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EARSC members will recall the successful eoVox-1 study conducted in 2006 by EARSC, with ESA support (Several of the outputs of that study helped to define the EARSC evolution strategy for 2007 and beyond )


In 2010-11, a set of follow-on activities is being undertaken by EARSC, again with support from ESA – this is eoVox-2
-Activities specified by EARSC and managed by the BoD
-These activities are designed to help EARSC strengthen and grow the European EO/RS value-adding sector, and continue EARSC’s evolution and growth strategy
-The activities are supported by funding from ESA, which enables EARSC to do things we couldn’t otherwise afford to do

eovox2 activities

-Horizon scanning taking a look at the ‘next big things’
-Industry position papers capturing the views of the industry
-Trade directory – “eoPages” to promote the service providers and services
-Promotional packages targeted at specific market sectors
-Trade missions to talk to key customers in those sectors

In support of these activities, we warmly encourage all EARSC members to come up with fresh ideas and input for EARSC to take forward. The EARSC secretariat will keep you informed of ways to get engaged in the process. Your active participation will add value to the association and bring greater benefit to all of our members and the industry as a whole.
eoVox2 will be organising a consultations that you might be interested to look at and participate. For more information please do not hesitate to contact secretariat-at-earsc.org

Following a Membership Campaign, the EARSC Board is glad to welcome two New Companies in our Association: ANSUR and IABG

On EARSC behalf, we are certain that new Members will contribute actively to the aims of EARSC enthusiastically involved in coordinating and strengthening the Earth-observation chain and promoting the European Earth observation industry in programmes such as GMES and GEOSS.

The membership increase encourage us in the Board of Directors to continue to do our best to fulfill the tasks that you as members could expect of the association. On EARSC behalf, Welcome!

More information about new member at:

ANSUR

AnsuR Facts

With top level satellite communications and system expertise, AnsuR Technologies does high level R&D in satellite and wireless image, voice and data communications, develops own solutions, provides selected customers with advice and contributes globally via standardization and workshops.

AnsuR specializes in R&D for satellite and wireless communication networking solutions, in particular focussing on cross-layer aspects taking voice/audio/video/images into account.

Efficient voice and image communications concepts are part of our Innovative Communication solutions. In satellite communications we have in particular strong expertise on Imarsat BGAN (mobile broadband) and DVB-RCS (fixed broadband).

AnsuR is further significantly involved in standardization work, disseminations and symposia and provides advice and scientific input to organizations such as Inmarsat.

AnsuR has organized the ETSI DVB-RCS symposium in Brazil in 2004/2005/2007, the 1st SatLabs symposium at ESA/Estec in 2005 and the 1st Middle East SatLabs Symposium in Dubai in 2006.

AnsuR people has also initiated, co-founded and chaired the ETSI BSM Work Group, and is presently chairing the DVB-RCS work Group for the EBU in Geneva. AnsuR was a partner in the FP6 SPACE project TWISTER, is an initiating partner in FP6 WISECOM (considering satellite in emergency communications) and coordinator of FP6 BRASIL SSA (supporting DVB-RCS and Rural Communications in the Latin Americas). They have also chaired the Norwegian Signal Processing Society (NORSIG) for many years and initiated the Nordic Signal Processing Symposium, still going strong.

AnsuR contributes to systems design and key technology development for major actors and bodies such as Inmarsat, the ESA and the EU Commission. We also collaborate with organizations such as EADS Astrium, German Aerospace, Nera, Unisat and Telenor. AnsuR further provides university level lecturing in Space Engineering for the University of Delft and serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the Satellite Network of Excellence (SatNEx). AnsuR comfortably operates both in the academic and the industry domains.

AnsuR also has a strong background in satellite navigation systems and digital image communications.

AnsuR Technologies AS (ART) is a private Norwegian company, SME, founded officially by experienced satellite and tele-communications people in 2005, but building on previous activities in another company founded 5 years earlier. AnsuR founders have over 150 years of substantial expertise in broadband and mobile satellite and telecommunications. AnsuR is located in the most dynamic IT Research Park in Oslo, Norway (IT Fornebu).

Communications: Satellite-Radio Networking Solutions

AnsuR’s main product focus is on IP layer hybrid networking solutions combining satellite and radio technology. A key area is GSM/UMTS and WiMAX/WiFi combinations with broadband and mobile satellite systems, e.g. DVB-RCS and BGAN. Portable and fixed solutions providing regional infrastructures via satellites are being developed in European R&D projects with some of the best players in the industry. Other important areas include multicast and satellite navigation/communications synergies. As a result of the above focus AnsuR has also developed the ASIGN image communications solution, the most optimum GPS tagged image communications for networks where a full broadband connection is missing.

