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Expert Meeting on Space-based information for Early Warning

Taking into consideration the role of early warning systems in minimizing damages and losses in case of disasters, UN-SPIDER is organizing the United Nations/Germany Expert Meeting on the Use of Space-based Information in Early Warning Systems with the financial support from the Government of Germany. The main objectives of the expert meeting are to raise [...]

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Commission widens search for expert advisors for Horizon 2020

The European Commission has today launched a call asking experts from all fields to participate in shaping the agenda of Horizon 2020, the European Union’s future funding programme for research and innovation. This marks the first time that the Commission has launched such a call for its research and innovation programme. Advisory groups will provide [...]

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Final Review for the CEOI 5th Open Call

Remote Sensing Technologies for Earth Observation – Wednesday 20th March 2013 Final Review for the CEOI 5th Open Call held on behalf of the UK Space Agency The Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) is pleased to invite you to its Technology Projects Review Day, held on behalf of the UK Space Agency, when 19 [...]

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National Space Applications Programme

The UK Space Agency is looking to renew its support for space applications development, particularly capitalising on the contribution the Agency can make as a neutral broker between Government requirements and service providers. Therefore, the UK Space Agency would like to launch a National Space Applications Programme (NSAP), and is looking for technical professional support [...]

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(CEOI) Innovations in Remote Sensing – A Review

Over 70 delegates from a wide variety of industries, institutions and government attended the CEOI Innovations in Remote Sensing Showcase in London on 23rd January 2013. Supported by the Satellite Applications Catapult, the event provided a great opportunity to catch up with the latest Earth observation (EO) instrumentation technologies and highlighted potential areas for licensing, [...]

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Building Satellite Data Ecosystems

On Tuesday 19 March 2013, the University of Edinburgh and the Satellite Applications Catapult are organising a ‘Building Satellite Data Ecosystems’ event to discuss the long-term view to build on an ecosystem that creates knowledge. The event is taking place at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, registration is at 9.00am. For more information please [...]

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London Satellite Finance Network – Conference and Trade Show

The London Satellite Finance Network – Conference and Trade Show is taking place on Monday 11 February at Inmarsat’s London offices. The event has been organised to help both SMEs and larger industry players network with the finance community, the Government and UK Export Finance to help ‘finance business growth’ and ‘grow export market potential’. [...]

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Remote Sensing in the Marine Environment

To learn more about the ‘Remote Sensing in the Marine Environment’ event that is being hosted by the UK Hydrographic Office, the Satellite Applications Catapult and the Royal Institute of Navigation, just click on the following link: Event Brochure

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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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Space Solutions Hackathon

The International Space Innovation Centre (ISIC), Satellite Applications Catapult, MetOffice and UK Space Agency are organising simultaneous Space Solutions ‘Hackathons’ at the Electron Building, on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, near Oxford and at the MetOffice, Exeter. The two-day technology development Hackathons are taking place over the weekend of Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 [...]

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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