Learn the basics of Earth Observation in these 4 workshops, hosted by SBIC Noordwijk

Written by: Egor Tamarin

SBIC Noordwijk, together with experts from the space industry, will host four specialised Earth Observation (EO) workshops aimed at entrepreneurs and other space enthusiasts. Every week, you’ll get closer to knowing everything you need to know about earth observation.

These workshops will be hosted with experts from AirbusNetherlands Space OfficeS&T and Verhaert. Also, successful ESA BIC alumni companies OPT/NET and BlackShore will host a session.

You can join any number of workshops, but you need to register for them separately. They are free of charge.

APRIL 16 – UNDERSTAND EO DATA AND SERVICES (10 - 11:30 AM)

This workshop will focus on all the basic information you need in order to get started using Earth Observation data. You will learn what EO data and services are, and how they can be accessed and used.

Topics that will be discussed during the workshop are:

This workshop is given by Edo Loenen, Product Manager Remote Monitoring Services at Science [&] Technology. S[&]T searches for optimal and innovative ways of data use, through their Intelligent Software Applications.

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APRIL 30 – LEARN FROM SUCCESS STORIES (11 - 12 AM)

You will discover how existing Copernicus-enabled services and applications have been developed and deployed.

The first presentation will be given by Taras Matselyukh, CEO and founder of OPT/NET B.V. OPT/NET B.V. specializes in advanced AI Platforms. Taras will present his company, explain two large scale projects under the EC Horizon 2020 funding – using Copernicus services – and reveal its personal success stories.

After the first presentation, Hans van ‘t Woud, CEO and founder of BlackShore, will introduce you to the world of the crowdsourced interpretation of satellite data and aerial imagery. Hans will focus on EO projects linked to the sustainable urban development.

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MAY 21 – ACCESS TO EO DATA (10:00 - 13:00)

This workshop will introduce you to two major satellite data portals: the Open Satellite Data Portal, provided by The Netherlands Space Office, and Sobloo, provided by Airbus.

The quantity and quality of satellite data is increasing rapidly. This creates opportunities for developers and for governments. In this workshop you will be taken into the spatial world of satellite data. Kathelijne Beenen, advisor Satellite Application at NSO, uses examples to show what is already possible in practice and how you can make smart use of satellite data provided in the satellite data portal.

Sobloo is one of the five Data and Information Access Services (DIAS) online platforms, that allow users to discover, manipulate, process and download Copernicus data and information. This Copernicus DIAS platform was launched by Airbus in cooperation with their partners Orange Business Services and Capgemini.

Outline of the workshop:

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JUNE 4 – EO FUNDING PROGRAMS (10 - 11 AM)

During this workshop, you will learn about various ways to fund your Earth Observation business.

This workshop is hosted by Verhaert.

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