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20 May Using imagery to monitor water quality in the Vaal Dam

Posted at 15:08h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

The Vaal Dam in South Africa was constructed in 1938 and lies 77 km south of OR Tambo International Airport. The flood attenuation properties of the dam were severely tested in February 1996 when the largest flood ever recorded at the

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01 Apr Using satellite imagery to map bankrupt bush in Free State Province

Posted at 13:35h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

SANSA studentship programme candidate Morwapula Mashalane has embarked on a study to map the invasive Bankrupt bush (Seriphium plumosum) in Free State province as part of his Master of Science study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It is estimated that

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17 Mar Using satellite imagery to manage different landscapes

Posted at 13:56h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

Soil, water and vegetation are the major types of land-cover that characterise our environment. Vegetation is fundamental to providing ecosystem goods, such as food, water and wood for fuel, and services, which include climate regulation (CO2 sequestration by plants), water

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19 Feb SANSA makes a compelling case for satellite data at the 2015 inaugural Innovation Bridge

Posted at 13:28h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

SANSA took part in the 2015 inaugural Innovation Bridge at the CSIR International Convention Centre. This event, which was held on 2-3 February 2015, is an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and aims to provide the

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08 Feb SANSA-JICA International Cooperation

Posted at 17:20h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) on 3rd June 2014 signed a formal agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to champion cooperation in peaceful use of remote sensing and Earth Observation technologies. The formal agreement advances knowledge

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27 Jan Satellite Technology Responding to Flood Disasters in Southern Africa (Malawi & Madagascar)

Posted at 17:16h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

The Southeastern region of Africa has been affected by severe rainfall causing what is most likely the severest natural disaster of 2015. Malawi, Mozambique and Madagascar have been seriously affected with at least 260 people killed and 260 000 left homeless

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24 Nov Dr Jane Olwoch receives the highest award from TuksAlumni

Posted at 17:16h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

The Laureate Award is the highest award an alumnus of the University of Pretoria or an outstanding achiever can receive from fellow alumni. This award has been presented to distinguished alumni since 1974. Any member of TuksAlumni may submit nominations for

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30 Oct Minister Naledi Pandor opens the 10th International Conference of AARSE

Posted at 13:21h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

The 10th biennial conference of African Association of Remote Sensing and the Environment (AARSE) started on Monday, 27 October 2014, at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. The theme of this year’'s conference is “Space technologies for societal benefits

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17 Sep Sansa Host the 1st Annual Municipal Workshop On Earth Observation Products And Services

Posted at 19:50h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

Space science and technology is one of the five great challenges in South Africa’s 10-year Innovation Plan. South Africa’s space landscape is guided by the National Space Policy, while the National Space Strategy defines the outcomes of a National Space

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15 Sep Contributing towards sustainable development of the South African community through Earth Observation

Posted at 13:43h in Earth Observation, News by Vaneshree Maharaj

5 SEPTEMBER 2014 Satellites are making significant contributions to the economic and socio-benefits of using space technology and satellite data. These satellite images, data products and services are essential tools in increasingly varied applications such as agriculture and food security, water

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SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial development in space technologies.

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