Is space a good investment?

Space is an expensive, and uncertain, environment to work in, and decisions to invest in space technology and missions are frequently questioned in the current global economic climate. Headline figures of tens of millions, or billions, do little to counter … Continue reading

Remote Sensing Big Data: Possibilities and dangers

Remote sensing is an industry riding the crest of the big data wave. It offers great opportunities to those that can harness the power, but it’s also fraught with dangers. Big data is a blanket term used to describe datasets … Continue reading

The Question of Dredging

Dredging has been a hugely contentious issue in the UK ever since the St Jude’s storm hit the country on the 28 October 2013; this marked the beginning of a relentless winter weather pattern of heavy rainfall and high winds. … Continue reading