Space and aerial technology

Use of space-based and aerial technologies such as satellite communications, remote sensing and drones to improve disaster management and collect data for disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Latest Space and aerial technology additions in the Knowledge Base

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Mount Popocatepetl in Mexico erupting
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Data from NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) will improve our understanding of such phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, as well as damage to infrastructure.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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By transforming data from NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) into actionable insights, the agency warns communities of imminent threats and helps reduce long-term risks.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Due to its unique ability to monitor Earth’s surface, Synthetic Aperture Radar plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing the geosciences.

Eos - AGU
GPS satellite in the Earth's orbit
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Extreme weather is becoming more common around the world, with climatic events such as storms often causing damage to power networks, resulting in a loss of electricity – but could satellites prove to be a solution to maintaining energy supplies on earth?

Northumbria University
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Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to better detect signs of drought, according to a new study.

Griffith University
White passenger airplane flying in the sky with clouds in the background
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How near-real-time Earth observations enable meteorologists to deliver timely aviation forecasts.

European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
Pedestrians traverse the inundated streets of Venice, Italy
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Our cities are under pressure from the complexities of climate change and rapid urbanisation. The EU-funded CURE project leveraged the power of Earth Observation satellites to address these issues, aiming to create safer, more sustainable EU cities.

European Commission
Research briefs

A new algorithm for satellite radar data may hold the key to resolving issues in observing precipitation observation issues in unique and challenging physical environments like the Tibetan Plateau.

University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
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