GeoGrav - Aristotle Univeristy of Thessaloniki

Gravity field modeling using satellite, terrestrial and airborne data for geodetic, engineering, oceanographic, environmental and geophysical applications; natural hazard assessment and vulnerability; sea level monitoring

Contact person details

Name:	TZIAVOS , Ilias N. ( Professor)
Position:	University Professor
Name of Organisation:	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
URL:	http://olimpia.topo.auth.gr/
E-mail:	Contact
Telephone:	+30-2310-996125
Fax number:	+30-2310-995948

Collaboration

Type: Company Expertise

Title: Gravity field modeling using satellite, terrestrial and airborne data for geodetic, engineering, oceanographic, environmental and geophysical applications; natural hazard assessment and vulnerability; sea level monitoring

Participation: Type A

Type Details: The main research interests of the GeoGrav research group leaded by Prof. Dr. Ilias N. Tziavos, are:
Gravity field and geoid modeling from terrestrial, airborne and satellite data.
Satellite altimetry for oceanographic applications.
Spectral and stochastic methods in geodesy.
Ocean bathymetry estimation from satellite data.
Sea Surface Topography modeling.
Computation and validation of Digital Terrain Models.
Satellite methods in geodesy and geophysics (GPS and radar altimetry).
GPS for measuring topographic and geodetic networks, for surveying and geophysical/seismic applications and for navigation/fleet management.
GPS/GIS combination in geodetic, hydraulic and environmental applications.
Natural hazard assessment, monitoring and vulnerability of the environment and of urban areas.
Sea level monitoring with space geodetic techniques and in-situ data.

Programme: FP6-SOCIETY , FP6-IST , FP6-AEROSPACE , FP6-SUSTDEV , FP6-INCO , FP6-INNOVATION , FP6-MOBILITY , FP6-INFRASTRUCTURES , FP6-COORDINATION , FP6-SUPPORT , FP6-NEST , FP7-IDEAS , FP7-COOPERATION , FP7-ENVIRONMENT , FP7-TRANSPORT , FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES , FP7-SPACE

Instruments: CA Coordination action,CND Communication network development,DEP Science and Society-Descartes prize,EIF Marie Curie actions-Intra-European Fellowships,ERG Marie Curie actions-European Re-integration Grants,EST Marie Curie actions-Early-stage Training,EXA Marie Curie actions-Excellence Awards,EXC Marie Curie actions-Chairs,EXT Marie Curie actions-Grants for Excellent Teams,IIF Marie Curie actions-Incoming International Fellowships,IP Integrated Project,IRG Marie Curie actions-International re-integration grants,LCF Marie Curie actions-Large conferences,NoE Networks of Excellence,OIF Marie Curie actions-Outgoing International Fellowships,RTN Marie Curie actions-Research Training Networks,SCF Marie Curie actions-Series of events,STIP Specific Targeted Innovation Project,STREP Specific Targeted Research Project,TFGCTC Grants for co-operation with third countries,TOK Marie Curie actions-Transfer of Knowledge,AM-SSA Accompanying measures implemented as Specific Support Actions,CNI-SSA Construction of new infrastructures implemented as Specific Support Actions,DS-SSA Design studies implemented as Specific Support Actions,IA-CA Integrating activities implemented as Coordination Actions,IA-I3 Integrating activities implemented as Integrated Infrastructure Initiatives,TA-SSA Transnational access implemented as Specific Support Actions,CP Collaborative project (generic),NULLERC-ER2 Experienced researchers 2nd stage

Research interest: Astronomy, space research, Space technology, Geophysics, physical oceanography, meteorology, Physical geography, geomorphology, pedology, cartography, climatology

Expiry Date: 2008-12-10

Workprogramme area(s)/key action(s):
(FP6-IST IST-4.1) Knowledge technologies and digital content
(FP6-AEROSPACE AERO-2.1) Galileo
(FP6-AEROSPACE AERO-2.2) GMES
(FP6-SUSTDEV SUSTDEV-3.4) Mechanisms of desertification and natural disasters
(FP6-SUSTDEV SUSTDEV-3.4.) Natural Disasters
(FP6-SUSTDEV SUSTDEV-3.6) Operational forecasting and modelling including global climatic change observation systems
(FP6-SUSTDEV SUSTDEV-3.6.) Development of observing and forecasting systems
(FP6-INCO INCO-A) Developing Countries
(FP6-INFRASTRUCTURES INFRASTR-4) Design studies: feasibility studies and technical preparatory work for new infrastructures with European dimension
(FP6-INCO INCO-B) Mediterranean Partner Countries
(FP6-INCO INCO-C) Western Balkan Countries
(FP6-IST IST-2005-2.5.12) ICT for Environmental Risk Management
(FP6-SUSTDEV SUSTDEV) Sustainable development, global change and ecosystems
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.3.2) Vulnerability assessment and societal impacts
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-4.1) Earth and ocean observation systems and monitoring methods for the environment and sustainable development
(FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES INFRA-3) Support for policy development and programme implementation, including support to emerging needs
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.3) Natural hazards
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.1.6) Response strategies: Adaptation, Mitigation and Policies
(FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES INFRA-2) Support to new research infrastructures
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.3.4) Multi-risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.1.1) The Earth System and Climate: Functioning and abrupt changes
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1) Climate change, pollution, and risks
(FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES INFRA-1) Support to existing research infrastructures
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-5.1) Dissemination and horizontal activities
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.1.5) Climate Change Natural and Socio-economic Impacts
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-1.3.3) Risk assessment and management
(FP7-ENVIRONMENT ENV-4) Earth observation and assessment tools

Target Partner

Country: Any country

Organization Details

Name:	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Department:	Department of Geodesy and Surveying
Address:	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Department of Geodesy and Surveying Univ. BOX 440 54124 Thessaloniki HELLAS
Type:	Research, Education
Number of Employees:	> 500
Details:
SIC Codes:	Climate change & Carbon cycle research , Earth Sciences , Education, Training , Measurement Methods
Keywords:	Gravity field GPS GIS Satellite missions Oceanography Geophysics Risk management assessment Hydrography sea and ocean monitoring with satellites