The list of international projects SAS
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International network for harmonization of atmospheric aerosol retrievals from ground based photometers
Charakterizácia atmosférického aerosólu z pozemnej rádiometrie
| Duration: |
1.10.2022 - 31.10.2026 |
| Program: |
COST |
| Project leader: |
Mgr. Kocifaj Miroslav DrSc. |
| Annotation: |
Aerosols are particles floating in the Earth’s atmosphere linked with the largest uncertainty on estimates and interpretations of the Earth’s changing energy budget. Measurement principles differ depending on the desired derived aerosol optical parameter and on the measurement platform (surface or space).
The common aerosol columnar properties’ retrieval techniques, consists of direct measurement of a bright source of radiation (sun, star, moon, sky) with a multi-wavelength photometers. Several global photometric aerosol networks exist. However, there are several instrumental, algorithm and hardware based differences on their related aerosol products and a global standardization is needed. In addition, in order to improve and optimize sun- and moon- photometric aerosol measurements, a network of aerosol scientists and operators, aerosol measurement users and software, hardware developers is needed.
The objective of “ΗΑRΜΟΝΙΑ” Action is to establish a network involving institutions, instrument developers, scientific and commercial end users, in order to improve and homogenize aerosol retrievals using mainly solar and sky but also lunar and star photometers from different networks. It aims bridging user needs and the science and technology expertise residing in academia and industry, through:
- Increasing the interactions and knowledge exchanges between several atmospheric aerosol network measurement scientists and users
- Standardizing and improving of existing aerosol products and tools, towards a “harmony” in the aerosol photometry
- Stimulating the communication between operational agencies and academia, with the aim to increase the applicability of aerosol products.
- Encouraging and organizing the dialogue between researchers and instrument manufacturers, towards innovation actions on current and future photometric-aerosol instrumentation. |
Smart, Efficient and Lightweight Facade for low-energy buildings
Inteligentná, efektívna a ľahká fasáda pre nízkoenergetické budovy
| Duration: |
1.7.2026 - 30.6.2029 |
| Program: |
Horizon Europe |
| Project leader: |
doc. Ing. Čekon Miroslav PhD. |
| Annotation: | Buildings account for a major share of energy use, and current façade systems cannot fully exploit renewable energy or provide dynamic thermal performance. The project addresses the need for highly efficient, adaptive envelope solutions suitable for diverse climates and modernization of existing buildings. The objective is to develop and validate a multifunctional façade integrating active thermal insulation, PV-T energy harvesting, and latent heat storage, forming a modular prefabricated unit. Potential applications include new and renovated buildings requiring improved energy efficiency and on-site renewable integration. The proposed solution solves several important challenges of the housing market such as demand for new cheap houses, attempting the autonomous building standard and increasing energy performance. The approach supports sustainable construction, accelerates market uptake of advanced façade technologies, and strengthens the competitiveness of involved company. |
The birth of solar systems (PLANETS)
Prachové častice v slnečnej sústave
| Duration: |
1.9.2023 - 30.9.2027 |
| Program: |
COST |
| Project leader: |
Mgr. Kocifaj Miroslav DrSc. |
| Annotation: | Solar systems emerge from the dust, gas, and ice present in discs encircling newly-born stars. State-of-the-art images from current telescopes have revealed complex substructure (rings and gaps) in dust and gas that may be caused by forming planets. However, these observations have raised many questions regarding when and how planets form; for example, we see rings in discs too young to birth planets, and we measure disc masses too low to form a Solar System analogue. Further, the demographics provided by observations of extra-solar planetary systems have revealed huge diversity and hint that our Solar System may be unique. It is clear that our picture of the birth of Solar Systems remains incomplete despite these great advances in observations.
This Action will create a multi-disciplinary network covering three cornerstones: experiments, models, and observations. Experimental data is needed to accurately prescribe physics in models of disc evolution and planet formation, and to correctly interpret observations of dust and gas emission. Models are a “virtual laboratory” within which the impact of physics can be explored, and from which observational diagnostics can be created. Finally, observations provide us with the benchmarks needed to confirm or refute our picture of Solar System birth.
To build a holistic picture of how Solar Systems form can only be achieved with an interdisciplinary and pan-European network. This Action will provide the structure and funding needed to develop the research framework, provide training to the next generation, and to disseminate the findings to key stakeholders. |
The total number of projects: 3
