GISTDA joins forces with EGAT, signing an academic collaboration agreement on geo-informatics and space technology, to apply geo-information technology for maximum benefit and exchange academic knowledge on innovation and artificial intelligence.
On October 11, 2024 at EGAT Headquarters, Nonthaburi Province, Dr. Pakorn Apaphant, Executive Director of Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) under Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, and Mr. Thepparat Theppitak, Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on academic collaboration in geo-informatics and space technology. The MOU focuses on applying geo-information technology to support EGAT’s missions, developing human resource capabilities in geo-information technology, and exchanging academic knowledge on innovation and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Pakorn Apaphant, Executive Director of GISTDA, said that GISTDA is responsible for the development of geo-informatics and space technology. One of its missions is to study and analyze satellite imagery of Thailand Earth Observation Satellite 2 (THEOS-2) and other satellite data in agriculture, disasters, hot spots, meteorology, and hydrography obtained from coastal radar stations and meteorology satellites, for creating a geo-information database. The data can be applied to support EGAT’s missions in all areas. This will provide EGAT with precise and accurate data to improve its work. Moreover, it adds value to the field of geo-informatics and space technology.
Mr. Thepparat Theppitak, Governor of EGAT, added that GISTDA has expertise in geo-informatics and space technology. The satellite data and geo-information, along with collaboration on innovations related to artificial intelligence, can support EGAT’s operations, such as providing a more accurate assessment of electricity generation from solar panels across the country. Moreover, it can be used to monitor changes in specific areas to detect encroachments along transmission line routes and on EGAT properties. It also helps assess the potential of various energy sources and supports sustainable environmental management. This collaboration will enhance the efficiency and quality of work, while also developing the capabilities of EGAT’s human resources.
