[geo-discuss] Re: [OSGeodata] UNOSAT - Satellite Imagery for All

[Markus Neteler]

Hi Mateusz,

I checked the site but didn't find a copyright statement.
It seems to be like "free beer", not freedom. Do you know
details?
Example test question: Could I use those data in a formal
training for which I get paid (so, this would be a sort of
commercial activity then)?

It would be good if UNOSAT added a clear data license.
Maybe you friend at CERN has some insights.

Best
Markus


On 9/26/06, Mateusz Loskot <mateusz at loskot.net> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Some time ago I found UNOSAT project and today I reminded it as
> potential candidate of data provider in our Public Geo Data campaign.
>
> I believe it fits frames of OSGeo and Geodata very well:
>
> "UNOSAT is a United Nations programme created to provide the
> international community and developing countries with enhanced access to
> satellite imagery and Geographic Information System (GIS) services."
>
> Here is the website:
>
> http://unosat.web.cern.ch/unosat/
>
> Free maps:
>
> http://unosat.web.cern.ch/unosat/asp/prod_free.asp
>
> BTW, I'm not sure if this project is founded/lead by CERN in Geneve,
> but it's hosted in CERN place (see Contact link).
>
> I have a friend working in CERN and he told me there are some GIS
> projects founded by CERN, so may be CERN could be one of institutional
> partners collaborating with OSGeo / Geodata projects.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Cheers
> --
> Mateusz Loskot
> http://mateusz.loskot.net
>