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NASA Awards Raytheon $240M Contract For Earth Science Data System
2015-07-07 08:28:59| rfglobalnet News Articles
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center has awarded the Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a five year contract valued at up to $240 million to continue its support of the Earth Observing Systems Data and Information System (EOSDIS).
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Earth Observation Ocean Science Training and User Support Expert Sentinel3 mf
2015-06-22 18:06:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Earth Observation Ocean Science Training and User Support Expert Sentinel3 mf Ref. No. 159129.2 Terma With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development. Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. Job description Our customer, EUMETSAT, will be managing the routine mission operations of the Sentinel3 low Earth orbiting spacecraft for the European Copernicus programme. The first Sentinel3 spacecraft is scheduled for launch in September 2015. The aims of the Sentinel3 mission include measurement of seasurface topography, see and landsurface temperature, and ocean and landsurface colour in support of ocean forecasting and environmental monitoring. Responsibilities We are looking for a senior consultant to provide ocean science training and user support consultancy support for the activities mainly related to the ocean activities within the Training and User Support Teams of the User and Climate Services Division at EUMETSAT. In this position you will support the exploitation of the Sentinel3 marine data in respect to a growing community of users, in particular through the provision of information, management of training activities and engagement with user groups in coordination with the entity responsible for the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service. You will be part of the training team and will work with experts across EUMETSAT and partner organisations. The main tasks are Identify and regularly update the relevant user organizations, their fora and possible intermediaries on the Ssentinel3 marine mission and the marine data stream. Provide regular information to users and user groups on the status of the mission and the related marine and ocean products and service. Analyse and handle related user enquiries and user requests received via the EUMETSAT Helpdesk. Review the framework for user communications activities with respect to the Sentinel 3 mission and related marine and ocean products and services. Support the development of the relationships with key users and subject matter experts and facilitate feedback on the quality of the products and services provided. Establish the training requirements, develop and deliver a plan to meet those requirements, evaluate the effectiveness of the training and resources delivered. Identify and engage relevant and skilled subject matter experts to support user training. Maintenance and update of relevant user documentation e.g. user guides, etc Maintain contact with the Copernicus Marine Environment Monitoring Service user engagement processes, as required This is a full time position, located at EUMETSAT in Darmstadt, Germany, and starting in SeptemberOctober 2015, or earlier if possible. Working time is normal office hours. Qualifications Competencies Applicants shall have an university degree, in a relevant discipline or other suitable qualification together with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant disciplines. Essential skills are Significant experience of the management of training from needs assessment to evaluation of training for user groups Experience in using satellite data in marine research or operations An ability to relate to user groups and subject matter experts Appreciation of the whole chain from data sensing to user application of a product Experience of maintaining sources of information for users Experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries fluency in English spoken and written, as English is the working language Desirable skills are Distance learning methodologies A range of Earth Observational data visualisation tools A range of learning technologies learning management systems, web conferencing tools etc Understanding the processes used to retrieve marine geophysical parameters in one or more of elements of the Sentinel product suite French would be an advantage You must be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner, be able to work calmly and correctly under stress and be able to work with the minimum of supervision. What can Terma offer At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Additional information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed we would prefer that you apply through the link httpswww.epos.dkREKTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId663joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date July 09th, 2015 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma develops products and systems for defense, civilian authorities, and security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, selfprotection systems for vessels and aircraft, space technology, and advanced aerostructures for the aircraft industry. Terma is headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, and maintains international subsidiaries and operations in The Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, and the U.S. Sign up for Termas newsletter here or follow Terma to remain updated on our news and events
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Earth science: New estimates of deep carbon cycle
2015-06-21 05:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
ScienceDaily: Over billions of years, the total carbon content of the outer part of the Earth -- in its upper mantle, crust, oceans, and atmospheres -- has gradually increased, scientists reported this month in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Craig Manning, a professor of geology and geochemistry at UCLA, and Peter Kelemen, a geochemistry professor at Columbia University, present new analyses that represent an important advance in refining our understanding of Earth's deep carbon...
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2014-11-04 19:48:00| Transmission & Distribution World
A new digital earth-fault detection method improves reliability This brief article describes how an innovative digital solution is enhancing the ability of protection relays in compensated distribution systems to perform their two most important tasks: earth-fault detection and directional determination. read more
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A doomed Earth of science fiction may well become a reality
2014-09-01 18:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Theres a scene in the newly-restored science fiction classic The Day the Earth Caught Fire (premiered last week in the summer open air cinema at the British Museum) when The Daily Expresss fictional, bull-nosed science reporter, Bill Maguire, barks at a newsroom junior to fetch him information on the melting points of various substances. Its to illustrate a spread in the paper which is investigating how massive nuclear tests have shifted the planet on its axis, causing chaotic weather and a heat...
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