A new challenge: using satellite tech to monitor Algal Blooms in Northern Ireland
The UK Space Agency is aiming to address the challenges blue-green algal blooms pose to Lough Neagh and its surrounding communities.
Earth observation
New projects to boost Earth Observation data capability
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UK Space Agency, Posted on:
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Delivering Missions and Capabilities, Earth observation, Funding
The UK Space Agency has announced two new projects to enhance Earth Observation Data Capability.
Starting and ending my career with the ERS-2 mission
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Sue Horne, Posted on:
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Careers, Earth observation, Satellites, Space sustainability
As the ERS-2 climate mission starts its burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere, our Space Exploration Special Adviser Sue Horne talks about how the mission has spanned her career in space.
How FORUM will improve climate change forecasts
Imperial College London's Professor Helen Brindley explains how the ESA FORUM mission, contracted to Airbus, will improve the accuracy of climate change forecasts and help scientists see the Earth through new eyes.
Satellites, bananas, and ethics: Partnerships to tackle food insecurity
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Liz Cox, Head of International Engagement – International Partnership Programme, Posted on:
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Earth from space, Earth observation, International, International Partnership Programme, People, Satellites
It's not every day I attend a workshop where satellites, bananas, livestock, and ethics are central to the conversation.
Using satellites to monitor deforestation in cocoa crops
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Ecometrica, Forest2020, Posted on:
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Earth observation, International, International Partnership Programme, People, Satellites
Monitoring cocoa plants in Ghana from space Globally, the majority of tropical deforestation is still linked to commodity farming and production. The expanded production of agricultural commodities such as beef, soy, cocoa, palm oil and paper/pulp are the major drivers …
Space technology helps boost dam safety
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DAMSAT team, Posted on:
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Earth from space, Earth observation, International Partnership Programme
New satellite-driven tech is being used to improve dam safety in Peru.
Earth observation data without coding - can it be done?
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Stephen Roberts, Posted on:
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Careers, Earth from space, Earth observation, Education
My dissertation used Earth observation satellite data. But I didn’t know how to code.
SENSE PhD students off to a flying start as Earth Observation training begins
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Bryony, Eszter, Rebecca and Sam (SENSE PhD students), Posted on:
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Earth observation, Education
17 students across the UK have begun their PhD training this month as part of a new Earth Observation Centre for Doctoral Training
The Disaster Charter at 20
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robynhaigh, Posted on:
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Earth from space, Earth observation, International, Satellites
The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters, better known as the Disaster Charter, was formed on 20 October 2000 by the European Space Agency (ESA), French Space Agency (CNES) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), with the UK joining in …