期刊名称:ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences
印刷版ISSN:2194-9042
电子版ISSN:2194-9050
出版年度:2008
卷号:XXXVII Part B7
页码:1301-1306
出版社:Copernicus Publications
摘要:Through GEOSS, by means of GEONETCast, data has come within reach of users anywhere on the globe. If no efficient processing tools are available the full strength of the system might not be utilized by non-meteorological organizations in less developed countries dealing with geo-spatial temporal data analysis. Here the freeware toolbox developed, to handle and process multiple data sets from the GEONETCast dissemination system, is discussed. Efficient processing tools are required to incorporate the data and make it available to improve national and regional policy and (timely) decision making for a better management of the natural resources and face the challenges posed by sustainable development. A number of examples are provided demonstrating the versatile nature of the toolbox processing capability using the (near real-time) data available through GEONETCast. The examples shown are highly relevant with respect to e.g. environmental monitoring and provide meaningful information to assess flood, drought and agricultural conditions, all of which are currently major issues in many regions around the world, especially in Africa