{"id":47279,"date":"2022-08-10T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=47279"},"modified":"2022-08-10T19:26:04","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T17:26:04","slug":"satellites-ecological-problems-earth-solutions-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/satellites-ecological-problems-earth-solutions-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecological Problems on Earth \u2014 Solutions in Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In connection with the increasing scale of anthropogenic impact on nature<\/strong>, the relevance of objective ecological monitoring increases. The use of satellite imagery<\/strong>, in this case, makes it possible to get full coverage of a vast territory and conduct environmental assessment not only within the limits of individual observation points but also in any selected area, regardless of its remoteness and accessibility from the ground. More so, satellite imagery is available for different years, enabling change detection by comparing pictures of the same area through a particular time period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Satellite imagery<\/strong> also comes in different resolutions. For instance, high-resolution images are used for monitoring local issues that require more object detailing, where middle and low-resolution images are used for larger areas observation to see the whole picture. Satellite images can also be taken in the visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum as well as in the ultraviolet, infrared, and other parts of the spectrum, allowing for seeing different details and nuances, depending on the object of research. Thanks to satellites, it is possible to receive data on weather patterns, floods, fires, moisture levels, and many other phenomena and parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the market offers different software that leverages satellite imagery analytics to help solve global issues on Earth, including carbon emissions, water shortage, soil degradation, etc. For example, different crop monitoring systems like EOS Crop Monitoring<\/a> enable agriculture industry players to increase yields and profits while applying sustainable farming practices. But before we move on to such solutions, let\u2019s see what exactly observation from space can offer for tackling the most pressing issues on our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Power of Environmental Satellites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Satellites<\/strong> are perfect tools for not just observing the global picture but also for detecting features and events hidden or unseen to the human eye. And one of the biggest set of benefits they offer concerns environmental monitoring<\/strong>. The tasks of space environmental monitoring solved in practice include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n