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Hyperspectral Plastic Detection for Riverine Cleanup
Plastic pollution in rivers is a growing environmental challenge. With millions of tons of plastic waste flowing into oceans annually, the need for effective monitoring and cleanup has never been
From imagery to impact: how high-resolution aerial data transformed water sustainability efforts in Southern California
Authored by- Hexagon In Southern California, water scarcity is a critical issue. Due to periodic droughts and the growing impacts of climate change, the region faces urgent challenges when it
IBM and NASA Launch Prithvi-EO-2.0 for Advanced Geospatial Analytics
In collaboration with NASA, IBM has launched the Prithvi-EO-2.0 Platform, a groundbreaking geospatial AI tool designed to tackle critical environmental, social, and economic challenges. With its cutting-edge technology, extensive datasets,
Predicting Flood Impacts with Generative AI and Physics-Based Models
Understanding the potential effects of hurricanes before they strike is crucial for helping residents prepare and take necessary actions, such as evacuation. Researchers at MIT have developed an innovative approach
LiDAR Technology Uncovers Hidden Silk Road Cities in Uzbekistan
Recent advancements in LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology have revealed hidden remnants of Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan, uncovering archaeological treasures that had remained buried for centuries. The discovery
Taiwan Uses Satellites for Banana Disease Detection
The Taiwan Space Agency (TASA) is utilizing advanced satellite-based banana disease detection to address a critical issue in agriculture—detecting and managing the devastating Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease in
Exploring the Power of IBM Environmental Intelligence APIs for Geospatial Insights
The IBM Environmental Intelligence APIs are designed to equip data scientists and developers with high-quality environmental data sets. These APIs offer a comprehensive set of geospatial, climate, and weather data,
Ginan an Open-Source Real-Time Positioning Correction Service
As the demand for highly accurate positioning systems grows, Geoscience Australia has launched Ginan, an open-source real-time positioning correction service. Developed as part of the Positioning Australia program, Ginan offers
Enhancing Tectonic Studies with Machine Learning For Crustal Velocity Prediction
Crustal deformation is a critical area of study, especially in tectonically active regions like the Tibetan Plateau. In their research, Bappa Mukherjee, et. al. present a novel approach using machine
What is GNSS Reflectometry? How Does GNSS Reflectometry Work? Understanding Its Principles and Applications
GNSS Reflectometry (GNSS-R) is an innovative remote sensing technique that leverages signals from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) reflected off the Earth’s surface. Originally designed for navigation and geodetic applications,
