthropogenic dust and of its contribution relative to biomass burning and anthropogenic aerosols which will be one of the main deliverables of the project. A scientific roadmap to highlight the findings of the project and identify possible gaps in the modelling and the observing approaches will also be provided.
Role of APCG: Production of state-of-the-art soluble iron deposition datasets using an improved version of the state-of-the-art Earth System Model EC-Earth3 ((Myriokefalitakis et al., 2021). EC-Earth3 contains an advanced representation of the atmospheric iron cycle, which allows quantifying the contribution of different sources and processes to the soluble iron deposition into the ocean. Our simulations will overall cover a sufficiently long period in the present time (1990 to 2019) to create dust and iron deposition climatologies in a monthly frequency.
Official Website: https://www.ecmwf.int/en/research/projects/domos/
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2021 |
2017
Turning climate-related information into added value for traditional MEDiterranean Grape, OLive and Durum wheat food systems (MED-GOLD – HORIZON 2020 No 776467)
Τhe aim of MED-GOLD is to translate state-of-the-art climate data and climate predictions — at the seasonal timescale and beyond — into easily accessible, valuable information for a wide range of end-users in the agriculture sector. https://www.med-gold.eu/el/home-page-gr/
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European
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2017 |
2017
SOCLIMPACT
SOCLIMPACT aims at modelling downscaled CC effects and their socioeconomic impacts in European islands for 2030–2100, in the context of the EU Blue Economy sectors, and assess corresponding decarbonisation and adaptation pathways, complementing current available projections for Europe, and nourishing actual economic models with non-market assessment. http://soclimpact.org/
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (HORIZON 2020)
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2017
Employing Land Stewardship to transform terraced landscapes into green infrastructures to better adapt to climate change(LIFE TERRACESCAPE – LIFE 16 CCA/GR/000050)
The aim of the project is the restoration and re-cultivation of a prominent element of the Mediterranean landscape, the drystone terraces, aka “pezoules” throughout Greece, and “aimasies” in Andros. The main objective is the demonstration of the benefits (economic, cultural, ecological) deriving from such a prospect and its on-site multiplier application. The ultimate goal is the creation of adapted “green infrastructures” as an offset to the impacts of climate change. The project will take place in Andros Island with the aim of expanding to other Aegean and Mediterranean islands http://www.lifeterracescape.aegean.gr/
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (LIFE)
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2017
DownScaling CLImate imPACTs and decarbonisation pathways in EU islands, and enhancing socioeconomic and non-market evaluation of Climate Change for Europe, for 2050 and beyond
SOCLIMPACT aims at modelling downscaled CC effects and their socioeconomic impacts in European islands for 2030-2100, in the context of the EU Blue Economy sectors, and assess corresponding decarbonisation and adaptation pathways, complementing current available projections for Europe, and nourishing actual economic models with non-market assessment, by: • Developing a thorough understanding on how CC will impact the EU islands located in different regions of the world. • Contributing to the improvement of the economic valuation of climate impacts by adopting revealed and stated preference methods. • Increasing the effectiveness of the economic modelling of climate impact chains, through the implementation of an integrated methodological framework (GINFORS, GEM-E3 and non-market indicators). • Facilitating climate-related policy decision making for Blue Growth, by ranking and mapping the more appropriate mitigation and adaptation strategies. • Delivering accurate information to policy makers, practitioners and other relevant stakeholders.
Scientist in Charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017
Turning climate-related information into added value for traditional MEDiterranean Grape, OLive and Durum wheat food systems
MED-GOLD will demonstrate the proof-of-concept for climate services in the agriculture sector by developing case studies for three hallmarks of the Mediterranean food system: grapes, olives and durum wheat. Agriculture is primarily climate-driven and hence highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Evidence suggests that the Mediterranean region is under immediate threat of shifting climate patterns and the associated ecological, economic and social effects. Developing a capacity to turn the increasingly big climate-related data into tailored climate services that can inform decision-making in agriculture, is therefore a priority both in Europe and worldwide. The long-term goal of this project is to make European agriculture and food systems more competitive, resilient, and efficient in the face of climate change, by using climate services to minimize climate-driven risks/costs and seize opportunities for added-value. The MED-GOLD project aims to develop climate services for olive, grape, and durum wheat crop systems that are the basis for producing olive oil, wine and pasta.
Scientist in Charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
Climate Change Management through Mitigation and Adaptation
The overall wider objective, to which the project will contribute, is to continue the reform of the system of higher education in the area of environmental sciences in Egypt to comply with the Bologna Declaration and according to the demands of the Strategic Framework for European Cooperation in Education and Training (ET 2020), aimed at improving of the quality and efficiency of educational process.
Scientist in Charge: V. Kotroni, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
Drought and fIre ObServatory and eArly waRning system
Aims at developing, validating and demonstrating a set of services that employ state-of-the-art observational and modeling techniques with the aim to assist interested authorities in better preventing, addressing and finally mitigating the adverse impacts of droughts and wildland fires, with the latter being intensified due to climate change. In this context, the overall objective is to deliver an innovative, integrated observation and early warning system that will serve as a key tool for protecting the environment and, consequently, promoting sustainable development in the vulnerable region of southeast Mediterranean.
Scientist in Charge: V. Kotroni, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017
BalkanMed real time severe weather service
The main objective of BeRTISS is to develop and implement a pilot transnational severe weather service based on GNSS tropospheric products for the Balkan‐Mediterranean area to improve the safety and quality of life and the protection of the environment, through the timely information regarding severe weather events and the long-term monitoring of climate change in the region.
Scientist in Charge: K. Lagouvardos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
SMart URBan Solutions for air quality, disasters and city growth
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Scientist in Charge: E. Gerasopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
Integrated Global Observing Systems for Persistent Pollutants
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Scientist in Charge: E. Gerasopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
Emplyoing land stewardship to transform terraced landscapes into green infrastructures to better adapt to climate change
The LIFE TERRACESCAPE project aims to demonstrate, on the Aegean island of Andros, the use of drystone terraces as green infrastructures resilient to climate change impacts. The project will promote climatic adaptation by mobilising scientific knowledge, traditional farming and land stewardship (LS) practices for a large-scale revitalisation of island terrace farming. By addressing climatic and environmental extremities and supporting a modern, extensive and climate-smart agricultural sector for the Mediterranean islands, profound benefits for local societies, economies and biodiversity are expected to accrue.
