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Aeolus: More than a Mission
2024 has been an important stepping stone in advancing our understanding of weather, climate. The retirement of the Aeolus satellite earlier this year and the launch of Aeolus 2 by the ESA has helped us safeguard flight operations, improve weather forecasting and better predict extreme weather.
Furthermore, the pioneering re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere opened up a window into space ‘junk’ with it’s challenges, innovation and consideration of what a sustainable space should look like.
Carbon Capture Storage: Remote Sensing, a Key Player
The Paris Agreement at COP21 pledged to limit the rise of global temperatures to well below 2°C, reminding us of the urgency of a transition to a low-carbon economy. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is developing as a key supporting mechanism with the potential for remote sensing to advance its progress, most notably InSAR. Here we present a case study from our partners Tre Altamira on how they are supporting this transition.
Image Credit: Marcin Jozwiak
Like a Hurricane: A Remote Sensing Story
In May NOAA predicted an 85% chance of an above normal hurricane season for 2024. We have seen huge storms and damage to property and life, so what part does remote sensing play? Amazingly, it is the backbone of how the NOAA, and other similar organisations, track, monitor these storms and support society to mitigate these forces of nature. In this article we'll see the 'Hurricane Hunters', scientists and decision makers using remote sensing and advanced technologies to their full potential in a unique and fascinating way.
Image Credit: NASA
Cutting Edge Science at Harwell Open Day
Last Saturday was Harwell Open Day! The UK’s leading science and innovation campus opened up its doors to the public, showcasing first-hand pioneering research and the scientists and technicians behind it to educate the next generation. Minesat went along to discover the latest in space tech and research and how this is driving awareness for the next generation and the contribution to our key challenges for the planet.
Image Credit: Alexander Grey @sharonmccutcheon / Unsplash
Top 10 Earth Observation Stories from the ESA
Time to lend our ear to the ESA (European Space Agency) to have their view on the top ten earth observation use cases of 2023 and a look at what 2024 may bring!
Earth Observation and InSAR Guidelines for Infrastructure
CIRIA (Construction Industry Research and Information Association) are recognised as leaders in industry improvement within the built environment and construction sectors. Their recent publication ‘InSAR and Earth Observation Techniques for Infrastructure’ is a useful guideline. Of particular interest, the Lower Thames Crossing case study discussed in the guidelines is a clear example of the value of implementing these technologies.
Image: TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X satellites in formation over Europa. Credit, DLR, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
