Tag: Urban Planning
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Mianyang, Sichuan Uses SAR Satellites to Monitor Ground Deformation and Identify Urban Building Safety Risks
Satellite remote sensing is moving beyond specialized surveying and scientific research into practical applications such as urban governance, agriculture, resource management and infrastructure monitoring. This shift is particularly visible in China. In 2025, China launched more than 120 remote-sensing satellites, while its civilian remote-sensing satellite fleet in orbit exceeded 640, maintaining the country’s position as…
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Can satellite analytics support smart city development?
Yes, satellite analytics can play a significant role in supporting smart city development by providing comprehensive geospatial intelligence that helps cities improve efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and quality of life. As urban areas become increasingly connected and data-driven, Earth observation technologies contribute valuable information that complements sensors, IoT networks, operational systems, and urban analytics platforms. Smart…
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What Is Satellite Imagery? A Guide for Modern Businesses
From monitoring vast agricultural fields to planning the cities of tomorrow, the view from above offers unparalleled insights. Satellite imagery is transforming how industries operate, enabling organizations to make critical decisions with precision and foresight. These “eyes in the sky” provide a wealth of Earth observation data, driving efficiency, enhancing safety, and unlocking new possibilities.…
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Explaining the Six Components of a Remote Sensing System
A remote sensing system has six components to gather valuable data. In an era of technological advancements, remote sensing technologies have emerged as invaluable tools for understanding and monitoring the Earth’s surface. These innovative technologies enable us to gather data by sensing the energy emitted, or reflected, by a geographical area. Whether for scientific research,…
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Science fiction focuses on the far future of terraforming, with a tie-in to today’s cities
An artist’s conception shows a city taking shape on Mars. (SpaceX Illustration) Billionaires such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos dream of making Mars more like Earth, or seeing millions of people living and working in space — but could such dreams ever be turned into reality? In a new novel titled “The Terraformers,” science…