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Electric field changes signal early warnings of extreme weather
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 A research team led by Dr. Roy Yaniv of the Institute of Earth Sciences at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Sheba Medical Center, collaborating with Dr. Assaf Hochman from The Hebrew University and Prof. Yoav Yair from Reichmann University, has uncovered how electric field measurements in the atmosphere can help forecast severe weather. This study focused on low-pressure winter weather systems called 'Cyprus Lows' in Israel's Negev Desert, exploring the connection between electric field variations ... read more |
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Extreme heat disrupts land's carbon absorption abilitiesParis, France (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 A recent study supported by the European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed that the severe heatwaves of 2023, which led to widespread wildfires and intense droughts, significantly impaired the ability ... more 
ESA bolsters Greece's Earth observation with new contractsParis, France (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) has taken a major step to enhance Greece's Earth observation capabilities through the signing of six key contracts. These agreements support Greece's National Satelli ... more 
Sentinel-1C prepared for launch following successful fuellingParis, France (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 In preparation for its anticipated 3 December launch, Copernicus Sentinel-1C has completed the critical step of fuelling. This milestone marks significant progress as the satellite undergoes final p ... more 
Distinguishing snow from cloudsParis, France (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 These recent images taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission demonstrate how satellite technology aids in differentiating between clouds and snow. The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites are eq ... more |
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Satellite imagery offers a way to shield coastal forests from climate impactsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Rising sea levels driven by climate change threaten coastal forests with unpredictable consequences, highlighting the need for advanced tools to manage these vulnerable ecosystems and allocate conse ... more 
30 Years On, NASA's Wind Is a Windfall for Studying our Neighborhood in SpaceGreenbelt MD (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Picture it: 1994. The first World Wide Web conference took place in Geneva, the first Chunnel train traveled under the English Channel, and just three years after the end of the Cold War, the first ... more 
The other greenhouse gases warming the planetParis (AFP) Nov 4, 2024 While carbon dioxide, or CO2, is the best known greenhouse gas, several others, including methane and nitrous oxide, are also driving global warming and altering the Earth's climate. ... more 
CATALYST leads EO industry with CEOS-compliant SAR and Optical ImageryLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 PCI Geomatics Enterprise Inc. (DBA CATATLYST), a long-standing leader in Earth observation, has announced that its Normalized Radar Backscatter (NRB) product now meets Committee on Earth Observation ... more 
Hera's HyperScout Captures Spectral View of Earth from Deep SpaceParis, France (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 In the spirit of Halloween, Hera's HyperScout H imager has captured a series of spectral views of Earth, offering a haunting yet fascinating depiction. These images, taken through multiple spectral ... more |
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NASA, NOAA rank the 2024 Ozone Hole as 7th-smallest since recovery began
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth's southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) project the ozone layer could fully recover by 2066. During the peak of ozone depletion season from Sept. 7 through Oct. 13, the 2024 area of the ozone hole ranked the seventh smallest since recovery began in 1992, when the Montreal Pr ... read more 
Recent progress of Earth observation satellites in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 Currently, there are 32 Earth observation satellites in orbit. Since 2022, China has launched nine new satellites, which are detailed in Table 1. This article explores recent advances in China's Ear ... more |
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EarthCARE mission highlights crucial roles of clouds and aerosols in atmospheric energyParis, France (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 With the first images captured by the instruments on ESA's EarthCARE satellite, researchers are demonstrating how these advanced sensors work in synergy to analyze how clouds and aerosols impact Ear ... more 
Thin cool ocean surface enhances carbon absorptionParis, France (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 New research, funded in part by the European Space Agency (ESA), shows that the cool, thin layer at the ocean's surface - known as the "ocean skin" - allows oceans to absorb significantly more atmos ... more 
UK to lead global EO group with ambitious focus on data and impactLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 28, 2024 UK Space Agency Chief Executive Dr. Paul Bate has stepped into the role of Chair for the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), an international consortium dedicated to harmonizing Earth ... more 
CATALYST introduces INSIGHTS 2.0 for smarter multi-source data visualizationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 CATALYST, a PCI Geomatics Enterprise Inc. brand known for its leadership in Earth observation solutions, has launched INSIGHTS 2.0, a cutting-edge visualization platform that integrates and interpre ... more 
China deploys new Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellite groupSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 2C rocket on Wednesday, delivering a new group of Yaogan-43 remote-sensing satellites into orbit. The launch occurred at 9:09 am Beijing Time from the Xichan ... more |
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