Directorate of Earth Observation
The Directorate of Earth Observation
Director of Earth Obseravtion
Air Vice Marshal Anthony Victor Ndace was born on 7 Jul 70 in Zaria. He hails from Lavun LGA of Niger State. He was enlisted into the NAF as a member of NDA RC 41 on 17 Sep 98 and was commissioned Pilot Officer on 17 Sep 94. He was promoted to the rank of AVM WEF 17 Sep 21. He holds a BSc degree in Economics from NDA, MBA from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and PGDPA from ASCON. The snr offr has attended several courses, some of which include: Initial Personnel Administrative Management Officers Course, MTC Kaduna, Junior Staff Course at AFCSC, Jaji., Senior Staff Course at AFCSC, Jaji, Human Resource Management Course, ASCON Badagry, National Defence University, Islamabad, Contemporary Human Resource Function and Organizational Effectiveness Course, Cape Town, South Africa. The snr offr has held several appointments, some of which include: Command Administrative Officer, HQ ATC, Deputy Director of Administration, HQ NAF, Deputy Director of Personnel Management, HQ NAF, Director of Recruitment Resettlement and Reserve, HQ NAF, Deputy Director of Recruitment Resettlement and Reserve, HQ NAF/Sec NAF Valley Estate Committee, Deputy Director Personnel Management, DIA, Commander 153 Base Services Group, Commander 553 Base Services Group, Deputy Director Policy, HQ NAF, Director of Personnel Management, HQ NAF, Principal Staff Officer to Chief of the Air Staff, HQ NAF, Air Secretary, HQ NAF, Director Civil Military Relations, DHQ, He is currently the Director Earth Observation, DSA. AVM Ndace is married and blessed with children. His hobbies include reading and exercising.
Chronicle of Directors
About the Directorate
The Directorate of Earth Observation (DEO) is responsible for developing autonomous capability to perform intelligence analysis based on satellite imagery particularly from Virtual Reception Service to produce intelligence for decision-making. It would seek to integrate information from satellite imagery with other sources such as GEO spatial intelligence.
Roles
a. Acquisition of optical and spectral images using Remote Sensing/Earth Observation(EO) Satellites.
b. Processing and archiving geospatial data.
c. Custodian of satellite images and geospatial data.
d. Maintenance of DSA Geospatial Data Infrastructure (GDI).
e. Provide and conduct geospatial intelligence in support of operations
f. Perform photo reconnaissance using satellite images and environmental data for national security.
g. Ensure surveillance of entire vertical expanse including the atmosphere, near earth orbit and beyond.
h. Provide decision-support tools for analyzing processed data in the form of maps, charts and other visual models.
i. Disseminate meteorology information and satellite weather forecast in support of operations.
j. Appraisal and analysis of land and maritime environments..
k. Utilize satellites for monitoring and response to disaster management in aid to civil authorities.s.
i. Prediction and mitigation of effects of climate change on strategic planning for national security.
m. Manufacture of Earth Observation Satellite.
n. Maintain and operate Defence Earth Observation satellite..
Achievements
a.Training of personnel on the Introduction to Geographical Information System and Remote Sensing at GeoApps Plus Ltd NASRDA.
b. Invitation of reputable Geospatial companies such as RESLARC, Image Sat International (ISI) and Airbus Defence Group (Airbus DS) for possible collaboration.
c. Training of personnel on Crime Mapping at GeoApps Plus Ltd NASRDA.
d. Operational Visit to HQ Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Maiduguri.
e. Conduct of In-Theatre Proof of Concept of Anti-Drone solutions at Maiduguri
f. Geospatial facilities tour of ImageSat International NV Israel.
g. Tour of the Facilities Digital Globe, Colorado USA.
h. Operational Visit to HQ Operation DELTASAFE, Yenagoa.
i. Supply of Satellite Imagery Maps to 1 Div Kaduna.
j. Visit to Nigerian Forest Reserve Coordinates Generation of about 1000points.
k. Production of Operational Maps for Operation FOREST OCTOPUS.
l. Production of Operational Maps for Sectors 1,2 and 3 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
m. Production of Satellite Imageries Based Intelligence Report for Operation FOREST OCTOPUS and Sectors 1,2 and 3 of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
n. The Directorate produced BDA maps of Dapchi.
