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Asia-Pacific Earth observation pilot project
[last updated January 3, 2004 11:40 PM]
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General Information
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Expected Timeframe 2002 - Open Ended |
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Regional
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Indonesia, Japan, Thailand |
National Focal Points
At present, no information is available as to whether the partnership has made contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the relevant countries.
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
1. Training programmes for Asian pacific region at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) have promoted training programmes at AIT on the satellite data analysis and its applications with the participation of various organizations in Asia-Pacific region, especially for developing countries. Training also includes the new application technology of Advanced Earth/Land Observation Satellites of NASDA?which will facilitate and activate the pilot project of Indonesia and Thailand. Caravan type of training so far conducted outside of AIT is also welcomed by developing countries and should not be neglected, but rather, should be emphasized or enhanced, targeted at the promising tele-training in the future.
2. Pilot projects for the use of satellite data in Thailand and Indonesia
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) and Thailand and The National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), Indonesia and NASDA have started pilot projects, with the following objectives:
i. help develop groups of experts in satellite data applications within the administrations of Indonesia and Thailand, especially experts in mapping using satellite data;
ii. help these expert groups to create maps of land use and other factors, for the operational use of each government.
2. Pilot projects for the use of satellite data in Thailand and Indonesia
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) and Thailand and The National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), Indonesia and NASDA have started pilot projects, with the following objectives:
i. help develop groups of experts in satellite data applications within the administrations of Indonesia and Thailand, especially experts in mapping using satellite data;
ii. help these expert groups to create maps of land use and other factors, for the operational use of each government.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsPilot project will contribute greatly to human resource development and transfer of technology for the use of satellite data and applications in Indonesia and Thailand.
NASDA plans to launch the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite (ADEOS II) in 2002, and is also developing the Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) which is scheduled to be launched in 2004. Data obtained from these satellites will contribute greatly to this pilot project and thus encourage active use of satellite data by the administrations of Thailand and Indonesia. |
Progress against targetsNone reported as of 12/03.
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Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Human resources development/training
- Education/building awareness
The aim of the project is capacity building and technology transfer in the use of satellite data.
Activities include:
Thailand and Indonesia pilot project, a series of trainings and Seminars have been implemented using satellite data (mainly, JERS-1, ADEOS). AIT also plays an important role in the training of participating agencies.
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
1. Agenda 21 and remote-sensing
Earth observation data provides essential information for decision-making and participation on sustainable development. In this regard, Agenda 21 recognises the importance of the improvement of data collection and use as follows:
40.8 ... Within the organs and organizations of the United Nations system and relevant international organizations, data-collection activities, including those of Earthwatch and World Weather Watch, need to be strengthened, especially in the areas of urban air, freshwater, land resources (including forests and rangelands), desertification, other habitats, soil degradation, biodiversity, the high seas and the upper atmosphere. Countries and international organizations should make use of new techniques of data collection, including satellite-based remote sensing. .............
2. CSD9 and the use of satellite data
Furthermore, the Decision 9/4 "Information for Decision-making and Participation" of the Commission on Sustainable Development Ninth session (16-27 April 2001) encourages the cooperation for training and capacity building as follows:
(g) Encourages countries, particularly developed countries, with the cooperation of relevant international organizations, as appropriate to:
(i) Assist in training and capacity-building, particularly in developing countries, which will help promote wider use of information and communication technologies, including satellite data, and its application;
3. Agreement at PrepCom IV for WSSD (Bali, Indonesia, 27 May-7 June 2002)
As the results of discussions, the following action was agreed regarding the support to encourage the use of satellite and remote-sensing technologies as follows:
Draft Plan of Implementation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
115. [Agreed] Support countries, particularly developing countries, in their national efforts to:
(a) [Agreed] Collect data that are accurate, long-term, consistent and reliable;
(b) [Agreed] Use satellite and remote-sensing technologies for data collection and further
improvement of ground-based observations;
(c) [Agreed] Access, explore and use geographic information by utilizing the technologies of satellite remote sensing, satellite global positioning, mapping and geographic information systems.
Earth observation data provides essential information for decision-making and participation on sustainable development. In this regard, Agenda 21 recognises the importance of the improvement of data collection and use as follows:
40.8 ... Within the organs and organizations of the United Nations system and relevant international organizations, data-collection activities, including those of Earthwatch and World Weather Watch, need to be strengthened, especially in the areas of urban air, freshwater, land resources (including forests and rangelands), desertification, other habitats, soil degradation, biodiversity, the high seas and the upper atmosphere. Countries and international organizations should make use of new techniques of data collection, including satellite-based remote sensing. .............
2. CSD9 and the use of satellite data
Furthermore, the Decision 9/4 "Information for Decision-making and Participation" of the Commission on Sustainable Development Ninth session (16-27 April 2001) encourages the cooperation for training and capacity building as follows:
(g) Encourages countries, particularly developed countries, with the cooperation of relevant international organizations, as appropriate to:
(i) Assist in training and capacity-building, particularly in developing countries, which will help promote wider use of information and communication technologies, including satellite data, and its application;
3. Agreement at PrepCom IV for WSSD (Bali, Indonesia, 27 May-7 June 2002)
As the results of discussions, the following action was agreed regarding the support to encourage the use of satellite and remote-sensing technologies as follows:
Draft Plan of Implementation for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
115. [Agreed] Support countries, particularly developing countries, in their national efforts to:
(a) [Agreed] Collect data that are accurate, long-term, consistent and reliable;
(b) [Agreed] Use satellite and remote-sensing technologies for data collection and further
improvement of ground-based observations;
(c) [Agreed] Access, explore and use geographic information by utilizing the technologies of satellite remote sensing, satellite global positioning, mapping and geographic information systems.
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipTo help support the operation of the project, representatives of AIT, GISTDA, LAPAN and NASDA periodically meet and decide the policies for the planning and management of the project.
In the implementation of project activities, partners prepare reports. Partners will also organize a Seminar to review the progress and achievement of the project. Follow up meeting will periodically be organized throughout project period to discuss on problems and solutions. |
Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipTo achieve the partnership objectives, a number of government agencies of Thailand and Indonesia have been participating in this project. Under this pilot project, a series of trainings and Seminars have been implemented using satellite data (mainly, JERS-1, ADEOS). AIT also plays an important role in the training of participating agencies.
Indonesia In Indonesia, the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) and the Centre for Soil and Agroclimate Research (CSAR) participated in this project with the following aims: * Map rice crop areas * Monitor rice crop growth development * Estimate rice yields * Detect and identify rice diseases Thailand The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) coordinates the participating Thai government agencies: i. Department of Fisheries (DOF), Land Development Department (LDD) and Office of Agricultural Economics (OAE) of Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives; ii. Department of Town and Country Planning, Ministry of Interior. These agencies are implementing a pilot project with the following aims: * Mapping of urban land use * Constructing a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) database of Thailand * Mapping for agricultural classification * Mapping of coastal land use for fisheries * Mapping of regional land cover |
Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 0
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Non-financial resources availableType(s): Office space - Staff
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AIT is willing to provide human resources, education materials and facilities |
Funding SoughtRequired Amount in US$: not specified
Source(s) already approached: Partners agree among themselves regarding the necessary resources for the project.
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Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
AIT is a founding member and, currently serving as the Secretariat of the Greater Mekong Subregion Academic and Research Network (GMSARN). GMSARN is composed of eight of the region's top-ranking academic and research institutions and carries out activities in the following areas: human resources development, joint research, and dissemination of information and intellectual assets generated in the GMS, which includes Cambodia, Yunnan Province in China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.