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Constellations, a New Space and Satellite Innovation Podcast
In this episode, Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO of Pixxel, talks about building a constellation called Firefly, otherwise known as the “health monitor for the Earth.” Join us to learn about hyperspectral imagery, how access to it can support faster responses to environmental issues, and how its data can be used to provide insights on terrestrial changes that haven't even happened yet.
From Space to the Last Mile: Turning Satellite Data into Climate Resilience with Kevin Stein In Episode 8 of ESG in Space, hosts Nishan Degnarain and Miki Sode are joined by Kevin Stein, CEO and co-founder of Delos, a wildfire-focused insurance company powered by satellite data. Drawing on his background in aerospace engineering and spacecraft design, Kevin shares how his team pivoted from space hardware development to creating practical insurance solutions that directly address the growing risk of climate-induced wildfires in California. This conversation looks into how space-based Earth observation can be operationalized into tangible products for high-risk communities, and what it takes to bridge the gap between the space sector and everyday users. Kevin also discusses why diversified data streams and cross-sector communication are critical to building resilience in both space and ground industries. Recorded April 2025
CORDIScovery – unearthing the hottest topics in EU science, research and innovation
What can surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy tell us about the presence of novichok? How can we improve our understanding of how asteroids respond to the tactics we may need to deploy for planetary defence? And as incidences of wildfires grow, how can Europe's response be more effective? Listen on to hear the answers to these and many other key questions. Joining us for this episode are: Patrick Michel, a director of research at the French National Centre for Scientific Research in the Côte d'Azur Observatory in Nice. He is involved in space missions to asteroids, for both science and planetary defence purposes and is the principal investigator of the European Space Agency's Hera mission, which contributes to the first asteroid deflection test through NASA's DART mission. Emilio Chuvieco, professor of Geography and director of the Environmental Ethics chair at the University of Alcalá, Spain, and his main interest is the use of Earth Observation data to monitor environmental problems, particularly forest fires. Tomas Rindzevicius, a senior researcher in the Department of Health Technology, Drug Delivery and Sensing, at the Technical University of Denmark, who focuses on the application of nanomaterials for sensing applications to detect trace amounts of explosives, toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents.
An interview with Peter Kristof on spotlighting the space ecosystem in Hungary.Peter is a multiple award-winning space professional, innovation expert, exited startup founder, corporate executive, and strategic consultant in digitalization, venture capital, as well as technology and economic development. He is a sought-after speaker at domestic and international conferences on these topics.Serving as the chief innovation officer for DATelite, noted as a qualified Earth Observation solution provider, he realizes flagship projects aimed at digitalization, the creation of innovation ecosystems, and the development of the space and defense sectors, alongside colleagues with decades of international experience. As a leading expert and researcher for OpenExO with global presence, he investigates the connections and mechanisms of impact between disruptive innovations, accelerating technological advancement, and organizational and national economic transitions. As a member of the advisory board for Stradamus Inc., he deals with equity financing, creation of venture capital funds, and transaction advisory. Very recently, he joined KickSky Space Tech Accelerator and NATO DIANA as senior mentor. Recently, he co-founded the Space Lab at Obuda University, a cross-disciplinary unit fostering space research, engineering and student innovation.In his social-professional roles, he works on strengthening the regional innovation culture as the vice president and space and defense working group lead of the Hungarian Association for Innovation, president of the Society of IT Leaders, and invited lecturer at University of Pécs and John von Neumann University. As the member of the advisory board of the Infotér Association, he organizes Central and Eastern Europe's largest Space&DefenseConference.ResourcesInfoter Conference 2025 - Space and Defense Day: 14-16 October 2025Hungarian Space Kaleidoscope 2023/2024Obuda University Space LabUNISPACE Hungary 4iG GroupAxiom 4 Mission - with Hungarian astronautHosts: SpaceBase Founder Emeline Paat-DahlstromIf you are keen to join the Global Space Enablers Network either as an individual or an organization, check out spaceenablers.net We also hold periodic online Net-Connect networking sessions. GSEN Net Connect #4: 13 May 2025, 2pm CEST. RSVP Support the showSupport the show
In this week's OPTO Sessions, Ashley Johnson, President and CFO of Planet Labs, explains how the company is using satellites and AI to deliver real-time insights about life on Earth. She breaks down Planet's evolving business model, the move into satellite services, and how its data is helping governments, agriculture, and disaster response teams make faster, smarter decisions. If you enjoyed this interview, consider subscribing to our Substack channel for more in-depth insights designed to help you invest smarter: https://optoforesight.substack.com/Create your Own Stock Index & Invest Smarter with OPTO Folios: https://optothemes.onelink.me/BZDG/ti2lb2fdX: https://twitter.com/OptoThemesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/opto.themes?igsh=MXhwenU4dTk4aDBqMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/opto-invest-in-innovation-308416193/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptoThemes-----The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only. Opto Markets LLC does not recommend any specific securities or investment strategies. Investing involves risk & investments may lose value, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. The information provided is not an endorsement of this product and is for information and/or educational purposes only.
