December 23, 2015
Estimates of future global temperatures based on recent observations must account for the differing characteristics of each important driver of recent climate change, according to a new NASA study published Dec. 14 in the journal Nature Climate Change. To quantify climate change, researchers need to know the Transient Climate Response (TCR) and Equilibrium Climate Sensitivity (ECS)
July 6, 2015
July 6, 2015—According to the new market research report, now available on ASDReports, "Multirotor Drones Market by Application (Defense, Aerial Shooting, Business & Commerce, Law enforcement, Environmental Inspection), Payload (Electro-optic sensor, Cameras, Sense & Avoid System, LIDAR, CBRN, Wi-Fi, GPS), Region - Forecast to 2020", The multirotor drones market is estimated to be valued at $840.21
July 2, 2015
BOULDER – New online graphics being rolled out this summer by the National Weather Service (NWS) are based on research by a team of risk communication experts at the National Center for Atmospheric Research(NCAR) who focused on how to better convey forecast information visually. Beginning July 7 the NWS will use the redesigned icons for
May 28, 2015
May 27, 2015—NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season will likely be below-normal, but that’s no reason to believe coastal areas will have it easy. For the hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 - November 30, NOAA is predicting a 70 percent likelihood of 6 to 11 named storms (winds
May 19, 2015
The Consumer Electronics Association recently completed a research study on the use of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology, predicting there will be 1 million flights per day in the United States by 2020 if the regulatory environment is sufficiently open.
March 4, 2015
March 4, 2015—Cameras of an increasing variety of types will be in more and more drones and they will become more versatile, lighter weight, more robust and lower cost as they are used for many purposes beyond navigation and surveillance. In February 2015, Chinese drone-maker DJI joined an interchangeable lens alliance, promising aerial photography enthusiasts,
February 21, 2015
Competition is expected to heat up in the global Earth observation data market, with an ever-increasing number of satellites and new companies looking to expand their business. By Adam Keith, director of space and Earth observation, Euroconsult (www.euroconsult-ec.com), Montreal, Canada. From 2004–2013, 162 Earth observation (EO) satellites were launched by civil government and commercial entities
February 21, 2015
Ever-increasing data sources and image processing capabilities are revolutionizing the Earth imaging community’s ability to map and monitor our changing planet. What are the most significant technology trends shaping the remote sensing industry? That’s the question Earth Imaging Journal’s staff asked a range of industry experts who specialize in Earth imagery collection, processing and analysis.
October 22, 2014
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct 22, 2014—NSR's Satellite-Based Earth Observation (EO), 6th Edition report, released today, projects that data, value-added services and Information Products from satellite-based Earth Observation will grow to $5.1 billion by 2023, up from $2.1 billion in 2013. The market will shift gears in the wake of new very high resolution data available and increased demand
October 10, 2014
NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2014—The global small UAV market is estimated to be $218.10 million in 2014 and is expected to be $582.20 million by 2019. The market demand for small UAV technology is increasing because it is considered as an effective, low-cost alternative to manned aircraft. The market overall has numerous players for mini UAVs from Europe and the U.S. The
February 2020
