Land Cover Assessment
This is an ongoing land assessment exercise conducted by the NRSC on parcels of land amounting to
Our Services
NRSC contribution to the 8NDP and the Sustainable Development Goals
The NRSC recognises the four Strategic Development Areas (SDAs) of the 8NDP and is set to provide Earth Observation (EO) and Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions, products and services in the following key areas of national development:
- Economic transformation and job creation
- Human and social development
- Environmental sustainability
- Good governance environment
The cross cutting nature of EO and GIS applications allows NRSC an opportunity to support and provide remote sensed based solutions for water resources management, flood and drought assessment, crop mapping and yield estimation, infrastructure development and planning, assessment of climate change impacts among others. Further, NRSC has in recent years provided valuable and up to date geospatial information for the country reporting on some Sustainable Development Goals.
GIS and Remote Sensing Training
The Centre conducts trainings in both Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing. The trainings are available
Natural Resources and Environment
With its birds-eye view capabilities, NRSC is involved in mapping of forests, derivation of land cover or
Real Estate
Use of imagery products or spatial data sets for the provision of property location, size and distribution
Insurance
Use of satellite imagery and products or spatial datasets to accurately map and assess the risks associated
Mining Industry
Remote sensing and satellite technology revolutionize the mining industry by providing comprehensive, real-time data that enhances operational
