{"id":48128,"date":"2024-06-03T10:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T09:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=48128"},"modified":"2024-06-04T14:55:42","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T13:55:42","slug":"raw-materials-innovation-s34i-from-sky-to-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/raw-materials-innovation-s34i-from-sky-to-soil\/48128\/","title":{"rendered":"Raw materials innovation: S34I, from sky to soil"},"content":{"rendered":"

S34I<\/a> is an innovative European project that seeks to increase Europe\u2019s autonomy in raw materials resources by utilising advanced data-driven techniques for analysing Earth observation (EO) data.<\/h2>\n

The backbone of Europe\u2019s economy lies in its raw materials. They provide a robust industrial foundation, producing a diverse range of goods and applications that are a part of our daily lives and modern technologies. However, the availability of certain raw materials remains a growing concern both within the EU and throughout the world. It\u2019s essential to ensure reliable and unrestricted access to these materials to maintain a stable and flourishing economy.<\/p>\n

European raw materials are crucial<\/h3>\n

Europe has always been dependent on other regions for its raw materials, which makes it vulnerable. However, a new project called S34I, which was launched in January 2023 and co-ordinated by the University of Oporto, aims to increase Europe\u2019s autonomy in raw materials resources by utilising advanced data-driven techniques for analysing Earth Observation (EO) data.<\/p>\n

The project leverages Copernicus and other satellite sensors (including optical and radar) for data collection, while other platforms like airborne, low altitude platforms, ground-based, in-situ techniques\/methods, and fieldwork are used to complement Copernicus data or for calibration and validation purposes. The S34I project\u2019s primary focus is on systematically exploring minerals and continually monitoring extraction, closure, and post-closure activities to improve European knowledge and autonomy on raw materials resources. Additionally, the project seeks to improve social acceptance of mining (SLO) and promote better legislation.<\/p>\n

S34I is developing technical experiments and pilot validations\/demonstrations for six pilot use cases, including Onshore Exploration, Shallow Water Exploration, Extraction, and Closure\/Post-Closure:<\/p>\n