How can we better understand trends in geospatial investment internationally, including into the capture of data (such as satellite, aerial imaging and surveying programmes) and the development of geospatial applications?
Background
Our key focus areas, detailed in our critical policy issues and questions below, are as follows:
• How emerging and developing technologies are likely to impact the future UK geospatial ecosystem, and how best to track its adoption and use in the economy.
• Further developing our understanding and methodology for valuing location data, applications and services to the economy and society.
• Building confidence in the geospatial ecosystem – including understanding changing public attitudes and growing the future pipeline of geospatial skills.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Geosphere INfrastructures for QUestions into Integrated REsearch (Geo-INQUIRE)
Geo-INQUIRE will provide and enhance access to selected key data, products, and services, enabling the dynamic processes within the geosphere to be monitored and modelled at new levels of spatial and temporal detail and ...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on monitoring and modeling geosphere processes, but not specifically on trends in geospatial investment internationally.
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EO Data Hub
Earth observation data can provide a wealth of information by virtue of its comprehensive geo-temporal coverage, the range of instruments and sensing platforms and the sophistication with which measurements can be derive...
Funded by: NERC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on creating a UK infrastructure for serving public and commercial EO data, partially addressing the question on understanding trends in geospatial investment.
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Building the foundation for geodetic excellence in Africa through the Africa-UK Physics Partnership
Geodesy measures the Earth’s time-variable size, shape, and gravity. Its role is fundamental to various scientific areas, such as navigation and mapping, climate change, engineering, meteorology, and natural hazards. The...
Funded by: ISPF
Lead research organisation: University of Manchester
Why might this be relevant?
Fully relevant as it addresses the challenges and opportunities for enhancing geodetic infrastructure in Africa, aligning with the question's focus on understanding trends in geospatial investment internationally.