I'll admit that until recently I knew and thought very little about the potential of Earth observation. It turns out, there's a huge opportunity here. A report by the World Economic Forum recently estimated there's almost $4 trillion of potential economic benefit from making better use of the increasingly affordable opportunity to collect and analyze data about our planet. And, the benefit is not just unlocking enormous economic value. Earth observation can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than two gigatons annually through tracking forests, managing wetlands, improving agriculture, and much, much more.To learn about this opportunity, I was pleased to sit down with Dan Hammer. Dan is a truly unique entrepreneur who's not only able to maintain a systems view of the opportunities around Earth observation but who's also building a portfolio of organizations to push this ecosystem forward. Between the non-profit Clay, the design and development agency Ode, and Earth observation startup LGND, Dan has his hands full in the quest to use Earth observation to make nature data as ubiquitous and useful as Google Maps. Lots to learn and think about in this episode. Enjoy!On today's episode, we cover:[03:46] Dan's background & commitment to environmental work[08:04] An explanation of Earth observation[09:15] Scale of Earth observation satellites[09:58] Economic potential of Earth observation[12:23] Specific use cases for Earth observation[14:02] Outcomes and impact of Earth observation[17:11] Potential applications of Earth observation[19:17] Introduction to Clay [22:28] Cost reduction in Earth observation technology[25:31] Discussion of AI energy demands[26:55] Introduction to LGND[31:20] Go-to-market strategy for LGND[32:41] Discussion of ODE design agency[35:11] Vision for Earth observation in 5-10 years[36:50] What else is needed to advance Earth observation technologyResources MentionedClayOdeLGNDGlobal Forest WatchGoogle Earth EnginePritzker Emerging Environmental Genius AwardWorld Economic Forum: Earth ObservationEarth GenomeThe Nature ConservancyMoore FoundationCenter for Global DevelopmentSchmidt FuturesGrantham FoundationRadiant Earth
Send us a textProf. Dr. Islam Abou El-Magd, Ph.D. is the President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Egypt ( https://www.narss.sci.eg/professor/47 ), which focuses on applied research using earth observation and geo-informatics in environmental-related issuesProf. Abou El-Magd is also Counsellor for the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Space Technology and African Affairs ( https://mohesr.gov.eg/en-us/Pages/home.aspx ), which is responsible for all related education, science and technology in Egypt with Africa either on bi-lateral, multi-lateral and AUC agreements. Prof. Abou El-Magd has been involved in developing many international, regional and national Geographic Information System (GIS) projects in different disciplines. He was a GIS consultant for the Centre of Environment and Development for Arab Region and Europe (CEDARE), Arab League. Prof. Abou El-Magd spent five years of his career in the UK as a GIS Program Coordinator for the University of Southampton and Gifford Excellence. He has been selected as an international consultant for a short-term consultancy to some of the UN Programs, including the Food and Agriculture Organization in Saudi Arabia, the World Health Organization in Sudan, and the United Nations Development Program in Kuwait.Prof. Abou El-Magd is also general secretary of the space council of Egypt, which is responsible for setting up the policy and strategy of space and earth observation applications in Egypt. He represents Egypt as a focal point in some European-African space initiatives and partnerships such as Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES). He was also a co-chair of the Implementation Plan Working Group – Group on Earth Observation that developed the ten-year implementation plan for GEO (2016-2025). Moreover, He is also an acting member of the African Space policy and Strategy by the Space Working Group that developed the African Space policy and strategy. Finally, he is the Vice-President of the African Association of Remote Sensing and the Environment, the largest remote sensing and geo-informatics association and network in Africa.Prof. Abou El-Magd chaired the high-level national committee to strategize and develop the National Space Program, which the Egyptian Space Agency ( https://www.egsa.gov.eg/ ) currently implements. He was also appointed for a short period as the Vice Executive President of the Egyptian Space Agency before being appointed president of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, which was the cradle of the Egyptian Space Program.Prof. Abou El-Magd has an MSc, University of El-Mansoura, Egypt and Ph.D., School of Civil Engineering and The Environment, University of Southampton, UK. #ProfDrIslamAbouElMagd #RemoteSensing #SpaceSciences #Egypt #GeographicInformationSystems #SatelliteImagery #DisasterMitigation #SandDuneMovements #AeolianProcess #Dengue #MedicalEntomology #AquaticBiology #Fisheries #AedesAegypti #GreenhouseGases #GeothermalEnergy #FishingZoneDetection #Sardinella #Geosciences #GoldExploration #ArchaeologicalSites #SandStorms #Sinai #RedSea #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #Research #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcastSupport the show
