Project Methodology

The KEEO will be established through the following steps:

1. Specify end-user requirements and develop ground station specifications using input from the executive committee and advisory board.
   
   
2. Develop the ground receiving station bid specifications.
   
   
3. Solicit the bids from companies with good track records in constructing satellite image data receiving stations.
   
   
4. Select the vendor(s) to install the two ground receiving stations.
   
   
5. Determine the optimal sites to install the two receiving stations and the related acquisition computer systems and networking.
   
   
6. Choose the optimal connectivity routes between KEEO and key end-users.
   
   
7. Install the geostationary receiving station and associated hardware and software.
   
   
8. Install the tracking antenna receiving station and associated hardware and software.
   
   
9. Develop and implement plan for systems management and automated data analysis on the data acquisition system.
   
   
10. Vendor provided receiving station system training to co-directors and colleagues.
    
    
11. Specific data product determination and utilization training for end users.
    
    
12. Develop and implement plan for proper calibration of the radiometric observations, geocoding data, correcting artifacts and geometric distortions, and removing undesirable atmospheric effects.
    
    
13. Explore existing remote sensing analysis software for general applications (e.g. retrieval of geophysical parameters such as vegetation indices, surface temperature, soil moisture, etc.).
    
    
14. Access and test existing algorithms for retrieval.
    
    
15. Multi-disciplinary curricular revision and courseware development to include real-time remote sensing applications, vulnerability assessment, disaster management and infectious disease vector habitat monitoring.
    
    
16. Implement an operational ground-station for early warning and disaster mitigation.
    
    
17. Demonstrate the utility of multi-national space-based resources.
    
    
18. Produce a video documentary of the creation of the center for use in promotional activities.
    
    
19. In consultation with end users and partners, develop data requirements for different applications.  This will be incorporated in the specifications for the ground station.
    
    
20. Conduct research related to discerning BMPs for protecting human settlements from natural and man-made disasters, epidemics, desertification, etc.
    
    
21. Establish improved connectivity and feedback mechanisms among participating institutions.