Earth Observation for Government Network
EOGN works to make available, fit-for-purpose, validated and authoritative EO data and its derived products and services to support decision making, management and other activities in Australia by governments, private industry, research and non-government organisations. It does this by:
Engaging >
Engaging with providers of EO data and its derived products and services including Commonwealth and state government agencies as well as small and large private businesses, with researchers and developers of EO activities, and with the diverse community of users of EO data, products and services.
Understanding >
Understanding the complete EO landscape including end users current and future needs, the appropriateness of available products and services, also, research activities ranging from emerging through to proven, continental activities.
Advising >
Advising government on existing or emerging user need gaps, activities that are ready to be transitioned from research infrastructure to nationally available products on government infrastructure, and mechanisms to allow cross-agency and community collaboration for the advancement of EO in Australia.
Supporting >
Supporting the improvement of available products and services and the transition of activities to nationally available products and services by providing a targeted collaboration and priority setting network.
Key activities of EOGN
The EOGN hosts topic specific workshops where EO data and product and service providers, researchers, and end users come together to build a collective understanding of existing and future EO capabilities, how EO products and services are applied and emerging unmet needs. Workshop outcomes are shared to inform the prioritisation of the transition of research activities to products and services that are available on government infrastructure as well as inform future research activities.
How do you get involved?
Notification of EOGN workshops, that are open to community participation, are sent out through the EOA membership list. If you would like to receive emails notifying you of upcoming EOGN activities, register to become an EOA member.
What’s Planned?
EOGN Resources: workshops and reports
EOGN Advisory Group
How is EOGN organised?
The EOGN is run by Earth Observation Australia Inc. in partnership with Geoscience Australia and is supported by the EOGN Advisory Group which comprises representatives from key Commonwealth and state government agencies as well as the research and the private sectors. Program support is provided by the University of Queensland through its Remote Sensing Research Centre.