This episode of "Thermal Lens" features Dr. Claire Bulgin, a Senior Research Scientist in Earth Observation at the University of Reading.Claire takes us into the often-overlooked world of uncertainties in land surface temperature (LST) measurements and elaborates on the differences between error and uncertainty, the roles of accuracy, precision, and bias, and the challenges of calculating and communicating uncertainties. Claire breaks down how current satellite missions address these issues, the common sources of uncertainty, and what goes into building reliable uncertainty budgets.We also discuss her recommendations for both satellite data providers and users on how to better provide, interpret, and apply uncertainty information. Whether you're working in climate services, agriculture, or environmental monitoring, this conversation is packed with insights into how uncertainty shapes our understanding of the Earth's surface.This episode is hosted by Jennifer Susan Adams, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich and Rachana Mamidi, a Space Engineer & Podcaster based in Berlin.Links to resources mentioned in the episode: The LST CCI project webpage - https://climate.esa.int/en/projects/land-surface-temperature/LST CCI product user guide - https://admin.climate.esa.int/media/documents/LST-CCI-D4.3-PUG_-_i2r0_-_Product_User_Guide.pdfUncertainty budget document - https://admin.climate.esa.int/media/documents/LST-CCI-D2.3-E3UB_-_i3r0_-_End-to-End_ECV_Uncertainty_Budget.pdfFor users with a strong mathematical background, the entire document will be accessible. For those less comfortable with mathematics, attention should be directed to the last three pages, where the key examples are presented.LST CCI Climate Assessment Report - https://admin.climate.esa.int/media/documents/LST_cci-D5.1-CAR_-_i3r0_-_Phase2_Climate_Assessment_Report.pdfChapters:(00:00) - Intro (01:07) - Episode Summary (02:09) - Diving into Uncertainty and Error (05:22) - Importance of Uncertainty in Data (08:12) - Calculating Uncertainty Budgets (12:59) - Lifecycle of Uncertainty in Satellite Data (24:55) - Challenges in Computing Uncertainties (28:18) - Educating Users on Uncertainty (30:14) - European Space Agency's LST_CCI Project (37:34) - Resources for Learning About Uncertainty (39:21) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We'll find out what they're doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In the first episode of season 2, we hear from Kelsey Doerksen, Data Scientist with the Climate and Data Environment Unit at UNICEF and 2021 Promise Award Recipient. Passionate to do impactful work for Earth, in space, Kelsey Doerksen is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Oxford in the Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems Centre for Doctoral Training Program, in the Oxford Applied and Theoretical Machine Learning Group under supervision of Yarin Gal. She is focusing her research on the uses of AI and Machine Learning to enable science discovery and understanding of climate-focused applications (expected graduation, 2025). Kelsey is a Research Affiliate at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab and a part of the Machine Learning and Instrument Autonomy group, working on the Scientific Understanding from Data Science Strategic Initiative. She is also a Data Scientist with the Climate and Data Environment Unit at UNICEF, building the data pipeline infrastructure and providing analysis necessary to create the UNICEF Children's Climate Risk Index. Kelsey recently completed her Data Science Research Fellow position with UNICEF and European Space Agency F-lab, working on the Giga Initiative to use Earth Observation and AI to map schools in the global south and their access to electricity and the internet. She is a former Space Systems engineer at Planet on the Mission Operations team, using space to help life on Earth, and co-led the commissioning of 48 satellites for the Flock 4S commissioning campaign, publishing the work as part of the SmallSat 2021 conference. Kelsey graduated from the Masters of Engineering Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering in the collaborative Planetary Science and Exploration Program at Western University in December 2019. Her thesis topic involved the utilization of machine learning algorithms for space weather applications, using in-situ satellite data. Kelsey's Bachelors degree was in Aerospace Engineering: Space Systems Design with a Minor in Business at Carleton University, in which she further fostered her passion for one day becoming an astronaut. Spacecraft operations, machine learning, climate change and solar physics are some of her research-focused interests.
