Earth Observation
Why Earth Observation Matters
Earth observation satellites provide continuous, high-resolution data that is impossible to capture solely from ground-based measurements. These datasets allow governments, NGOs, and businesses to track climate change, monitor natural resources, and manage urban and agricultural development with unprecedented precision.
From mapping deforestation to assessing water scarcity, Earth observation is a critical tool for informed decision-making and evidence-based policy. It supports disaster preparedness, biodiversity protection, and sustainable urban planning, ensuring that interventions are timely, effective, and impactful.
Applications Across Sectors
Earth observation enables actionable insights across multiple sectors:
- Climate Monitoring: Detecting greenhouse gas emissions, global temperature trends, and sea-level rise.
- Disaster Management: Providing early warning and damage assessment for floods, wildfires, and storms.
- Agriculture: Supporting precision farming, crop health monitoring, and irrigation optimisation.
- Urban Planning: Guiding sustainable development, infrastructure resilience, and land use mapping.
- Natural Resource Management: Tracking water, forest, and biodiversity changes for responsible stewardship.
Our Approach
At Green Orbit, we transform raw satellite data into actionable intelligence. Our team performs advanced data analysis, visualisation, and integration into strategic planning to enable organisations to respond proactively to environmental challenges.
We map insights to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, helping stakeholders demonstrate tangible progress. Our services include monitoring frameworks, policy support, and public communications, ensuring that Earth observation drives both operational efficiency and sustainability leadership.
Benefits and Impact
Integrating Earth observation data improves situational awareness, reduces environmental risk, and enhances decision-making across sectors. Organisations can plan interventions, allocate resources efficiently, and report impact credibly.
This evidence-based approach ensures tangible progress in climate resilience, disaster preparedness, sustainable development, and resource stewardship—positioning organisations as leaders in responsible, data-driven innovation.
Reference: European Space Agency (ESA). Earth Observation Handbook, 2023. https://earth.esa.int/eohb
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