SCF-26

Understand applications of space data

Understand the applications of satellite data, for commercial, military, and scientific applications including communications, remote sensing, and navigation

Proficiency levels

Level Description
Aware
  • Can identify the key applications of space data such as communications, remote sensing, and navigation
  • Can describe the applications of satellite data in addressing real-world challenges, such as environmental monitoring, disaster management, or defence operations.
Practitioner
  • Can explain how satellite data is applied in various sectors, such as agriculture, urban planning, disaster response, defense, or climate research.
  • Can use online tools to be able to find and access, store, and analyse different types of space data (e.g. Copernicus Open Access Hub, Sentinel Hub).
  • Can apply standard practices to interpret and process satellite data for practical applications, assessing its impact on different sectors or missions.
  • Can select appropriate satellite datasets for specific use cases.
  • Can describe the benefits and limitations of satellite data.
Senior Practitioner
  • Can compare the capabilities and limitations of different satellite systems, datasets, and analysis techniques to select the most appropriate solutions for specific challenges.
  • Can communicate the benefits and limitations of satellite data to stakeholders and customers.
Expert
  • Can advise on the use of emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML, cloud computing) to improve satellite data processing and analysis.
  • Can advise governments, industries, or research institutions on the effective use of satellite data.
  • Can anticipate and address future challenges in satellite data applications, such as ethical use, cybersecurity risks, and sustainability.