Scientist in Charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
LIFE AskREACH (LIFE16 GIE/DE/000738) Enabling REACH consumer information rights on chemicals in articles by IT-tools
LIFE AskREACH helps consumers and companies to apply the “Right to Know” about substances of very high concern in articles (SVHC). A Smartphone App will be developed in order to aid consumers scan the barcodes of articles they are willing to purchase and make informed choices based on the knowledge of the possibility of existence of SVHC. The project goals will be achieved through information and awareness raising campaigns directed towards consumers and companies. The National Observatory of Athens is a partner and Dr. Vasiliki Assimakopoulou is the P.I. The campaigning will be supported by the environmental organization – ECOCITY. General Chemical State Laboratory of Greece is supporting LIFE AskREACH as a Competent Authority responsible for REACH implementation through Article 33. More info at: LIFE AskREACH
Scientist in Charge: V. Assimakopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2017
Cycling as an element of urban climate mitigation policy (Cyclurban)
The project “Cycling as an element of urban climate mitigation policy” (Cyclurban) will advance cycling as a measure for sustainable urban mobility and climate mitigation on a local level. In particular, the project will look at the current situation and develop measures to strengthen cycling mobility in the areas infrastructure, policy and planning, services and promotion, also taking into account new developments such as e-bikes and cargo bikes. More info at: Cyclurban
Scientist in Charge: V. Assimakopoulos, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2017 |
2016
Climate Proofing Urban MunicipalitiesLIFE Ref. No: LIFE15 CCA/CY/000086
The overall aim of the LIFE UrbanProof project is to increase the resilience of municipalities to climate change equipping them with a powerful tool for supporting better informed decision making on climate change adaptation planning. In the framework of this project, selected regional climate models and statistical downscaling techniques will be used for the assessment of climate change in the future at regional and local level. In addition, the existing and future vulnerabilities and available adaptation measures to climate change will be identified and evaluated. https://urbanproof.eu/el/
Following, an online decision support tool for adaptation planning will be developed where the above-mentioned information will be presented in a user-friendly, graphical layout. https://urbanproof.getmap.gr/el/welcome/
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (LIFE)
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2016 |
2016
Adaptation to Climate change Impacts on the Mediterranean islands’ Agriculture (LIFE ADAPT2CLIMA – LIFE14 CCA/GR/000928)
The overall aim of the LIFE ADAPT2CLIMA project is to increase knowledge on the vulnerability of EU Mediterranean agriculture to climate change and to support decision making for adaptation planning. The project implementation area comprises of three of the largest islands of the Mediterranean Europe, the islands of Crete (Greece), Sicily (Italy) and Cyprus.
In the framework of ADAPT2CLIMA a decision support tool was developed for the elaboration of adaptation strategies for the agricultural sector. : https://tool.adapt2clima.eu
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (LIFE)
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2016 |
2016
Implementation of measurements and analyses of environmental indices for “atmospheric quality” along the Egnatia Highway (N. Greece), Egnatia S.A.
Scientist in Charge: E. GERASOPOULOS, Project Type: OTHER
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2016 |
2016
Bird conservation in Lesser Prespa Lake: benefiting local communities and building a climate change resilient ecosystem, LIFE Prespa Waterbirds
The aim of the project is to contribute to the conservation of nine rare water bird species which live in Lake of Lesser Prespa. The means through which this will be achieved will create benefits to the local community as well. The critical issue of climate change will be taken into consideration with the intention of the immediate adaptation of conservation activities in a way to account for their probable future effects.
Website: https://www.prespawaterbirds.gr/index.php
Researcher in charge: C. Giannakopoulos, Τype: European (LIFE)
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2016 |
2016
Ecosystem, LIFE UrbanProof
The overall aim of the UrbanProof project is to increase the resilience of municipalities to climate change by equipping them with a tool that supports their climate change adaptation planning. This tool will: a) Provide insight into the expected changes in climate, b) Enhance understanding of climate change impacts and the mechanisms defining vulnerability, c) Enable the exploration and evaluation of available adaptation options and d) Provide guidance for monitoring the adaptation process
Scientist in Charge: Ch. GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2016 |
2016
SWeb-based weather forecast and observations services, ΜΕΤΕΟ.GR
Scientist in Charge: K. LAGOUVARDOS – V. KOTRONI, Project Type: OTHER
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2016 |
2016
VRE for regional Interdisciplinary communities in Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, VI-SEEM
The main objective of this project is to provide user-friendly integrated e-Infrastructure platform for Scientific Communities in Climatology, Life Sciences, and Cultural Heritage for the SEEM region; by linking compute, data, and visualization resources, as well as services, software and tools
Scientist in Charge: V. KOTRONI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2016 |
2016
Lignite Phase out
Scientist in Charge: S. MIRASGENTIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2016 |
2016
Sustainable MED Cities, CESBA MED
The aim of the project is to develop innovative assessment and support to decision tools for the implementation of more effective energy efficiency plans able to consider public buildings in the context of their surrounding neighborhood. More info at: https://cesba-med.interreg-med.euand www.energycon.org
Scientist in Charge: C.A. BALARAS, Project Type: EUROPEAN, INTERREG MED
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2016 |
2016
Researcher’s Night Athens
Scientist in Charge: D. FOUNDA, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2016 |
2015
Assessment of environmental noise within the scope of Directive 2002/49/EC for the Agglomeration of South Athens
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONAROU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2015 |
2015
Solar radiation forecasts and observations over Greece
Scientist in Charge: LAGOUVARDOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2015 |
2015
Web-based weather forecast and observations services
Scientist in Charge: LAGOUVARDOS-KOTRONI, Project Type: OTHER
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2015 |
2015
VRE for regional Interdisciplinary communities in Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean
The main objective of this project is to provide user-friendly integrated e-Infrastructure platform for Scientific Communities in Climatology, Life Sciences, and Cultural Heritage for the SEEM region; by linking compute, data, and visualization resources, as well as services, software and tools
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2015 |
2015
Adaptation to climate change impacts on the Mediterranean islands’ agriculture
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2015 |
2014
Towards operational ground based profiling with ceilometers, doppler lidars and microwave radiometers for improving weather forecasts
Towards operational ground based profiling with ceilometers, doppler lidars and microwave radiometers for improving weather forecasts. NOA is participating in the development of algorithms with its unique cloud height-meter in Greece.
Scientist in Charge: KAMBEZIDIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2014 |
2014
Mosquito weather Forecast
LIFE CONOPS project aims at the development of integrated management plans for the effective and environmental friendly control of the invasive mosquito species spread and establishment across Europe.
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2014 |
2014
Researchers night Athens
A diverse team of experts in scientific research and science communication from leading Research Institutes and Educational Organizations located in the Athens Metropolitan area is formed to organize the Researcher’s Night activities for the years 2014 and 2015. By adopting the concept “Science invites People”, we propose a large scale REN, in 2014, at IME a multiplex where science meets entertainment and exploration, organized by the National Observatory of Athens, and a similar event in 2015 at NCSR Demokritos, the largest Science Research campus in Attica.
Scientist in Charge: KAZADZIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2014 |
2014
Thunder and Lightning Observing and forecasting System
Τhe TALOS project is aiming at the study of the lighnting activity in Greece. Main targets include the study of lightning climatology in Greece, the development of a nowcasting system for lightnings and the forecast lightning risk for the next 48 hours.
Scientist in Charge: LAGOUVARDOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2013
Evaluation of monitoring plans under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme for the period 2013 – 2020
The scope of the project was to examine the monitoring plans for the period 2013 – 2020 submitted by the installations included in the EU-ETS system (as foreseen by Regulation 601/2012) to the Greek competent authority, to prepare proposals for improvements/revisions in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation and to support the national competent authority in the consultations with the installations involved.
