2009 Research Programmes of the HCMR - Hellenic Centre for ...

Scientific team (ΗCMR): Prof. G.Th. Chronis (έως 13/04/09), Dr J. Papoulia, Dr Ch. Anagnostou,
Dr V. Lykousis, Dr A. Karagiorgis, Dr T. Soukisian, S. Alexandri, Dr G. Rousakis, P. Georgiou, D.
Ballas, A. Likiardopoulos, P. Pagonis, E. Papadopoulos, Dr Ch. Tsambaris, P. Drakopoulou, L.
Athineos, E. Pasalidou, M. Proimos, G. Pappas, P. Mantopoulos, C. Ballomenou
Other Participants: (1) National Observatory of Athens, (2) DIC, (3) GEOAZUR, (4) OGS, (5)
GEOPRO, (6) METU
Brief Description of the Program: Aim of SEAHELLARC is to establish a real-time on/offshore
network for simultaneous seismic and tsunami observations. We will consider on and offshore
seismic observations and integrate offshore real time data transmission to the permanent
seismograph network of Greece. Such technology is still missing in Greece or elsewhere in the
Mediterranean countries. By observing seismicity in real-time, early warning scenarios will be
considered and their possible application will be proposed to local authorities. As a final step we
will propose a pilot study for the city of Pylos and create a GIDS data base for seismic and tsunami
risk and mitigation scenarios.
Design of an autonomous underwater vehicle using variable buoyancy navigation system -
GLIDER (ΣΧΕ∆ΙΑΣΗ ΥΠΟΒΡΥΧΙΟΥ ΚΑΤΑΓΡΑΦΙΚΟΥ ΟΧΗΜΑΤΟΣ/ 616). *
Contract Number:
Scientific Coordinator:
Funding:
03Ε∆347
Dr K. Nittis
GSRT
Starting Year: 2006
Duration: 36 months (01/06/06-31/05/09)
Total Budget:
Scientific team (ΗCMR): Dr K. Nittis.
1.900 € (salary payments)
Other participants: NTUA (Major Coordinator), AMTECH.
Brief Description of the Program: A PhD study will be carried out on the design of a Glider: an
autonomous underwater vehicle using variable buoyancy navigation system. Gliders are being used
recently for autonomous measurements along transects and for 0-600 m depths in the framework of
Operational Oceanography. Part of the project and the main contribution of HCMR is the
definition of the requirements/ capabilities of the vehicle for both its functionality and the targeted
oceanographic measurements (type of sensors, sampling frequency etc).
Monitoring the quality of the Marine Environment of the Gulf of Thessaloniki during 2006
(ΘΕΡΜΑΪΚΟΣ 2006/ 625). *
Scientific Co-ordinator:
Funding:
Starting Year: 2006
Dr K. Pagou (assistant co-ordinator: Dr E. Krasakopoulou)
EYDE Thes/nikis (Ministry of Environment, Planning & Public
Works, General Secretariat of Public Works, Special Service of
Public Works, Watering and Greater Thessaloniki Area Sewerage
and Sewage Treatment).
Duration: 26 months (30/08/06-30/01/09)
Total Budget: 160.721 €
Study Area:
Gulf of Thessaloniki.
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