Collaborative Data Sharing Agreement: Combat Aircraft Service and Land Office for Environment finalize deal on utilizing archived arial imagery

A significant agreement between the State Criminal Office and the State Environment Agency Schleswig-Holstein has paved the way for the integration and joint use of a database of historical aerial images. This collaboration aims to facilitate the investigation and removal of contaminated sites in the region.

The agreement, which dates back to 1988, provides the legal basis for the use of the images. The digitalised images, primarily from wartime and post-war years up to the 1980s, are of particular interest for detecting contaminated sites. The digitalisation of these historical aerial images was a crucial part of the agreement.

The technical implementation of the agreement involved the development of a tool by Kiel-based software company North.io. This tool, known as the aerial image tool, is a browser-based web application, making it location-independent. It allows employees to query and view wartime aerial images for a specific area from the database.

The digitalisation of the historical aerial images was a collaborative effort between North.io and the Rendsburg workshops, a facility for people with support needs. The Rendsburg workshops contributed significantly to the digitalisation process, working alongside North.io to make the images accessible for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service and soil protection authorities.

The agreement is aimed at enabling efficient and cost-effective access to the digitalised image collection for these services. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service, which is organisationally attached to the State Criminal Office, may use the images for the evaluation of war and other contaminated sites.

It's worth noting that the search results do not provide specific names of the persons responsible for the collaboration between the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service Schleswig-Holstein and the Environmental Office Schleswig-Holstein. However, the partnership underscores the commitment of both parties towards ensuring a safer and cleaner environment in Schleswig-Holstein.

In conclusion, the integration and joint use of the historical aerial images database mark a significant step forward in the investigation and removal of contaminated sites in Schleswig-Holstein. The collaboration between North.io, the Rendsburg workshops, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service, and the State Environment Agency Schleswig-Holstein underscores the importance of cross-sectoral cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.