Centre for EO Instrumentation Challenge Workshop
Posted on 19 January 2012.
Following the ISIC-Surrey EO Workshop last year – we are planning a number of further EO related sessions this coming year. ISIC-Surrey are suporting a CEOI (Centre for EO Instrumentation) Challenge Workshop in conjunction with SWIRL and SetSquared on the 8 March 2012 entitled ‘Water Views from Space’ – to be held at the University [...]
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Satellite Applications Catapult Centre Selected by TSB
Posted on 10 January 2012.
The International Space Innovation Centre (ISIC) warmly welcomes the recent announcement by David Willetts MP, Minister of State for Science and Universities, that the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) has chosen Satellite Applications as the next Catapult Centre, to be launched in Autumn 2012. The Satellite Applications Catapult Centre has been selected in recognition of the [...]
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SPACE.eu Conference
Posted on 10 January 2012.
SPACE.eu CONFERENCE 28/29 February 2012 Diamant Centre Brussels Europe’s engagement with space is evolving rapidly, and the coming years and months will see a number of crucial steps. SPACE.eu builds on the hands-on experience of the network of space national contact points (ncp’s), so it will be designed to meet practitioners’ real needs. SPACE.eu aims [...]
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UK Space Agency Offers Secondment
Posted on 05 January 2012.
The UK Space Agency is seeking support to help deliver UK goals in securing downstream benefits from Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES). Work to establish a UK position on GMES is needed in the first part of 2012. Candidates are needed who would be available until July 2012. There is scope to extend [...]
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Earth Observation Technology Cluster’s Newsletter
Posted on 19 December 2011.
December 2011 A warm welcome to the Earth Observation Technology Cluster’s newsletter. Contents: * Announcement: Call for Papers for Special Issue in Remote Sensing * Knowledge Exchange examples: astronomy & earth observation; and environmental experts & remote sensing specialists. * RSPSoc 2011 – the Technology Cluster session * The Technology Cluster: a brief update on [...]
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Facility for Climate and Environmental Monitoring from Space
Posted on 19 December 2011.
On 7 December, the International Space and Innovation Centre (ISIC) received £3 million for the Climate and Environmental Monitoring from Space (CEMS) facility. The funding was announced by David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, as part of a £4.75 million government grant for electronic infrastructure to support the collection, storage and management of satellite [...]
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Environment Systems Sponsors PhD and Masters Courses at Aberystwyth University
Posted on 29 November 2011.
Environment Systems is sponsoring a number of post-graduate courses at Aberystwyth University as part of its ongoing commitment to higher-education. In the 2011/12 academic year Environment systems will be sponsoring four 1 year scholarships and an existing 3 year PhD course. The scholarships are part of the Access to Masters (ATM) and Knowledge Economy Skills [...]
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Sharper DMCii satellite images guide farmers worldwide
Posted on 21 November 2011.
In the two years since DMCii added 22m multispectral imagery to its geospatial data portfolio, the detailed satellite views of the Earth’s surface have proved highly-valued tools for farmers facing increasing pressures – not least of which is rising fertiliser costs. Acquired from the latest generation of DMC imaging satellites – UK-DMC2 and Deimos-1 – [...]
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Space for Growth – ISIC
Posted on 04 November 2011.
ISIC facilities funding to help accelerate the development of the Centre for Climate & Environmental Monitoring from Space (CEMS) As part of the £8.5m National Space Technology Programme provided by the UK Space Agency, Technology Strategy Board (TSB) and SEEDA, funding has been allocated for Collaborative Research & Development projects that help accelerate the development [...]
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Linked Data for Executives – Building the Business Case Briefing
Posted on 01 November 2011.
The UK Location Programme in conjunction with the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) Geospatial Specialist Group are holding a briefing on the 24th November, Linked Data for Executives which will focus on building the business case. Provisional agenda for the Linked Data for Executives – Building the Business Case Briefing including further details, such as [...]
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