The Gran Paradiso National Park is devoted to the protection of Alpine ecosystems and biodiversity. It was established in 1922 for the conservation of Alpine ibex. Park wardens, managers and scientists constantly monitor the state of the environment, including ungulate populations, faunal biodiversity, lake ecosystems, grassland conditions, glaciers and snow cover, to assure the preservation of the habitat also in remote areasWhen dealing with Earth Observation data pipelines as well as scientific analysis the use of in-situ data as well as understanding the context of observation is an important issue. This applies e.g. for the integration and use of in-situ datasets to produce meaningful value added EO data products. Providing services to register and document long-term observation facilities as well as the data collected and providing means to visualise and access them in an easy manner was one of the main aims of the mySite pilot. This should allow for the integration of in-situ data as well as EO data products generated for a given area. This not only supports scientific workflows but also supports the management of selected areas, e.g. protected areas, to support daily management. |