The final output will be remote sensing maps based on ecosystem in-situ measurements and ancillary data (provided by registered protected areas and long-term monitoring sites via the pilot mySITE). These added-value maps (also offered as downstream service) will provide end-users (such as PA managers, researchers, scientists, etc.) comprehensive information of ecosystems to be assessed. The outcome will thus be strengthening earth observation capacity focused on ecosystems which is important for managerial questions during policy and decision making. 

12/2020 first maps developed and tested (alpha stage) and the access will be internal

12/2021 first maps ready to be published with the aim to get user feedback (beta stage) with public access / further maps to be developed and tested (alpha stage) for internal access only

12/2022 further maps ready to be published with the aim to get user feedback (beta stage) with public access

04/2023 all maps finalized, improved based on user feedback and published with public access

Maps, Indices, SDG sub-indicators

mySPACE will likely use one of the DIAS platforms in combination with the already developed Virtual Lab in which developed algorithms to produce  standardised added-value maps.

Web-based application (EcoSense - see mySITE)

Virtual Lab

Currently spatially explicit, and standardized value added and comprehensive RS-based data for ecological purposes are not available. This results in first, the hindrance of fundamental and unbiased monitoring/assessment across biogeographical regions for regional, national policy makers or even on an EC level. Second, even on local scales, managers for protected areas or long-term monitoring sites rely on discrete in-situ information and miss information on the spatial distribution or do not have the ability to exploit RS-based raw data for their own products. 

mySPACE pilot will provide work flows for automatic updating of some Essential Biodiversity (EBV) and Ecosystem Variables (EEV), such as Land Cover(LC) and LC Change maps (LCC), habitat maps, time series of spectral indices to be used as proxy of EBV/EEV, hydroperiod, NPP, GPP. These products will allow users to fulfill their management commitments towards European Directives (e.g., reporting on the conservation status of habitats every six years, according to the Habitat Directive)

To EO community, we will provide value added products specifically designed for ecosystem analyses and assessment on a European scale. With the help of DIAS, we might be able to improve our service to our users and optimize data provision. 

We plan to share all tools/algorithms on GitHub and run them on the DIAS platforms through the Virtual Lab (from mySPACE).

After finalizing most of the planned products and after excessive testing, we will decide which services/products will be made available to GEO/GEOSS catalogue.