On this episode of Crazy Wisdom, I, Stewart Alsop, sit down with Gabe Dominocielo, co-founder of Umbra, a space tech company revolutionizing satellite imagery. We discuss the rapid advancements in space-based observation, the economics driving the industry, and how AI intersects with satellite data. Gabe shares insights on government contracting, defense applications, and the shift toward cost-minus procurement models. We also explore the broader implications of satellite technology—from hedge funds analyzing parking lots to wildfire response efforts. Check out more about Gabe and Umbra at umbraspace.com (https://umbraspace.com), and don't miss their open data archive for high-resolution satellite imagery.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:05 Gabe's Background and Umbra's Mission00:34 The Story Behind 'Come and Take It'01:32 Space Technology and Cost Plus Contracts03:28 The Impact of Elon Musk and SpaceX05:16 Umbra's Business Model and Profitability07:28 Challenges in the Satellite Business11:45 Investors and Funding Journey19:31 Space Business Landscape and Future Prospects23:09 Defense and Regulatory Challenges in Space31:06 Practical Applications of Satellite Data33:16 Unexpected Wealth and Autistic Curiosity33:49 Beet Farming and Data Insights35:09 Philosophy in Business Strategy38:56 Empathy and Investor Relations43:00 Raising Capital: Strategies and Challenges44:56 The Sovereignty Game vs. Venture Game51:12 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information52:57 The Treasure Hunt and AI DependenciesKey InsightsThe Shift from Cost-Plus to Cost-Minus in Government Contracting – Historically, aerospace and defense contracts operated under a cost-plus model, where companies were reimbursed for expenses with a guaranteed profit. Gabe explains how the shift toward cost-minus (firm-fixed pricing) is driving efficiency and competition in the industry, much like how SpaceX drastically reduced launch costs by offering services instead of relying on bloated government contracts.Satellite Imagery Has Become a Crucial Tool for Businesses – Beyond traditional defense and intelligence applications, high-resolution satellite imagery is now a critical asset for hedge funds, investors, and commercial enterprises. Gabe describes how firms use satellite data to analyze parking lots, monitor supply chains, and even track cryptocurrency mining activity based on power line sagging and cooling fan usage on data centers.Space Technology is More Business-Driven Than Space-Driven – While many assume space startups are driven by a passion for exploration, Umbra's success is rooted in strong business fundamentals. Gabe emphasizes that their focus is on unit economics, supply-demand balance, and creating a profitable company rather than simply innovating for the sake of technology.China's Growing Presence in Space and Regulatory Challenges – Gabe raises concerns about China's aggressive approach to space, noting that they often ignore international agreements and regulations. Meanwhile, American companies face significant bureaucratic hurdles, sometimes spending millions just to navigate licensing and compliance. He argues that unleashing American innovation by reducing regulatory friction is essential to maintaining leadership in the space industry.Profitability is the Ultimate Measure of Success – Unlike many venture-backed space startups that focus on hype, Umbra has prioritized profitability, making it one of the few successful Earth observation companies. Gabe contrasts this with competitors who raised massive sums, spent excessively, and ultimately failed because they weren't built on sustainable business models.Satellite Technology is Revolutionizing Disaster Response – One of the most impactful uses of Umbra's satellite imagery has been in wildfire response. By capturing images through smoke and clouds, their data was instrumental in mapping wildfires in Los Angeles. They even made this data freely available, helping emergency responders and news organizations better understand the crisis.Philosophy and Business Strategy Go Hand in Hand – Gabe highlights how strategic thinking and philosophical principles guide decision-making in business. Whether it's understanding investor motivations, handling conflicts with empathy, or ensuring a company can sustain itself for decades rather than chasing short-term wins, having a strong philosophical foundation is key to long-term success.