Scientist in Charge: SARAFIDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2013
Assessment of environmental noise within the scope of Directive 2002/49/EC for the Agglomeration of Patras
The project involves the Strategic Noise Mapping and Action Planning in accordance with the requirements of END (Environmental Noise Directive 2002/49/EC ) for the city of Patras. IERSD acts as scientific advisor in a Consortium that has been assigned this contract by the Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change. Basic tasks undertaken by IERSD are: meteorology issues; support to noise and exposure assessment using noise model; and, legal – institutional issues involved in the preparation of action plans for noise protection.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONAROU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2013
Improving our understanding of wave-air-sea interaction in the marine boundary layer
Study of the structure of the atmospheric boundary layer near sea surface and especially the effect of sea waves on the profile of atmospheric parameters and the exchange of kinetic energy beween sea and air using already available datasets from various measurement platforms (aircraft, ships) as well as new data which willl be collected very close to sea surface using small buoys equiped with fast sensors. The final aim of the project is more accurate parameterization of the above physical processes in atmospheric and wave forecast models.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2013
Hydrometeor measurements during the third HyMex field campaign
Better understand and quantify high-impact precipitation events inducing flash-floods in complex mountainous terrain basins in the framework of 2013 field camgpain of the international project HyMex in the Gard area of southern France. NOA participates with its mobile weather radar and other in situ instrumentation for rain measurements. The experiental data are used to quantify the error propagation of high-resolution satellite precipitation products in flood modelling.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2013
Use of ground-validation data to evaluate and improve uses of satellite rainfall in hydrologic modeling of complex terrain basin floods
Better understand and quantify high-impact precipitation events inducing flash-floods in complex mountainous terrain basins in the framework of 2013 field camgpain of the international project HyMex in the Gard area of southern France. NOA participates with its mobile weather radar and other in situ instrumentation for rain measurements. The experiental data are used to quantify the error propagation of high-resolution satellite precipitation products in flood modelling.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2013
Energy Performance Indicator Tracking Schemes for the Continuous Optimisation of Refurbishment Processes in European Housing Stocks
Conceptual framework of national residential building typologies in order to reveal the most effective energy refurbishment strategies for meeting the 2020 energy targets in 16 participating European countries. Development of a methodology and tools for the continuous monitoring of the efficiency of energy regurbishment measures applied in the residential sector.
Scientist in Charge: DASCALAKI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2013
Software Development of a software for the statistical process and advanced web application for the needs of the Hellenic Energy Inspectorate of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climatic Change
Development of a desktop & web application for the analysis, quality control, processing and display of data using the Google maps platform , exploiting the buildings’ energy performance certificates (EPCs).
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2013 |
2013
EracoBuild: The Square Mile Retrofit Project
Scientist in Charge: ASSIMAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2013 |
2012
Global mapping of aerosol properties using neural network inversions of ground and satellite based data
AEROMAP is designed to meet the need for accurate global mapping of atmospheric aerosols. It will use the full, daily coverage of the Earth provided by the MODIS satellite in 3 wavelength bands, to extrapolate local Earth-based aerosol measurements and characterizations currently provided by the sparse AERONET stations. Extrapolation will be achieved by using artificial neural networks trained with MODIS data as input and AERONET data as output. Global aerosol maps will then be produced and validated, providing a new full-Earth coverage real-time monitor of aerosols updated daily. Cluster analysis will be performed on the global maps produced in order to help classify the worldwide distribution of aerosols and their time-dependent variation.
Scientist in Charge: KAZADZIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2012
Allocation plan for the harmonized free allocation of emission allowances for the period 2013 – 2020
The scope of the project was to calculate the emission allowances to be allocated for free for the period 2013 – 2020, to prepare necessary documentation to be submitted to the European Commission and to support the national competent authority in the consultations with the installations involved and with the European Commission for the approvement of the allocation plan
Scientist in Charge: SARAFIDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2012
Advancing hydrometeorological uses of X-band dual-polarization radar
Improvement of processing techniques of weather radar data for nowcasting of floods in complex terrain and application to hydrological models. Participation in the experimental campaign of the international project HyMex in the area of North Italy with the mobile weather radar of NOA.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2012 |
2012
Improving future projections of climate change induced hydrological responses by looking into the past: the Lake Prespa / Aliakmonas River case study in Greece
Aims to advance the state-of-the-art in climate research by improving projections of climate change induced hydrological responses in the S Balkans, using a novel multi-proxy methodology combining hydro-climate modeling and palaeo-hydrological technique
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2012 |
2012
Upgrade of the Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory of the National Observatory of Athens for the provision of chemical analyses and air pollutants measurement services, with emphasis on hazardous for public health chemical compounds
The project involves the purchase of scientific instrumentation and sternghten of various facilities for the upgrade of the Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory towards accreditation for a number of certified methods related to the measurement of particles, organic compounds and heavy metals.
Scientist in Charge: GERASOPOULOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2012 |
2012
Low Carbon South East Europe
LOCSEE aims at building capacity for climate change mitigation in South-East Europe (SEE), and at a systematic cross-sectional approach in developing, planning and implementing low carbon policies and measures. NOA will model the potential low carbon measures in priority sectors in 5 SEE countries (Albania, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia and FYROM), will develop and coordinate a Regional Policy Network for low carbon policies, will organize relevant workshops, will compile a manual for the development of low carbon policies, and will establish a National Working Group for low carbon policies. Other project activities comprise the compilation of a state-of-the-art analysis for the implelementation of low carbon policies and measures in SEE countries, the definition of good practices etc.
Scientist in Charge: GEORGOPOULOU, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2012
Maintenance of the TEE-KENAK software for the implementation of the national regulation on the energy performance of buildings
Maintenance of the official national software (TEE-KENAK) for building energy audits and labeling, and the inspection of boilers & heating systems and air-conditioning installations.
Scientist in Charge: DASCALAKI, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2011
Energy model adjustment for the calculation of GHG emissions from Energy and estimation of the technical potential of GHG emissions reduction
Development of calculation tools and adjustment of energy models for the calculation (a) of GHG emissions from Energy that are not included in the scope of EU Emissions Trading Scheme and (b) of GHG emissions from non-Energy sectors, in the context of the scenarios developed by the Center for Renewable Energy Sources
Scientist in Charge: SARAFIDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2011 |
2011
Development of a national strategy for adaptation to climate change adverse impacts in Cyprus
The main objective of CYPADAPT is to strengthen and increase the adaptive capacity of Cyprus to the impacts of climate change through the development of a national adaptation strategy.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2011
Advisory assistance (to DEPA) for the use of natural gas
Study on the management of strategic penetration of natural gas in the industrial, transport and urban activities.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: OTHER
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2011 |
2011
Simulation of the Greek energy system for exploring the technical potential for energy conservation
Analysis of the technical potential for energy savings in the Greek energy system, which is the maximum potential energy savings that could be achieved in all key final demand sectors of the Greek energy system (i.e. buildings, industry, transport and agriculture), based on mature and commercially available technologies, regardless of the cost of these technologies.
Scientist in Charge: MIRASGEDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2011 |
2011
Towards a more complete assessment of the impact of solar variability on the Earth’s climate
The action deals with the interaction of solar activity with the Earth’s climate
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2011 |
2011
Knowledge transfer and research needs for preparing mitigation / adaptation policy portfolios
The project dealt with the generation of GHG emission inventory from various reliable sources for the climate change in 12 countries in the Balkans and Caucasus. Training of representatives from the 12 countries on a suitable policy software on mitigation/adaptation scenarios for climate change took place.
