The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Regional Application Center, established in 1997, collects and distributes satellite and remote sensing imagery. This information is available to the public, military, government agencies, and other research centers. Our research and data are crucial in emergency response, coastal restoration, transportation, industry, and agriculture. We also provide workshops, certifications, academic courses, and a traveling exhibit called Earth as Art, which displays the stunning beauty of our planet.

Discover more about us and our contributions to education and research.

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 If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

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Register for the 2026 Disaster Response/Geospatial Data Mining Workshop

The workshop hosts speakers from federal, state, and private response teams and is attended by geospatial emergency responders from around the world. It highlights geospatial data sets for hurricane season preparation, emergency response operations, and ongoing recovery efforts. Presentations will include an overview of the data clearinghouses, applications, and data acquisition processes of federal and state agencies that collect and host geospatial data, as well as updates on operations and planning for the next hurricane season.

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LouisianaView

The RAC oversees the LouisianaView program and is part of the AmericaView network. This network unites academic, agency, non-profit, and industry partners to encourage the use of remote sensing data and technology across several states. Visit the LouisianaView website.

The LouisianaView program was established in 2002 to create a consortium within the state that promotes the use of remotely sensed and GIS data. The consortium has facilitated research, data dissemination, education, outreach, and technology transfer, leveraging federal and private investment in remote sensing instruments.

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Did You Know?    

According to AmericaView, the thought of observing the Earth began when astronauts brought back photos with handheld cameras. The curiosity about the Earth from space was the beginning of the Landsat Program. The Landsat 1 satellite was launched on July 23, 1972, to observe the Earth's natural resources and landmasses.

Learn more about the Landsat Program