Inspiration: Global Symposia & Networking

AnsuR has organized several international satellite symposia in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia on behalf of ESA, SatLabs, ETSI and the EU Commission. AnsuR has led several Specialist Task Forces for ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute), it has founded and led the ETSI BSM Work Group and has contributed as ETSI representative to ESA (European Space Agency) standards activities. We frequently serve as peer reviewers for satellite papers, and serve on several technical advisory boards for conferences. Contact AnsuR for satellite symposia and wisdom.

Advice: Academic & Industry Operations

AnsuR contributes to systems design and key technology development for major actors and bodies such as Inmarsat, the ESA , UN, DVB and the EU Commission.
Specifically AnsuR is providing the Chairman for the DVB-RCS group.

We also collaborate with organizations such as EADS Astrium, German Aerospace, Unisat and Telenor. AnsuR further provide university level lecturing such as for Space Engineering for the University of Delft and serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the Satellite Network of Excellence (SatNEx). AnsuR comfortably operates both in the academic and the industry domains.

Contact AnsuR for satellite systems advice and consultancies.

Our AnsuR VISION
Global recognition for innovative communication solutions people need.
Our AnsuR MISSION
With insight, innovation and inspiration, bridging any locations with innovative solutions for audio-visual communication over wireless and satellite networks.

More info at ANSUR

IABG

IABG is a leading European technology enterprise. Our focus lies on trend-setting high technology and science applications. We plan, implement and operate. More than 1,000 experienced and committed employees offer our customers from industry and public institutions solutions in the sectors Automotive, InfoCom, Transport, Environment & Power Engineering, Aeronautics as well as Defence & Security.

IABG’s geodata service can support and advise you on all issues related to geodata or geoinformation. We can capture, process, analyze and visually present geodata from any source(s). We can generate two- or three-dimensional vector data, municipal land registry data, digital city models, terrain models and orthophoto mosaics. In our ultra-modern geodata production facilities in Dresden, we have put together the perfect team and infrastructure for handling even the most comprehensive projects. IABG researches, procures and utilizes high-resolution satellite data (e.g. from Quickbird, Ikonos, Spot, Rapid Eye, TerraSAR-X, etc.) to extract topographies, conduct stereo photogrammetric surveys and generate precise terrain models. We also use this data to create orthophotos and carry out image classification.

All our services offered are based on our long-term project experience and the utilization of the most advanced technology systems.

Our national space centre, coordinated by the European space agency ESA, offers the entire spectrum of space-specific analyses and tests under one roof. Whether rockets like Ariane 5+ Evolution, international satellite projects like CryoSat-2, Swarm, LISA Pathfinder or national projects such as SARLupe or TanDEM-X up to numerous subsystems and components – they all were comprehensively tested in our facilities prior to deployment. Our expert’s assessment of many years, as well as the variety and adaptability of our facilities make us the ideal partner for challenging product qualifications – both nationally and internationally.

*Space simulation / sun simulation
*Thermal tests
*Vibration and shock tests
*Acoustic tests
*Modal analyses
*Determination of the mass properties
*EMC tests
*Magnetic tests
*QM system studies / consulting

IABG have established a name for themselves as IT security service provider among industrial customers and authorities. We plan, integrate and implement complex IT and communication systems for our customers; we develop custom-made solutions and ensure smooth introduction. To guarantee the efficiency increase expected from new IT systems, we analyse and optimise internal processes and provide profitability over the entire life cycle with our cost models.

We offer our recognised know-how in the area IT security (BSI-accredited test centre) to our customers in form of high-quality security concepts and solutions as well as audits. Whether IT or telecom – we ensure maximum availability, performance and security. Our co-operation of many decades with federal organisations (e.g. German Federal Armed Forces) and the German Federal Lands (e.g. police) proves our high level of expertise with structures and processes of public institutions.

*Secure communication solutions
*SAP competence centre and enterprise solutions
*Consulting and analyses for the protection of critical infrastructures
*ICT security and compliance management
*System security of embedded systems
*System development, integration and operation (V model XT, ITIL)
*IT project management, controlling, quality management
*Public sector consulting
*Cost and profitability analyses

More info at IABG

EARSC is a non-profit-making organisation created in 1989. The mission of EARSC is to foster the development of European Geo-Information Service Industry. Our main objective is to stimulate a sustainable market for geo-information services using EO data, which is openly accessible to all members.

