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What are you doing to advance onboard computing on satellites?

Editor August 27, 2021 accessibility Data downlinking Earth observation onboard computing processed data raw data satellite imagery Space Edge Computers Spiral Blue

One interesting technological growth area in the space sector is onboard computing. Traditionally, satellites focus on collecting and then transmitting data to Earth. The bulk…

How do geographic information systems depend on space?

Editor May 21, 2021 environmental science geographic information systems geography global positioning systems natural processes satellite imagery satellites space technology spatial sciences the Earth system

One of the great benefits of engaging with space is understanding Earth better. Data collected from satellites inform our understanding about the relationship between humanity…

How does artificial intelligence advance Earth system modelling?

Editor June 21, 2019 Artificial Intelligence biospheres deep learning Earth system modeling Earth system science geophysics Machine Learning satellite imagery system models the Earth system

How does the Earth system function? The Earth system is incredibly complex, and understanding how it works is important for the survival of our species.…

Eyes in the Sky: Distributed and Autonomous Earth Observation

Editor May 3, 2019 aerospace engineering Earth observation ground stations satellite constellations satellite imagery smallsats space systems spacecraft systems engineering the space industry

Perhaps the most important result of human space exploration is that it has caused us to better appreciate our own planet. But despite massive progress…