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RI.3.3: Benefits (opportunities) and threats from other facilities and projects of the same kindRelevance:The indicator describes the benefits and threats expected from otherfacilities of the same kind, which are operating, under constructionor in planning. A coordination of activities and collaboration betweensuch facilities may lead to synergies and supplementary benefits.Comparable facilities could compete for resources, users, customers,collaboration partners or R&D opportunities, which could affect theirimpacts. Different time scales may affect the possible mutual benefitsor lead to competitive advantages / disadvantages.Data analysis methods:• Descriptive content analysisReferences:NoneCompilation:• Identify, report, and comment on the most significant benefits orthreats that can be expected from other research infrastructures ofthe same kind, which are currently operating, under construction orin planning.Definitions and explanations:Research Infrastructure (RI): RIs are essential or unique facilities, resources,services, or tools used by the scientific community in order toconduct research in any field of science or technology.Examples: synchrotron, GRID, archive, telescope, bio-bank, researchvessel, historical collection, supercomputer, polar station, etc.Data sources and collection methods:• Analysis of documents such as the project proposal, annual reportsetc.• Interviews with scientific and technical experts, such as those involvedin the preparation of the project proposal (e.g. chief projectengineer, scientific project manager), scientists and engineers froman already operating RI or comparable facilities and projects45