The importance of international cooperation in building national space data infrastructure in all countries
- Paper number
IAC-06-E6.3.06
- Author
Mr. José Monserrat-Filho, Brazilian Association of Air and Space Law, Brazil
- Year
2006
- Abstract
The use of geo-spatial data and geo-processing technology is critical for surveying and monitoring natural resources (land, water, mine), environmental changes, meteorology, hydrology, and natural, geological disasters; in creating and updating national topographic map system for territorial planning and management; in supporting economic development and administration; in researching, applying and creating new technologies for Earth observation; in implementing programmes, projects, scientific research and technology exchange with different countries, international organizations and private enterprises. This kind of information and its benefits are today an indispensable part of a country’s strategic infrastructure for national development, just as networks for transportation, healthcare, education, telecommunication and water supply systems. Hence it is essential that each country, irrespective of their degree of economic or scientific development, have an appropriate infrastructure and human resources specialized in the knowledge and the application of modern techniques for geo-spatial data acquisition and processing, culture management and to reach a high level of public awareness of its usefulness in all areas of national life. States conducting remote sensing and geographic information system programmes are called upon to make special efforts to cooperate with other States in building their national space data infrastructure, in the modes considered most effective and appropriate by the countries concerned. The aim is that all countries should be, as soon as possible, adequately equipped to capture, analyse and apply the geo-spatial data indispensable for the national sustainable development, as well as for the prevention and mitigation of natural disasters. The present paper proposes that this concrete objective become an integral item underlying the principle of internacional space cooperation. It would be, doubtless, for the benefit and in the interest of all countries.
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