Are you wondering: ✓ If real estate images via satellite could replace drone photos? ✓ If satellite images may solve the problem when properties are located in a no fly zone? ✓ If satellite images could be less than 24 hours old and be super-affordable? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 PM ET) on Thursday, 6 March 2025, our guest is: ✓ Dr. Michael Bartholomeusz, Chief Executive Officer of NOVI NOVI is a Space AI infrastructure company deploying multi-sensor edge-processing satellites for Earth Observation (EO) coupled to a full-stack data/algorithm/intelligence management platform VISTAsat™. This space AI marketplace provides open-access to its satellite network, enabling companies/governments/developers to harness real-time space-based sensors, processors and intelligence thereby driving down cost, accelerating innovation, creating new use-cases and redefining how industries leverage EO. Our topic is: ✓ Will Real Estate Drone Photography be Replaced by NOVI Space Intelligence? Dr. Bartholomeusz will share insights into how the NOVI multi-sensor edge-processing satellites and VISTAsat™ AI marketplace may affect real estate photographers and digital property marketing. What You'll Learn Here's what we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show: Space-Based Real Estate Imaging ✓ How the NOVI satellite technology captures property and land data. ✓ The advantages and limitations of satellite-based property imaging. AI-Driven Earth Observation for Real Estate ✓ How the NOVI AI-powered VISTAsat™ platform processes satellite data for actionable insights. ✓ The potential of space-based intelligence for real estate photographers. Cost and Scalability ✓ How the NOVI satellite solutions compare in cost to traditional drone-based real estate imaging. ✓ The scalability of the NOVI system for residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. New Use Cases in Real Estate and Beyond ✓ How space-based AI may help real estate professionals with land assessments, risk analysis, and property monitoring. ✓ How real estate photographers that offer drone photography may benefit from real-time satellite intelligence. Why This Matters For real estate photographers, drone pilots, and industry professionals, space-based AI presents both opportunities and challenges. This episode will explore how satellite technology: ✓ Could complement—or even replace—traditional drone-based real estate imaging. ✓ Provides real-time, AI-enhanced insights at scale. ✓ Opens new revenue streams and applications beyond marketing photography. Among the questions I'll Ask Dr. Bartholomeusz: Technology & Innovation Q: How does the NOVI satellite technology compare to traditional drones for high-resolution property imaging? Q: What role does AI play in processing and analyzing the NOVI Earth Observation data? Use Cases for Real Estate Q: How can real estate agents and developers use satellite-based intelligence for property assessments? Market Disruption & Adoption Q: Could space-based imaging replace real estate drone photography, or will they coexist? Q: What industries outside of real estate will benefit from the NOVI satellite network? Cost & Accessibility Q: How does the NOVI pricing model compare to hiring a drone photographer for real estate listings? Q: What's the process for real estate professionals to access the NOVI imaging and analytics? Future of Space-Based AI Q: What's next for NOVI in advancing real estate intelligence from space? Q: How will AI and edge-processing evolve in satellite-based Earth Observation?
Are you wondering: ✓ If real estate images via satellite could replace drone photos? ✓ If satellite images may solve the problem when properties are located in a no fly zone? ✓ If satellite images could be less than 24 hours old and be super-affordable? Stay tuned! On WGAN-TV Live at 5 (5 PM ET) on Thursday, 6 March 2025, our guest is: ✓ Dr. Michael Bartholomeusz, Chief Executive Officer of NOVI NOVI is a Space AI infrastructure company deploying multi-sensor edge-processing satellites for Earth Observation (EO) coupled to a full-stack data/algorithm/intelligence management platform VISTAsat™. This space AI marketplace provides open-access to its satellite network, enabling companies/governments/developers to harness real-time space-based sensors, processors and intelligence thereby driving down cost, accelerating innovation, creating new use-cases and redefining how industries leverage EO. Our topic is: ✓ Will Real Estate Drone Photography be Replaced by NOVI Space Intelligence? Dr. Bartholomeusz will share insights into how the NOVI multi-sensor edge-processing satellites and VISTAsat™ AI marketplace may affect real estate photographers and digital property marketing. What You'll Learn Here's what we will cover during this WGAN-TV Live at 5 show: Space-Based Real Estate Imaging ✓ How the NOVI satellite technology captures property and land data. ✓ The advantages and limitations of satellite-based property imaging. AI-Driven Earth Observation for Real Estate ✓ How the NOVI AI-powered VISTAsat™ platform processes satellite data for actionable insights. ✓ The potential of space-based intelligence for real estate photographers. Cost and Scalability ✓ How the NOVI satellite solutions compare in cost to traditional drone-based real estate imaging. ✓ The scalability of the NOVI system for residential, commercial, and large-scale development projects. New Use Cases in Real Estate