| Project of the Month - December 2009

CEUBIOM

The main objective of the CEUBIOM (Classification of European Biomass Potential for Bioenergy Using Terrestrial and Earth Observations) project is to develop a common methodology for gathering information on biomass potential using terrestrial and earth observations. This objective will be achieved by the implementation of a systematic assessment work plan and will result in the establishment of a harmonised approach and an e-training tool for dissemination.

Description of the Project

Based on the identified user requirements and the methods available for combining Earth Observation and terrestrial inventory data, a concept for a harmonized approach for biomass assessment will be developed. The concept will utilize already existing inventory data from national and regional inventories as well as that of the potential synergies between information that can be derived from Earth Observation data and the already existing inventory data collected in the field. The concept will also bear in mind the capacities of airborne remote sensing with particular respect to laserscanning and photogrammetry based methods.

• Develop a common methodology for gathering information on biomass potential using terrestrial and earth observations
• Use e-technologies for disseminating information, best practices on the use and applicability of developed harmonised methodology

The e-training environment is an important tool for reaching the essential European harmonisation, whereas a Stakeholder Platform will facilitate access to reliable and common datasets on biomass potential and as such it will offer a more efficient use of the available European biomass feedstock.

FP7 info and project number

The CEUBIOM project is funded by the European Commission under the Framework Programme 7 within the 'Energy Thematic Area' and contributes to 'Harmonisation of biomass resource assessment' activities.
Grant agreement no.: 213634
Duration: March 2008 – November 2010

Participating countries

• Geonardo Environmental Technologies Ltd., HUNGARY
• Remote Sensing Solutions GmbH, GERMANY
• Center for Promotion of Clean and Efficient Energy, ROMANIA
• University of Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering, CROATIA
• CIEHAM-Mediterranean Agronomic Institute, GREECE
• Joanneum Research Forschungsges m.b.H, AUSTRIA
• Institute of Geodesy and Cartography, POLAND
• Balkan Foundation for Sustainable Development, FYR MACEDONIA
• Cross Czech a.s., CZECH REPUBLIC
• Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science Sarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
• Advanced Computer Systems A.C.S. S.p.A., ITALY
• Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency, SLOVAKIA
• National Biomass Association, BULGARIA
• Ukrainian Land and Resource Management Center, UKRAINE

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Contact

Geonardo Ltd.
Address: Graphisoft Park - A
7 Zahony Street
Budapest 1031, Hungary
Phone: +361 250 6703
Fax: +361 436 9038
E-mail: coordinator@ceubiom.org