Tag: Earth observation
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Common Mistakes Business Users Make with Earth Observation Data (and How to Avoid Them)
The view from above is changing how we do business. Satellite imagery and remote sensing, collectively known as Earth observation (EO) data, are no longer just tools for spies or meteorologists. Today, hedge funds use them to count cars in retail parking lots, insurance companies use them to assess flood risk, and farmers use them…
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What is EO used for?
Earth observation refers to the collection of information about our planet’s physical, chemical, and biological systems using various technologies, such as satellites, aircraft, drones, and ground-based sensors. This data is gathered for a wide range of purposes and applications, including: 1. Environmental Monitoring: Climate change analysis: Tracking temperature, ice melt, sea level rise, and greenhouse…