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Mr. Paul Daniel DUMITRU

Lecturer PhD.

Assistant Professor - UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

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Improved local geoid model from GOCE mission for Romania Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2021-1789 2022 - 2023

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://geodezie.utcb.ro/proiect-goro

Abstract:

Project has the purpose of modeling a local (quasi)geoid using astro-geodetic measurements, GNSS observation and precise geodetic leveling measurements, to combine all measurements taken, in a complex comparative study with the (quasi)geoid surface extracted from global geoid model of GOCE mission. This approach gives the possibility to determine with high accuracy and precision the values of the anomalies of the altitudes of the (quasi)geoid in Romania. This activity is crucial and maybe the only available method for computing heights in areas with poor benchmarks where leveling could not be applied (like Danube Delta for example or mountains). It will be developed applications in different programming languages that permit the modeling of the (quasi)geoid on the testing area as well as an evaluation of the global geoid model of GOCE mission.

Space technologies used in the management of disasters and major crises, manifested at local, national and regional levels Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - SOLUTII - 3 - Tehnologii spaţiale în managementul dezastrelor şi crizelor majore
PN-III-P2-2.1-SOL-2016-03-0046 2017 - 2020

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE IN INFORMATICA - ICI BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE - DEZVOLTARE IN INFORMATICA - ICI BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UTI GRUP S.A. (RO); Ministerul Apararii Nationale prin Agentia de Cercetare pentru Tehnica si Tehnologii Militare (ACTTM) (RO); TERRASIGNA SRL (RO); INSTITUTUL DE STIINTE SPATIALE-FILIALA INFLPR (RO); INSTITUTUL ASTRONOMIC (RO); Academia Tehnica Militara (RO)

Affiliation: UTI GRUP S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://spero.ici.ro

Abstract:

Disaster management involves activities aiming to organize and manage resources and responsibilities to minimize human and material losses. The need for solid, real-time information to support authorities’ intervention, coordinate humanitarian activities and remove civilian security threats requires the use and analysis of satellite and multi-source data as well as fast mapping methods. The overall objective of the SPERO project - "Space technologies used in the management of disasters and major crises, manifested at local, national and regional levels" is to create a support platform for the management of emergency situations generated by natural disasters, industrial accidents, humanitarian crisis situations or extreme atmospheric and space phenomena. The project focuses on building a complex geo-spatial database, visualization, processing and analysis tools; inventory of risk areas and existing and necessary means for the management of major disasters and crises; integrated situational analysis at local, national and regional level; facilitating the access to these informational resources to structures with major crisis prevention and disaster response tasks; substantiating national and regional initiatives and policies and initiatives; Integration and capitalization of national expertise in support areas such as geo-spatial sciences, geodesy, cartography, photogrammetry, remote sensing, astrophysics, optical and video data processing, security and IT & C. Successful implementation of the project will have a significant impact on the profitability of the economic agents involved by increasing the annual turnover based on the services they offer in the proposed system. The achievement of the proposed system produces immediate positive economic effects by lowering the cost of crisis analysis and management, real-time and accurate estimation of the resources needed to solve crisis situations, as well as subsequent monitoring of the situations and problems generated. The results of the project will be disseminated and exploited through specific activities by the consortium partners.

Improving of ground-based validation techniques of satellite radar interferometry products over tectonic belts. Study area: Carpathian and Subcarpathian Prahova Valley Call name:
2017 - 2019

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

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Abstract:

Our proposal falls under the European Space Agency (ESA) priority Earth observation and science research area, Science Program, aiming to develop new applications of ground-based validation techniques of satellite radar interferometry displacement products using Sentinel-1 data. Study area is the landslide prone Carpathian and Subcarpathian ridge of the Prahova Valley. The area is characterized by a high economic importance because it is a major Trans-Carpathian thoroughfare between the Balkan countries and the Orient. During the last century railway, roads, bridges and channel regulation and bank protection works were built along the Prahova Valley, together with oil, in-channel gravel exploitation, and water plants. In this research, InSAR analyzes (space-borne Synthetic Aperture Radar Interferometry) will be calibrated and validated by a complex research team using GNSS techniques and GIS slope modeling based on geological and geomorphological methods, Lidar and radar obtained DEMs. The short term results will be highly reliable interferometric measurements. On a long term, the results imply the understanding of slope dynamic in the context of major human environmental change. The latter achievement will offer the support to successful risk mitigation actions in mountain areas at national, European and international level.

Remote-control CCD astro-geodetic zenith device for determination of the vertical deviation Call name:
2017 - 2019

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL ASTRONOMIC

Project partners: INSTITUTUL ASTRONOMIC (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

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Abstract:

ASTROZEN represent a scientific proposal dedicated to investigate and develop a technical solution for data acquisition for geoid modelling, using modern standards and theories, precise instrumentation and the latest accurate available data (high level data) from one of the ESA satellite mission – GOCE (Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer). In the present project will be developed a CCD remote-control instrument for vertical deviation determination, which finally will allow astro-geodetic vertical deviation determination (Helmert deviation) for geoid modelling.