and Beyond ✓ How space-based AI may help real estate professionals with land assessments, risk analysis, and property monitoring. ✓ How real estate photographers that offer drone photography may benefit from real-time satellite intelligence. Why This Matters For real estate photographers, drone pilots, and industry professionals, space-based AI presents both opportunities and challenges. This episode will explore how satellite technology: ✓ Could complement—or even replace—traditional drone-based real estate imaging. ✓ Provides real-time, AI-enhanced insights at scale. ✓ Opens new revenue streams and applications beyond marketing photography. Among the questions I'll Ask Dr. Bartholomeusz: Technology & Innovation Q: How does the NOVI satellite technology compare to traditional drones for high-resolution property imaging? Q: What role does AI play in processing and analyzing the NOVI Earth Observation data? Use Cases for Real Estate Q: How can real estate agents and developers use satellite-based intelligence for property assessments? Market Disruption & Adoption Q: Could space-based imaging replace real estate drone photography, or will they coexist? Q: What industries outside of real estate will benefit from the NOVI satellite network? Cost & Accessibility Q: How does the NOVI pricing model compare to hiring a drone photographer for real estate listings? Q: What's the process for real estate professionals to access the NOVI imaging and analytics? Future of Space-Based AI Q: What's next for NOVI in advancing real estate intelligence from space? Q: How will AI and edge-processing evolve in satellite-based Earth Observation?
Digital technologies have changed how we shop, work, play, and communicate, reshaping our societies and economies. To understand digital capitalism, we need to grasp how advances in geospatial technologies underpin the construction, operation, and refinement of markets for digital goods and services. In The Map in the Machine: Charting the Spatial Architecture of Digital Capitalism (U California Press, 2024), Luis F. Alvarez Leon examines these advances, from MapQuest and Google Maps to the rise of IP geolocation, ridesharing, and a new Earth Observation satellite ecosystem. He develops a geographical theory of digital capitalism centered on the processes of location, valuation, and marketization to provide a new vantage point from which to better understand, and intervene in, the dominant techno-economic paradigm of our time. By centering the spatiality of digital capitalism, Alvarez Leon shows how this system is the product not of seemingly intangible information clouds but rather of a vast array of technologies, practices, and infrastructures deeply rooted in place, mediated by geography, and open to contestation and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Digital technologies have changed how we shop, work, play, and communicate, reshaping our societies and economies. To understand digital capitalism, we need to grasp how advances in geospatial technologies underpin the construction, operation, and refinement of markets for digital goods and services. In The Map in the Machine: Charting the Spatial Architecture of Digital Capitalism (U California Press, 2024), Luis F. Alvarez Leon examines these advances, from MapQuest and Google Maps to the rise of IP geolocation, ridesharing, and a new Earth Observation satellite ecosystem. He develops a geographical theory of digital capitalism centered on the processes of location, valuation, and marketization to provide a new vantage point from which to better understand, and intervene in, the dominant techno-economic paradigm of our time. By centering the spatiality of digital capitalism, Alvarez Leon shows how this system is the product not of seemingly intangible information clouds but rather of a vast array of technologies, practices, and infrastructures deeply rooted in place, mediated by geography, and open to contestation and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography
Digital technologies have changed how we shop, work, play, and communicate, reshaping our societies and economies. To understand digital capitalism, we need to grasp how advances in geospatial technologies underpin the construction, operation, and refinement of markets for digital goods and services. In The Map in the Machine: Charting the Spatial Architecture of Digital Capitalism (U California Press, 2024), Luis F. Alvarez Leon examines these advances, from MapQuest and Google Maps to the rise of IP geolocation, ridesharing, and a new Earth Observation satellite ecosystem. He develops a geographical theory of digital capitalism centered on the processes of location, valuation, and marketization to provide a new vantage point from which to better understand, and intervene in, the dominant techno-economic paradigm of our time. By centering the spatiality of digital capitalism, Alvarez Leon shows how this system is the product not of seemingly intangible information clouds but rather of a vast array of technologies, practices, and infrastructures deeply rooted in place, mediated by geography, and open to contestation and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/economics
