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As detailed in the Objectives (see Section 1.3), the present report focuses on the data requirements in
Australia’s EO-related R&D sector, which were not considered in the CEODA-Ops report. On the basis
of a cross-section of 56 sample R&D projects in this survey, those EO data types and missions that are of
special importance to R&D in Australia are identified. To highlight potential EO data continuity risks, future
data supply options are also considered, both in terms of projected R&D requirements and infrastructure
capabilities. The collaborations involved in EO-related R&D, both nationally and internationally, are examined,
and the interrelationships between R&D project outcomes and several key operational programs
are described.
1.5 Report Annex
This report is accompanied by an Annex document, with appendices that provide more detail and data in
support of the sections in the main report:
Appendix A – R&D Projects Included the Study: with details of organisations, contacts, project
objectives etc.
Appendix B – Australian EO-dependent Operational Programs: details the 91 current EOS data
programs being undertaken by Federal and State agencies in Australia, which were discussed in terms
of project linkages in Section 2.
Appendix C – Survey Questions: documents the worksheets of which the study survey
was comprised.
Appendix D – Instrument Details for Priority Data Types: provides technical characteristics for all
the instruments discussed in the continuity outlook discussions.
Appendix E – Priority Data Types – Continuity Outlook: additional details and timelines to
supplement the discussion in Section 5.
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