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WHO WE ARE
CyCLOPS
A Strategic Research Infrastructure Unit for Geohazards Monitoring in Cyprus and the Southeastern Mediterranean Region.
The Cyprus Continuously Operating Natural Hazards Monitoring and Prevention System (RIF/INFRASTRUCTURES/1216/0050), abbreviated CyCLOPS, was co-financed by the European Union Regional Fund and the Republic of Cyprus through the Research Promotion Foundation. The main objective of the project was the establishment of a novel Strategic Research Infrastructure Unit for monitoring Solid Earth processes and Geohazards in Cyprus and the broader EMENA region.
OUR TEAM
CyCLOPS Key Researchers
Prof. Chris Danezis
Coordinator
Prof. Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis
Managing Director of Eratosthenes CoE
Prof. Michael Eineder
Head of SAR Signal Processing Dept. (DLR)
George Ioannou
CEO of Geografica LTD
Prof. Christopher Kotsakis
Geodesy
Prof. Phaedon Kyriakides
Geostatictics & GIS
Dr. Nicholas Kyriakides
Risk Assessment
Dr. Elia Tantele
Risk Assesment
CYCLOPS
Objectives
Geohazards Surveillance
- Integrate GNSS and SAR technologies for comprehensive ground displacement analysis
- Deliver country-wide, high-accuracy measurements for informed decision-making
- Enhance understanding of geohazards, supporting early detection and risk mitigation
Emergency Management
- Integrate space-based observations with geological and geotechnical data to form a robust Early Warning System
- Deliver both localized and nationwide geohazard insights for more responsive risk management
- Enhance prevention efforts through timely, data-driven decision-making and improved community readiness
GEOGRID
- Promote Geohazard Study
- Integration of Earth Observation Technologies
- Country-wide Coverage
- High Accuracy and Resolution
OPEN SCOPE
- Promote Geohazard Study
- Integration of Earth Observation Technologies
- Country-wide Coverage
- High Accuracy and Resolution
CALVAL
- Promote Geohazard Study
- Integration of Earth Observation Technologies
- Country-wide Coverage
- High Accuracy and Resolution
STAKELINK
- Promote Geohazard Study
- Integration of Earth Observation Technologies
- Country-wide Coverage
- High Accuracy and Resolution
INDUSTRY LINK
- Promote Geohazard Study
- Integration of Earth Observation Technologies
- Country-wide Coverage
- High Accuracy and Resolution
PROJECT LINK
- Promote Geohazard Study
- Integration of Earth Observation Technologies
- Country-wide Coverage
- High Accuracy and Resolution
Integrated Space-based Monitoring of Geohazards
CyCLOPS will promote the study of geohazards by integrating the two most prominent Earth Observation technologies; Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) for country-wide estimation of ground displacement with high accuracy and resolution.
Enhance Geohazard Preparedness and Prevention
CyCLOPS will develop a novel Early Warning System by bridging Space-based and traditional geological and geotechnical input to provide both local and country-wide products.
Augment National GPS/GNSS Networks
CyCLOPS will augment the National GPS/GNSS networks in Cyprus and increase their accuracy and integrity.
Promote EU Research Infrastructures and Open Science
The permanent network of CyCLOPS will contribute data and data products to important EU Strategic Infrastructure incentives, such as the European Plate Observing System (EPOS).
Render Cyprus an EO Calibration and Validation Site
The novel co-located configuration of GPS/GNSS, Weather Stations and InSAR Corner Reflectors will render Cyprus a CalVal site for present and future EO space missions.
Synergies with local stakeholders
The installation of the infrastructure will entail active involvement and knowledge transfer for the Department of Geological Surveys (DGS) and the Department of Land and Surveys (DLS). The deployment of CyCLOPS will lead to meaningful and fruitful collaborations that will provide a significant output related to geodynamic/ geotechnics operations and national spatial data infrastructure.
Create links with local industry and SMEs
The local industry and SMEs active in the fields related to Earth sciences will benefit from CyCLOPS by means of targeted workshops and the improvement of positioning services.
Link with current ongoing projects
National partnerships will be further tightened by collaborating with existing on-going H2020 and JPI projects that are carried out in Cyprus.
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