Arctic sea ice reached its annual maximum on March 21, 2014. Although the year wasn't extraordinary”the fifth lowest extent in 36 years of satellite records”the trend continues to be.
Researchers Scout for Elk with UAS Technology
A survey over a section of public land near Mount Vernon, Wash., was a first-time trial run using an unmanned aircraft system to survey elk in dense, forested areas to estimate herd population.
Copernicus Masters Seeks Satellite Data Ideas
The fourth annual Copernicus Masters competition is under way. Ideas for services, business concepts and applications based on satellite Earth observation data can be submitted until July 13.
North Dakota Sheriff’s Department First to Fly UASs at Night
The Grand Forks, N.D., Sheriff's Department has become the first U.S. law enforcement agency granted Federal Aviation Administration authorization to fly unmanned aircraft systems throughout its jurisdiction at night.
Exhibitors Announce Activities at SPAR International 3D Measurement & Imaging Conference
April 10, 2014, Portland, Maine—Fifty hardware manufacturers, software suppliers and service providers will be exhibiting at next week’s SPAR International 3D Measurement & Imaging Conference in Colorado Springs. The platform-neutral event allows attendees...
Europe Lofts First Copernicus Environmental Satellite
The ability of European citizens, policymakers and service providers to routinely access key environmental data took a major step forward with the launch of the European Space Agency's Sentinel-1A satellite on April 3, 2014.
Keeping Satellite Sensors Honest
Satellite sensors start collecting data soon after launch, but it takes time”and work on the ground”to ensure those observations are accurate and meaningful.
New Pacific Island Consumes Its Neighbor
In November 2013, a western Pacific Ocean seafloor volcano formed a new island 500 meters from existing Nishino-shima Island; four months later, they have combined to form one island.
Satellite Observes a Near Miss in Madagascar
On March 30, 2014, the outlook appeared grim for northwestern Madagascar. Tropical cyclone Hellen spun offshore, rapidly gaining strength with a track destined to bring it ashore.
Radar UAS Images Antarctic Glaciers
Researchers have tested a compact radar system integrated on a small unmanned aircraft system (SUAS) to look through the ice and map the topography underlying rapidly moving glaciers.
