WP7 Demonstration and impact assessment of Iliad pilots

Based upon the results in WP1 (user tests and engagement) and the DT descriptions, the partners will refine the indicators in terms of Visibility, Accessibility and Performance KPIs for each pilot to assess the impact of the Iliad DTO on industries, governmental authorities, end users and other stakeholders. A demonstration protocol - including questionnaires specifically orientated towards Iliad's targeted end-users will be developed to aid Iliad DTO impact assessment and will include the indicators for the DTs in renewable energy, aquaculture industry, port authorities and coast guards, fisheries, for decision-making, research, interest groups including NGOs, knowledge-based activities, open data products and services and engagement of young people and scientists for the promotion of ocean literacy.

• Duration:  M19 - M24
• Task Lead:  SINTEF AS (SINDIG)

The partners will demonstrate each Iliad DT to the identified end users using questionnaire and protocol developed in 7.1. This task will closely collaborate with WP 10 and 11 that develop training modules for Iliad services to be used in science, governance and education and cover outreach to non-targeted end users.

• Duration:  M25 - M34
• Task Lead:  Fraunhofer IGD (FHG)

The partners will assess the Iliad DTO as a whole, based on the demonstration and assessment results from task 7.2. A quantitative/scoring methodology will be developed for Iliad DTO assessment by mapping proposed DTO outputs (e.g., data, variables, indicators, services) to user’s needs and gaps filling; existing and future maritime activities (e.g., tourism, aquaculture, oil and gas extraction, marine renewables etc.) and marine spatial planning; existing macroregional strategies and EU policy instruments. The assessment will encompass a (re)analysis of users’ needs, an exhaustive exploration of implemented DTO architecture and will integrate the feedbacks of the Questionnaire Surveys.

• Duration:  M34 - M36
• Task Lead:  SINTEF Ocean AS (SOCEAN)