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Earth Observation Application Support Engineer
2014-06-11 14:40:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for an Earth Observation Application Support Engineer to support our customer in the United Kingdom. Earth Observation Application Support Engineer Key Tasks and Responsibilities In this role you will be working in ESAs Climate Office and will be leading the management of activities related to climate datainformation quality assurance in relation to climate data products, standards, algorithm validation and long term preservation. You will be responsible for The definition of the Climate Change Initiative CCI data access needs, both FCDRs and ECVs, in terms of Services Coordinated Interface, coreinfrastructure, analysis and reporting, and quality control The analysis, definition, initiation and management of industrial activities, associated to the distribution of Earth Observation data from the GMECV programme and the Climate Scientific User community Acquire, archive, document and make available in CMIP5 CCI products Definition and development of the CCI Data Portal Definition and development of the CCI Tool Box Support the development of climate services, especially international and intergovernmental public sector markets, including climate data visualisation. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree or equivalent in physics, engineering or an Earth sciences discipline Extensive experience in product definition, calibration, validation, algorithm development, quality assessment and exploitation of Earth Observation data, for ESA missions in particular Established profile of dialoguing the with Earth Observation research communities in disciplines relevant for climate Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Fluency in English is mandatory, knowledge of another European language is an advantage. This job is located in Harwell. We are looking for candidates who are available from August 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Sarah Gonschorek at jobshespace.com, quoting job reference NLSC2281 before 02Jul14. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
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Earth Observation Application Engineer SCJ 2806
2014-06-11 14:40:53| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Summary An experienced Earth Observation Application Support Engineer to work in Harwell in the ESA Climate Office, Science, Applications and Future Technologies Department, Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes. Objective To provide expert support to the Head of the ESA Climate Office and will be leading the management of activities related to climate datainformation quality assurance in relation to the climate data products, standards, algorithm validation and long term preservation. Responsibilities Duties Support the definition of the CCI Data Access needs, both FCDRs and ECVs, in terms of Services Coordinated Interface,CoreInfrastructure, Analysis and Reporting, and Quality Control. The analysis, definition, initiation and management of industrial activities, associated to the Distribution of the Earth Observationdata from the GMECV programme and the Climate Scientific UserCommunity. Acquire, archive, document and make available in CMIP5 CCI products. This includes maintaining both the standards andprotocols, filenaming conventions, data formats etc already agreedbetween the CCI teams and the development of CFsatelliteconventions. Definition and development of the CCI Data Portal, a dedicated web portal setup to provide a single point of access for all CCI dataproducts. Definition and development of the CCI Tool Box, incorporating generic functions applicable to all ECV data products will beimplemented, in order to simplify analysis of multiple ECVs inparallel. Support the development of climate services, especially international and intergovernmental public sector markets, includingclimate data visualisation. Qualifications Experience Applicants should have a university degree or equivalentqualification in physics, engineering or a relevant Earth sciences discipline. This post requires extensive professional experience on product definition, calibration, validation, algorithm development, quality assessment andexploitation of Earth Observation data, particularly ESA missions Essential Skills An established profile of dialoguing with the EO research communities in disciplines relevant for climate. Applicants should be strongly selfmotivated, resultsoriented, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and beable to work effectively within ESA teams and in internationalcooperation. Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Friday 4th July 2014 Location of the position is Harwell, UK Benefits Competitive Package Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks. httpwww.telespaziovega.comcareersvacanciesj2806.aspx
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Mkango Resources CEO WIlliam Dawes Rare Earth Project Malawi
2014-06-10 21:23:07| Toys - Topix.net
Mkango Resources CEO WIlliam Dawes spoke to Resource Investing News at the Canadian Investor Conference in Vancouver about the Songwe Hill Rare Earth Element Project in Malawi.
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NASA installs space laser on the ISS, uses it to transmit high-speed data back to Earth
2014-06-09 18:28:42| Extremetech
NASA has successfully completed the first test of the International Space Station's new OPALS laser communications system. OPALS links the ISS to an observatory here on Earth at very high speeds (around 50 megabits per second), allowing for the real-time transmission of high-resolution video among other things. This is orders of magnitude faster than existing radio-based links, and is a significant step forward for future space exploration.
A Cleaner Earth: Obama Unveils Plan Slash Coal Pollution by 2030
2014-06-02 20:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: President Barack Obama unveiled his proposal Monday to slash carbon dioxide pollution from power plants 30 percent by 2030, one of the strongest actions ever taken by the United States government to fight climate change. The 645-page regulation, proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and expected to be final next year, takes fire at coal, one of the nation's largest sources of carbon emissions. It is Obama's last opportunity to make a significant impact on global warming after failing...
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