How Al Jazeera Leverages Satellite Imagery for Media Analysis
Al Jazeera runs its own fact-checking agency, Sanad. The team is built for investigative journalism — verifying news and producing open-source intelligence (OSINT) stories. Accurate, well-researched coverage depends on getting the right data. Satellite imagery is part of that data. But it isn’t always easy to get. Providers limit which imagery can be bought, and […]
Enhancing News Coverage with Satellite Imagery Analysis
Using satellite imagery is a great competitive advantage for those in the media industry to enhance their news coverage. Earth observation technology provides an excellent method to monitor areas of interest and detect changes in developing stories. Investigative journalists, in particular, benefit from satellite data as consistent monitoring can be a safe and cost-effective way […]
What is EO used for?
Watch Earth observation refers to the collection of information about our planet’s physical, chemical, and biological systems using various technologies, such as satellites, aircraft, drones, and ground-based sensors. This data is gathered for a wide range of purposes and applications, including: 1. Environmental Monitoring: Climate change analysis: Tracking temperature, ice melt, sea level rise, and […]
Changing the Oil and Gas Industry with Satellite Data
In the oil and gas industry, site monitoring keeps operations running effectively and safely. It is essential for safety, compliance, and performance. It’s also one of the best ways to prevent environmental damage and protect employees and customers. Satellite imagery has transformed how companies monitor their sites. They can now check sites daily or weekly, […]
What are the most common satellite image processing techniques?
Watch What are the most common satellite image processing techniques? Satellite image processing involves various techniques to enhance, analyze, and extract information from satellite imagery. Some of the most common techniques include image enhancement classification change detection image fusion vegetation index calculation geometric correction feature extraction and data visualization These techniques help in tasks like […]
Capella Space Selects SkyWatch as Platform Partner
KITCHENER, ON, March 5, 2024 – SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. (“SkyWatch”), a leader in the remote sensing data technology industry, announced today that it has been selected as the first aggregation platform partner by Capella Space Corp. (“Capella”), a leading provider of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data. Capella’s high-resolution Spotlight product is now available to SkyWatch customers, […]
What is open data?
Watch What is open data? Open Data refers to data that organizations provide at no charge, and often with very permissive licensing. An example would be Sentinel-2 data from the European Space Agency, which is multispectral data from their Sentinel-2 satellites provided at no charge from their Copernicus service, as well as from many other […]
Urban Sky 2024 Urban Catalog & Custom Tasking Now Available
We have some exciting news! Urban Sky’s very high-resolution stratospheric balloon imagery is now available to SkyWatch customers, marking the first fully integrated non-satellite imagery source on the platform. 10cm Very High Resolution Stratospheric Imagery from Urban Sky Highlights Urban Sky’s very high-resolution stratospheric balloon imagery is now available to SkyWatch customers, marking the first […]
How Local Governments Use Satellite Data
State and local governments use satellite data to protect public assets, manage land, and respond to emergencies faster. Satellite imagery lets agencies watch land use, water, weather, and natural disasters from above. That view helps them make better decisions, act early, and lower risk — all while keeping citizens safe and land protected.
Do More With Very High-Resolution Imagery With SkyWatch
SkyWatch, a leader in the remote sensing data technology industry, is thrilled to share two key product updates that allow SkyWatch customers to do more with very high-resolution (VHR) satellite imagery. Santiago Airport, Chile 04/04/2022 Copyright Airbus DS 2022 Release Highlights: Airbus Pléiades Neo HD15 imagery is now available to all SkyWatch customers via both our Archive […]