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Google Earth Engine (Google)

Software type: 
Web processing (cloud computing)
Vector/Raster: 
Vector
Vector/Raster: 
Raster
Optical data or radar data format: 
Optical
Optical data or radar data format: 
Radar
Scope: 
Image processing
Scope: 
Visualisation
Programming skills needed: 
Yes
Accessibility: 
Online
Requirements: 
Registration required
Costs: 
Free
Comment: 
Google Earth Engine brings together the world's satellite imagery — trillions of scientific measurements dating back almost 40 years — and makes it available online with tools for scientists, independent researchers, and nations to mine this massive warehouse of data to detect changes, map trends and quantify differences on the Earth's surface. Applications include: detecting deforestation, classifying land cover, estimating forest biomass and carbon, and mapping the world’s roadless areas.
Tutorial: 
Introduction to Google Earth Engine
Tutorial: 
Example: the use of Google Earth Engine for REDD Initiatives in Mexico
Computer System: 
Windows
Computer System: 
MacOSX
Latest release (year): 
2010
Screenshot: 
Hazard: 
Drought
Hazard: 
Flood
Hazard: 
Tsunami
Hazard: 
Volcanic Eruption
Processed on Jul 10th 2014

IGAC: First International Seminar on Remote Sensing

The Master's programme in Remote Sensing of the Catholic University of Manizales of Colombia and UN-SPIDER's Regional Support Office in Colombia, IGAC, will organize their first internation

Publishing Information
Publishing Date: 
Fri, 25/04/2014 - 11:28
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UCM
latitude: 
4.59806
longitude: 
-74.0758
Processed on Apr 25th 2014

Peru: First National Forest Monitoring Maps released

Deforestation in Peru detected by Landsat 8 in August 2013.

Peru hosts about 75 percent of the western Amazon jungle. Deforestation is therefore a critical topic for the country.

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Publishing Date: 
Wed, 05/03/2014 - 08:17
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MINAM (in Spanish)
latitude: 
-10.3376
longitude: 
-73.4111
Processed on Mar 5th 2014

Satellite technology to help fight Deforestation

Satellite image of deforestation in Brazil

The World Resources Institute, with Google and 40 other global partners, launched a website last week that helps monitor forests,

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Publishing Date: 
Mon, 24/02/2014 - 12:42
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Scripps Howard Foundation Wire
Processed on Feb 24th 2014

Benefiting from Earth Observation - Bridging the Data Gap for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region

Time and Duration
Venue City: 
Kathmandu
Basic Information
Date: 
04/10/2010 - 06/10/2010

The international symposium on ‘Benefiting from Earth Observation: Bridging the Data Gap for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region’ will be held in Kathmandu,

latitude: 
27.7029
longitude: 
85.3182
Processed on May 21st 2010