DAY 3. Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Morning -  LIVING IN UNCERTAINTY ON PLANET EARTH


* : Speakers with Presentation available to download [PDF Format].
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9:00 - 10:30 hrs - Session 7. SATELLITE NAVIGATION & (PERSONAL) SAFETY

There is a growing need for personal safety of citizens as well as huge needs for the prevention of natural disasters and other catastrophes worldwide. Reliable methods and approaches for search and rescue are more important than ever before. This panel is evaluating whether and how satellite navigation can contribute.

      Chairman:

Dr. Paolo Mulassano *, Istituto Superiore Mario Boella, Torino, Italy
      Satellite Navigation & (Personal) Safety   (Download)

      Presentations:

Arnaud Masson *, Head of Location Solutions, Department Navigation Business Unit, Alcatel Space, Toulouse, France
      Satellite Navigation and Personal Safety   (Download)

Stuart Martin *, Business Director for Space and Satellite Communications, LogicaCMG Space and Defence Division, London, UK
      Satellite Navigation and (Personal) Safety    (Download)

Jim King *, Director, Major Satellite Communications Programs, Communications Research Centre, Ottawa, Canada
      New Personal Safety Services with GNSS    (Download)

Gianluca Graglia , Alcatel Alenia Space, Rome, Italy