The MangMap enduser communities
MangMap provides operational tools derived from Earth observation that facilitate investigation, documentation and research work, or that can be used to feed mangrove management and protection plans with indicators dedicated to mangroves.
In addition to the general public wishing to find out more about mangroves and their satellite monitoring, the target users are the scientific community and public bodies studying or managing areas occupied by mangroves:
- Universities, research institutes, scientific laboratories
- Protected areas managers, territorial agencies, local authorities
- Ministries, governmental departments, national agencies
- Associations, NGOs, private sector
Users who already have some knowledge of remote sensing, without necessarily being experts, will find it easier to get to grips with the system. Tutorials and a training programme for the platform will be made available to non-expert users.
National or local focal points have been identified for each of the sites proposed by the platform, in order to initiate collaboration on data processing, validation of the results and products generated by the platform, and to test the proposed services before opening them up to the widest possible audience.
MangMap relies on this network of focal points to feed its development plan and forecast changes, enhance its content (website, news) and build training initiatives for the use of the platform.
An enduser focused platform
MangMap is a platform focused on users and usage: its current content and its evolution are dedicated exclusively to the monitoring of mangroves by satellite.
All of its functionalities are designed and developed to serve needs associated with the knowledge and monitoring of mangroves using Earth observation imagery.
This positioning does not exclude the integration of external data into the platform: MangMap will host mobile versions (tablets, smartphones) for the collection and analysis of local data and information, as part of cooperation projects that may be set up with regional, national or international partners.
The MangMap team's aim is to aggregate, via its website, platform, and future social media on internet, a network of endusers devoted to monitoring mangroves using remote sensing. This network will offer different workshops: expression of needs, restitution of feedbacks, training programmes, contacts sharing, webinar cycles, project co-construction sessions.
Access policy
In its first version based on Sentinel 2 imagery, access to the platform is free. No registration is required to view the images and products distributed by the platform.
On-demand services (specific date-to-date processing) requires registration and therefore the creation of a MangMap account, via an online form available in the platform. Theia Land Data Center users can use their Theia account to access these services without having to register in the plateform.
Depending on the direction taken by the MangMap initiative, changes could be made in the access policy offered by the platform, to better serve all enduser communities.