Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Pansharpening Landsat 8 Imagery for Enhanced Satellite-Based Earth Observation
Outdoor GearSatellite Earth observation has revolutionized the way we study and understand our planet. The Landsat program, launched in the 1970s, has been a major contributor to this field, providing a wealth of multispectral data that has been used for a wide range of applications. With the launch of Landsat 8 in 2013, the quality of
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Mysterious Spots of the Mediterranean: Exploring Satellite Oddities in Earthscience
Outdoor GearThe mystery of the stains Satellite images have revealed the presence of strange “patches” on the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. These spots appear as dark patches on the otherwise light-colored seafloor. The question is, what are they? There are a number of theories, but no one knows for sure. One theory is that they
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Exploring the Gap: Why Don’t We Have Live Update Satellites for Monitoring Skin Temperature?
Outdoor GearSkin temperature is an important physiological parameter for monitoring human and animal health and for understanding ecosystem behavior. Infrared thermography is a widely used method for measuring skin temperature, but it has limitations in terms of spatial and temporal resolution. Satellites offer a potential solution to this problem, as they can continuously monitor large areas.
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Why has NOAA inverted Total Cloud Cover% data from weather satellites?
Outdoor GearWeather satellites play a critical role in monitoring and forecasting weather patterns around the world. These satellites collect a wide range of data about the Earth’s atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and cloud cover. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is one of the key agencies responsible for collecting and analyzing this data.
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Comparing the Commercialization and Precision of US and EU Weather Satellites
Outdoor GearWeather satellites have been instrumental in monitoring weather patterns and forecasting weather conditions accurately and in real time. The United States and the European Union have been at the forefront of weather satellite development and deployment. Both regions have their own unique set of satellites with varying degrees of commercialization and precision. This article compares
Posted on June 2, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Endless Fire: Examining the Duration of Volcanic Activity on Mid-Oceanic Islands
Outdoor GearMid-oceanic islands are fascinating features of our planet, formed by volcanic activity in the middle of the ocean. They can be found all over the world, from Hawaii to Iceland and many more. But the question is, how long can these mid-oceanic islands be volcanically active? In this article, we will explore this topic in