Quantifying the Potential of Quantum Space Gravimetrybroad
FEATS-G · Horizon Europe grant · 2026-09-01–2029-08-31
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About the data
Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-CL4-2025-02 · scheme HORIZON-RIA · topic HORIZON-CL4-2025-02-SPACE-81. CORDIS record →
Objective
FEATS-G will quantify the potential of a future quantum space gravimetry (QSG) mission by detailed simulation experiments for various real-world applications related to the monitoring of underground changes over time, e.g., geophysics, climate research, and Earth sciences in general. By bringing together researchers from 13 European and 7 Japanese institutions as well as experts in space mission design, geodetic gravity field processing, and numerous application areas, we will quantify and illustrate the added value of novel QSG mission concepts based on either gravimetry and gradiometry configurations over already existing (GRACE/-FO) or firmly planned gravity satellite constellations (GRACE-C and NGGM/MAGIC). By building on the latest sensor specifications from CARIOQA and other industry-lead research activities, we will perform detailed end-to-end satellite simulation studies to develop new (or refined) retrieval algorithms for various applications that are specifically tailored towards capitalizing on the enhanced sensitivity of the quantum sensors. The project will prepare the scientific community for the new QSG data and aims to significantly enhance European competitiveness in quantum technology and satellite-based gravity monitoring. In the long-run, FEATS-G shall pave the way towards realizing the space component of a full-scale network of ground, airborne and space-based gravimeters for Earth observation purposes tailored towards research, commerce, and security applications by consolidating user requirements across different disciplines for a highly precise and global gravity field monitoring from space.
Beneficiaries (20)
| Organisation | Country | Role | EC contribution | SME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFZ HELMHOLTZ-ZENTRUM FUR GEOFORSCHUNG | DE | coordinator | €235,000 | |
| TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET GRAZ | AT | participant | €50,000 | |
| DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV | DE | participant | €50,000 | |
| MAGELLIUM SAS | FR | participant | €30,000 | Yes |
| LANTMÄTERIET | SE | participant | €15,000 | |
| UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRIESTE | IT | participant | €15,000 | |
| UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE | NL | participant | €15,000 | |
| ALFRED-WEGENER-INSTITUT HELMHOLTZ-ZENTRUM FUR POLAR- UND MEERESFORSCHUNG | DE | participant | €15,000 | |
| INSTITUT DE PHYSIQUE DU GLOBE DE PARIS | FR | participant | €15,000 | |
| POLITECNICO DI MILANO | IT | participant | €15,000 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL | UK | participant | €15,000 | |
| AALBORG UNIVERSITET | DK | participant | €15,000 | |
| TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT DELFT | NL | participant | €15,000 | |
| Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology | JP | associatedPartner | — | |
| NATIONAL UNIVERSITY CORPORATION KYOTO UNIVERSITY | JP | associatedPartner | — | |
| WASEDA UNIVERSITY | JP | associatedPartner | — | |
| INTER-UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTECORPORATION RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONOF INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS | JP | associatedPartner | — | |
| The University of Aizu | JP | associatedPartner | — | |
| The University of Tokyo | JP | associatedPartner | — | |
| Hokkaido University | JP | associatedPartner | — |
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