Remote Sensing
NASA First Ever Mapped Greenland’s Ice Sheet in 3D
Scientists using ice-penetrating radar data collected by NASA’s Operation IceBridge and earlier airborne campaigns have built the first-ever comprehensive map of layers deep inside the Greenland Ice Sheet. This new
Iran Launches Indigenously Build Fajr Satellite
In recent news by Azernews, Iran has successfully launched its indigenously build Fajr, the fourth satellite into orbit by Safir-e-Fajr launch vehicle. The satellite is different than the previous
Mapping Forest Structure From Space
Over the last 10 years a new method using satellite radar data has been maturing to provide 3D views of Earth’s natural resources and urban environments. Scientists from around the
Satellites Catch Austfonna Rapid Ice Loss
Rapid ice loss in a remote Arctic ice cap has been detected by the Sentinel-1A and CryoSat satellites. Located on Norway’s Nordaustlandet island in the Svalbard archipelago, parts of the
Arial Survey and Remote Sensing Technology helps in Exploration of Diamonds in Anantpur
In recent news, experts from National Mineral Development Corporation (CNMCD) and National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) have found another kimberlite pipe, possibly diamond bearing. Arial surveys of the region, along
UN Office Report Shows Opportunities for Remote Sensing in Humanitarian Assistance
The Policy Analysis and Innovation Section of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released the World Humanitarian data and Trends 2014 report, dealing with humanitarian
Egypt and China to Cooperate in Space Technology
The National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) signed on Thursday 18/12/2014 a cooperation deal with the Chinese National Space Administration (CNSA) at the headquarters of (NARSS) to
Remote Sensing Reveals Desertification
According to the Deccan Chronicle, a detailed study of satellite pictures over a period of 10 years, from 2002-2012 by Andhra Pradesh State Remote Sensing Applications Centre has revealed an
Back to Back – China Launches Yaogan-25 Earth Observation Satellite
According to Xinhua, China has successfully launched the Yaogan-25 remote sensing satellite into a scheduled orbit at 3:33 a.m. on Dec. 11,2014) from the Jiuquan satellite launch center. The remote sensing satellite will
India and US Set Up Joint Working Group for Mars Studies
In recent news by PTI, India and the US have set up an ISRO-NASA joint working group to explore the possibility of enhancing cooperation for the study of Mars. Jitendra Singh,
