Current Trends in Earth Observation: Technology and Innovation

Earth observation refers to the gathering of information about the physical, chemical and biological systems of the planet Earth. It involves monitoring and assessing the changes in the natural and manmade environments. Earth observation is performed via remote sensing satellites and various in-situ instruments. There are various types of Earth observation instruments such as radars and sonars, thermometers, wind gauges, ocean buoys, and seismometers. Different types of Earth observations i...