Saving Earth from Space thanks to the Cold War!
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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 Observatoryhttps://www.kielderobservatory.org Durham Universityhttps://www.dur.ac.uk Landsat Programmehttps://landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov Corona Programmehttps://www.nro.gov/History-and-Studies/Center-for-the-Study-of-National-Reconnaissance/CSNR-Programs/Corona/ James Webb Space Telescopehttps://www.jwst.nasa.gov Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Societyhttps://www.rspsoc.org.uk Institute for Data Science, Durham Universityhttps://www.dur.ac.uk/research/institutes-and-centres/data-science/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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