The SPARRSO is a multi-sectoral research and
development agency, which is mandated for remote sensing
data acquisition and interpretation. Its major objective is to
apply remote sensing technology to surveying the natural
resources and monitoring the environment and natural hazards
in the country. It operates and maintains satellite ground
receiving stations, conducts research and develops capabilities
for both visual and digital interpretation of satellite and
airborne data for applications in various sectors, e.g. forest
cover mapping and monitoring, land use and land cover
mapping, mapping of water resources, agriculture, fisheries
studies, coastal zones and marine environment studies,
geology, meteorology and climatology. It also provides data
and services to the government and non-government
organizations engaged in development and policy-making
activities.