Tag: satellite remote sensing
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From Crop Health to Irrigation Management: How Satellite Remote Sensing Can Help Agriculture Respond to Growing Water Pressure
In the summer of 2026, drought across Europe and the developing El Niño once again drew attention to risks affecting agricultural production and food security. On August 13, the Associated Press reported that persistent heat and drought were affecting agricultural production across Europe, putting crops ranging from potatoes in the Netherlands and maize in Bosnia…
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From Post-Disaster Repairs to Early Warning: How to Identify High-Risk Power Line Corridors for Vegetation Management
In early August 2026, the Bradley Creek wildfire spread rapidly amid strong winds in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, causing severe damage to local infrastructure, widespread power outages, and emergency evacuations. In an August 3 incident update, local utility BC Hydro reported extensive damage to its electrical system. Approximately 150 distribution poles had been identified for…
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Saudi Arabia Launches 142 Sustainable Investment Opportunities: Satellite Remote Sensing Advances Ecological Monitoring
On July 3, 2026, Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), in cooperation with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, announced 142 sustainable investment opportunities across the Kingdom. Covering more than 60 million square meters, the opportunities have investment periods ranging from five to 25 years and include potential projects in…
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The Need for Environmental Impact Assessments of Oil Fields
Environmental impact assessments of oil fields are a common practice in the industry due to the risks involved in oil exploration and production. From land degradation to water contamination, the ecological footprint of oil fields can be substantial. As companies strive to balance resource extraction with environmental responsibility, advanced monitoring solutions are needed to track…
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New Era of Oil Field Site Monitoring: Secure, Scalable, Smart
The oil and gas industry operates in some of the most challenging and remote environments on the planet. Ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance in these locations requires constant monitoring. Traditionally, oil field site monitoring relied on on-ground inspections, aerial surveillance, and sensor-based systems. However, satellite imagery offers timely insights and large-scale coverage with unprecedented accuracy.…
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Enhancing News Coverage with Satellite Imagery Analysis
Satellite imagery can capture visuals of natural disasters, political conflicts, and environmental changes. Take this example from BAP Intel, a STARPATH GLOBAL customer who went from a hobbyist to a professional analyst by monitoring the Ukrainian border in 2022. The goal was to capture imagery to detect movement from the Russian government and document any changes.…