NARSS is the pioneering Egyptian institution in the field of satellite remote sensing. NARSS is an outgrowth of a Remote Sensing Center, established in 1971 as an American-Egyptian joint project that was affiliated to the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. In 1994 the Authority was established as an organization under the State Ministry of Scientific Research to promote the use of state of the art space technology for the development of the country and introducing High Tech capabilities in regional planning and other applications. NARSS includes two major sectors: Remote Sensing and Space Sciences. The sector of remote sensing works on the use of data provided by earth observation satellites and various airborne sensors to produce maps and spatial data for the evaluation and monitoring of natural resources, natural hazards and management environmental. The sector of space sciences is concerned with the development of sensors for earth observation to be mounted on satellites and with all the problems involved with monitoring communication with satellites and retrieving the information for processing, and ultimately on launching an Egyptian remote sensing satellite.
the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology
NARSS is looking forward to become one of the advanced scientific agencies in conducting research and providing services in field of remote sensing and space sciences.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Zahran
Chairman
View CVProf.Dr. Islam Abou El-Magd
Vice Chairman - Environmental Studies and Land Use Division Head
View CVProf.Dr.Hossam Hamdy Elewa Omar
Engineering Applications and Water Division Head
View CVAssociate Prof.Lamiaa Gamal
Aviation and Aerial Photography Division Head
View CVProf.Dr. Eng. Ashraf Khaled Helmy
Data Reception, Analysis and Receiving Station Affairs Division Head
View CVProf.Dr.Mohammed El Bastawesy
Geological Applications and Mineral Resources Division Head
View CVProf.Dr.Tamer Mekky
Space Sciences and Strategic Studies Division Head
View CVProf.Dr. Ghada Youssef Atta
Scientific Training and Continuing Studies Division Head
View CVProf. Dr. Abdel-Aziz Belal
Head of Agriculture Application, Soil and Marine Division
View CVThe project aims at integration of both TDI photosensor, TMA optical design with ultrahigh scale processing logic (FPGA) to produce space qualified miniaturized camera system achieving high resolution with low weight and less dimensions. Based on outcomes from previous STDF granted project “Space qualified camera computer,(2013-2015)” the photosensor is integrated on board the device, allowing more integrity ,less dominions , low weight and more compactness in the system. The optical system is designed and Manufacturing of optical system is carried out in Egypt. The product is one channel space qualified satellite panchromatic camera system based on state of the art technology in optics, electronics, and image processing techniques; a spin-off of this activity is design documentations, sources codes of embedded algorithms, check and test equipment and hardware circuit diagrams. .
Read moreThe main scope of the project is to develop series of Pico-satellite using national capabilities for the purpose of technology demonstration. The alliance has a broad scope of work as follows: • To leverage the knowledge in the field of satellite technology. • To create a sustainable linkage between space research entities and industry. • To engage the private sector in space based services chain development. • To enhance the Egyptian industry level meeting the space standards. • Knowledge sharing and information dissemination of space know-how in universities and research institutes. Two satellites have been developed and launched in orbit. .
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