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2011
Analysis of aircraft atmospheric measurements during DYNAMO project for coupled model improvement
Analysis of the structure of marine sea layer near surface during a Madden?Julian oscillation (MJO) event using data from the experimental period (2011) of the DYNAMO International-USA project in the Tropics zone of the Indian Ocean.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2011
Development of a national strategy for adaptation to climate change adverse impacts in Cyprus
Main aim is to strengthen and increase Cyprus adaptive capacity to climate change impacts through the development of a National Adaptation Strategy
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2011 |
2011
Climate Local Information in the Mediterranean Region: Responding to User needs
Aims at developing a protocol for applying new methodologies and improved modelling and downscaling tools for the provision of adequate climate information at regional to local scale that is relevant to and usable by different sectors of society (policymakers, industry, cities, etc.),
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2011 |
2011
Intelligent Services for Energy-Efficient Design and Life Cycle Simulation
Develop Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) building blocks to integrate, complement and empower existing tools for design and operation facility management (FM) to a Virtual Energy Lab (VEL). The goal is to evaluate, simulate and optimize the energy efficiency of products for buildings and facility components in variations of real life scenarios before their realization, acknowledging the stochastic life-cycle nature of material properties, weather data and occupancy profiles. The focus is on multi-model design and testing, stochastic lifecycle analysis/simulation in combination with new supporting ontology and interoperability tools and services, and respective re-engineering of existing tools, making them more intelligent and smartly interoperable. Combine energy models with product data and operational characteristics in building information models (BIM). The VEL offers new computational tools (e.g. thermal simulation and CFD), facilitates the exchange of relevant data and information in the BIM model, facilitates the overview of results and provides the necessary computational power through cloud computing. http://ises.eu-project.info/
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2011 |
2010
Aerosol and Cloud Influence on global surface UV irradiance retrieve from satellite sensors
The main overall scientific goal of this project isto search for improvements in estimating surface UV from satellite measurements(AURA/OMI, EUMETSAT/O3MSAF) and thus to decrease the uncertainty related to theglobally available? surface UV data, whichis of importance and interest for a wide discipline of UV related studies.The above goal is planned to be achieved through the integration of measurements from differentsatellite sensors, which is likely the most feasible strategy for improving onthe uncertainties related to UV radiation data. In addition, to increase the UVdata end users, with emphasis on the Atmospheric chemistry research communityintroducing global products of photolysis frequencies of O?zone and NO2. UsingUV irradiance satellite/products, a modified method will be proposed for theretrieval of such parameters in a global scale. All, results will be validatedagainst available quality assured ground-based measurements.
Scientist in Charge: KAZADZIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2010 |
2010
Integrated use of satellite remote sensing and hydraulic modeling for the flood risk assessment at a catchment scale in Cyprus
The main goal of the SATFLOOD project is the digital mapping of the urban sprawl in the island of Cyprus with the application of digital image analysis techniques to high spatial resolution satellite images and radar satellite images to record in detail the past flood zones of the local drainage network. Through this multidisciplinary approach, the present and the past regime of Yialias catchment area is under assessment. The target is to develop predictive models that can be utilized by the local authorities as road maps for a future sustainable urban planning.
Scientist in Charge: RETALIS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2010 |
2010
Air Pollution Monitoring from Space in Cyprus
This project aims at developing a novel methodology based on in-situ experimental observations in order to use satellite retrievals as a tool for monitoring air particulate pollution. Within this project, observations from Lidar, sun-photometer, satellite AOT retrievals and PM10, PM2.5 concentrations at site located as well close to as far from pollution sources (both urban and industrial) will be considered.
Scientist in Charge: RETALIS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2010 |
2010
National Network of Excellence in High-Performance Computing
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2010 |
2010
Development of an emission inventory for Istanbul and air quality control via modelling and measurements
Data base generation for air pollutant emissions in Istanbul and air quality assessment via suitable software
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2010 |
2010
Shipboard measurements of surface flux and near-surface profiles from HiRes 2010 experiment and surface flux parameterization
Analysis of atmospheric turbulence measurements with ship in the surface sublayer of the marine atmospheric boundary layer during the main experiment (2010) of the High Resolution Air-Sea Interaction (HiRes) of ONR, USA for the evaluation of wave effects on turbulence and improvement of parameterizations of momentum flux.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2010 |
2010
Predictability, of Water Energy Cycle
Rainfall measurements with the mobile weather radar, the disdrometer and raingauges of NOA in the area of Athens and analysis o data for the evaluation of the accuracy of rainfall estimation from underwater acoustical sensors.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2010 |
2010
Climate change impacts on the touristic development of sensitive areas in the Greek territory. Case study: Messinia – Integrated Tourism Development Areas
This proposal aims at studying not only the phenomena which may affect tourism in the future, but also to study the interaction between different phenomena which affect each other directly or indirectly, amplifying or accelerating their evolution, in other words to study the synergy between these phenomena and their relation to climate change. The outcome of the study will be the estimation of the climate evolution in the area, with the use of climatic and other indices, and specific suggestions for smooth adaptation of the tourism sector to climate change, during the following decades.
Scientist in Charge: GERASOPOULOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2010 |
2010
Software development for the implementation of the national regulation on the energy performance of buildings
Development of the official national software (TEE-KENAK) for building energy audits and labeling, and the inspection of boilers & heating systems and air-conditioning installations, in accordance to the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD), N.3661/08 and the national regulation (KENAK). Based on the experience gained from participation in the european project EPA-NR, the calculations are performed according to EN 13790 for preparing an energy performance certificate and assessing energy conservation measures, taking into account the national technical guidelines prepared by the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE). http://portal.tee.gr/portal/page/portal/SCIENTIFIC_WORK/GR_ENERGEIAS/kenak
Scientist in Charge: DASCALAKI, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2010 |
2009
Maintenance of the Municipal Laboratory of Environment, Municipality of Megara (Instruments Maintenance – Software Development – Data Processing)
Maintenance of functionality and reliability of the automated actinometric and meteorological station in the Municipality of Megara. Along with the continuous public awareness of prevailing weather conditions in the region, the aim of the project is new meteorological data to be collected for the historic area of Megara, and new climate data to be developed inorder to be compared with historical data available.
Scientist in Charge: PSILOGLOU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2009 |
2009
Estimation of the incoming solar radiation on horizontal and inclined planes in the area of Tripolis, for the assessment of the energy performance of a PV electric energy production plant.
The aim of the project is to assess the energy performance of a PV electric energy production plant, which was installed in the industrial area of Tripoli (Peloponnese). For this reason, a modern fully automated actinometric and meteorological station was installed. Besides the basic meteorological parameters, the intensity levels of total and diffuse solar radiation incident on a horizontal surface are recorded, along with the direct component, and the intensity of the total solar radiation incident on an inclined surface of the same inclination and orientation that was chosen for PV panels. The direct component was recorded using an automated sun positioning system and the diffuse one using a shading sphere, according to World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recommendations.
Scientist in Charge: PSILOGLOU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2009 |
2009
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The project aims to create a center for urban mobility in the city of Thessaloniki in order to improve air quality in the city center. This is achieved by the maximum possible use, combined and management traffic demand, with respect to the configuration already strained environment.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: OTHER
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2009 |
2009
Integrated advanced distributed system for hydro-meteorological monitoring and forecasting using low-cost high-performance X-band mini-radar and cellular network infrastructures
Evaluation of the capabilities of a network of prototype mini X-band weather radars during a field experiment in Moldova with the mobile weather radar of NOA and development of original algorithms for rain microphysics.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2009 |
2009
Typology Approach for Building Stock Energy Assessment
Creation of a harmonised structure for European building typologies, with an emphasis on residential buildings. The structure considers the different national construction types. The typology structure was filled with national data by each partner, including typical values for: thermal envelope areas, U-values and g-values, performance of supply systems, frequencies of building and system types in the national stock, energy saving measures on two levels: “typical” and “advanced”. Documentation for each participating country includes an overview of the energy performance of typical buildings and the possible energy saving by refurbishment measures. The building typology data are demonstrated through a special Building Typology Webtool developed within the project. http://www.energycon.org/tabula/
Scientist in Charge: DASCALAKI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2009 |
2008
Study of the Urban Heat Island effect in Cyprus
The project aims at mapping and monitoring the urban heat island (UHI) based on analysis of satellite imagery, ground based measurements and interpretation of results in a suitable system for the dissemination of the results and conclusions of the project.
