Tag: satellites
Hurricane Forecasts Rely on Modeling the Past
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Improving hurricane forecasts means testing historical storms with today's sophisticated models and supercomputers. NASA and NOAA work together in gathering ground and satellite observations, as well as experimenting with research forecast models. As a result of this collaboration, model resolution has increased, and scientists are discovering more about the processes that occur within these powerful storms. The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission is a joint NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission that measures all forms of precipitation around the globe. GPMs Microwave Imager, or GMI, has proven useful in seeing beneath the swirling clouds and into the structure of tropical cyclones. The information gathered by GPM and other missions will be used to improve forecast models.
TOPEX/JASON Sees 22-Year Sea Level Rise
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This visualization shows total sea level change between 1992 and 2014, based on data collected from the TOPEX/Poseidon, Jason-1, and Jason-2 satellites. Blue regions are where sea level has gone down, and orange/red regions are where sea level has gone up. Since 1992, seas around the world have risen an average of nearly 3 inches. The color range for this visualization is -7 cm to +7 cm (-2.76 inches to +2.76 inches), though measured data extends above and below 7cm(2.76 inches). This particular range was chosen to highlight variations in sea level change. Download the visualization: http://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/deta....
2_25 Earth Imaging Broadcast (Sentinel Launch, Smallsats and More)
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This Earth Imaging-themed GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses the recently launched Sentinel-3A Earth-monitoring satellite; a smallsat/cubesat video created by the European Space Agency; NASA UAS/drone news; industry news from Esri, SimActive, Teledyne Optech and Riegl; a funny mapping video from the University of Kentucky's New Maps Plus online education program; and more.
Satellite Imagery to Catch Environmental Changes
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How governments are using high-resolution satellite imagery to catch environmental issues before they become health hazards - and EPA fines.
7_10 Remote-Sensing Broadcast (NASA, UN and More)
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This remote-sensing themed GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses NASA's recently launched Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 satellite as well as its upcoming ISS-RapidScat instrument; The Satellite Project created at New York University; UN Peacekeeping missions using unarmed UAVs; industry news from Fugro, exactEarth, SimActive and EOMAP; the upcoming Esri User Conference; the Climate Resilience App Challenge; and more.
Exelis Discusses Climate Instrument Specialization and Demand
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Matt Ball spoke with Eric Webster, VP and Director, Environmental Intelligence, Geospatial Systems, Exelis, at the recent International Space Symposium. The conversation covered some recent sensor contract wins with NASA and JAXA as well as discussion about the evolution of sensors from hardware- to software-based, affording much greater on-orbit flexibility.
Letitia Long (Director, NGA) Keynote at 30th Space Symposium
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Letitia A. Long, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), delivered an important and powerful keynote address at the 30th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 20, 2014. Topics include the future of space programs and the space industry, their roles in intelligence, the changing nature of worldwide threats, and how space-based platforms can help predict new challenges.
3_31 Remote-Sensing Broadcast (Melting Ice, Deadly Air Pollution, Food Maps and More)
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This GeoSpatial Stream broadcast discusses the devastating flooding throughout Europe and how satellites are helping; the 2015 NOAA satellite budget; a new NASA imager for global precipitation; commercial remote-sensing distributors; Airbus Defense and Space and its involvement with Sentinel-5; satellites observing the formation of black holes; and more.
