Objectives

It is proposed a groundbreaking paradigm shift that goes beyond today’s DTE data technology. The main objective is to maximize the information extracted from EO data by extracting sensor information and generating actionable, uniform, accurate, complete physical parameters layers that is collected and interpolated globally and unceasing by a cohesive use of EO sensors at maximal joint valorization of Copernicus Sentinels, Earth Explorer, and ESA contributing missions. This will strengthen and broaden the EO value chain and stimulate the expansion of the proposed technology to new markets. The historical data will be intensively used to derive models for prediction. The methodology is focused on hybrid Physics Informed AI methods, time series, prediction, causality discovery, data analytics, advanced visualization to monitor and forecast natural and human activity in support of sustainable development, and resilience to climate change effects. The new methods will be implemented in a system developed in 1 specific RDI project interfaced with the specific models and functionalities developed in other 4 specific RDI projects in the Competence Center DTEClimate dedicated to the redressement of climate change effects in health, environment, food security, and extreme events. The system will be scalable, such to be further extended for other domains.

Proposed concept for the research agenda

The specific objectives that will be followed during the project development comprise:

• O1. Actively provide support for policy implementation at national level contributing to the European Climate Change Adaptation strategy in Romania
• O2. Enforce a national network of excellence interconnecting research expertise and innovative thinking to support a smart, systemic adaptation. Support the national platform - RO-ADAPT by sharing knowledge for a climate resilient country.
• O3. Promote the use of Artificial intelligence for Climate Change
• O4. Respond to the HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA, HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA-CITIES, HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA-OCEAN-SOIL and other relevant calls including ESA related ITTs
• O5. Tailor the adaptation services considering social factors and the dynamics of the political and social context.
• O7. Establish a strategy for dissemination, communication, and an action plan for exploitation - a roadmap to ensure Competence Centre sustainability beyond the project’s timeline.