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The MapScaping Podcast - GIS, Geospatial, Remote Sensing, earth observation and digital geography

Why You Should Care About L Band

Jun 5, 2024
Lauren Guy, CEO of Asterra, discusses the innovative applications of L band in detecting water leakages, soil moisture, and minerals from space. Topics include technical insights into SAR, applications of L band, challenges, and limitations in the field of geospatial technology.
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Quick takeaways

  • L Band enables ground penetration for detecting water leakages and minerals from space.
  • Elband offers distinct advantages in SAR technology with deeper ground penetration capabilities.

Deep dives

The Significance of Elband and Synthetic Aperture Radar in Geospatial Solutions

Elband and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) play a crucial role in commercial geospatial applications, offering capabilities beyond traditional optical imagery. Elband's unique properties allow for ground penetration from space, enabling the detection of various materials beneath the Earth's surface. SAR operates in the microwave spectrum, distinct from the visual spectrum, providing valuable insights based on electrical properties of materials, making it a powerful tool for targeted detection and analysis.

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