We all know quite well that it took many more years for the market itself to mature pushing many to forget some of their illusions on the way. However realizing that maturity and market expansion could only happen little by little in this complex domain EARSC has been sticking to its goal of helping develop the European remote sensing industry, reaching today 80 members, and being a recognized association worldwide. All the major European industrial actors of remote sensing are EARSC members and are involved in numerous ways to foster the development of the domain together with European institutions. Lately the EARSC strategy has evolved one step further to account for the geospatial information revolution of the 21st century.

EARSC is representing the European providers of geo-information services in its broadest sense creating a network between industry, decision makers and users. It is a crucial stage of maturing of the sector as nowadays Earth observation is used more frequently by society and adds positive value to our daily lives.

At the same time, an active participation from all of our members is the best guarantee that EARSC will play an important role on the European Earth observation and geo-information arena. For our members, the annual membership dues are a cost-effective way to stay informed, promote their company, political and institutional representation, networking opportunities with industry players and help to support the future of geo-information Industry: “industry stakeholders together could transform activities into meaningful action on behalf of our sector”.

Internally EARSC informs and involves its members though the website, newsletter, directorate and the organization of more numerous events. This will allow us to be more present on the European and International scene and to contribute more efficiently to the implementation of European programmes.

To get more information on EARSC membership, please contact us at

EARSC membership

EARSC membership represents the entire spectrum of the Earth Observation industry including all sector chain: providers, stakeholders and users. Membership of EARSC is currently 500 Euros per annum. For our members, the annual membership dues are a cost-effective way to stay informed, promote their company, political and institutional representation, networking opportunities with industry players and help support the future of Earth Observation. Industry together could transform activities into meaningful action on behalf of our sector

Full Members
Any commercial European company or partnership offering and undertaking consulting and contracting services or supplying equipment in the field of remote sensing which is based in a European Country which contributes to the European Space Agency or which is a member of the European Community shall be eligible for membership.

Observer Members
Companies from countries associated to European programs but not eligible for full membership. Any active representative organization, institution or association party in the field of Earth observation and not engaged in commercial or profit-making activities such as Public/Governmental Bodies, International Organisation, International Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Private Non Profit Organisation/Foundation, Network/Association/Aggregation of Intermediaries(profit or non profit), Business Association, Universities, other?) with interest in Earth Observation.

(Source EARSC)

Content for publication is welcomed and can be submitted at any time for consideration. Let us help you bring your article to the world.


Please feel free to suggest any news, study and successful cases, events, projects, blogs or other geoinformation content items that you deem relevant for our community and interested stakeholders. This will enable us to share important knowledge and expertise networking among other experts who will exchange their know-how.

EOmag is released every three months, with focus articles on members, news in depth features, achievements, progress reports on programmes, communication and partnership with organisations and events.

The distribution of the Newsletter is based on our stakeholders database (Industry and relevant Institutions worldwide interested in geo-information domain).

The Newsletter is an excellent platform for companies and organizations to communicate on actions and programmes related to geo-information.

Articles:
We would be happy to publish all relevant articles for companies/institutions (max 1000-word articles, preferably with illustrations) for the next issues of the Newsletter

Events:
In order to improve the information offered about the activities of our stakeholders, we are collecting basic data concerning all the already scheduled events. For the purpose, we kindly ask companies and institutions to
provide the following information about each event:

Start Date
End Date
Title
Web
Place – City and Country

Please send this information to EARSC secretariat always stating [Events] as the beginning of your message description at the subject box, in order to help managing and archiving. Since it is intended to keep this list as much updated as possible, please remind to inform Secretariat every time a new event is scheduled.

Optional Information:
Theme
Description
Language
E-mail contact

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to “secretariat-at-earsc.org”:

Many thanks in advance
EARSC secretariat

Kicked Off!!!


eoVox2 will be organising a consultations that you might be interested to look at and participate. For more information please do not hesitate to contact secretariat-at-earsc.org

eovox2 activities

*Producing position papers on various topics of relevance to our industry, engaging experts from different market sectors to tell us what the geo-information needs are in that sector, and what we need to do in order to better promote our capabilities and services towards those sectors.

*Related to the above, producing promotional materials publicising EO services and the capabilities of European EO service providers, targeted at and customised for specific new market sectors.

*Producing a trade directory for our industry – to provide details of companies active in EO value-adding services across Europe, with details on the services each company is able to provide, organised by thematic domain, geographical coverage, and location so as to be easily searchable by potential customers.

*Organising trade missions open to all EARSC members to participate in. These will provide a significant opportunity for EARSC members to present their capabilities to new customers, and also to network and establish contact with key individuals and stakeholders in those sectors. One of these trade missions is likely to be to the World Bank in Washington, with a second still to be decided.

