Original Articles

Building a Consolidated Community Global Cropland Map

A new Sub-Task on Agricultural Mapping is building a living, community-based consolidated cropland map. The aim is to provide the agricultural monitoring, food security and land use change communities with a better cropland product than currently exists. The product is freely available to researchers and the general public.

See et al., posted on January 24th, 2012
Agriculture, Articles, Earth Observation

Micro-level Drought Vulnerability Assessment in Peddavagu basin, a Tributary of Krishna River, Andhra Pradesh, India

Assessing the micro-level spatial drought vulnerability in South Central India can assist with coping measures for farmers and others in the region. This study used various thematic maps to derive a village-level drought vulnerability map, which will be useful to drought management and preparedness in the future.

Sreedhar et al., posted on January 18th, 2012
Articles, Earth Observation, Water Availability

New Atlas Maps Renewable Energy

A Renewable Energy Atlas has been released by the Department of Energy to map the potential of renewable power in the U.S.

Wanda Archy, posted on January 11th, 2012
Earth Observation, Energy, Quick Look

Remote Sensing of Alkaline-Saline Lakes: Applications to Flamingo Conservation

The lesser flamingo of Kenya and Tanzania is a near-threatened species that feeds on bacterial biomass growing in the soda lakes of the Rift Valley. This interdisciplinary project investigates the connections between ecological and hydrological processes in alkaline-saline lakes, and demonstrates how satellite data can contribute to remote monitoring of ecosystems.

Tebbs et al., posted on January 11th, 2012
Articles, Biodiversity, Earth Observation, Water Availability

A Post-GEO Plenary Workshop on Earth Observations for the Social Benefit of the Balkans

A report from a workshop held in Turkey by three 7th Framework Programme projects: OBSERVE, BALKANGEONET and EGIDA. This is the second in a series of articles on “Strengthening and development of Earth Observation activities for the environment in the Balkan area.”

Petros Patias, posted on January 10th, 2012
Articles, Earth Observation

An Introduction to OBSERVE, Strengthening and development of Earth Observation activities for the environment in the Balkan area

The aim of the OBSERVE project is to collect and compile all the necessary information for delivering an integrated analysis on the current status of Earth Observation activities and networks in the Balkans.

Petros Patias, posted on January 10th, 2012
Articles, Earth Observation

Protected: 2012 Minutes

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Richard Chasey, posted on January 10th, 2012
Earth Observation

Water Availability in Reference to Water Needs in Poland: The Importance of Correct Estimation of Water Resources

The improper selection of indicators of water resources can lead to inaccurate estimates of supply and may complicate the management of these vital resources. This paper discusses the benefits of using Earth observation technology in the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security program for estimating water resources in Poland.

Ostojski et al., posted on January 9th, 2012
Articles, Water Availability

How to ‘Ignite’ Earth and Space Scientists

‘Ignite’ talks are fast-paced, geek events. Speakers prepare 20 slides, each shown for 15 seconds, giving each speaker 5 minutes of fame. This article offers key lessons learned from a recent Ignite session at the Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU) Meeting in San Francisco.

Erin Robinson, posted on January 5th, 2012
Articles, Technology

Mapping for Rights: Technology Helps Protect Congo Rainforests

There’s a new technological tool that harnesses the power of communities to help prevent the destruction of rainforests.

Katrina Laygo, posted on January 2nd, 2012
Ecosystems, Quick Look, Technology