In this conversation, Ed and Steven recap recent Geomob events in Barcelona and London, discussing attendance challenges and the cultural differences affecting participation. They highlight innovative talks from various speakers, focusing on geospatial technology applications in education, delivery solutions, and safety mapping. The discussion also touches on new developments like India's DigiPin system, emphasizing the need for effective delivery solutions in a rapidly digitalizing society.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Jonas Sølvsteen/Henry Rodman: eoAPI
In this episode of the Geomob podcast, Alastair is joined by guests Henry Rodman and Jonas Sølvsteen to discuss the EO API, a new initiative from Development Seed aimed at improving access to geospatial data. They cover their backgrounds in geospatial technology before turning to the API, focusing on how it works and its intended purpose. They delve into the STAC specification, its importance for data cataloging, and the target audience for EO API. The conversation also covers deployment challenges, user experience, and the importance of community engagement in the development of EO API.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Luís de Sousa: Discrete Global Grid Systems
Ed interviews Luís de Sousa about Discrete Global Grid Systems (DGGS), a transformative technology in the field of GIS. Luis explains the concept of DGGS, its historical context, and its significance in providing a more regular and usable partition of the Earth's surface compared to traditional latitude and longitude systems. The conversation covers the evolution of DGGS, its applications in various fields, particularly in environmental monitoring and data science, and the challenges faced by existing systems like H3. Luis emphasises the importance of community involvement in developing DGGS standards and tools.Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Ed/Steven: BER summary / general updates
Ed and Steven discuss the recent Geomob Berlin event, highlighting its success and the innovative projects presented by various speakers. They also touch on upcoming events in London and Barcelona, and share updates on OpenCage's developments, including AI integration.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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Phil Kershaw: EO Data Hub
In this episode of the Geomob Podcast, Philip Kershaw of CEDA (Centre for Environmental Data Analysis) discusses the Earth Observation Data Hub (EODH), a new initiative funded by the UK government aimed at improving access to environmental data. He explains the evolution of the JASMIN facility and the CEMS initiative, highlighting the importance of interoperability and user engagement in building the hub. Phil emphasises the need for collaboration with commercial data providers. The conversation concludes with insights into future steps for user onboarding and platform development.
Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our monthly newsletter.
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