|
Step |
Description |
Started |
Duration |
Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Determine an ESSL scientific core group to form a critical mass. |
11/2002 |
3 months |
- |
|
2 |
Core group decides on first projects and funding options during preparatory meetings. |
2003 |
1 year |
- |
|
3 |
Apply for funding at EU, national governments, insurance industry. |
2003 |
2 years |
- |
|
4 |
Set up a web-based ESSL (essl.org) for communication, cooperation, and dissemination of results. |
11/2002 |
3 months |
01/2003 |
|
5 |
Document progress in workshops and reports to public and sponsors. |
- |
as required |
- |
|
6 |
Decide upon location for permanent ESSL facilities. |
- |
1 year |
- |
|
7 |
Apply for funding of permanent facilities, determine conditions of exchange and use of observational data and model forecast products with other research organizations. |
- |
1 year |
- |
|
8 |
Start ESSL operations with a small initial staff and with manageable research tasks. |
- |
2 years |
- |
|
9 |
After accomplishing Step 8, start sustainable long-term evolution and expansion of the ESSL by broadening the scope and complexity of its tasks. |
- |
continuous |
- |
|
10 |
Introduce and export technology and European-manufactured software and systems for storms hazards warning and mitigation on the European and international marketplace. |
- |
when applicable |
- |