NSIS is distinguished primarily by its “3-in-1” approach, because it combines a data access portal, a “service marketplace” and an extensive knowledge base in a single platform, so that users can not only download satellite products, but also find the tools and support to use them more quickly. An important advantage is an easier start thanks to thematic “map compositions” that organize resources and help less advanced users work with them as well, and an additional advantage is the ability to perform basic spatial analysis directly in the portal – without having to transfer data to external environments. The system also gains value by integrating data from other national and European services, which reduces the dispersion of resources and expands the range of available information. At the same time, NSIS supports the development of an ecosystem of providers, as the “Service Marketplace” connects users’ needs with ready-made solutions – both commercial and open source – promoting companies’ offerings and facilitating implementations. The whole is reinforced by a strong educational component: a knowledge base, training materials and tools tailored to different levels of expertise, which lower the barrier to entry and increase the real use of satellite data.
