Green Space Services for Local Monitoring Aratos Group V3.0 2016/08
Value added services for the society using space and satellite technologies Aratos Group 2 One of the first European downstream value added services company in the space sector. Environmental Protection Homeland Security Disaster Management Agricultural sector monitoring Land Use and GeoIntelligence
In a few words 3 GreenSSLM TM is a permanent monitoring system using Earth Observation Satellites derived Space Data and handling complex computing interfaces dedicated to archiving indexing processing environmental parameters which characterize the holistic status of an geographical area for any area, for any place, for any size
Motivations and Targets 4 Urban spreading Land use change, human hazardous effects upon environment, inhibited areas near regions undergoing crisis Global economy dependence on agriculture, livestock and fishery Vegetation growth, health and diversity, environmental and other factors causing stresses on ecosystem s equilibrium, optimized solutions for increased production Environmental changes and wildlife extinction Optimization of environmental theory, monitoring and modeling, definition of the interaction patterns of all factors across a landscape, design of crisis control and management plans
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GreenSSLM TM s Services 6 GeoIntelligence Applications - easy to design and maintain efficient cartography. Land use and cover records are of special importance to local authorities, as they provide a concise insight to the development and changes of an area, socio-economic levels and potential unauthorized actions, while also serve as a basic parameter to be taken under consideration on roads construction. In a nutshell, it generates an overall interpretation of the area s division Water management - All the above descriptions applied on water environments. Water monitoring has been defined as a separate category because the processing techniques applied in this case, present great differentiation to those used in land coverage.
GreenSSLM TM s Services 7 Agriculture and aquaculture - This category includes services dedicated to the optimization of productions and to the development of economic benefit, while maintaining environmental equilibrium Environmental management optimization - This service is dedicated upon all the holistic studies to understand environment to the level of climate recordings and burdening effects, while the priceless information acquired and manipulated by GreenSSLM TM is used to propose efficient reaction plans. This service aims at the optimization of environmental
GreenSSLM TM s Services 8 Security and Safety - Under this topic are included two rather different processes but they both relate to the security and safety of an area and they may be interrelated. This category provides high resolution image data to allow constant surveillance of facilities (i.e. industrial) as well as analytic data that can detect upcoming hazards (i.e. tsunami). It is worth noting that GreenSSLM offers a dedicated pre-, during and post-crisis support with in time data acquisition, crisis assessment and management (recovery plans). SATELLITES DATA give a reliable and low cost set of informations
Data management and potentials 9 An Satellite VAS environmentoriented product, aiming in establishing an efficient relation coexistence relation of human and environment Ability to monitor any area regardless of how remote, inhibited or not it may be Ability to acquire real time data on short frequency periods, and archive them for the deduction of areas history and statistics Ability to select, manage and process a vast amount and variety of complex data across all the environmental levels of a landscape (as opposed to limited covering of a specific area/ phenomenon) Ability to detect environmental phenomena non detectable by the human eye and/or traditional monitoring Ability to provide land use optimization plans, as well as enforcement of agriculture and other economy factors Professional processing powered by environmental mathematical models and imagery algorithms, designed by our team of environment biologists Brief environmental report of the area on a 3-month basis
10 GreenSSLM s Service Levels Overview GreenSSLM TM s services range through a scalable measure of complexity depending on the end-user s requirements using Satellites Data Services may vary from simply monitoring to advanced environmental theories applications Following is a brief description of the different levels presented An interpretation of this scalar approach, with respective example services fitted in each case. However, the system does not offer de facto product packages; this information is provided for guidance and the final approach to be followed depends upon the end-user s specifications
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GreenSSLM s Services Levels Description 12 Our system offers constant remote monitoring using Satellites Data and runs a combination of multiple algorithmic models, the results of which are analytically studied by our team of environmental biologists to deliver solutions which improve environmental theory and monitoring, human and wildlife co-existence and vegetation growth. A per 3-month period description of his area of interest, estimated upon all the respective mathematic models and image processing techniques applied on the data acquired for the specified region. Should a crisis appear, the end user will be immediately informed and respective descriptions will become more Frequent
GreenSSLM s Services Levels Description 13 In time detection or even prediction of an upcoming natural hazard using Satellites Data. Reasoning behind the existence and/or emergence of a crisis, in order to allow the user to understand the environmental factors acting and contributing to this hazard A crisis management plan, as this is designed by our environmental biologists based upon all the data collected upon the area (history and identity of the region)
GreenSSLM s Services Levels Description 14 Increased frequency of monitoring in the case of a crisis, assuring a complete recording or pre- and post-crisis situation Ability to detect potential environmental crisis, not currently being detected by ordinary methods and human eyesight (i.e. wildlife extinction, vegetation crisis, phytoplankton crisis, extreme climate conditions, etc.) Online user interface, presenting analytical reports, graphical representations and imageries of the area of interest. This way, the end user is capable of constantly monitoring himself the status and progress of the region and collecting all the relevant information concerning his area of interest (sources of stresses, crisis management actions, interactions, etc.)
