ICT-based innovative public service for Alpine tourists and professional users

The purpose of the OTMOSERA feasibility study was to investigate and assess the technical feasibility and commercial viability of sustainable services to support the management and maintenance of hiking paths and trail maps, to support the safety and enjoyment of their visitors, to reduce the operational cost, and to prepare the follow-on steps for the implementation of such services. By using SatNav, SatCom and EO data, OTM / OSERA provides accessibility and connectivity for Alpine tourists and professional users. Specific users/stakeholders include: Alpine nature parks and hut operators; Mountaineering associations; Dissemination, Media, Industry Bodies & Networks.