Identification of Satellite Data Application Products and User Requirements in Argentina: Influence on Strategic Planning

摘要

Argentina can make extensive use of data products from Earth observation satellites. This is so because:rn1Argentina covers a large geographical territoryrn2its economic activities are strongly influenced by extensive primary products (agricultural, fishing, forestry and mining)rn3its large productive areas are vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic catastrophes.rnConae, as the institution responsible for the development of the National Space Program, has undertaken a survey to determine the needs of satellite data application products in the public and private sector. The main objectives of this survey were to:rn4determine the actual and future needs of the user community, to be able to organize the distribution and availability of satellite data and value-added productsrn5evaluate the economic impact derived from the use of satellite information products in the planning and monitoring natural resources, andrn6identify the technological and information areas where there might be opportunities for innovative developments.rnThis paper describes the methodology used for data collection and analysis of the public and private needs for satellite data and application products. It presents the main points that result from this analysis, and indicates ways (such as matching needs with technology) in which this type of analysis could contribute to the strategic planning of the National Space Program of Argentina.