The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has launched a new network of satellite data collection stations in the capital and several regions of the country. This was reported by
Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner.
The stations are equipped with advanced equipment and will provide highly accurate real-time terrain data. This information is intended for specialists: surveyors, cartographers, and researchers, as well as analysts assessing natural disaster risks. The data are important for the design of roads, bridges and buildings, as well as for agriculture, mining and land resource management.
“This system will make public services, especially in the field of land administration, faster, more transparent and fairer,” said the State Minister of Urban Development and Infrastructure, Fanta Dejen Wudu.
The Director General of SSGI, Abdisa Yilma, noted that the new network is intended not only for Ethiopia but also for neighbouring countries and the global scientific community.
It is noted that the development of the geospatial network is part of the national strategy “Digital Ethiopia – 2025”. Around 200 Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) are required to fully cover the country, and SSGI plans to increase their number to 30 within two years. In parallel, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Urban Development and Infrastructure is preparing the deployment of a further 14 similar stations across the country.
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