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Hyperspectral Satellites: The Race Beyond More Bands
Read more →: Hyperspectral Satellites: The Race Beyond More BandsTwo satellite systems observe the same open-pit mine and offer different answers. The multispectral satellite says: “This area…
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How to Define a Satellite Imagery AOI for Pipeline and Power-Line Corridors
Read more →: How to Define a Satellite Imagery AOI for Pipeline and Power-Line CorridorsA pipeline or power-line network usually starts as a set of centerlines in a GIS. Turning those lines…
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Can Satellite Imagery Detect Soil Salinity?
Read more →: Can Satellite Imagery Detect Soil Salinity?Satellite imagery can reveal exposed salt crusts, identify crop patterns consistent with salt stress, and support soil salinity…
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Can Stereo Satellite Imagery Produce a Bare-Earth Terrain Model?
Read more →: Can Stereo Satellite Imagery Produce a Bare-Earth Terrain Model?Stereo satellite imagery can support bare-earth terrain mapping where enough ground is visible, but it does not automatically…
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China’s Commercial Ground Stations in 2026: The Tracking and Control Networks Behind More Than 100 Sites
Read more →: China’s Commercial Ground Stations in 2026: The Tracking and Control Networks Behind More Than 100 SitesOnce a satellite reaches orbit, ground stations become essential to its long-term operation. Tracking, telemetry, command uplinks and…
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Constellation Routing: Why Satellite Networks Need a Navigation App
Read more →: Constellation Routing: Why Satellite Networks Need a Navigation App“With lasers connecting satellites and ground stations providing access, isn’t the network already connected?” The reality is more…
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From Sending Data to Delivering Answers: How AI Lets Satellites Process Observations in Orbit
Read more →: From Sending Data to Delivering Answers: How AI Lets Satellites Process Observations in OrbitA wildfire breaks out, and a satellite hundreds of kilometers above Earth captures a clear view of the…
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Powering Orbital Computing: From Watts to Megawatts
Read more →: Powering Orbital Computing: From Watts to MegawattsIf chips are the bricks and data centers are the buildings, power is one of the essential utilities…
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From Satellite Power Buses to 800V EV Fast Charging: Why Does Higher Power Favor Higher Voltage?
Read more →: From Satellite Power Buses to 800V EV Fast Charging: Why Does Higher Power Favor Higher Voltage?As satellite payloads consume more electricity, power systems must deliver more power to onboard equipment. Electric vehicles seeking…
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Cloud-Native Computing Goes to Space: Do Satellites Need Docker?
Read more →: Cloud-Native Computing Goes to Space: Do Satellites Need Docker?Software-defined satellites and in-orbit upgrades are taking spacecraft operations toward a broader idea: managing satellites like servers in…
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How to Validate Satellite-Based Forest Biomass Estimates
Read more →: How to Validate Satellite-Based Forest Biomass EstimatesA forest biomass map can show convincing patterns without providing reliable estimates for a particular project. Before using…
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Can You Use Pansharpened Imagery for NDVI and Land Cover Classification?
Read more →: Can You Use Pansharpened Imagery for NDVI and Land Cover Classification?Yes, pansharpened imagery can be used for land cover classification and, under suitable conditions, NDVI analysis. Whether it…