CODE OF PRACTICE AND STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: 
Operationalisation involves two aspects i) manpower training ii) 
successful implementation of new technologies in day to day 
programmes. Thus for implementation, it is required to change the 
existing code of practices in user agencies especially in public 
works department, irrigation, forestry etc. 
These organisations need standard specifications at the national 
level so that uniform practices are introduced, in their routine 
working codes. These codes will also have to be reviewed 
continuously so as to keep pace with developments especially in 
satellite remote sensing. The whole concept of slow official 
routine has to give way for dynamic working model, In view of 
abundant data flooding almost everyday from satellites, it has 
become absolutely necessary to adopt geographical data system 
using satellite data at district, state and national levels. 
System has to have a national grid inter linking all the units, 
This arrangement not only will integrate the latest information 
system but also increase the efficacy and effectivenes of 
national planning and execution. Thus operationalisation is a an 
involved process  consiting of manpower training, evolving 
standard specifications and code of practices and formation of 
geodata base information system.  Incidentlly,such an operational 
activity would generate new employment opportunities right from 
grassroot level to the topmost decision making level. 
CONCLUSION: 
Considering various aspects of operationalisation of satellite 
remte sensing keeping ín view manpower requirements the following 
conclusions could be drawn for the consideration and necessary 
implementation 
i) Nonformal training programmes should be encouraged at 
various relevant advanced centres all over the  countr for 
training of inservice engineers and scientists in the 
emerging technology of satellite remote sensing 
ii) Concept of well equipped mobile vans should be given thought 
and pilot studies and implementation may be encouraged 
iii) New teaching aíds - audio visual programmes video recordings 
to be encouraged in the area of propogating the use of 
potentials of satellite remote sensing and its various 
applications. An organisation should  lookafter the 
preparation of programmes with the involvement of experts. 
Advantages of distance education methodologies can also be 
taken for the programmes for training. 
iv) Decision makers and top executives of various user agencies 
should take necessary steps to evolve new code of 
practices and national standard specifications incorporating 
the usage of satellite remote sensing technologies and 
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