In the framework of the GMES initiative, LIMES and G-Mosaic integrated projects represent the main European Commission initiative relating to Security and Safety. Integrating Earth Observation with communication and positioning technologies they develop innovative common products and pre-operational services in the following areas:

• Maritime surveillance: including sea border surveillance in Europe and Outside, illegal immigration and illegal trafficking surveillance, safety sea lane/piracy/sensitive cargo.
• Infrastructure Surveillance: land border surveillance, critical infrastructure (e.g. pipelines)
• Support to peace-keeping: population monitoring, resources (water), NPT

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