CCD Astro-geodetic platform for real-time vertical deviation measurements Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0225 2017 - 2018

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO); INSTITUTUL ASTRONOMIC (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DE CONSTRUCTII BUCURESTI (RO)

Project website: http://observer.astro.ro/vera

Abstract:

The main scope of the VERA project is to start a consistent observational program (which is expected to continue after the funding ends) for rigorous testing of a new procedure for astro-geodetic (Helmert) vertical deviation determination and achieve relevant information about the precision and accuracy of the procedure; in other words to establish the quality of the developed procedure. It is important to note that we already developed the procedure (instrument and method) and the first results have been promising. By procedure we understand the binomial formed by the instrument (measuring platform) plus the related methodology to use the instrument for vertical deviation measurements. Our procedure is new, both at national and international level, and respect several requirements clearly defined at the beginning and already achieved. In this project we propose: a) To evaluate the real precision and the stability of the developed procedure; b) Statistical testing of the obtained results within VERA project; c) The evaluation of the astro-geodetic (Helmert) vertical deviation accuracy: comparisons and statistical testing between astro-geodetic values obtained within the VERA project with values extracted at least from GOCE and EGM2008 global geoid models, as well as from terrestrial measurements by other techniques (GNSS plus geodetic levelling).

Core COPERNICUS infrastructure for a national geospatial advisory system for irrigated perimeters Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-1506 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA

Project partners: AGENTIA SPATIALA ROMANA (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE STIINTE AGRONOMICE SI MEDICINA VETERINARA (RO); UTI GRUP S.A. (RO); TRADSYM CONSULT SRL (RO); INSTITUTUL DE ECONOMIE AGRARA - INCE (RO)

Affiliation: UTI GRUP S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://geofarm.rosa.ro

Abstract:

The integration process between agriculture and environment promotes the development of agricultural practices that preserves the nature and the rural heritage (landscape and traditional life of people). EU directives (Water Framework or Nitrates) and the Rural Development Program define objectives and indicators to evaluate the agro-environmental impact of farm practices. The commercial goal to maximize returns and minimize costs increased the role of agro-technology, which is limited by the local resources.

As business, agriculture aims at production (maximize returns and minimize costs) and depends on the availability of local natural resources (water and soil) by exploiting this found. For growing the production, it is necessary to implement a modern approach based on exogenous data, as satellite imagery, integrated in a thematic GIS, for evaluating the real need in water and fertilizers at parcel level. Based on these considerations, the European COPERNICUS/GMES-Global Monitoring for Environment and Security- initiative aims the development of EO based public services able to create benefit for the agricultural sector. EC transferred at member state level the responsibility to develop and sustain at national locally adapted COPERNICUS services. GEOFARM will contribute to the development of the Romanian agricultural sector (affected by the land redistribution process generating an unstructured rural landscape).

The implementation of a service for farmers needs efforts for disseminate the knowledge in view of implementing the research results, taking into account the specific landscape/ environment and socio- economic contexts. Such a solution needs an important scientific investment and a multi-disciplinary approach.

This service will be developing in terms of integrating the technological tool within farming practices. It has to be optimized according to the diversified local farm typologies (described by the size of parcels, number and quality of equipments, orientation of the production), the environmental limitations (soil, climate, water source) and tacking into account the socio economic conditions which suffered significant negative evolutions and changes during the past 20 years.

The synergic analysis through satellite images and agro-models (as support for the sustainable management of farms) will allow the end-user to determine an optimal input for each affected area inside the plot, according to intra-parcel variability, by accessing a secured web interface, for visualize and locate the vulnerable areas.

The GEOFARM service has to be considering as a complementary advanced approach to already concluded FP 6 (PLEIADeS) or ongoing FP 7 (SIRIUS) COPERNICUS Core Services projects.

SMART surveillance system with automatic identification of the interest events Call name: Dezvoltare Produse - Sisteme - Tehnologii - 2012
PN-II-IN-DPST-2012-1-0034 2013 - 2015

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UTI Grup

Project partners: UTI Grup (RO); Universitatea Politehnica din Bucuresti (RO)

Affiliation: UTI Grup (RO)

Project website: http://uti.eu.com/pncd-scouter/index.html

Abstract:

The proposed project represents UTI group’s need to expand the existing range of intelligent video systems with an automatic localization of events of interest (Scout), a new and innovative system with potential for commercial exploitation, in order to obtain profitable results for the company. In this sense, the project aims to improve business capabilities in the development of new solutions to enhance the quality, product diversity and reduced response time to market demands. The project also aims to increase the quality and diversification of innovative products and services of UTI Group, which will lead directly to increasing the group’s strength in the business market.

The SCOUTER project implementation is divided in 5 stages of research and development that will produce: analysis and technical studies on video processing methods, technical feasibility studies, technical specifications, experimental designs, test plans and reports, prototypes, technical and economic documentation, installation manuals, commissioning and use of the system component products, technology transfer in the production department of the UTI group, copyrighting algorithms resulted in the stages of industrial research and patent on technologies results in the experimental stages of development, participation in technical and scientific conferences, article publishing and organizing workshops presenting the results of the project.

The need for implementation of the project is determined by the need to increase the level of innovation in order to increase market competitiveness of products by UTI Group, together with the existence of a real market demand for intelligent video surveillance systems which automatically locate events. The main identified potential customers are the areas of critical infrastructure, local administration (traffic management) of public transport, retail (supermarkets, malls) and banking system.

The project contributes to fulfilling the objective of achieving the National Development Plan 2007 - 2013 (NDP) to "increase economic competitiveness and development of the knowledge economy", as well as the priorities of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) aimed at "increasing long-term economic competitiveness".

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