There are several things about our space which we do not know. Although, we have a rough idea about the satellites that are launched in space, very few of us know about its impact on the earth. Different types of satellites are meant for fulfilling different purposes. For instance, some are meant for monitoring the cloud patterns, some of them are meant for sending television signals, and other such operations. The earth observation satellites help in protecting and monitoring our environment by properly managing our resources. This type of satellites is also capable of predicting and responding to various disasters across the globe, and, also enables sustainable development.

 

 

How do the earth observation satellites work?

 

The earth observation satellites provide us with all the necessary information on various factors such as ice thickness, ocean salinity, air quality, and crop health. The earth observation satellites are divided into two types, based on their way of capturing the images.

• One is known as the passive earth observation satellite. The passive satellites mainly detect the radiation that gets reflected off from the earth’s surface. These rays are generally infrared and visible light. These satellites do not work through the clouds.
• Other is known as the active earth observation satellite. The active satellites could work through the clouds. These satellites help in the transmission of energy towards earth by measuring the returned signal that offers all the information about the surface of the earth.

 

The earth observation satellites are placed in different orbits as per their particular functions and in order to study the earth from different perspectives. It can monitor the wind and the ocean currents, pollutant concentration in the air, emission level of greenhouse gases and others. The information that is collected through the earth observation satellites helps in organizing the environmental cleanup and the emergency responders.

 

 

Environmental monitoring system through the EO satellites

 

The earth observation satellites are mainly designed for observing the earth from its orbit. These are similar to the spy satellites but is meant for non – military uses like map making, environmental monitoring system, meteorology, and others. The environmental monitoring systems include all the activities and processes that help in monitoring the environmental quality. It analyzes all the harmful effects of various human activities on the environment. It also observes the signs and degree of climate change and monitors the quality of air by detecting the presence of pollutants in the air.

 

Since the past few years, dozens of companies have been formed for launching the earth observation satellites. The private companies are developing radar system for the satellites along with developing other advanced technologies. Also, the missions that are funded by the government is enabling the scientist to push the frontiers in the basic research. Currently, the scientists are taking steps to improvise the EO satellite activities.

 

 

 

Satellite-Based Earth Observation Market and its growth

 

 

One of the major factors driving the Satellite-Based Earth Observation Market growth is technological advancements in the field of satellite imagery. The market is segmented on the basis of its industry verticals, instrument resolution, and geographical demand. The industry would witness a massive growth with the launch of the 260 satellites by the end of this decade. However, one of the major challenges that the market is facing is the higher cost of investment. Also, there are several other challenges that are rising because of the incoordination amongst the various databases. Development of reusable satellites by SpaceX and the advancement in this technology will be pivotal in the years to come.

 

 

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