Studying climate change from space

As of 2023 there are over 2600 objects orbiting the Earth, from space telescopes to Starlink constellations to the International Space Station. Among these are many Earth Observation satellites designed to monitor our planet’s surface, atmosphere and weather systems. In this talk, we will explore the key space platforms and Big Data techniques that enable modern climate change monitoring, learning how geospatial scientists monitor carbon sinks, model hurricanes and track pollution - all from space! Finally, we will discover how GPS data, just like your phone uses for navigation, is used to track water security and disaster risk.

Published 06 Jun 2024