About the Imagery Hub
What is the Imagery Hub?
The Imagery Hub is a community space for exploring and discussing imagery datasets, managed by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
About the DCCEEW
The DCCEEW uses satellite imagery to protect and manage NSW natural resources and address environmental challenges. This technology helps monitor climate patterns, land use, and environmental changes, providing real-time and historical data to support informed policy decisions.
Satellite imagery is crucial for tracking changes in habitats and ecosystems. DCCEEW monitors land clearing, drought impacts, and other changes affecting biodiversity. High-resolution images detect changes in vegetation and invasive species, aiding in early intervention and conservation efforts. This continuous monitoring enables effective conservation strategies and protection of endangered species.
Satellite imagery also supports disaster response and recovery. DCCEEW uses it to assess natural disasters like bushfires, floods, and cyclones. This data is essential for coordinating emergency responses, allocating resources, and planning recovery operations. Post-disaster imagery evaluates response effectiveness and enhances future resilience.
Data on the Imagery Hub
The datasets in the Imagery Hub are accessible via the SEED portal or on request, for all NSW Government employees. The Hub offers open imagery data and a platform for interaction. NSW Government employees can access datasets without an account, but creating one allows participation in forums and notifications about new datasets.
You can enable forum notifications for threads you post or follow, and for comments on threads you interact with. Additionally, you can set up alerts for new datasets by enabling the General notification option in your settings.
Open Data Roadmap
DCCEEW is committed to increasing the number and variety of datasets available on SEED and the Imagery Hub, supporting innovation and collaboration for better outcomes in New South Wales.
Feedback and Innovation
We welcome feedback on imagery datasets and suggestions for new data via this page our group mailbox, [email protected].
We'd love to hear how you've used our data!
Help the Hub with your feedback and inquiries, including:
- Suggestions for Datasets: If you have suggestions for specific datasets that you believe would add value to the Hub, we would love to hear from you.
- Contributing Data: If you have environmental data that you think would be beneficial for the community of practice using the Hub, please reach out to us. Your contributions can enhance the intelligence and insights available to users.
- Problems or Issues: Encountering technical difficulties or facing challenges while navigating the Hub? We're here to assist you in resolving any issues you might be facing.
- Suggestions for Improvement: We are committed to continuously enhancing the Hub to better serve the needs of our users. If you have ideas or suggestions on how we can improve any aspect of the platform, we're all ears.
Thank you for being a part of the Hub community!