Tag: environmental monitoring
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Loft Orbital and NASA JPL Partner to Demonstrate AI Software in Orbit
Loft Orbital has entered into an agreement with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to host and operate artificial intelligence software demonstrations in orbit as part of a NASA-funded Earth science technology program. The collaboration supports the Federated Autonomous MEasurement (FAME) project, which is funded by NASA’s Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) and focuses on advancing…
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What Is Satellite Imagery? A Guide for Modern Businesses
From monitoring vast agricultural fields to planning the cities of tomorrow, the view from above offers unparalleled insights. Satellite imagery is transforming how industries operate, enabling organizations to make critical decisions with precision and foresight. These “eyes in the sky” provide a wealth of Earth observation data, driving efficiency, enhancing safety, and unlocking new possibilities.…
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Explaining the Six Components of a Remote Sensing System
A remote sensing system has six components to gather valuable data. In an era of technological advancements, remote sensing technologies have emerged as invaluable tools for understanding and monitoring the Earth’s surface. These innovative technologies enable us to gather data by sensing the energy emitted, or reflected, by a geographical area. Whether for scientific research,…
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Why GIS Specialists Are Shifting From Mapping to Monitoring
The shift from mapping to monitoring comes down to the frequency of tasking satellite imagery. Gathering Earth Observation data is a tactic used across industries to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. From predicting crop yields in agriculture to monitoring oil pipelines, the use cases for satellite imagery are limitless. Mapping is certainly…