Close and widespread links between GALILEO and the downstream industry
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Close and widespread links between GALILEO and the downstream industry
Close links between GALILEO, i.e. the development and deployment of the GALILEO system, and the downstream industry are of paramount
importance to optimise the economic benefits in both directions: for the GALILEO programme to define the system features according to user
needs, and for the downstream industry to get detailed and reliable information about system features and requirements to develop adequate
and market attractive products and services.
The GPS market is now maturing, and the level of business being achieved is in excess of € 700 million, per annum. Introduction of additional
services and applications are driving the market forward in a positive manner and it is expected that it will continue to expand at a rate in excess
of 20% per year, in the medium term.
Over 6,000 satellite navigation patents have been granted, the majority of which reside with industry, indicating their level of involvement with
the technology. For GALILEO to be a success industry has to be involved to the same, or greater extent, as they are in GPS.
Until recently, the information which has been put into the public domain regarding GALILEO has contributed to feeling of scepticism within industry
that the project may not reach maturity. Apart from doubts about keeping the intended schedule for GALILEO particular uncertainties and
concerns exist regarding ownership of GALILEO related IPR and any additional costs like fees or royalties charged for instance by the operating
entity when using the GALILEO signal. These scepticism and uncertainties are major factors currently hindering industry and notably SMEs to
prepare development of GALILEO related products or services. [1]
References
[1] G.Dippel-Hens (GALILEAN working group report)
"GNSS business issues".
