un satellite image analysis – continuity is key to success

UN satellite image analysis – continuity is key to success

GEO-X, Side Event by Secure World Foundation – 13 January 2014

2Introduction to UNOSAT

Continuity

Thematic

Temporal

Quality

Innovation

3Introduction 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

4Introduction to UNOSAT

MAPPINGResearch, Analysis &

Applications

IN-FIELDTechnical Support

and Capacity Development

PROJECTS & METHODOLOGYTraining, Design,

Knowledge

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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

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8UNOSAT Rapid Mapping 2012

9Introduction to UNOSAT

Videos

Short overview of rapid mapping

Examples of the importance of continuity

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15Introduction to UNOSAT

Video

Capacity development for Disaster Risk Reduction: IGAD

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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

Powered by CERN IT

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“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/unosat

einar.bjorgo@unosat.org24/7 hotline: +41 76 487 4998