USGS Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Global Agricultural Monitoring (GLAM) Uganda
The objective of GEO is to fulfil a vision of a world where decisions and actions are informed by coordinated, comprehensive and sustained Earth Observation (EO). This is being pursued mainly through the added value of co-ordinating existing institutions, organised communities, space agencies, in-situ monitoring agencies, scientific institutions, research centres, universities, modelling centres, technology developers and other groups that deal with one or more aspects of EO. To reach this over arching goal, GEO focuses on capacity development in three dimensions: infrastructure, individuals and institutions. In the field of agriculture, the general goal is to promote the utilisation of Earth observations for advancing sustainable agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries. Key issues include early warning, risk assessment, food security, market efficiency and combating desertification. (Source: http://www.research-europe.com/index.php/2011/08/joao-soares-secretariat-expert-for-agriculture-group-on-earth-observations/)
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| Spatial Extent: | Bounding Rectangle: N: 4.0 S: -1.5 E: 35.0 W: 29.5 |
Data Format(s): | Distribution: GeoTIFF |
| Temporal Extent: | Platform(s): | Not provided, LANDSAT, LANDSAT-1, LANDSAT-2, LANDSAT-3, LANDSAT-4, LANDSAT-5, LANDSAT-7, LANDSAT-8 | |
| Data Center(s): | DOI/USGS/EROS | Instrument(s): | ETM+, OLI, TIRS, TM |
| Version: | Not provided | ||
- Title: Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Global Agricultural Monitoring (GLAM) - Uganda
- Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
- Release Date: 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Linkage: http://lsiexplorer.cr.usgs.gov
Collection Information
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Purpose
There are presently a small number of global agricultural monitoring systems in place and a large number of national monitoring capabilities at different stages of development. The practical expertise for monitoring is found in those institutions that have demonstrated an operational capacity for providing such services. In addition, a number of research organisations and institutes are involved in developing basic research and, in some cases, managing the transition from proven methods into the operational domain. However, the potential for further improvement of national and global agricultural monitoring capacity is high, and it raises a few challenges. First, answering key questions, both generic and region-specific, requires co-ordinated research efforts: how can we develop early estimates of crop type and planted area using satellite imagery observations? How can we improve crop yield and production estimates taking into account knowledge about agricultural systems, meteorological information and forecasts, and near real-time satellite observations? How can we optimise the linkage between field observation networks and satellite imagery? How can we quantify uncertainties in estimates and forecasts? (Source: http://www.research-europe.com/index.php/2011/08/joao-soares-secretariat-expert-for-agriculture-group-on-earth-observations/)
Data Identification
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Processing Level
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- Quality
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Collection Progress
Active
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Use Constraints
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Access Constraints
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Related URLs
Other Descriptive Keywords
Ancillary Keywords
- GEOGLAM
- LDCM (Landsat Data Continuity Mission)
ISO Topic Categories
- ENVIRONMENT
- FARMING
- GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
- IMAGERY/BASE MAPS/EARTH COVER
Acquisition Information
Projects
| Project Short Name | Campaigns | Project Dates |
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| CWIC | No campaigns listed. | No dates provided. |
| GLAM | No campaigns listed. | No dates provided. |
Temporal Information
Spatial Information
| Coverage Type | Zone Identifier | Geometry | Granule Representation |
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| HORIZONTAL | CARTESIAN | NO_SPATIAL |
Location Keywords
- CONTINENT
- AFRICA
- EASTERN AFRICA
- UGANDA
Data Centers
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DOI/USGS/EROS
ARCHIVER, DISTRIBUTOREarth Resources Observation and Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior
This data center does not have any addresses listed.
This data center does not have any contact mechanisms listed.
Data Contacts
Archive And Distribution Information
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Format: GeoTIFF
Format Type: Native
Media: Via Internet
Average File Size: 200.0 MB
Fees: None