In support of these activities, we warmly encourage all EARSC members to come up with fresh ideas and input for EARSC to take forward. The EARSC secretariat will keep you informed of ways to get engaged in the process. Your active participation will add value to the association and bring greater benefit to all of our members and the industry as a whole

Content for publication is welcomed and can be submitted at any time for consideration. Let us help you bring your article to the world.


Please feel free to suggest any news, study and successful cases, events, projects, blogs or other geoinformation content items that you deem relevant for our community and interested stakeholders. This will enable us to share important knowledge and expertise networking among other experts who will exchange their know-how.

EOmag is released every three months, with focus articles on members, news in depth features, achievements, progress reports on programmes, communication and partnership with organisations and events.

The distribution of the Newsletter is based on our stakeholders database (Industry and relevant Institutions worldwide interested in geo-information domain).

The Newsletter is an excellent platform for companies and organizations to communicate on actions and programmes related to geo-information.

Articles:
We would be happy to publish all relevant articles for companies/institutions (max 1000-word articles, preferably with illustrations) for the next issues of the Newsletter

Events:
In order to improve the information offered about the activities of our stakeholders, we are collecting basic data concerning all the already scheduled events. For the purpose, we kindly ask companies and institutions to
provide the following information about each event:

Start Date
End Date
Title
Web
Place – City and Country

Please send this information to EARSC secretariat always stating [Events] as the beginning of your message description at the subject box, in order to help managing and archiving. Since it is intended to keep this list as much updated as possible, please remind to inform Secretariat every time a new event is scheduled.

Optional Information:
Theme
Description
Language
E-mail contact

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to “secretariat-at-earsc.org”:

Many thanks in advance
EARSC secretariat

Following a Membership Campaign, the EARSC Board is glad to welcome a new Company in our Association: SES-ASTRA

On EARSC behalf, we are certain that new Members will contribute actively to the aims of EARSC enthusiastically involved in coordinating and strengthening the Earth-observation chain and promoting the European Earth observation industry in programmes such as GMES and GEOSS.

The membership increase encourage us in the Board of Directors to continue to do our best to fulfill the tasks that you as members could expect of the association. On EARSC behalf, Welcome!

More information about new member at:

SES ASTRA

SES ASTRA is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system in Europe. The satellite fleet currently comprises 13 ASTRA and two SIRIUS satellites. The combined satellite system delivers services to more than 122 million DTH and cable households and transmits more than 2,500 analogue and digital television and radio channels. SES ASTRA also provides satellite-based multimedia, internet and telecommunication services to enterprises, governments and their agencies. With more than 100 High Definition (HD) channels on its main orbital positions, ASTRA and SIRIUS represent the most important HDTV platform for Europe’s leading broadcasters. The prime orbital positions for ASTRA and SIRIUS are 19.2° East, 28.2° East, 23.5° East, 5° East and 31.5° East.

SES ASTRA is an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG). SES wholly owns SES ASTRA and SES WORLD SKIES, 90% of SES SIRIUS in Europe, and participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico. SES provides outstanding satellite communications solutions via a global fleet of 41 satellites in 26 orbital locations.

For further information: www.ses.com

The EARSC BoD is set to re-launch the process to recruit a Secretary General as was announced at the AGM in June 2009. The results of the Eovox 1 study and the first findings in Eovox 2 will inform the board in its quest to find the right person for the association. Members and stakeholders are invited to promote any candidates of whom they may be aware.


The European Association of Remote Sensing Companies (EARSC), based in Brussels, is inviting applications for the position of Secretary General.

Overall, the Secretary-General will have the goal to promote awareness of the EO sector (including geo-information) and create/enable new business opportunities in particular with European and International public sector organisations. Their main Responsibilities will be to:

Responsibilities:
• Promote EARSC activities and image
• Raise awareness of EARSC, its members and the sector
• Represent EARSC towards European, National and International Institutions

Main tasks:
• Develop and maintain contacts with decision takers as well as those responsible for implementing the actions of public authorities.
• Drive EARSC events, workshops, etc.
• Run the activities of the Association including Working Groups
• Federate views amongst EARSC members and establishing commonly agreed positions.
• Write position papers on behalf of the Association

Administration:
• Organise meetings and keep official filing of Minutes of Meeting and other official documents; i.e. BoD records.
• Ensure EARSC compliance with legal obligations (AGM, VAT, accounting, etc.)

Preferably based in, or within easy reach of, Brussels, he or she will report to the EARSC Board of Directors (BoD).