GreenSSLM s Services Levels Description 15 Online user interface in the form of a layered map, where the user is able to filter and watch the current status, history and prediction of the environmental factors acting upon his area of interest, with the aid of a specially designed GIS interface on which the system presents all the relevant values of the parameter the user chooses to study, and a supported graphical representation of the respective layers statistics, for better visualization and understanding GreenSSLM TM offers continuous monitoring on a wide set of inputs and multi-level processes to guarantee a holistic coverage study of the end-user s area of interest
16 How GreenSSLM TM works (1) The space data collected by GreenSSLM TM is being carefully chosen upon the requirements of environmental modeling, used for accurate estimations of natural factors. This complex pre-launch study is performed by our team of environment experts who gather the necessary theoretical and mathematical models, needed to be implemented in our system. This initial stage includes a concrete study of the end-user s area of interest based on static region records and field studies. The overall aim of the launching step is to understand the nature and the object of the problem
17 How GreenSSLM TM works (2) The collected satellites information is in turn processed in four different levels. First, the inputs which come from multiple sources, including raw satellite data, are converted into formats able to be all interpreted under a unifying interface [Data Collection]. Continuously, all the relevant algorithms and processing techniques, which constitute the complex intelligence of GreenSSLMTM, are applied [Data Processing & Interpretation].
18 How GreenSSLM TM works (3) Then the acquired results are evaluated upon their environmental importance, suggesting the green prosperity of the area [Data Assessment & Decision- Making]. At this point we design user reports which present and analyze the received data and the respective findings.
19 How GreenSSLM TM works (4) Following is geo-referencing all this information and illustrating it upon respective maps, for the end user to visualize his area of interest and the changes that this undergoes [User Interface]. The final results are used for the deduction of statistical records (respective and deviant mean, etc) which serve as a concrete description and conclusion of the overall study, and may also be used as feedback input in the future studies of the area [Comparative results].
Multi-Source Information Management Environment 20 Monitoring and appreciating environmental status is a very challenging task, mainly due to the vast amount and diversity of all the relevant parameters which act upon an ecosystem and also because of the close interacting relations of those.
Multi-Source Information Management Environment 21 GreenSSLM TM ensures to collect the grand quantity of ambiguous information needed for a holistic environmental evaluation and thereby handles data of multiple origins: A constellation of satellites monitoring Earth, day and night, providing high resolution imagery A constellation of satellites collecting climate recordings of surface and atmosphere chemistry A long and detailed collection of statistics and area classification reports upon the area A feedback of the data acquired by the system, in the form of statistic parameters (respective means, mean deviation, etc) and history
GreenSSLM TM for Crisis Management 22 In time detection and prediction even of upcoming hazards Korean Oil Spill, Credit: European Space Agency Reasoning behind the existence / emergence of a crisis educating the end user on environmental factors sensitivities Crisis management plan, designed by our team of environment biologists and specialists Satellite picture of volcano, Credit: earthobservatory.nasa.gov
GreenSSLM TM : Easily adaptive to the 23 end user s needs Variation of the types and processing levels upon the end-user s requirements Online user interface, with summary reports upon factors of the area and across time Online user interface, implemented as a GIS layered map for the user to manage the data acquired e-learning support from Aratos Group
Procedure Technical Description 24 A p r i o r i s t e p s Implementation of environmental mathematical models and image processing algorithms Definition of the data needed to be acquired to satisfy the end user s requirements Collection of static land cover information on the area P r o c e s s i n g s t e p s Conversion of all input data into formats able to be handled under a unifying interface Application of all the respective computations and evaluation of the environmental significance of the results Deduction of statistics and comparison with archived records to created a full report Presentation of all the acquired results in a graphical user interface
Providing valuable information collected for the most holistic environmental studies for any area, for any place, for any size 25 GreenSSLM TM manages a vast variety and quantity of data in order to calculate a set of indicating parameters, as these are evaluated to be catalytic in the alterations and/or preservations of an ecosystem s status. These are the main factors considered in GreenSSLM TM s environmental studies. Data received are collected with regard the estimation of these variables and supplementary details, while the results of each computation serve in turn as history information in statistical overviews and reports. A synopsis of the indicators used to cover all the possible aspects effecting and describing a natural environment, is given below.
