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UN satellite image analysis – continuity is key to success. GEO-X, Side Event by Secure World Foundation – 13 January 2014. Introduction to UNOSAT. Continuity. Thematic Temporal Quality Innovation. Introduction to UNOSAT. About UNOSAT.
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UN satellite image analysis – continuity is key to success GEO-X, Side Event by Secure World Foundation – 13 January 2014
Introduction to UNOSAT • Continuity • Thematic • Temporal • Quality • Innovation
Introduction to UNOSAT • About UNOSAT • UNOSAT is the Operational Satellite Applications Programme of the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) – entirely dedicated to researching and applying solutions in satellite imagery analysis, mapping and capacity development • A mature UN centre of excellence with global outreach supported by a network of partners worldwide • Since 2003, operational in over 280 emergencies & conflicts
UNOSAT - AREAS OF OUTPUT Humanitarian Aid and Relief Coordination Crisis & Situational Mapping Damage assessment Human Security Monitoring Human Rights Safety and Security Territorial Planning and Monitoring Capacity Development & Technical Assistance In-country project development
UNOSAT integrated response model for humanitarian relief and development Demand for geo-information
Introduction to UNOSAT • Videos • Short overview of rapid mapping • Examples of the importance of continuity
Introduction to UNOSAT • Video • Capacity development for Disaster Risk Reduction: IGAD
Powered by CERN IT • 16 terabytes of data stored at CERN Computer Centre – benefiting from economies of scale (100 petabytes at CERN), i.e. UNOSAT share: 1/6000 • 10 gigabit/second bandwidth • IT-support and server hosting • Virtual machines in CERN-cloud • Computer security • Research environment, collaboration
“UNOSAT’s work and its ability to directly improve the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable and threatened people is a unique resource” Antonio Guterres, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
www.unitar.org/unosateinar.bjorgo@unosat.org24/7 hotline: +41 76 487 4998