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Air traffic controllers monitor aircraft traffic at Amsterdam Schipol Airport in the Netherlands, Wednesday March 7, 2001. Air traffic controllers are struggling to maintain safety in the air and are counting on the European Union to create a single European airspace, to bring down the risks to safety that inevitably come with clogged air routes.

Credits: AP Photo-Michel Porro
 
  Aeronautics
 
Improving aviation safety with EGNOS
EGNOS will help to improve air safety.
 
  Maritime
 
Boat
Satellite navigation systems such as EGNOS, which is being developed by ESA, will help to improve safety
 
  Land transport
 
Road transport
EGNOS will help to improve transport services and to trace vehicles
 
 
Train safety with EGNOS
A series of trials with the Belgian state railway (SNCB), use data from the EGNOS navigation system to provide precise positioning of trains on the track at any given time. The trials are being run by train builders Alstrom in partnership with ESA.

A computer in the cab receives EGNOS data from an antenna on the roof, giving accurate precise location of the train at any time, and directly controlling signalling, braking and safety functions.

Credits: ESA-M. Pedoussaut 2004

 
  Diverse potential uses
 
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Credits: ESA /S. Corvaja
 
  Time standard
 
Big Ben clock
EGNOS will be able to provide a reliable and extremly accurate time standard
 
  Last update: 19 May 2011 
 
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