Scientist in Charge: RETALIS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2008 |
2008
Installation of a new Automatic Weather Station in the Municipality of Megara. Software and corresponding Website development for public information in near real time.
Installation of a fully automated actinometric and meteorological station in the region of Municipality of Megara. Development of the necessary software and the corresponding station’s website for public information in near real time. Along with the continuous public awareness of prevailing weather conditions in the region, the aim of the project is new meteorological data to be collected for the historic area of Megara, and new climate data to be developed inorder to be compared with historical data available.
Scientist in Charge: PSILOGLOU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2008 |
2008
A study of air quality and noise on the region of Eastern Attica
A study aimed at assessing the impact on the environment and air quality in the wider Eastern Attica, due to the operation of the airport.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: OTHER
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2008 |
2008
Network for supporting Marine Affairs in the Mediterranean – NETMARIMED
NETMARIMED was aiming at conducting activities in support of the development of a network of institutions dedicated to Marine Affairs in the Mediterranean. The objective was to improve maritime services, while maximizing economic and social benefits, particularly in the field of marine transportation. Key activities were: evaluation of the technical feasibility and cost-benefit of a weather-routing service;a case study for Malta with test applications. Several activities were performed : (1) An analysis of some long Mediterranean East-West routes; such an analyses was useful in order to assess whether in long routes major alternatives (e.g. passing North or South of Crete while going to Cyprus) actually prove to be better in different weather conditions and, in case, which benefit they eventually induce. (2) A set of tests to assess potential of probabilistic forecasts for weather-routing. (3) An economic assessment of the above tests. (4) A test case for Malta with applications, in order to study benefits of such techniques for a specific Mediterranean country.
Scientist in Charge: LAGOUVARDOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2008 |
2008
Particle Representation In Modeling Applications
Scientist in Charge: KOUSSIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2008 |
2008
SEE-GRID eInfrastructure for Regional eScience, EU, INFRA-2007-1.2.2, Integrating Activities ? ICT-based e-Infrastructures
SEE-GRID intended to provide specific support actions to pave the way towards the participation of the SE European countries to the Pan-European and worldwide Grid initiatives. This was accomplished through dissemination conferences and training material including cookbooks, pilot and demonstration test-beds for hands-on experience, applications’ adaptations to be able to use the Grid, operational and support centre schemes and organisation, and finally feasibility studies and roadmaps for the integration of the SEE to the European Research Area (ERA) via an extended Pan-European Grid infrastructure. SEE-GRID had the following objectives: (a) Create a human network in the area of Grids, eScience and eInfrastructures in SEE, (b) Extend support to Pan-European Grid efforts (e.g. GRIDSTART, DAMIEN, DATAGRID, EUROGRID, CROSSGRID, DATATAG, EGEE, etc) in the SEE region, (c) Co-operate with GEANT, SEEREN initiatives and exploit their infrastructures and results in the region, (d) Integrate selected Grid sites into a regional pilot testbed and demonstrate selected applications within the Pan-European Framework. (e) Promote awareness in the region regarding Grid developments. (f) Ease the digital divide and bring South-Eastern European Grid communities closer to the rest of the continent, (g) Establish a dialogue at the level of policy developments for research and education and provide inputs to the agenda of national governments and funding bodies, (h) Promote regional and international collaboration in the SEE area and with neighbouring countries. Partners: Academic and Research Network of Yugoslavia, Greek Research and Technology Network ? GRNET (Greece), Centre Europeene pour la Research Nucleaire ? CERN, Central Laboratory for Parallel Processing (Bulgaria), National Institute for Research & Development in Informatics-ICI (Romania), The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey-TUBITAK, Parallel and Distributed Systems Laboratory – MTA SZTAKI (Hungary), B&H Academic and Research Network ? BIHARNET (Bosnia Herzegovina), Macedonian Academic and Research Network ? MARNET (FYROM), Ruder Boskovic Institute ? RBI (Croatia). NOA acted as third party linked to GRNET. Duration: 2008-2010 Budget: 49.000 EUR. Coordinator for IERSD: V. Kotroni FLIRE – FLoods and fIre Risk assessment and management, LIFE Purpose: The aim of the FLIRE project is to change the paradigm for the combined, effective and robust risk assessment and management of both flash floods and forest fires, using state of art tools, technologies and methods and taking into account prevention, adaptation and interaction issues. The area of application of this approach is the peri-urban environment of the Eastern Attica region (Greece). The main objectives of the project include: (a) The development of a Weather Information Management Tool (WIMT) that will receive short-term weather forecasting information and will dynamically take into account local conditions to classify weather conditions as of potential risk for floods or fires, (b) The development of a near real-time flood risk assessment and management tool which will include a catchment modelling component, an urban modelling component and an Early Flood Warning System. (c) The development of a near real-time forest fire risk assessment and management tool which will include a fire modelling component and an Early Fire Warning System. (d) The development of a planning tool for flood risk assessment and management which will use the catchment modelling and urban modelling components of the near real-time flood management tool and further integrate an urban development modelling component and an optimization algorithm for flood risk management. (e) The integration of these components into a common system (a Decision Support System Tool (DSS Tool)), supporting decisions for integrated flood and forest fire management and (f) The implementation and testing of the system in Eastern Attica. Partners: NATIONAL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, Imperial College London, IRPI-CNR, NATIONAL OBSERVATORY OF ATHENS, ALGOSYSTEMS S.A., FORTH Duration: 2008-2010 Budget: 131,117 EUR. Coordinator for IERSD: V. Kotroni Improvement of prediction of meteorological and climate parameters in the Eastern Mediterranean, Excellency in Greek Research Centres, Financement: Greek Secretariat for Research and Technology Purpose: The main goal of the project was the improvement of prediction capabilities of atmospheric and climatic parameters at local/regional scale in the Eastern Mediterranean. To this end, we investigated techniques and algorithms for the assimilation and integration of high resolution weather information into regional forecasting models. The existing relevant infrastructure at NOA (an X-band polarimetric Doppler radar, a European-wide network of lightning detectors, satellite receivers) have been integrated for forecasting purposes and hydrometeorological research. Moreover the effect of the expected climate change at the local/regional scale has been examined. The knowhow gained in this project improved the role of NOA in weather prediction (especially high impact weather) in Greece and in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2008
FLIRE – FLoods and fIre Risk assessment and management, LIFE
The aim of the FLIRE project is to change the paradigm for the combined, effective and robust risk assessment and management of both flash floods and forest fires, using state of art tools, technologies and methods and taking into account prevention, adaptation and interaction issues. The area of application of this approach is the peri-urban environment of the Eastern Attica region (Greece). The main objectives of the project include: (a) The development of a Weather Information Management Tool (WIMT) that will receive short-term weather forecasting information and will dynamically take into account local conditions to classify weather conditions as of potential risk for floods or fires, (b) The development of a near real-time flood risk assessment and management tool which will include a catchment modelling component, an urban modelling component and an Early Flood Warning System. (c) The development of a near real-time forest fire risk assessment and management tool which will include a fire modelling component and an Early Fire Warning System. (d) The development of a planning tool for flood risk assessment and management which will use the catchment modelling and urban modelling components of the near real-time flood management tool and further integrate an urban development modelling component and an optimization algorithm for flood risk management. (e) The integration of these components into a common system (a Decision Support System Tool (DSS Tool)), supporting decisions for integrated flood and forest fire management and (f) The implementation and testing of the system in Eastern Attica.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2008
