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AMICON is a European Network of Excellence that brings together players in the field of Radio Frequency Micro-Electromechanical Systems and Radio Frequency Microsystems. The project targets research, education and applications aspects. The project aims to merge MEMS technologies with Information Communication technologies. PHOREMOST was an FP6 project that aimed to create a network of excellence that will address near and long term needs of photonic functional components enabled by nanotechnology. Both the projects have relevance to the Condition Monitoring of Infrastructure in the protection segment of the Technology Sector.

The European Commission funded Mobi-Health project looked at communication technology for providing a continuous monitoring of trauma patients outside hospital environments. The framework 5 project aimed to create a third generation network for monitoring purposes was expected to save lives, generate vital medical research data and reduce medical services costs.

The following framework 7 projects have been funded by the European Commission in the Security theme that are relevant to condition monitoring:

Seamless communication for crisis management (SECRICOM) has been initiated in 2008 for the development for a reference security platform as an interoperable system on the existing communication network [319].

Security System for maritime infrastructure, ports and costal zones (SECTRONIC) project initiated in 2008, focuses on critical maritime infrastructure namely, passenger and goods transport, energy supply and port infrastructure [320].

Novel intruder detection & authentication optical sensing technology (IDETECT 4ALL) project initiated in 2008 focuses on the need for alerting technology for surveillance and intruder detection for critical infrastructure [321].

Autonomous maritime surveillance system (AMASS) project initiated in 2008 focuses on security of critical maritime areas using active and passive sensors linked to a network. The project addresses illegal immigration, drug and weapons trafficking [322].

Suspicious and abnormal behaviour monitoring using a network of cameras & sensors for situation awareness enhancement (SAMURAI) project was initiated in 2008. The project aims to develop and integrate monitoring systems based on cameras and sensors for critical infrastructure site [323].

Localisation of threat substances in urban society (LOTUS) project was initiated in early 2009. The LOTUS project aims to create a system to detect the preparation of explosives and drugs during preparation and production of a terrorist plot. This will be demonstrated by detection using sensors and global infrastructure for positioning and networking [144].

Integrated mobile security kit (IMSK) was initiated in 2008. The objective of the project is to combine technology solutions from Detection of CBRNE, area surveillance, and check point control for additional sensitive security locations. The sensor data is expected to be integrated with communication and data module to a command centre [44].

The following Preparatory Action for Security Research Funded projects were funded by the European Commission and are relevant to condition monitoring:

Vital Infrastructure threats and assurance (VITA) project has delivered an assessment of threats and protection of highly networked infrastructure. The initial assessment of threats and proof of concept demonstrator were achieved for critical infrastructure in the 18 month period [324].

Highway to Security: Interoperability for situation awareness and crisis management (HITS/ ISAC) project objective was to enable information analysis and fusion from numerous sources across borders to detect and provide early warning for suspicious activities such as communication and movement of goods. The focus of the 18 month project was prevention, prediction, interoperability and information sharing [325].

Mobile Autonomous Reactive Information system for urgency situations (MARIUS) project aimed at developing a autonomous command post which can be deployed for monitoring during and after a crisis. The system is expected to integrate information processing from sensors and communication capabilities as a generic crisis management solution [326].

Protection of Air Transportation and Infrastructure (PATIN) project aimed to ensure the protection of air transportation system and critical ground infrastructure and security networks against terrorist attacks. The project addressed issues such as interoperability, crisis management and optimisation of networks [327].

Surveillance of Border Coastlines and Harbours (SOBCAH) project aimed to demonstrate a real time, user friendly, high automated surveillance systems for ports and borders. The demonstration would be based on the architectural solutions for most advanced sensors and networks [328].

Transport Infrastructures Protection System (TIPS) project aimed to address security of mainline, subway and metro systems of European cities. The project addressed technological solutions for safety of passengers against explosives along with the communication infrastructure [147].

Wireless Interoperability for Security (WINTSEC) project aimed to study the standardised internetworking layer at the core network level. The objectives were to achieve interoperability in public and governmental security domain [329].

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