The ITC GEONETCast toolbox: a geo capacity building component for education and training in global earth observation and geo information provision to society

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Abstract

In many countries throughout the world, the use of earth observation data for environmental or societal purposes still remains underexplored, in spite increasing earth observation (EO) data provision. The root cause is mainly a still inadequate generic knowledge to use remote sensing data and derive information products. The GEONETCast data dissemination system of GEOSS, the Global earth observation system of systems, is steadily working towards removing barriers for EO data access and use. Efficient processing and analysis tools, accessible by end-users, need to be urgently developed in order to exploit the full potential of this global data dissemination and information system. The ITC GEONETCast Toolbox, an open access earth observation data retrieval and application development environment is presented here. It can act as gap filler in the knowledge transfer chain from EO data providers to the local end-users in the different societal benefit areas of GEOSS.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
Subtitle of host publicationEarth observation, origins and applications
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherIEEE
PagesV385 - V388
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4244-3395-7
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-3395-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2009: Earth Observation, Origins and Applications - University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 12 Jul 200917 Jul 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS)
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)2153-6996
ISSN (Electronic)2153-7003

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, IGARSS 2009
Abbreviated titleIGARSS
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period12/07/0917/07/09

Keywords

  • GIP
  • WRS
  • ADLIB-ART-366

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