EDUCEO |
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Project References | |
Acronym | EDUCEO |
Full title | Education for Earth Observation capitalizing on a Citizen Science approach |
Cost | 100-200K |
Action line | Trainings - Education |
Status | 1 year and 2 month project, KO date: June 2, 2014 |
Missions | ESA historical, Sentinels |
Project Description | |
Objectives | Foster the use of new Information & Communication Technologies and Citizen Scientists to enhance the scientific exploitation of EO data, support education, and raise awareness about EO potential to the general public, with focus on ESA missions. |
Abstract |
The overall aim of the project is to foster the use of new and emerging information and communication technologies (ICT), e.g. locationenabled mobile devices, Web 2.0 and the Internet of Things, etc., in combination with CS to enhance the scientific exploitation of EO data while simultaneously supporting education and public awareness raising of EO. Particular emphasis will be placed on EO. |
Project Consortium | |
Prime Contractor | GEODAN (NL) www.geodan.com |
Subcontractors |
IIASA, Terranea, Sterrewacht Leiden, KNMI, Astrium |
Project Manager | Name: Eduardo Dias Email: eduardo.dias@geodan.nl |
Technical Officer | Pierre-Philippe Mathieu Email: Pierre.philippe.mathieu@esa.int |