Monitoring and reporting of noise, vibrations and air pollution in the broader area of the Rion ? Antirion bridge and relevant specialized consulting support
Monitoring and reporting of noise levels, vibrations and air pollution in the broader project area of Rio – Antirrio Bridge, and general counseling to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks (MITN) during the years 2008-2010 (2 measuring campaigns annually, 1 to 4 weeks each). Tasks include: preparation of annual reports; critical evaluation of data and comprehensive assessment of the existing air pollution and noise situation and its expected evolution in the future, focusing on noise and using noise assessment models; proposals for actions and mitigation measures.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONAROU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2008 |
2008
Solar radiation measurements for the solar potential assessment at Megalopolis
Solar radiation measurements on horizontal and inclined surfaces at Megalopolis for the solar potential assessment in the area
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2008 |
2008
Shipboard measurements of surface flux and near-surface profiles and surface flux parameterization
Analysis of atmospheric turbulence measurements with ship in the surface sublayer of the marine atmospheric boundary layer during the pilot experiment (2008-2009) of High Resolution Air-Sea Interaction (HiRes) of ONR, USA for the evaluation of wave effects on turbulence.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2008 |
2008
Flood zoning in Southeast Attica using gauge calibrated radar rainfall and advanced modeling techniques
The mobile weather radar of NOA was used to record rain events in the area of Athens, Greece during 2008-2009 as input of hydrological models and to evaluate the effect on model results of the high resolution in rainfall field.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2008 |
2008
Redlist: Climate Change in sensitive areas of Greece
Aims to identify the most vulnerable regions in Greece due to global climate change.
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2008 |
2008
MegaCITY – zoom for the environment
CityZen aims at determining the air pollution distribution and change in and around hotspots over the last decade from extensive satellite and in-situ observations and employs a series of different scale models to analyze the impacts of air pollution hot spots on regional and global air quality, including potential future changes for various climate scenarios. The focus is on ozone and particulate matter (chemical and physical characterization), and their precursors. The Eastern Mediterranean (Istanbul, Athens, Cairo), the Po Valley, the BeNeLux region, the Pearl River Delta in China (including Guangzhou and Hong Kong) and the hot and polluted European summers 2003 and 2007 are chosen for case studies.
Scientist in Charge: GERASOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2008 |
2007
ADAPTATION OF AGRICULTURE IN EUROPEAN REGIONS AT ENVIRONMENTAL RISK UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE
The ADAGIO project, aims through the participation of scientific and research organizations, to propose solutions to adapt agricultural practices to the possibility of climate change. To complete this objective, is to collect and record feedback from farmers, but also managing organizations in local meetings and technical meetings, and pilot applications.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2007 |
2007
Autonomous Sensing and Prediction System
Study of the effect of synoptic scale effects on mesoscale and local scale flow in the marine atmospheric boundary layer in coastal area and improvement of the parameterization of surface turbulent fluxes in the atmospheric mesoscale model COAMPS of the Naval Research Laboratory, USA. Data for the vertical structure of the atmosphere which were recorded with the aircraft of Naval Postgraduate School, USA during the 2005 Autonomous Sensing and Prediction System (ASAP) campaign in the area of central California were used.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2007 |
2007
A pilot scheme for the use of high-resolution X-band mobile polarimetric radar (XPOL) and its application for the autonomous Province of Trento
Rainfall measurements in the mountainous area (Alps) of Trentino, Italy with the mobile weather radar of NOA were used to study the effect of terrain and melting layer on the rainfall estimation with radars in high altitudes
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2007 |
2007
Climate Change and Impact Research: the Mediterranean Environment
Aims to evaluate the economic and social consequences of climate change by analyzing direct impacts on migration, tourism and energy markets together with indirect impacts on the economic system
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2007 |
2007
High Solar Fraction Heating and Cooling Systems With Combination of Innovative Components and Methods
Development of high solar fraction systems by an innovative combination of optimized solar heating, cooling and storage technologies. In the research phase, examine different configurations and optimize by detailed simulations. Construct demonstration plants, using different combination of technologies, components and control strategies. All demo plants achieve high solar fractions values with a sound economy; for some of the plants more than 70% of coverage for the space heating, domestic hot water and cooling loads. Examine innovative techniques, components and/or configurations (e.g. new storages, use of rejected heat during cooling, combined heating and cooling control etc.) Analyze demonstration plants’ monitoring data, validate simulation and design tools and evaluate the plants’ performance. Carry out market analyses to estimate the potential penetration of these systems in the European heating and cooling market. The sectors of implementation are all medium and large building end-users having heating and cooling loads throughout the year. http://www.highcombi.eu/
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2007 |
2007
Energy Studies for the Installation & Performance Assessment of Photovoltaics
Investigation and calculation of available solar radiation and photovoltaic performance, for the design optimization of the PV stations at various locations.
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: OTHER
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2007 |
2006
Study of future climate extreme events in Cyprus
Scientist in Charge: ZEREFOS, Project Type: OTHER
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2006 |
2006
Study of improvement – updating of the Wind Map of Greece
The project includes the installation of a network of stations measuring the wind potential of the country and create a dynamic assessment tool, which will allow the assessment of the energy efficiency investment proposals for implementation of wind farms.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2006
Preparation of Cyprus National Allocation Plan for 2008-2012 Under the EU’s Emissions Trading Directive
Drafting of the National Allocation Plan (NAP) for Cyprus, according to the obligations under Directive 2003/87EK, which establishes the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the European Union (EU).
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: OTHER
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2006
N / A
The project aims to inform residents through seminars and by creating printed materials, taking innovative measures to improve the traffic flow in selected areas, in order to improve air quality.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: OTHER
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2006 |
2006
Wind energy potential of Greece
The aim is the updating of the wind potential for Greece through the development of a flexible user friendly application that allows the detailed mapping of the wind energy at any location in the territory.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2006
Observations, Analysis and Modeling of Lightning Activity in Thunderstorms, for use in Short Term Forecasting of Flash Floods
In the frame of FLASH project it has been proposed the use of lightning data to better nowcast (3-hour prediction) and forecast (24-48 hour prediction) the location, intensity and timing of heavy convective precipitation events. For this, it was attempted to develop rainfall-lightning relationships using lightning and precipitation data sets in the Mediterranean region, and to use lightning information in conjunction with infrared / microwave observations from geostationary / low Earth orbiting satellites to improve cloud characterization, convection detection and precipitation retrieval from space. With the help of cloud and meso- scale models numerous cases studies of past flash flood events in Europe have been simulated to better understand the connection between intense precipitation and lightning activity. The rainfall estimates for past and future floods have been used as input into hydrology models to investigate the ability to predict regions of flooding on the ground, together with the time lags between heavy rainfall and flooding. Moreover, algorithms for short-term nowcasting have been developed, to allow for the short-term flash flood warnings via the internet for the entire Mediterranean region, and perhaps later Europe. Furthermore, using assimilated lightning data in mesoscale meteorological models the possibility of improving the 24-48 hour forecasts of severe precipitation events has been investigated.
