The concept of “Information Factory” aims to tackle challenges related to the fragmentation of the EO service landscape and the lack of scaling mechanisms that allow the cost-effective and streamlined production and consumption of services integrating EO and non-EO data to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. The Information Factory seeks to bring together different actors of the …
Telespazio UK has launched the second Invitation to Tender through the esa-star Best Practice for the selection of subcontractors for EarthCODE – Earth Science Collaborative Open Development Environment of European Space Agency – ESA. What is EarthCODE? EarthCODE is an ambitious project aimed at implementing the Open Science vision set forth in the 2024 ESA …
The ability to accurately characterize either fixed objects or moving targets is a critical need for security, defence and intelligence purposes. Spaceborne Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems are revolutionizing this domain, and advancements in Inverse SAR (ISAR) techniques offer unprecedented improvements in moving target identification and analysis. Current EO systems can provide very high-resolution (VHR) …
The ESA Green Transition Information Factories initiative enables the development of an ecosystem of EO-integrated solutions addressing key needs and challenges for the green transition and climate adaptation. It leverages Earth Observation data products, together with geospatial and interdisciplinary data, advanced analytics and cloud services to co-develop user-driven capabilities and services. Through the ongoing GTIF-AT and …
The European Space Agency has contributed also this year’s UNFCCC COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, held from November 11 to 22, 2024. As global leaders, scientists, and advocates gathered to negotiate and advance climate action, ESA underscored the importance of Earth observation (EO) data in understanding and addressing climate challenges. ESA’s delegation of Earth Observation, …
In mountainous regions such as the Alps, snow cover plays a crucial role in the hydrological cycle. Precipitation in these areas in winter, particularly above 1,000 metres altitude, remains stored as a snowpack until the spring melt season, when water is released back into rivers and reservoirs. This seasonal water reserve is critical for water …
Building on the success of Austria’s first Green Transition Information Factory (GTIF) demonstration last year, this pioneering concept is advancing its mission to support national priorities in their Net Zero journey. The initiative is set to broaden its impact by fostering open innovation and scalability across diverse regions and sectors while empowering stakeholders to drive …
The Geohazards Exploitation Platform (GEP) is the outcome of an ESA initiative to implement Thematic Exploitation Platforms, i.e. advanced on-line processing environments dedicated to user communities in specific thematic areas. The GEP is looking at geological and hydrogeological hazards with a focus on terrain motion mapping. In the context of its current evolution, the GEP …
Following the winter season introducing EO cloud platforms and services, the Network of Resources webinar series is back with new sessions to give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of EO cloud services or discover new ones. Join us as we explore how EO cloud services can support you to effectively work with EO …
Embark on a journey of innovation as the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Geneva Digital Health Hub join forces to announce an open call for hackathon challenges. This opportunity invites individuals from all backgrounds, with a special focus on health sector and Earth Observation (EO) applications experts, to contribute their ideas and expertise. Get …