Digital technologies have changed how we shop, work, play, and communicate, reshaping our societies and economies. To understand digital capitalism, we need to grasp how advances in geospatial technologies underpin the construction, operation, and refinement of markets for digital goods and services. In The Map in the Machine: Charting the Spatial Architecture of Digital Capitalism (U California Press, 2024), Luis F. Alvarez Leon examines these advances, from MapQuest and Google Maps to the rise of IP geolocation, ridesharing, and a new Earth Observation satellite ecosystem. He develops a geographical theory of digital capitalism centered on the processes of location, valuation, and marketization to provide a new vantage point from which to better understand, and intervene in, the dominant techno-economic paradigm of our time. By centering the spatiality of digital capitalism, Alvarez Leon shows how this system is the product not of seemingly intangible information clouds but rather of a vast array of technologies, practices, and infrastructures deeply rooted in place, mediated by geography, and open to contestation and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society
Digital technologies have changed how we shop, work, play, and communicate, reshaping our societies and economies. To understand digital capitalism, we need to grasp how advances in geospatial technologies underpin the construction, operation, and refinement of markets for digital goods and services. In The Map in the Machine: Charting the Spatial Architecture of Digital Capitalism (U California Press, 2024), Luis F. Alvarez Leon examines these advances, from MapQuest and Google Maps to the rise of IP geolocation, ridesharing, and a new Earth Observation satellite ecosystem. He develops a geographical theory of digital capitalism centered on the processes of location, valuation, and marketization to provide a new vantage point from which to better understand, and intervene in, the dominant techno-economic paradigm of our time. By centering the spatiality of digital capitalism, Alvarez Leon shows how this system is the product not of seemingly intangible information clouds but rather of a vast array of technologies, practices, and infrastructures deeply rooted in place, mediated by geography, and open to contestation and change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology
Incoming! NASA's acting head of planetary defence, Kelly Fast, discusses asteroids, YR2 and how to protect our planet. The UK Space Agency's head of Earth Observation and Climate, Beth Greenaway, and chief scientist, Shaun Quegan, discuss the upcoming European Biomass mission to measure how much carbon is being stored in tropical forests. And Kelly Weinersmith - co-author of A City On Mars - explains why living on the red planet will be much harder than anyone thought... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Incoming! NASA's acting head of planetary defence, Kelly Fast, discusses asteroids, YR2 and how to protect our planet. The UK Space Agency's head of Earth Observation and Climate, Beth Greenaway, and chief scientist, Shaun Quegan, discuss the upcoming European Biomass mission to measure how much carbon is being stored in tropical forests. And Kelly Weinersmith - co-author of A City On Mars - explains why living on the red planet will be much harder than anyone thought... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
As 2025 begins, industries are evolving at unprecedented speed: robots are revolutionizing manufacturing, terabytes of earth observation data are driving new possibilities, and gaming technology is transforming how we design, train, and innovate across sectors.In this episode, a16z General Partner Erin Price-Wright, Engineering Fellow Millen Anand, and Partner Troy Kirwin discuss the trends reshaping the future of hardware, software, and beyond.We explore:How robots and full-stack engineers are driving the next industrial renaissance.The explosion of Earth observation data and its potential to revolutionize industries.How gaming technology is moving beyond entertainment to reshape training, design, and more.This is just the beginning of our four-part series on 50 Big Ideas for 2025—don't miss the full list at a16z.com/bigideas.Resources: Find Erin on X: https://x.com/espricewrightFind Millen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millen-anand/Find Troy on X: https://x.com/tkexpress11Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
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This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation between Narayan Prasad of satsearch and Antonio Vázquez García, Co-founder and Head of Business Development at satsearch Trusted Supplier Alén Space. Alén Space is a Spain-based manufacturer of satellite technology across a range of form factors, offering both individual space systems and turnkey solutions for new missions. It is also a part of GMV Group.In the podcast Narayan and Antonio discuss:How the CubeSat sector has evolved over the years, and where this market, and microsats, may be headingThe growing importance of cybersecurity in space, and some ongoing projects to improve itThe importance of LEO Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), particularly for autonomous systems Alén Space's work in the space industry, including ongoing projects and plans for the futureYou can find out more about Alén Space here on their satsearch supplier hub https://satsearch.com/suppliers/alenspace.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter https://satsearch.com/mailing-list.