Scientist in Charge: LAGOUVARDOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2006
Weather Risk Reduction in the Central and Eastern Mediterranean
The main objective of the work was to build an early warning system that provides accurate and detailed weather forecasts and disseminates the corresponding warnings. In order to meet this objective, a solid partnership was anticipated, comprising scientific groups and end-users from all four EU countries participating in ARCHIMED. The scientific partners have built and demonstrated a system capable of producing detailed weather forecasts, based on observations (mainly from satellites since a major part of ARCHIMED domain is covered by the sea) as well as from high-resolution weather and wave models. In collaboration with the end-users of the project (regional authorities and civil defense agencies) the weather and wave forecasts have been tailored according to their specific needs and the final warning system has been constructed and operated, disseminating the warnings to them
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2006
Supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the project to develop an integrated water monitoring programme and associated databases supporting the implementation of the water framework directive 2000/60/EC in Cyprus
In the frame of an EC Transition Facility funded project, support and counseling services to the Water Development Department (WDD) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus for the development of a monitoring programs and associated databases for the implementation of Article 8 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (WFD) in Cyprus. Namely, management, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of the implementation of five WDD contracts (one service and 4 supply) by an IERSD scientist (Dr. Kotronarou) who assumed the role of project manager, assisted by a team of experts. The manager reported to and cooperated with a Steering Committee comprising members from WDD and various Cypriot agencies involved
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONAROU, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2006
Specialised consulting services for the design of a Protocol of Information to be used for the Economic Analysis of Water Use for the Implementation of the Water Pricing Policies according to the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC in Cyprus
In the frame of an EC Transition Facility funded project and in order to support the future review and updating of the Economic Analysis of water use and implementation of water pricing policies in accordance with the Water Framework Directive, a Protocol of Information (IP; full description of data, sources, information level, use of information in the context of economic analysis, etc.) and the related computerized system were designed, to be implemented by the Water Development Department. In 3 phases, full analysis of existing situation and user needs, and preparation of a series of reports up to terms of reference for tendering the installation and operation of the system, including infrastructure and staff requirements.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONAROU, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2006
Hydrometeorological data resources and technologies for effective flash flood forecasting
Rainfall measurements in hydrological catchments in the area of Chania, Crete during flood events with the mobile weather radar of NOA were used for the evaluation of the effect of complex terrain on the spatial distribution of rainfall.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2006 |
2006
Autonomous Sensing and Prediction System
Study of the effect of synoptic scale effects on mesoscale and local scale flow in the marine atmospheric boundary layer in coastal area and improvement of the parameterization of surface turbulent fluxes in the atmospheric mesoscale model COAMPS of the Naval Research Laboratory, USA. Data for the vertical structure of the atmosphere which were recorded with the aircraft of Naval Postgraduate School, USA during the 2005 Autonomous Sensing and Prediction System (ASAP) campaign in the area of central California were used.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2006 |
2006
Thermal simulations & Solar Protection of Building
Thermal simulations with TRNSYS under free floating conditions, calculation of cooling and heating loads, for optimizing an HVAC system with chilled ceiling, and solar protection of a residential building.
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: OTHER
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2006 |
2006
Collecting Data from Energy Certification to Monitor Performance Indicators for New and Existing buildings
Implementation of harmonised monitoring systems in the building sector on regional, national and EU level. Use Energy Performance (EP) Certificates or other available information as a data source for monitoring, elaborate a practical concept for the collection, analysis and utilisation of these data. Collect and analyse data on national level, using a common evaluation data base using a spreadsheet tool, which includes 255 parameters (i.e. building certificate data, general building data, envelope data, E&M system data, calculated energy demand-asset rating, operational rating data, summary of energy consumption & energy generation, primary energy, CO2 emissions and benchmarks). The tool can be used for plausibility checks, overall statistics, correlation of variables, detailed statistical analyses for building subsets. Propose applicable concepts for monitoring the energy performance of building stock subsets and identifying the scope for different improvement measures. Proposals for data collection and monitoring systems on national and EU level. Dissemination activities for the promotion of the concept of data collection from EP Certificates on national and EU level. http://env.meteo.noa.gr/datamine/
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2005
Near-Real time air pollution (aerosol) monitoring
Aim of AERAS project is the development and establishment of a system for spatial mapping and forecasting of the temporal evolution of particulate air pollution (aerosol) events resulting mainly from the Saharan dust transport in SE Mediterranean region and secondary, from anthropogenic sources.
Scientist in Charge: RETALIS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2005 |
2005
Upgrade, maintenance and infrastructure support
The project aims to upgrade, maintenance and infrastructure support the Institute by purchasing equipment from research groups, as well as to develop and market software.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2005 |
2005
Weather routing in the Mediterranean
The project was led by the Italian agency CINFAI (Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Fisica delle Atmosfere e delle Idrosfere) and brought together partners from some of the main MEDOCC countries with clear maritime interests, namely Italy, Greece and Malta. WERMED estimated risk scenarios for maritime transportation in the Mediterranean, through the compilation and use of high resolution climatologies of key meteorological and oceanographic quantities based upon historical databases developed under recent international research projects. The potential risks of Mediterranean main routes have been assessed, focusing on economical costs of running ships during different types of weather. Socioeconomical impacts of ship-routing have been analysed and a prototype system of weather-routing based on a chain of mesoscale meteorological and sea-state models has been planned.
Scientist in Charge: LAGOUVARDOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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Scientist in Charge: KOUSSIS, Project Type:
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2005
EURORISK.PREVIEW, FP6 Programme Aeronautic & Space, area GMES
PREVIEW, European Commission FP6 Integrated Project aimed at developing, on a European level, new geo-information services for natural and industrial risk management. Supporting European Civil Protection units ?local, regional, national and European authorities ? the project draws on the most advanced research and technological developments in Earth Observation. To reach this goal, a European team of major actors in risk management has been set up. This team gathered the technical skills and expertise of the scientific community, service operators, industrial companies and users, mainly Civil Protection Authorities from the member states. PREVIEW services have been validated under pre-operational conditions in 8 selected test sites around Europe. Partners: PREVIEW has been jointly developed by a consortium of 58 partners from 15 nations, gathering together a wide range of technical skills and key representatives in risk management: Research centres, Universities, Meteorological institutes, Industrial companies, Civil Protection units.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2005
Monitoring and reporting of noise, vibrations and air pollution in the broader area of the Rion ? Antirion bridge
Monitoring of air pollution, noise levels and vibrations in the broader project area of Rio ? Antirrio Bridge, during the years 2005, 2006 and 2007. Tasks include preparation of annual reports, critical data evaluation, and recommendations for any necessary actions in terms of Public Works, based on the results of the monitoring and of estimates of the current environmental situation and its expected evolution in the future. The assessments were made using air pollution and noise models that were calibrated, validated, and updated using the available measurements (2 measuring campaigns annually, 1 to 4 weeks each).
