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EARSC promotes the understanding
of our Planet for societal benefits
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EARSC 4 Pillars
Representing the Members
The core pillar of our activities is to support and promote our members. We achieve this goal mainly through projects which we undertake (see projects). Members’ views are gathered through a series of ad-hoc working groups dedicated to important topics. We inform our members through a monthly report and a dedicated portal about important news and information, as announced bid opportunities – and dedicated e-mails for key items.
Read MoreMarket development & Internationalization
EARSC is engaged in a wide range of activities to develop new markets and business opportunities for our members. Our strategy is to engage users, identify needs and stimulate demand for European EO services both in Europe and abroad with complementary commercial and geographical approaches.
Read MorePromoting the industry
EARSC employs a range of sophisticated digital tools to promote the European EO sector. EARSC has three main digital tools which cover creating a shared vocabulary (EARSC TAXONOMY) , providing a common space to find EO companies, and a common space to discover ‘online’ EO services.
Read MoreShowing the value of Earth Observation
The Earth observation sector delivers a wide range of social and environmental and economic benefits to citizens of Europe and the world. To properly and consistently value these impacts, EARSC leads the Sentinel Benefits Study (SeBS) project in which we measure the total societal impact of products and services coming from Sentinel satellite data.
Read MoreEARSC NEWS
Enhancing Public Health Research: Interoperability Standards For Earth Observation Systems
Relying on interoperability standards, Earth Observation Systems use meteorological data to predict outbreak of diseases, and have potential to prevent countless illnesses and deaths.
ASPRS Announces Certification of the First Remote Sensing Technologist
Chad Lopez is the first Remote Sensing Technologist to complete the requirements for certification under the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) certification program for technologists. Lopez specializes in processing, analyzing and classifying satellite and aerial imagery. He has worked with Fugro EarthData, Inc. (formerly EarthData International) since 2005 as a Senior Digital
Small Business Act: Commission publishes new practical guidelines for Member States on how to make public procurement more SME-friendly
In the context of the Small Business Act (SBA), the European Commission has published a set of practical examples and guidelines which will enable Member States and public authorities to make their public procurement rules and practices more friendly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Public procurement in the EU – i.e. the purchases of
Commission proposal for a Regulation on a Statute for a European Private Company: Frequently Asked Questions
Commission proposal for a Regulation on a Statute for a European Private Company: Frequently Asked Questions What is the European Private Company Statute? It is a new legal instrument based on EU law designed for small- and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs). It gives entrepreneurs the option of forming a European Private Company, referred to also by
CNES wins award for satellite collision risk management
(CNES) – 16 May, CNES engineer François Laporte, based at the Toulouse Space Centre, won the Best Paper of Symposium award at Space Ops 2008 for his contribution on operational management of collision risks for CNES satellites in low-Earth orbit. Better risk assessment With the ever-growing population of space debris, the possibility of a debris
USAID Announces New Tool to Provide Weather Alerts in Central America and Caribbean
24June2008. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator Jacqueline E. Schafer announced the introduction of NextStorm, a new tool for severe weather prediction useful in developing countries. This new tool was created through a partnership including USAID, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the
Nano, micro and mini satellites are as efficient in discharging their duties as their larger counterparts
The smooth and flawless launch of eight nano satellites developed by universities from across the world along with two Indian spacecraft in one go by the April 28 path-breaking flight of the four stage Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), while helping put ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) on par with front-ranking international space agencies, has
Thailand's Theos satellite
Thailand’s Theos satellite has another chance to get into orbit now Russia has negotiated a deal with Kazakhstan to take rocket waste discharged during the launch process. The launch is now expected by September. Theos _ short for Thailand Earth Observation System _ will be Thailand’s first natural resources survey satellite. Its launch has been
JRC supports Chinese authorities in post earthquake measures
At the request of the European Commission Delegation in China and in agreement with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the JRC Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen (IPSC) provided a scientific and technical support package to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Centre of Earth Observation and Digital Earth (CAS/CEODE), in order to contribute to post Wen Chuan earthquake disaster measures, such as damage assessment for reconstruction planning and future disaster risk reduction initiatives.
1Spatial acquires ComSine: Strengthening Sensor Web capabilities
1Spatial, a leader in spatial data management, today announces the acquisition of ComSine, a privately owned SME specialising in IT consultancy and development for the telecommunications, navigation and geographic information industries, including satellite Earth observation.
Planet Action launches an international Call for Projects
The Earth Observation and GIS communities taking action to fight the climate crisis
Key figures on European business
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2nd Europe INNOVA Conference on 22-24 October 2008 in Lyon, France
ACCELERATING INNOVATION IN EUROPE
Facebook 'dipping' craze irks pool owners
“Teenagers are using internet satellite images to spot outdoor swimming pools before meeting for late-night dips. The new craze, known as ‘dipping’, involves people using pictures from Google Earth to identify homes that have large outdoor pools.” (The Telegraph)
Space for European innovation
The EU has transformed space into a strategic policy area. The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) initiative is among its major success stories and is reaping a wealth of environmental and social benefits, as well as stimulating space research and generating downstream commercial applications.
Is GMES an opportunity for the service industry?
PRESENTATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS WORKSHOP 19-03-08. More Information
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