26 Environmental Indicators (According to the United Nations Environmental Indicators) Diversity Indicators Land Division Water Division Vegetation Population Statistics» Terrestrial Protected areas» Fresh water areas» Vegetation diversity» Population density» Forest areas» Marine water areas» Vegetation indices» Socio-economic levels» Water areas» Agriculture land» Arid and semi-arid areas» Areas in crisis» Areas undergoing crisis» Areas used for fishery» Areas being inhabited» Marine Protected areas» Vegetation growth» Livestock density and diversity» Wildlife density and diversity» Inhabitant areas» Areas used for livestock» Areas used for wood consumption» Use of fertilizers per unit of agriculture land area» Energy and Minerals» Proportion of population in coastal zones» Water resources» Water supply industry» Wastewater
27 Environmental Indicators (According to the United Nations Environmental Indicators) Climate Indicators Pollution Hazards Climate Disasters» Protected areas» Forestry» Water areas» Agriculture» Arid and semi-arid areas» Areas in crisis» Inhabitant areas» Areas used for livestock» Fresh water areas» Marine water areas» Areas undergoing crisis» Areas used for fishery» Areas being inhabited» Protected areas» Hazardous waste generation» Vegetation diversity» Vegetation indices» Vegetation growth» Climatological disasters» Geophysical disasters» Hydrological disasters» Meteorological disasters» Areas used for wood consumption» Air Pollution (emissions)
28 Why to implement GreenSSLM TM GreenSSLM TM offers complete innovative environmental solutions, based on state of the art technology and advanced processing techniques The implementation proposed delivers holistic results aiming in the optimization of environmental studies, land use and economy The space remote monitoring applied provides quick response and cost efficient services to any requirements of the end user
Benefits of using GreenSSLM TM 29 Valuable, carefully selected, information for the most concrete environmental studies GreenSSLM TM manages a vast variety and quantity of space data in order to calculate a set of indicating parameters, as these are evaluated to be catalytic in the alterations and/or preservations of an ecosystem's status and also serve as representative identities of a region's current status. Delivering holistic reports and optimized land use solutions GreenSSLM TM offers constant remote monitoring and runs a combination of multiple algorithmic models, the results of which are analytically studied by environmental biologists of our team to deliver solutions which improve environmental theory and monitoring, human and wildlife co-existence and vegetation growth.
Summary 30 Green Space Services for Local Monitoring GreenSSLM TM offers complete innovative environmental solutions, based on state of the art technology and advanced processing techniques The proposed implementation delivers holistic results aiming in the optimization of environmental studies, land use and economy The applied space remote monitoring provides quick response and cost efficient services to any requirements of the end user A COPERNICUS satellite data usage for the protection of the environment!
31 Example of Use: procedure For monitoring and control of an area of interest (i.e. the area of responsibility of a Protected Area Management Body) the below procedure is followed: The gathered information is processed in four different levels. Data collection, data from various sources, including raw satellite data, is collected and receives initial processing. Data Processing, the data are processed with appropriate algorithms and associated techniques. Data Assessment, for fault finding. Conclusions, export of quantitative and qualitative environmental indicators.
32 Example of Use: deliverables 1. Green SSLM maps of the region in printed and digital format in which the following information is logged in detail: The percentage of agricultural area and the area suitable for cultivation The extent of the urban area The size of the area that cannot actually be cultivated thus remains forested The region occupied by high protective key areas The unexploited areas The areas composed of grasslands, wetlands etc. Note: The above data are varied and modified according to the requirements of the end user.
33 Example of Use: deliverables 2. Environmental Study presenting detailed data, and measurements of the monitored area, its characteristics and properties. Also the following environmental indicators: Descriptive, describing the current situation in the region, being calculated from satellite observations. Comparative, which compare the present situation in the region with previous periods. Productive, which show the size of the natural resources that are suitable for use in the region. These indicators are not calculated from satellite data but from statistical measurements. 3. Application user interface which shows the area to be monitored, the area maps and statistics. 4. Recent Satellite images of the monitoring area, from several satellites at appropriate spectral channels.
34 Examples of Use: deliverables Changes in Vegetation cover for a region (a) August 2014
35 Examples of Use: deliverables Changes in Vegetation cover for a region (b) November 2014
36 Example of Use: deliverables Changes in Vegetation distribution based on NDVI index (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) for a region (a) July 2014 (b) October 2014
37 Example of Use: deliverables Soil composition
38 Example of Use: deliverables Mineralogical soil characteristics
39 Example of Use: deliverables Agricultural Use
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