Satellite Technology for Environmental Monitoring: A Review of Current Applications
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https://doi.org/10.55927/marcopolo.v3i7.98Keywords:
Satellite Technology, Environmental Monitoring, Remote Sensing, Climate Change, PollutionAbstract
The transformation of satellite technology has greatly revolutionized environmental checks by providing unparalleled spatial coverage and real-time data on climate change, pollution, and ecosystem management. The history of satellite-based optical sensing is discussed in this review: it starts with multispectral space imaging, continues with advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and has reached its peak with hyperspectral imaging. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have increased the accuracy in predicting and detecting anomalies in data processing. CubeSats and Nano satellites have also democratized space monitoring since launching the satellites is getting cheaper through miniaturization. This paper reviews the existing software solutions, the continued improvements in satellite technology, and the future potential of satellite technology in managing environmental sustainability.
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