The benefit of remote sensing activities of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Europe and Africa

Abstract

The further development of remote sensing applications depends on an enhanced dialogue between those who master the technique of remote sensing and the ultimate users. A correct balance between the technology push and the market pull is not always easy to strike in this area. Within the Commission of the European Communities, services are working together on the one hand, on implementation of policies related to agriculture, environment, assistance to developing countries, regional development and raw materials and, on the other hand, on JRC research to promote new applications of remote sensing. These concerted efforts have led to successful results which clearly establish the benefits derived from each observation from space, for certain sectors of socio-economic relevance.