As shown by the March 2014 Oso, Wash., mudslide that killed 41 people, subsidence, rockfalls and landslides can cause devastating human and economic consequences. But satellites can help.
Oregon Will Monitor Wildfires with New Drone
The Oregon Forestry Department is building a helicopter unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to get into small, smoky places that are inaccessible or too dangerous for humans.
Drone Spying on French Soccer Team?
After spotting a drone hovering over its practice on the first day of World Cup action, France's soccer team called for an investigation into the possibility that the team was spied on.
Satellite Records Giant Greenland Glacier Retreat
Among the world's most dynamic glaciers is Greenland's Jakobshavn Isbrae, which showed its active nature with a large calving event at the end of May 2014.
Cryosat Satellite Delivers Bonus Benefits
Going above and beyond its objective to measure changes in the thickness of polar sea ice, the European Space Agency's CryoSat satellite is a valuable data source for the oceanographic community.
Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Site Goes Live
The Federal Aviation Administration announced on June 9, 2014, that the state of Nevada's unmanned aircraft system (UAS) test site is ready to conduct research vital to integrating UASs into the nation's airspace.
Google Buys Skybox Imaging for $500 Million
Google agreed on June 10, 2014, to buy Skybox Imaging, a satellite imagery provider, as the technology giant continues its lofty ambitions for its Internet offerings.
FAA Approves First U.S. Commercial Drone
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will permit energy company BP and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturer AeroVironment to fly a Puma AE UAS for aerial surveys in Alaska.
Sanborn Joins Battle against California Drought
California Water Service Company selected The Sanborn Map Company to leverage its geospatial data collection and remote sensing expertise against the state's severe drought.
Satellites Take the Temperature of the Hurricane Pool
According to the meteorological calendar, hurricane season began on May 15, 2014, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and on June 1, 2014, in the Atlantic Ocean. But are the oceans ready for the season?
