PROJECT GAUSS

GALILEO-EGNOS AS AN ASSET FOR

UTM SAFETY AND SECURITY

GAUSS (Galileo-EGNOS as an Asset for UTM Safety and Security) is an H2020 project aimed
at developing a high performance positioning system for drones within the U-Space
framework focusing on VLL (Very Low Level) UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) operations.
GAUSS, coordinated by everis Aerospace, Defense and Security, consists of a
multi-constellation GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) together with internal sensor
data fusion. One of its key elements is the integration and exploitation of Galileo and
EGNOS's exceptional features in terms of accuracy, integrity and security, which will be key
assets for the safety of current and future drone operations.

MAIN OBJECTIVES
Precision of drone's estimated position.
Safety for UAS and UTM operations.
Security and cyber-resilience in UAS and UTM operations.
Coordination among UAS within the same airspace.
Compatibility with open and specific EASA's drone operational categories.

WORK DISTRIBUTION
COORDINATION AND AWARENESS

PROJECT FRAMEWORK
TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT
INTEGRATION AND VALIDATION

WP2 WP3 WP6

UTM operational framework. RPAS precise positioning Integration, trials
and orientation. and validation.

WP1 WP4
Management. EGNSS signal integrity
and security.

WP7 WP5
Communication, exploitation UTM technologies.
and dissemination.

CONSORTIUM MEMBERS
PROJECT GAUSS
GALILEO-EGNOS AS AN ASSET FOR
UTM SAFETY AND SECURITY

MAIN UAS INVOLVED

UAS ATLANTIC UAS TUCAN

Wingspan 3,800 mm Wingspan 2,740 mm
Length 2,800 mm Length 1,440 mm
MTOW 50 kg MTOW 5 kg
Payload 5 kg (*) Payload 0.75 kg
Engine 2 stroke, 2 cylinders petrol Engine Enclosed three-phase
engine with electronic electric motor
management system, 12l fuel Cruise speed 65 km/h
tank - 9HP
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Cruise speed 110 km/h Range 25 km (*)
Maximum speed 170 km/h Endurance 90 min (*)
Range 100 km (*) Manufacturer SCR - everis ADS
Endurance 5 h (*) (*) Depending on system configuration
Manufacturer SCR - everis ADS
(*) Depending on system configuration

This project has received funding from the European

Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation
programme under grant agreement No 776293.

Information

aerospaceanddefense@everis.com project.gauss@everis.com
aerospace-defense.everis.com www.projectgauss.eu