Tag Archives: Remote Sensing

Main image: A composite image from NASA's Suomi ocean science satellite in 2016, showing the distribution of phytoplankton in the California Current (depicted in green). Inset: Astronaut Kathy Sullivan viewing Earth through the Space Shuttle Challenger's windows in 1984.
1993: The Pioneering Role of Satellites in Oceanography

Revolutionizing oceanographic studies, space-based remote sensing, initiated by the Seasat mission and advanced by figures like Kathryn Sullivan, has dramatically enhanced our understanding of ocean dynamics and their impact on Earth’s climate

A false-color composite image captured by the Landsat-1 satellite on July 25, 1972, showcasing the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area in Texas. The varying colors represent different levels of vegetation cover (in shades of red) and the health of plant life.
1972: The Evolution and Impact of Earth Science Satellites

Earth science satellites, evolving since the 1960s, have transformed our understanding of the Earth, enabling detailed environmental and climate observations and fostering global collaboration in Earth observation

A collection of 1868 photographs of the Arc de Triomphe and Place de l'Étoile in Paris, captured from the balloon "Le Géant" by the French photographer Nadar.
1858: The Evolution of Aerial Photography – From Nadar to Modern Remote Sensing

The first aerial photographs by Nadar in 1858 revolutionized cartography, evolving from balloon photography to modern satellite-based remote sensing, drastically enhancing our capability to map and analyze the Earth's surface