Competencies and Skills:
• Established network in GMES and EO institutional community
• Capable of working independently to meet the organization objectives
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral, in English. Any other European language is a plus.
• The applicant must have more than ten years experience in the remote sensing business as well as in Earth Observation international programs. Moreover a very good knowledge of the European Union and European Space Agency policies and programs is desired.

Deadline for expression of interest: April 30th 2010

Part time position

Applications including (Letter of Interest and candidate CV. Short list of referees is welcome) must be sent to:
Email Ref: [EARSC SG 2010]
Att. Mrs Mónica Miguel-Lago
EARSC Executive Secretary
Email: secretariat_at_earsc.org

EARSC is a non-profit-making organisation created in 1989. The mission of EARSC is to foster the development of European Geo-Information Service Industry. Our main objective is to stimulate a sustainable market for geo-information services using EO data, which is openly accessible to all members.

We all know quite well that it took many more years for the market itself to mature pushing many to forget some of their illusions on the way. However realizing that maturity and market expansion could only happen little by little in this complex domain EARSC has been sticking to its goal of helping develop the European remote sensing industry, reaching today 80 members, and being a recognized association worldwide. All the major European industrial actors of remote sensing are EARSC members and are involved in numerous ways to foster the development of the domain together with European institutions. Lately the EARSC strategy has evolved one step further to account for the geospatial information revolution of the 21st century.

EARSC is representing the European providers of geo-information services in its broadest sense creating a network between industry, decision makers and users. It is a crucial stage of maturing of the sector as nowadays Earth observation is used more frequently by society and adds positive value to our daily lives.

At the same time, an active participation from all of our members is the best guarantee that EARSC will play an important role on the European Earth observation and geo-information arena. For our members, the annual membership dues are a cost-effective way to stay informed, promote their company, political and institutional representation, networking opportunities with industry players and help to support the future of geo-information Industry: “industry stakeholders together could transform activities into meaningful action on behalf of our sector”.

Internally EARSC informs and involves its members though the website, newsletter, directorate and the organization of more numerous events. This will allow us to be more present on the European and International scene and to contribute more efficiently to the implementation of European programmes.

To get more information on EARSC membership, please contact us at

EARSC membership

EARSC membership represents the entire spectrum of the Earth Observation industry including all sector chain: providers, stakeholders and users. Membership of EARSC is currently 500 Euros per annum. For our members, the annual membership dues are a cost-effective way to stay informed, promote their company, political and institutional representation, networking opportunities with industry players and help support the future of Earth Observation. Industry together could transform activities into meaningful action on behalf of our sector

Full Members
Any commercial European company or partnership offering and undertaking consulting and contracting services or supplying equipment in the field of remote sensing which is based in a European Country which contributes to the European Space Agency or which is a member of the European Community shall be eligible for membership.

Observer Members
Companies from countries associated to European programs but not eligible for full membership. Any active representative organization, institution or association party in the field of Earth observation and not engaged in commercial or profit-making activities such as Public/Governmental Bodies, International Organisation, International Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Private Non Profit Organisation/Foundation, Network/Association/Aggregation of Intermediaries(profit or non profit), Business Association, Universities, other?) with interest in Earth Observation.

(Source EARSC)

Project ready to Kick Off!!! Updates will follow in future editions.


eoVox2 will be organising a consultations that you might be interested to look at and participate. For more information please do not hesitate to contact secretariat-at-earsc.org

EARSC has been in discussions with ESA over the last several months to gain ESA’s support for a number of new EARSC activities in this direction, and we are close to agreeing a set of activities.

These will include:

*Producing position papers on various topics of relevance to our industry, engaging experts from different market sectors to tell us what the geo-information needs are in that sector, and what we need to do in order to better promote our capabilities and services towards those sectors.

*Related to the above, producing promotional materials publicising EO services and the capabilities of European EO service providers, targeted at and customised for specific new market sectors.

*Producing a trade directory for our industry – to provide details of companies active in EO value-adding services across Europe, with details on the services each company is able to provide, organised by thematic domain, geographical coverage, and location so as to be easily searchable by potential customers.

*Organising trade missions open to all EARSC members to participate in. These will provide a significant opportunity for EARSC members to present their capabilities to new customers, and also to network and establish contact with key individuals and stakeholders in those sectors. One of these trade missions is likely to be to the World Bank in Washington, with a second still to be decided.

In support of these activities, we warmly encourage all EARSC members to come up with fresh ideas and input for EARSC to take forward. The EARSC secretariat will keep you informed of ways to get engaged in the process. Your active participation will add value to the association and bring greater benefit to all of our members and the industry as a whole