In this episode of the Kielder Observatory podcast, we venture into the fascinating world of remote sensing with Professor Danny Donoghue from Durham University.
Discover how legacy satellite data from as far back as the 1960s is being utilised to enhance our understanding of Earth's resources, environmental changes, and even archaeology.
Learn about the declassified Cold War-era satellite programme, Corona, and its modern applications. Join us as we delve into the past, present, and future of satellite technology, its impact on climate change studies, and the exciting potential of drones in remote sensing.
Further Links:
Kielder Observatory
https://www.kielderobservatory.org
Durham University
https://www.dur.ac.uk
Landsat Programme
https://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov
Corona Programme
https://www.nro.gov/History-and-Studies/Center-for-the-Study-of-National-Reconnaissance/CSNR-Programs/Corona/
James Webb Space Telescope
https://www.jwst.nasa.gov
Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society
https://www.rspsoc.org.uk
Institute for Data Science, Durham University
https://www.dur.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/data-science/

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