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Climate Change and Remote Sensing
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Drought
Monitoring precipitation and land surface states to identify drought conditions
Melting Polar Ice Caps
Use of SAR and LIDAR to measure ice thickness and coverage
Urban Heat Islands
Thermal imaging to map heat distribution in urban areas
Ocean Acidification
Satellite measurement of ocean color to infer pH changes
Desertification
Remote sensing to monitor land cover and soil degradation
Hurricanes and Typhoons
Using satellite imagery for tracking and intensity estimation of storms
Sea-Level Rise
Altimetry satellites measure changes in global sea levels
Volcanic Activity
Remote sensing for the prediction and monitoring of volcanic eruptions
Heatwaves
Analysis of land surface temperatures to predict and manage heatwaves
Atmospheric Pollution
Spectroscopic methods for air quality monitoring and pollution tracking
Glacial Retreat
Time-series satellite imagery to document changes in glacial extents
Global Warming
Satellite temperature data collection to monitor global temperature rise
Deforestation
High-resolution satellite imagery to assess forest cover loss
Coral Bleaching
Remote sensing of sea surface temperatures and color to detect bleaching events
Permafrost Thaw
Using remote sensing to monitor changes in permafrost areas
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