An EU group has established a centre of excellence (CoE) to coordinate remote sensing applications in the Balkans. After a phase of recruitment and upgrades, the centre is developing a database facilitating research into hazard warnings and resource management.
Earth observation (EO) has to do with the downloading, processing and analysis of satellite images of Earth, which may consist of visible light and/or non-visible wavelengths. The techniques are extremely useful, particularly in disaster management and monitoring of natural resources.
Further details: Balkans satellite centre