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 STRUCTURE OF SAFE |
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Above Figure illustrates the structure of SAFE. It consists of three components: dataset creation, dataset distribution, and prototype activities. Each component includes information systems and human work flow.
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 1. Dataset creation |
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The component of dataset creation involves making satellite datasets for environmental monitoring. This component is driven by the data and applications creator. During the APRSAF-15, some agencies discussed their possible contributions (Chart 1).
| Chart 1. Possible contributions from data and application providers |
| Agency |
Country |
Data source |
Asian Institute of Technology
(AIT) |
Thailand |
MODIS |
The Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing
(CRISP) |
Singapore |
MODIS |
Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
(CSIRO) |
Australia |
MODIS |
Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency
(GISTDA) |
Thailand |
THEOS, MODIS |
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
(JAXA) |
Japan |
ALOS,
AMSR-E,MODIS |
| Mongolia Remote Sensing Center |
Mongolia |
MODIS |
| University of Tokyo |
Japan |
MTSAT,MODIS |
The data and application creator may also consider utilizing the datasets created by other agencies or initiatives (Chart 2).
| Chart 2. Possible datasets from other initiatives |
| Dataset |
Creator |
| Global Satellite Mapping of Precipitation (GSMaP) |
GSMaP project
(JAXA / JST / Osaka Prefectural Univ.) |
| Global Forest Cover Map |
The ALOS Kyoto & Carbon Initiative
(JAXA) |
| Asian River basin datasets |
GEOSS / Asian Water Cycle Initiative [AWCI ] |
| Landsat Asia Archive |
GISTDA |
| Globcover |
ESA |
| Global Climate Archive |
Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period [CEOP] |
In addition, as the advocator of SAFE, JAXA will contribute to SAFE by providing value-added datasets. Chart 3 describes JAXA’s planned value-added datasets.
| Chart 3. Planned datasets to be contributed by JAXA |
| Dataset |
Description |
Water Cycle Database
*Ready for operation |
JAXA prepares the dataset search and distribution website of Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer (AMSR-E) on NASA EOS Aqua and Precipitation Radar. The data are optimized for Asia, and user access and downloading are easy. In addition, JAXA will coordinate for customized near-real time distribution up to the prototype activity. |
Precise Land-Use and Land-Cover Map derived by AVNIR-2
*In preparation |
This dataset is applied to the decision-tree unsupervised classification method for multi-temporal AVNIR-2 images. The input AVNIR-2 images demonstrate the surface reflectance processed by atmospheric correction and ortho-rectification. The PALSAR data, digital elevation model (DEM), and seasonal changes of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) as the phenology of vegetation are also used as supplemental information. As a result, the accuracies of geometry and radiometry are improved. |
MODIS PAR Database
*In preparation |
Photosynthetically available radiation is a physical quantity that affects vegetation growth and the amount of carbon sequestration. |
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< Last Update: 02 Jun 2009 >
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