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONAROU, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2005
Impacts of climate change in the Mediterrnean
Aims to study the impacts of climate change in the Mediterranean resulting from a 2 degrees global temperature rise. The impacts sectors analysed are energy demand, hydrological regime and tourism.
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2005
Desertification Survey
Aims to evaluate the desertfication and land degradation state in South Europe and to provide projections of future desertification risk using various climatic scanarios.
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2005
Energy Performance Assessment for Existing Non Residential Buildings
Development of an assessment method for preparing an energy performance certificate for existing non-residential buildings in line with the European Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD). Develop tools to perform the assessment (check lists, inspection protocol and a software for energy calculations). Perform pilot projects in office buildings, hospitals and schools to test the method and tools. Provide policy recommendations to all levels of government across Europe. http://www.epa-nr.org/
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2005
Numerical and experimental investigation of the flow field characteristics and dispersion of pollutants in typical urban street canyons
Scaled two dimensional experiments for different street canyon geometrical configurations in a simulated urban environment were performed with a cross flow triple hot wire constant-temperature anemometer. The effect of heating the street canyon walls was also investigated experimentally. The experimental data were used to validate an academically developed CFD code with the capability of simulating flow with two-dimensional structured and unstructured Cartesian grids.
Scientist in Charge: ASSIMAKOPOULOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2004
Methodology for risk management of landslide and unstable slopes with insurance policy scenery
Development of methodologies for the management of risk from landslides and soil movements with insurance policy scenarios
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2004
Autonomous Sensing and Prediction System
Study of the effect of synoptic scale effects on mesoscale and local scale flow in the marine atmospheric boundary layer in coastal area and improvement of the parameterization of surface turbulent fluxes in the atmospheric mesoscale model COAMPS of the Naval Research Laboratory, USA. Data for the vertical structure of the atmosphere which were recorded with the aircraft of Naval Postgraduate School, USA during the 2005 Autonomous Sensing and Prediction System (ASAP) campaign in the area of central California were used.
Scientist in Charge: KALOGIROS, Project Type: INTERNATIONAL
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2004
ENSEMBLE-based Predictions of Climate Changes and their Impacts
Aims to maintain and extend European pre-eminence in the provision of policy relevant information on climate and climate change and its interactions with society. EU FP6 project
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2004
Modelling the origin of ozone and aerosols in the Eastern Mediterranean
Aims to study the origin and chemical transformation of transboundary pollution from ozone and aerosols in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Scientist in Charge: GIANNAKOPOULOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2004
Upgrade of the Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory of the National Observatory of Athens for the provision of chemical analyses and air pollutants measurement services, with emphasis on hazardous for public health chemical compounds
The project involves the purchase of scientific instrumentation and sternghten of various facilities for the upgrade of the Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratory towards accreditation for a number of certified methods related to the measurement of particles, organic compounds and heavy metals.
Scientist in Charge: GERASOPOULOS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2004
Support Actions for the national implementation of the EU Directive on Emissions Trading and the monitoring of measures for the reduction of GHG emissions from the energy sector
During the project, a methodology for the national allocation of greenhouse gases (GHG) emission credits within the framework of the EU-ETS was developed. The methodology comprised an estimation of present and a projection of future GHG emissions at installation and sectoral level, in combination with the national inventory of GHG emissions and their projection under a ‘Business as Usual’ scenario and a ‘With Measures’ scenario. In addition, the rest requirements for the implementation of the EU Emissions Trading Directive were explored (specifications for the national system for reporting GHG emissions from installations falling under the scope of the Directive, mechanism for monitoring and verification of the installations’ GHG emissions, set of incentives – disincentives) and relevant analytic proposals were developed.
Scientist in Charge: GEORGOPOULOU, Project Type: NATIONAL – COMPETITIVE
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2004
Thermal Simulations & Building Energy Audits
Investigate prevailing indoor conditions and the potential for energy conservation in new office buildings, residential buildings, and the Athens International Airport, using TRNSYS thermal simulations. Audits and assessment of refurbishment actions in existing office buildings, data analysis for energy balance and assessment of energy conservation measures.
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: OTHER
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2003
Advanced techniques of environmental measurements and forecasts
The network emphasised on the training of new scinetists, and employees in the public and private sectors in contemporary measure, control, monitoring, forecast and management of atmopsheric environment at local, regional and global scale. Diseemination of results within and outside the network.
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2003
Development of a tool for the prognosis and confrontation of forest fires and droughts in Greece and Turkey
Development of an operational software tool for the prognosis of droughts and confronation of fires. The tool was based on analysis of meteorological and satellite data.
Scientist in Charge: KAMPEZIDIS, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2003
Support Actions for the fulfilment of national commitments under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol”
The project aimed at developing and applying methodologies for: a) the compilation of annual National Inventories of GHG emissions and other air emissions in Greece, taking into account the recent methodological tools being made available (e.g. IPCC Good Practice Guidance), as well as the projections of GHG emissions b) the assessment of GHG emission credits that can derive from the enhancement of carbon sinks in forests and agricultural lands on the basis of Articles 3.3 and 3.4 of the Kyoto Protocol, c) the assessment of the progress of measures and policies as contained in the National Plan for the reduction of emissions by sources and the enhancement of removals by sinks, d) the environmental and economic assessment of possibilities for exploring the flexible mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol, and e) the assessment of socio-economic impacts from climate change, and the identification and assessment of potential adaptation measures.
Scientist in Charge: GEORGOPOULOU, Project Type: NATIONAL – COMPETITIVE
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2003
Decision Aid Framework for the assessment of impacts from the introduction of Best Available Techniques in industry
The project aimed at developing methodologies and tools which facilitate the reduction of anthropogenic impacts on the atmospheric environment of the broader Attica region (where the capital Athens is located) where severe environmental pressures do exist due to the concentration of a large number of inhabitants and services, as well as due to the significant industrial activity. More specifically, the project aimed at exploring, developing and applying a) an appropriate methodological framework and b) necessary computational tools for decision-makers so that they are assisted in estimating the economic, environmental and social impacts from planned policies and measures for reducing industrial GHG and other air emissions.
Scientist in Charge: GEORGOPOULOU, Project Type: NATIONAL – COMPETITIVE
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2002
Air Pollution Modelling for Support to Policy on Health, Environment and Risk Management in Europe
The main purpose of the program is to produce maps with high precision, high-resolution modeling of air pollution in the European Community. These maps will be an important scientific progress through the supply of an important data set air pollution with high spatial resolution.
Scientist in Charge: PETRAKIS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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2002
Improvement of prediction of meteorological and climate parameters in the Eastern Mediterranean, Excellency in Greek Research Centres
The main goal of the project was the improvement of prediction capabilities of atmospheric and climatic parameters at local/regional scale in the Eastern Mediterranean. To this end, we investigated techniques and algorithms for the assimilation and integration of high resolution weather information into regional forecasting models.
Scientist in Charge: KOTRONI, Project Type: NATIONAL
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2002
Engineering of Buildings & Civil Infrastructures
Contribute to European and worldwide development of a more sustainable built environment. The network focuses on application of lifetime principles both in buildings and civil infrastructures, as well as in mining and other industrial engineering. Overall aim to promote national, European and even world wide development, dissemination, exploitation and training processes, which will continue after the Network on a long-term basis.
Scientist in Charge: BALARAS, Project Type: EUROPEAN
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