BRIN Announces Geomimo, Research Platform With Satellite Image Data

Illustration of satellite image images (photo: dock. BMKG)

JAKARTA The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) announced its satellite image-based data platform. This platform is named Multi-Input Multi Output Geoinformatics (Geomimo).

Geomimo is a platform developed with various data sources, ranging from multi-platform satellite images, data in the field, to community data or community science. All of this data is used for BRIN research purposes.

According to the agency, this launch is in line with BRIN Regulation Number 5 of 2025 concerning the Implementation of Geoinformatics Digital Platforms. With this regulation, Geomimo can also be used by the wider community.

"The strategic role of BRIN as the official authority in data collection is based on the mandate of legislation," said Budi Prawara, Head of the BRIN Electronic and Informatics Research Organization. "This regulation regulates the mechanism for utilizing Geomimo."

The launch of Geomimo is also in line with BRIN's commitment, namely the use of advanced technology. By developing this platform, BRIN will have the best data and tools in creating environmental conservation based on science.

This platform is also considered necessary in monitoring environmental conditions in Indonesia, including forests. Referring to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data in 2023, deforestation has affected global climate change.

Based on the records of the US agency, the sea area in Antarctica has shrunk by nearly 2.6 million square kilometers, equivalent to 20 times the area of Java. Most of these cases are influenced by global warming.

Therefore, by using Geomimo, BRIN will monitor the conditions of forests in the country. BRIN will carry out regular monitoring to prevent unwanted problems and create solutions to possible cases.

"As an archipelagic country with more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia faces a big challenge in monitoring forest conditions. Remote sensing technology through satellites is an important solution to carry out monitoring efficiently and accurately," said Budi.