Galileo: Europe Shows the Way

Synopsis

The deployment phase for GALILEO, the European programme of civil radio-navigation by satellite will begin in 2006. GALILEO is compatible and interoperable with the American GPS but will furnish a more precise, continuous and guaranteed signal. It will allow a multitude of applications for the general public and professionals on a worldwide scale as from it becoming operational in 2008. The recently operational EGNOS system is the precursor of GALILEO. The economic benefits expected from GALILEO are enormous and explain the commercial attraction of the programme and the commitment of the private sector.
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Language

English

Year of release

2005

Year of production

2004

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

satellite communications; Global positioning systems (GPS); telecommunication systems; European space programme; Galileo (European satellite system)

Online availability

URI

http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/energy_transport/publication/videos_en.htm#galileo_europe_way

Delivery

Streamed/Download

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Format

PC Version

Price

free (Tren)

Duration/Size

10 minutes

Year

2005

Distributor

Name

EU-Directorate General Energy and Transport

Web

http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/dgs/energy_transport/publication/videos_en.htm#top External site opens in new window

Name

Tren Publications

Email

tren-publications@cec.eu.int