Remote Instrumentation in Next-generation Grids (RINGrid) - FP6

The development and dissemination of techniques and technologies that allow virtualized, remote and shared access to industrial or scientific instruments is essential for the progress of society. The possibility of using scientific or industrial equipment independent of their physical location helps in the equality of opportunity for and unification of communities and subsequently opens new opportunities for industry, science and business. Furthermore, it has a very important political and strategic impact, as we head towards a more unified Europe. The systematic identification of instruments and corresponding user communities, the definition of their requirements as well as careful analysis of the remote instrumentation synergy with next-generation high-speed communications networks and grid infrastructure will be the basis for the definition of recommendations for designing next-generation Remote Instrumentation Services. Project results will be disseminated to scientific, industrial and business groups of users to increase awareness of the benefits of using next-generation Remote Instrumentation Systems, which are essential for promoting egalitarian access to the European e-Infrastructure opportunities. All the objectives of this project will be achieved through close collaboration of EU member states and third countries to ensure Europe's strong participation in research initiatives conducted at the international level.