This online course will provide participants with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge on vegetation and drought monitoring based on satellite EO data. It will introduce the general concept of EO-based vegetation/drought monitoring, show the different types of potentially useful EO data, highlight relevant satellite sensors and freely available data products as well as explain…
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Copernicus in social media nee@spacetec.p… Fri, 16/09/2022 – 13:27 Social media is one of the most important communication channels for Copernicus The awareness footprint of Copernicus has significantly increased this past year. This development in the reach and impact can be traced back to the growth of Copernicus on social media. Indeed, today, Copernicus EU…
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This thematic session of “Space 4 Critical Infrastructures” shifts towards energy and transport. The energy and transport sectors are inherently linked to critical infrastructures, which is also why they have already been applied in the European Critical Infrastructure Directive of 2008. The green and digital transition of transport and energy distribution networks stand high on…
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The new version of the Service Definition Document (SDD) for the EGNOS Data Access Service (EDAS) has been just released. In this latest version, the SDD has been updated to reflect the service’s latest changes, including the inclusion of Iceland as an EGNOS participant member. Additionally, the SDD captures the GSA’s transition to the European Union…
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While the loss of biodiversity is occurring across all ecosystems, it is particularly pronounced in coastal regions. Not only are these areas some of the most biodiverse on Earth, but they also host large human populations and substantial economic activity. As the human factor increases, these unique ecosystems are subjected to rapid habitat loss, overexploitation…
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The event “Hessen in Space” – Opportunities for EU Regions from the European Space Policy with Hessen” was organised jointly by Hesse and NEREUS taking place in the Representation of the State of Hessen to the EU in Brussels on the 7th of September 2022. Presenting the newly adopted Hesse’s space strategy, the event focused…
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The event will take place on 27 September from 16.00 – 19.00 at the Prague House (Avenue Palmerston 16, 1000 Brussels) and will be followed by a cocktail reception. Registration is available here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/PragueHouse-EUSPA The main aim of the event is to discuss EUSPA’s role in supporting EU priorities through EU Space Programme. The…
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OBSERVER: The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) Risk and Recovery Mapping component celebrates its 10th anniversary nee@spacetec.p… Thu, 08/09/2022 – 09:59 On 28 August 2022, the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) marked an important anniversary. It has been ten years since its Risk and Recovery Mapping component was activated for the first time! As part…
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The EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is supporting a new prize contest. The competition is looking for solutions that leverage Earth Observation and GNSS to detect, monitor and remove plastic in oceans and waterways. Read on to learn more about the global issue spurring the need for these types of solutions and the…
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The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is Europe’s regional satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS). Used to improve the accuracy and reliability of GNSS positioning information, EGNOS is designed to provide safety of life navigation services to aviation, maritime and land-based users across the EU. While the exploitation of EGNOS is the responsibility of the EU…
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