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EOEP-3 Programme Feedback

ESA has undertaken a review of the EOEP-3 programme, as part of preparations towards the formulation of the EOEP-4 programme proposal. The EOEP-3 review has focussed on the science, technology and programmatic aspects of the programme and I attach the findings of this review which ESA will present to PBEO Delegations on 15th and 16th [...]

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BARSC AGM 2011 NOTICE

The BARSC AGM will be held on Tuesday, 7 June 2011 at Finmeccanica, 8th Floor, 39 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0EU, and will start at 16:00. All BARSC members are invited to attend and should you wish to join or send apologies for absence please email Secretary Gareth Davies (secretary@barsc.org.uk). Nominations for the following posts [...]

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EO Technology Cluster – Newsletter May 2011

UAV SIG Workshop Annual Lecture & Conversazione, 7th – 8th July, 2011, University of Durham This two-day workshop is a joint initiative of the Earth Observation Technology Cluster and the RSPSoc UAV Special Interest Group. Details of the Annual Lecture on Saturday 7th July will be finalised very soon. The Conversazione social event will take [...]

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UK takes the helm to provide crisis satellite images

Today the UK assumes leadership of the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters at a meeting in London. The Charter is an organisation that coordinates space agencies worldwide in gathering vital satellite images of disaster-stricken regions – providing the images to civil protection authorities to inform their response efforts and save lives. As Chair of [...]

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Technology Strategy Board Funding Scheme Announcment

New funding scheme will support innovative small companies A new scheme will offer funding to small companies to enable them to research and develop new products, processes and services that could stimulate economic growth. Managed by the Technology Strategy Board, the Grant for Research and Development scheme, which comes into effect from 4 April 2011, [...]

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ESA Sponsored Workshop to Address Challenges in Offshore Renewable Energy

A one day workshop sponsored by the European Space Agency in collaboration with Welsh Assembly Government and Low Carbon Research Institute will be held at ECM2, Port Talbot on 7th April starting at 10 am. The event will focus on the potential for space technologies to address the challenges of marine energy deployment. The participants [...]

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UK Space Sector Mission to Colorado & Florida

This mission presents an unparalleled opportunity for UK space companies to meet and network with key US private sector space companies and NASA. UK Trade & Investment, working in partnership with key US space stakeholders, such as Space Florida, is organising a roadshow and trade mission to Denver, Colorado and Orlando, Florida. The roadshow element [...]

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Protected: ARTES Application Workshop (Members Only)

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First Call for Papers, RSPSoc 2011

Earth Observation in a Changing World 13th – 15th September 2011, Bournemouth University, UK Dr Ross Hill, local organiser for RSPSoc 2011 has released the first call for papers for the 2011 conference. The interdisciplinary theme, “Earth Observation in a Changing World”, will bring together researchers and practitioners, and will facilitate discussion of key issues [...]

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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