Using Satellite Data in Agriculture

Over the last year, we’ve been working on a project examining the use of satellite data in UK agriculture. So, our interest was piqued by a report on a recent paper published in the journal “Remote Sensing Applications: Society and … Continue reading

Machine Learning Classification Projects

Following our recent blog about the work we’re doing on machine learning with the MARLISAT project, we were interested to see two different applications using machine learning classification algorithms in the news this week. France Reports highlighted a project undertaken … Continue reading

EO Satellite: Launches & Virtual

Looking this week at the latest EO satellite launches, together with the establishment of a virtual EO constellation. Earth Observation Satellite Launches SpaceX’s latest satellite rideshare took off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on the 25th … Continue reading

Monitoring Deforestation In Brazil From Space

A couple of interesting reports have come out of Brazil this week concerning the monitoring of deforestation from space. Firstly, it was reported that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch the first Earth Observation satellite designed, … Continue reading

Heat & Fire

Earlier this month the Copernicus Climate Change Service issued its July report, which showed that every month during 2019 has ranked within the top four warmest on record for that particular month. In June European average temperatures were the warmest … Continue reading

ESA 2019 Living Planet Symposium Review – Part 1

Last week saw over 4 200 Earth Observation (EO) enthusiasts from over 80 countries travel to Milan to attend ESA’s Living Planet Symposium. With a total of 187 scheduled scientific sessions, as well as open assemblies, workshops, demonstrations, poster sessions … Continue reading

Night-time Treats

The Opening Ceremony of the Rio Olympics featured a plane taking off from the Maracanã Stadium and treating us to a fantastic night flight over Rio. It was a beautiful sequence to celebrate the famous Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, for … Continue reading