Use of Eo Data to Calculate Severe Weather Thresholds Tender

• Country: United Kingdom
• Summary: Use of Eo Data to Calculate Severe Weather Thresholds
• GBT Ref No: 137057857
• Deadline: 06 Apr 2026
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: C25-0445-2185
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• Description:
• Joint Nature Conservation Committee The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) is the statutory adviser to the UK Government and devolved administrations on UK and international nature conservation Project Aims The overarching aim of this project is to develop an improved approach for using Earth Observation (EO) or other publicly accessible data to demonstrate whether ground at a specific location is frozen or has snow cover, with a reasonable level of accuracy and consistency. To achieve this the project will need to explore data available, issues regarding its use for this purpose, and comparative results from trialling different approaches. A secondary aim of this project is to provide JNCC with confidence that the proposed method is effective, and equipping JNCC with evidence that outcomes resulting from use of the approach are robust to stand up to potential challenge. Project Background JNCC runs the 'Severe Weather Scheme' (SWS), to provide a trusted mechanism to advise on the restriction of shooting of wildfowl and waders for conservation purposes during extended periods of severe weather, specifically when ground is frozen or snow covered. During such periods birds are naturally more vulnerable as it is harder for them to feed, whilst at the same time their energy requirements for survival are high. JNCC runs the scheme in collaboration and consultation with the country nature conservation bodies, environmental NGOs and shooting organisations. Information from...
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