Examples of using Space-derived geospatial data in English and their translations into Russian
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Harnessing space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development.
The view was expressed that it was important to build capacity in the area of space-derived geospatial data.
The term"space-derived geospatial data" refers to geospatial data obtained from space-based platforms.
That delegation was of the view that developing countries could derive considerable benefits from using space-derived geospatial data.
Notwithstanding that, space-derived geospatial data are widely used in the United Nations system, and efforts are being made to streamline the use of those data. .
The fourth session focused on the legal aspects of the use of space technology and space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development.
Information obtained from space-derived geospatial data is providing essential inputs for decision-making in areas such as disaster management and emergency response.
The latest report of the Secretary-General on the subject(A/AC.105/1014)addressed the use of space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development.
Several United Nations entities routinely use space-derived geospatial data, which constitute a vital source of essential information for a wide range of mandated activities.
Some delegations expressed the view that it was of paramount importance for developing countries to develop their own national infrastructure for space-derived geospatial data.
States should make every effort to enhance the visibility of existing channels through which space-derived geospatial data and related tools are available at low cost or free of charge.
Drafting of a report containing recommendations on ways andmeans to foster international cooperation with a view to building up national infrastructure to use space-derived geospatial data.
The United Nations Environment Programme andFAO are extensively using space-derived geospatial data for environmental monitoring, resource management and biodiversity assessments.
Large-scale city maps(e.g. on a scale of 1:2,500)of the area of operation, using high resolution space-based imagery and space-derived geospatial data.
While the benefits of space-derived geospatial data are widely known, there is still a need to enhance capacities in many countries to ensure that such data can be exploited to the fullest extent possible.
A number of national, regional and global initiatives, including activities under the framework of GEO, were addressing issues related to the use of space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development, in particular.
Countries had a right to infrastructures for receiving,processing and using space-derived geospatial data and human resources training and increased international cooperation were fundamental for achieving that objective.
Contribution of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development:harnessing space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development.
The field missions of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations,based on space-derived geospatial data purchased against the system contracts, have produced maps relating to vegetation, floods and topography using medium-resolution images.
The Committee noted that a number of national, regional and global initiatives, including activities under the framework of GEO, were addressing issues related to the use of space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development.
The Committee considered that space-derived geospatial data constitute a resource that can be managed at the local, national, regional or global level, notably through the establishment of dedicated national spatial data infrastructures.
States are encouraged to participate in andbenefit from existing international initiatives dealing with space-derived geospatial data, such as GEO and the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association.
The Committee also noted that, in accordance with the multi-year workplan, it would draft a report containing recommendations on ways andmeans of fostering international cooperation with a view to building up national infrastructure to use space-derived geospatial data.
States are encouraged to participate in andbenefit from existing international initiatives dealing with space-derived geospatial data, such as the Group on Earth Observation and the Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association;
This development has been in part driven by the improving operational capabilities and the increasing sophistication of space-based platforms andmodern information processing systems, which contribute to making space-derived geospatial data more easily accessible.
Expert presentations on experiences in the establishment of appropriate national infrastructure for space-derived geospatial data collection, processing and application, including human resource training, technical infrastructure and financial requirements, and institutional arrangements.
The presentations, available from the website dedicated to the coordination of outer space activities within the United Nations system,reflect the extent to which space-derived geospatial data are being used by United Nations organizations.
The use of timely and high-quality space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development in application areas such as agriculture, deforestation assessment, disaster monitoring, drought relief and land management could yield significant societal benefits;
According to the workplan,at its fifty-first session the Committee would hear expert presentations on experiences in the establishment of appropriate national infrastructure for space-derived geospatial data collection, processing and application, including training, technical infrastructure and financial requirements, and institutional arrangements.
Significant social and economic benefits could be derived from using timely,high-quality, space-derived geospatial data for sustainable development in areas such as agriculture, deforestation assessment, drought relief, land management and, indeed, the management of fish and marine resources in the Pacific.