Summary of Embrapa vai testar tecnologia para mapear aquicultura no Brasil

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Embrapa has partnered with a Canadian technology company to test a new technology that will accelerate the remote mapping of aquaculture in Brazil. The collaboration involves utilizing a Canadian satellite with advanced computational capabilities to gather updated information on aquaculture activities annually, aiming to streamline data processing and provide quicker updates using less storage on Earth-based computers. By enhancing the mapping of aquaculture activities crucial for various policies and technical assistance, this innovation will improve statistical data and bolster decision-making by entities like the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture.

• 00:00:00 In this section, Embrapa and a Canadian technology company have teamed up to test a technology that will speed up the remote mapping of aquaculture in Brazil. This collaboration involves using a Canadian satellite with advanced computational and processing capabilities to collect updated information on aquaculture activities annually. This innovation aims to provide more efficiency in processing information, allowing for quicker updates and less storage on Earth-based computers. Through better mapping of aquaculture activities, important for various policies and technical assistance, this technology will enhance statistical data and support decision-making by entities like the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the dynamic nature of aquaculture activities in Brazil, highlighting the need for updated mapping technologies due to rapid expansion. The collaboration with the Brazilian Agricultural Federation allowed for mapping updates from 2018 to 2022-23, emphasizing the importance of accurate data for informed decision-making in both public policy and private investments. The testing of innovative satellite imaging technology aims to provide real-time monitoring and territorial expansion tracking for aquaculture activities, potentially revolutionizing data processing capabilities over the next five years with the launch of a satellite constellation called bifrost. The speaker invites new partnerships to support this ambitious project, showcasing the potential for advanced satellite technology to impact aquaculture management significantly.