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Unmanned Aerial Systems for Rapid Mapping

Deadline
4 Sep 2013
Type
Workshop
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Date
to
Duration
3 Days
Programme Area
Satellite Imagery and Analysis
Website
http://www.unitar.org/unosat/
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
adam.ali@unitar.org
Partnership
Joint Research Centre

Background

The workshop will explore the potential civilian applications of UASs for Rapid Mapping during humanitarian crises and complex emergencies. It will bring together researchers, companies and end-users from the EU and UN in particular to test and discuss the applications of various UASs.
 
The workshop will be comprised of three major activities: a data-aquisition phase during which the UASs will be showcased, a data post-processing phase, and a series of discussions during the application sessions.

The application sessions will explore relevant themes in the cutting-edge world of UASs, from user needs and R&D needs to legal aspects of UAS operations and urban search and rescue applications.

Event Objectives

The workshop aims to provide a qualitative comparison of different systems to demonstrate their diverse strengths and the most relevant usage scenarios for rapid mapping.

Content and Structure

The workshop is extended over 3 work days structured around the following topics:

Day one: Data acquisition

Day two: Data post-processing

Day three: Application Sessions

Methodology

This is a full time, workshop comprising lectures and GIS lab exercises using local datasets and real scenarios (80% lab exercises, 20% lectures and discussions).

Targeted Audience

European civil protection bodies, European Commission DGs, EU Agencies, EU member states, UNITAR-UNOSAT stakeholders, partners, and beneficiaries, UAS hardware/ service suppliers.

Additional Information

Co-organised by:
European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) &
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT)

To register, please click the following link:

https://jrc-meeting-registration.jrc.ec.europa.eu/

Find JRC´s description of the workshop by clicking on the following link:

http://lunar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/critech/?tabid=106

Please note that registrations are processed subject to availability.