MORSE Documentation
User Requirements Document (PDF)
Documentation of user requirements (version 1.1, April 2009) within the purview of the MORSE Initiative, obtained through data gathered from the MORSE User Consultation Workshop.
Summary of: workshop sessions; user needs and requirements discussion; preliminary outcomes and way forward; links and contacts.
Key discussion points captured during workshop sessions.
Program as distributed to workshop attendees.
Celebrating Bartlett 2009
Those with an interest in the history of arctic exploration will note that the initiation of MORSE projects in 2009 coincides with the celebration of Captain Bob Bartlett and the 100th anniversary of the Peary Polar Expedition of 1909 when he brought Admiral Peary to with 150 miles of the North Pole. In subsequent years, Captain Bartlett, a Newfoundland native, earned a reputation as a captain, leader of international expeditions and scientist, navigating more than 400,000 miles over 40 journeys in Arctic coastal waters and ice. His life and work to reveal the Arctic's geography to the world has been recognized by many prestigious institutions and may serve indeed as an inspiration for us today.
ESA Data User Element (DUE) Program
The Data User Element (DUE) is a programmatic component of the Earth Observation Envelope Programme (EOEP), an optional programme of the European Space Agency, currently subscribed by 14 ESA Member States. The DUE mission is to favour the establishment of a long-term relationship between the User communities and Earth Observation. It is a continuation on a larger scale of the Data User Programme (DUP).
Canadian Space Agency Government Related Initiatives Program (GRIP)
http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/programs/grip/
The Canadian Space Agency coordinates all civil space-related activities for the Government of Canada. In support of this role, the Government Related Initiatives Program (GRIP) focuses on Earth observation systems for land, ocean, and the atmosphere to enhance government services. By providing technical guidance for the optimum use of space-based technologies supported by the Government of Canada, GRIP helps derive the maximum benefit from investment by Canada and the international Earth observation community.
Canadian Space Agency Satellite Data
http://www.espace.gc.ca/eng/satellites/default.asp
By observing the Earth from space, satellites provide essential information on ocean, ice, land environments, and the atmosphere. Earth-observation satellites help us monitor and protect our environment, manage our resources, and ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Satellite imagery and expertise is also used to support global humanitarian efforts and sustainable development.
ESA Earthnet Missions
http://earth.esa.int/missions/
ESA Earthnet Third-Party Missions
http://earth.esa.int/thirdpartymissions/
ESA uses its multi-mission ground systems to acquire, process, archive and distribute data from other satellites - so called Third Party Missions. The data from these missions is distributed under specific agreements with the owners or operators of the mission, following the ESA Data Policy.