Earth Observation data processing in the BEinGRID project

Since its emergence as a field of research in the late nineties, grid computing has evolved to become a promising technology for the embalmment of new possibilities in the realms of research and science. However, with regard to the business arena, there is still a lack of acceptance and few companies have embraced its use. Despite this situation, by providing a set of successful examples on different business areas, others will follow and grid technology will gain support as a tool for making profit along with other already established information technologies. Such is the objective of the BEinGRID project, which aims to show how a number of different fields could benefit from the usage of grid technology, among other purposes. The particular case of the Earth Observation niche is here presented in the context of this experiment, with the intention of rendering an overall picture of the real application selected and the expected advantages that the resulting system will pose. (Author)