Projects at a glance

The response to the calls was significant: presented are short profiles describing the different projects of the scenario-based and technology-based security research. In both programme lines, social questions are integrated into the search for optimal technological solutions. Technology-oriented approaches of science and engineering are linked at project level with solutions from cultural sciences and the humanities.

The aim is to counter societal threats posed by terrorism, organized crime, natural disasters and major technical accidents. A characteristic feature of the programme is the application-related work in the projects involving the entire innovation chain from research to industryand up to the end users. But security cannot be achieved by the development and use of technologies alone. Acceptance of these technologies by emergency staff is crucial in the development, testing and use of new systems and methods. Research activities include the consideration of requirements with regard to emergency staff training and the preparation of decision-making aids for authorities and rescue staff.

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  Projects in the framework of scenario-oriented security research

  The scenarios provide the basis for ensuring that all natural science, humanities and social science as well as technological disciplines needed for developing feasible security solutions are involved and work to achieve common goals in application. The main goals of funding are: protecting and saving human lives; protecting traffic infrastructures; preventing the breakdown of supply systems; and securing commodity chains.
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  Projects in the framework of the technology networks

  The networks pool basic knowledge which is important for security research and develop innovative systems on the basis of existing and emerging technologies. All projects presented focus on the detection systems for chemical, biological, nuclear and explosive hazardous materials and integrated protection systems for emergency and security services.
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  International cooperation in civil security research

  Threats such as natural disasters, terrorism and organized crime do not stop at national borders. That is why it is important - both within the European Union and at bilateral level - to take advantage of joint strengths in order to promote research and innovation and make sure that security solutions are developed with international markets in mind.
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