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BARSC AGM & Workshop

Location: Finmeccanica, 8-10 Great George Street, London SW1P 3AE Date: Thursday 9th May 2013 AGM Start: 1pm Workshop Start: 2pm You are invited to attend two BARSC Events which will be taking place on the same day: BARSC Annual General Meeting 1pm, Thursday 9th May 2013 The BARSC AGM for 2013 will be held before [...]

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November edition of ISIC newsletter

Read about the latest news from the International Space Innovation Centre in the November issue of INSPIRE

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Satellite Applications Catapult Newsletter

Read about the latest news from the Satellite Applications Catapult in the first issue of their NEWSLETTER

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Top Aerospace & Defence Companies Join Forces to Solve Global Challenges

In an unprecedented move, five of the world’s largest aerospace and defence companies are offering to stand together to work towards finding solutions to some of the most pressing global energy and environmental challenges. Finmeccanica, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Saab – companies traditionally used to competing with each other for major contracts in [...]

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BARSC Supported the 2nd Joint National Conference on New Science & Technologies in Earth Observation

The second joint science conference of the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) took place at the University of Nottingham in September, bringing together scientists and technologists over 3 days to discuss recent science findings and the future technology developments for observing the Earth’s climate and environment [...]

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CEOS WGISS 33 Report

BARSC Executive Member, Wyn Cudlip recently attended the 33rd meeting of CEOS WGISS held in Tokyo, Japan between 23rd to 27th April 2012. Wyn gave two presentations and has summarised the rest of the meeting in a report that can be downloaded by clicking the following link: WGISS 33 Meeting Report (7Mb PDF).

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BARSC increases Membership

The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC) is extremely pleased to announce that the latest company to become a member is Innovation Intelligence Group (IIG). BARSC works to promote the products and services of its members throughout the remote sensing community and beyond. The Association holds regular meetings to bring key stakeholder organizations, industry [...]

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TSB Investment Opportunity

Convergence in a digital landscape The Technology Strategy Board is to invest up to £1.8m in feasibility projects that address the converged nature of the digital landscape. The programme will be delivered in three parts during 2012. The TSB is seeking projects that focus on convergence in hyper-local media models, content origination tools, and analytical [...]

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UK Space Welcomes Greenaway

Beth Greenaway has started work with the UK Space Agency and will be leading work to develop the public sector uptake of Earth Observation Services. In doing this she will build strong relationships with public sector partners, with service providers from industry and elsewhere, and with organisations such as ISIC. She will also ensure that [...]

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Spatial Energy Announces Remote Sensing Energy Challenge

Spatial Energy, the leading source of digital imagery, content hosting and information solutions for the energy industry, today announced the inaugural Remote Sensing Energy Challenge. With $10,000 in total awards for winners in two categories – commercial and student – the competition seeks to identify new remote sensing technologies with the potential to assist oil [...]

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About BARSC

The British Association of Remote Sensing Companies (BARSC) was established in 1985, and represents the interests of all those involved in remote sensing activities, from major companies to SMEs and independent consultants. The Association Objectives are:
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To conserve, promote and protect the interests of, and encourage co-operation between, all UK companies, partnerships and individuals offering and undertaking consulting and contracting services in the field of remote sensing.
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To ensure that the interests of the Members of the Association are fully represented in all national, international and government committees which may exist and exert influence on the spheres of interest of Members.
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To liaise with Government departments, academic institutions and other similar bodies when undertaking contractual remote sensing activities in the operation of the professional and commercial services provided by Members.
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To encourage international funding and executing Agencies or organisations instigating remote sensing projects overseas to co-operate with BARSC and its Members.
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To provide a forum for representations to government and other appropriate bodies in connection with overseas trade visits and exhibitions.
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Do all such other things as may be conducive to the attainment of the above objectives