SECURE AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS FOR EU INDUSTRY
From the sky to the soil
From the sky to the soil
S34I will research and innovate new data-driven methods to analyse Earth Observation (EO) data, supporting systematic mineral exploration and continuous monitoring of extraction, closure and post closure activities with the aim to increase European autonomy regarding raw materials (RM) resources.
Secure and Sustainable Supply of Raw Materials For EU Industry – S34I
S34I will research and innovate new data-driven methods to analyse Earth Observation (EO) data, supporting systematic mineral exploration and continuous monitoring of extraction, closure and post closure activities with the aim to increase European autonomy regarding raw materials (RM) resources, and to use EO not only for the management of technical and environmental issues for a green transition but also to support public awareness, mining’s social acceptance, and better legislation.
S34I will be based on satellite data, airborne, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), ground based and conventional in-situ techniques/methods and field works. Promising remote sensing methods will be prototyped with the target to contribute to the secure and sustainable supply of RM in Europe while promoting its resilience and independence from non-EU sources.