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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