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Aravind Ravichandran: From Images to Actions: An Introduction to Earth Observation - MBM#50
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Quick takeaways
- Satellites offer a unique vantage point, ideal for scale and continuous data collection, enabling valuable insights and use cases in industries such as climate risk monitoring and forest mapping.
- The Earth observation industry faces challenges in monetization and resources, highlighting the need for discussions and accessible content that provides valuable information.
Deep dives
The Role of Earth Observation in Creating Change
Earth observation industry has seen tremendous growth in satellite images, with various companies and governmental programs dedicated to capturing images of the planet. However, the challenge lies in converting these images into tangible impact. Terrawatch Space founder, Aravind Ravinchendran, provides unique insights into the Earth observation industry through a newsletter and podcast. He discusses the five layers of Earth observation and how they contribute to driving change. This episode explores the importance of satellites in monitoring the planet's atmosphere, land, and oceans, as well as the commercial and economic aspects involved. Satellites offer a unique vantage point, free from Earth's constraints, making them ideal for scale, coverage, and continuous data collection over time. The podcast also highlights the significance of transforming data into usable information through processing and analytics. Insights derived from Earth observation can provide valuable context for industry use cases, such as climate risk monitoring and forest mapping. While the podcast is currently on hiatus, Terrawatch continues its mission of providing insights and consulting services to stakeholders within the Earth observation industry.
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