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Earth Observation Application Support Engineer
2013-10-28 11:34:47| 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 January 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, quoting job reference NLSC2112 before 18Nov13. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Apply for this job
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Senior Earth Observation Application Engineer SCJ2745
2013-10-28 11:34:46| 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. 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.
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NASA activates 622 Mbps laser network between the Earth and Moon
2013-10-24 19:28:38| Extremetech
Using their new lunar laser link, NASA and MIT have succeeded in beaming data from the Moon at 622 megabits per second. This impressive feat is an important step in moving away from radio communications, which have reached the limit in the face of the new data demands for work in space.
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26 Years Later, Google Earth Helps Lost Indian Boy Go Home
2013-10-17 00:25:18| TechNewsWorld
Indian Saroo Munshi Khan used Google Earth to track down his long-lost family 26 years after accidentally falling asleep on a train. Then 5-year-old Saroo reportedly took a break from searching for change with his brother in Berhanpur, India, and hopped onto a stationary train where he fell asleep. Hours later, he woke up in Calcutta, alone and more than 900 miles away from home.
The Center for Green Schools at USGBC Announces 2013 Greenest School on Earth Recipients
2013-10-16 07:00:00| Coatings World Breaking News
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