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Helge Tangen, Regional Director, met.no TromsoHelge Tangen, Regional Director, met.no Tromso
EuroArctic node manager in Polar ViewEuroArctic node manager in Polar View
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Who We AreWho We Are
An international consortium,1
Of government, academic, and private sector organizations,
With a mandate to make earth observation more accessible,
To stakeholders interested in the Polar Regions,
Supported by the European Space Agency and the European Commission, with participation by the Canadian Space Agency.1. Canada, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom
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Our ClientsOur Clients
Currently, Polar View works with over 30 user groups, Including government departments, scientific
institutions, northern residents, and private sector clients,
To deliver services that address their operational and scientific needs,
For better information that improves decision making and planning.
Many clients contribute to the continuing development of services by participating in trials and defining requirements.
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Polar IssuesPolar Issues
The Polar Regions are having a growing ecological, economic, and political impact on world affairs.
Polar View services contribute to monitoring and analysis of Polar issues regarding:
The Environment– Monitoring polar fresh
water cycles– Tracking sources of
pollution– Helping to understand
and manage animal habitats and populations
– Increasing global awareness of climate change impacts and adaptation
Sustainable Economic Development
– Helping to manage hydropower generation
– Optimizing transportation routes
– Assisting in resource exploitation
– Maintaining traditional ways of life
Safety– Guiding fishing and
hunting expeditions– Providing safe
transportation routes– Protecting off-shore
drilling operations– Improving flood
protection
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Our ServicesOur Services
Services are offered in the Arctic, Antarctic, and mid-latitude areas with significant snow and ice across Europe, Russia, Canada, and the North Atlantic
Polar View services: Provide accurate, real-time information Can be customized to meet users’ needs Offer cost savings over alternatives Are provided by an experienced team of experts
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Our ServicesOur Services
Sea Ice Icebergs Ice Edge Coastal Erosion Ice Drift Trajectory
River Ice Lake Ice Glaciers Snow Cover Climate Change
Adaptation Indicators
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Earth ObservationEarth Observation
Satellite-borne Earth Observation (EO) systems have been providing imagery for more than two decades
Some sensors can penetrate clouds and ‘see’ in the dark; conditions that are prevalent at the poles
Polar View uses primarily Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors that are excellent for observing snow and ice
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EO in the Polar RegionsEO in the Polar Regions
Polar regions have: Large and remote areas with limited accessibility Low population densities Sensitive ecosystems of global importance Rich non-renewable and renewable resources Increasing industrial activity
Effective monitoring strategies are vital to understanding conditions, identifying impacts, and guiding responses
EO is often the only cost effective and technically feasible means of obtaining information
EO sensors can supply types of information that are not available from any other source
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Polar View and GMESPolar View and GMES
Global Monitoring of Environment and Security (GMES) is a joint initiative of the European Space Agency and the European Commission
GMES is the main European contribution to the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOS)
The Earthwatch GMES Service Element (GSE) is a programme within GMES to raise the profile of EO among policy makers and non-traditional users
Polar View is a project under GSE
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For More InformationFor More Information
General Information: Web site: www.polarview.org Telephone: +01.709.737.3735 Email: [email protected]
Regional Contacts: International: [email protected] North America:
[email protected] Baltic Sea: [email protected] Europe: [email protected] Antarctica: [email protected]