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon is expected to complete a reboot demonstration this week as part of testing for the vehicle that will eventually deorbit the International Space Station. Earth Observation company BlackSky has fully acquired small satellite manufacturer LeoStella. The Czech Ministry of Transport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vast, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading SpaceX's Dragon ready to give space station a boost for first time | Fox Weather BlackSky Acquires Full Stake in LeoStella Ahead of Gen-3 Constellation - Via Satellite Czech Ministry of Transport Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vast to Partner on Engagement with Czech Space Industry NASA's Space Healthcare Innovation Programme will work with Lithuania's Delta Biosciences HERE Expands Partnership with Maxar Intelligence to Scale Automated Mapmaking- Business Wire ispace, GISTDA, and mu Space Agree to Collaborate on Lunar Exploration Mission for Thailand's National Space Program Ghana Launches National Space Policy NASA Shares Space Food Insight with Commercial Food Industry Trump Election Victory Sends Space Stocks Soaring - Nasdaq T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrea Aime discusses how GeoServer facilitates the serving of Earth observation data, focusing on capabilities like cataloging, filtering, and image mosaicking from satellite data. Highlights
Join us in this episode as Torsten Kriening dives into the latest in space investments and the evolving commercial space industry with Gary Dunow, Executive Vice President for Strategic Development at USGIF. Learn about the 'GoldRush 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global Rankings' report, China's growing influence, and the role of public and private investments in maintaining U.S. competitiveness. They also discuss Europe's response, emerging market trends in Earth observation, and key players like Maxar, Capella, and IceEye. Explore the impact of human-machine teaming on decision-making, geospatial education initiatives by the US Government, and the critical balance of export regulations amid global competition. Tune in for insights into the future of remote sensing, national security, and the geopolitical tensions shaping this high-stakes arena.Useful Links:GoldRush 2024 Commercial Remote Sensing Global RankingsUSGIFSpace Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalWe love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersYou can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
PLD Space also announced that its working on a family of large reusable launchers called the MIURA Next, as well as Europe's first private manned capsule, the LINCE. Starship's fifth flight test could launch as soon as this Sunday, October 13, pending regulatory approval. Earth Observation company BlackSky has been awarded a contract to deliver non-Earth Imaging services to support an unnamed customer's Space Domain Awareness capabilities, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Karsen Kitchen, the youngest woman to travel to space. You can connect with Karsen on LinkedIn, and find out more about Orbitelle on their website. Selected Reading PLD Space unveils its strategic plan to lead the future of space access with MIURA Next family and LINCE Starship's Fifth Flight Test BlackSky Wins Seven-Figure Contract for Advanced Space Domain Awareness Solutions- Business Wire Millennium Space Systems Rapidly Completes FOO Fighter Review Milestone Press Release: Dawn Aerospace Flies World's Only Rapidly Reusable Rocket-Powered Aircraft Twice in One Day NASA Welcomes Dominican Republic as 44th Artemis Accords Signatory Crew-8 Return No Earlier Than Oct. 13 China to launch new crew to space station in late October - CGTN Planet Partner SatAgro Signs a Contract with American Crystal Sugar Company for Sugar Beet Crop Monitoring- Business Wire Amentum Secures $256M Contract to Propel NASA's Space Exploration Projects- Business Wire How Data From Space Is Transforming Mobility Services Ancient ruins are under threat. Here's how archaeologists are getting help from space (exclusive) T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ubotica Technologies has announced a collaboration with Simera Sense, a leading supplier of Earth Observation (EO) optical cameras, to evaluate the integration of Space:AI technology into Simera's imaging solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance multispectral and hyperspectral imaging for the nano- and small satellite markets, making EO missions more economically viable and operationally efficient. Integration of CogniSAT-CRC The collaboration focuses on combining the ground-breaking capabilities of the CogniSAT-XE2 platform and its associated AI solutions with Simera's world-leading range of Multispectral and Hyperspectral imagers. The CogniSAT-CRC (Cloud Removal and Compression) solution, when combined with Simera's HyperScape100 imager, provides the most cost-effective system solution to gather useful, high-resolution hyperspectral information from space. This cutting-edge AI-driven technology provides an efficient image triage and compression solution which optimises image data size, thereby addressing a critical issue limiting the operational use of hyperspectral imagers in orbit and significantly reducing data transmission costs. "Demonstrating EDGE computing and EDGE-AI technical compatibility with our imagers reflects the evolving needs of the EO industry," said Johann du Toit, CEO of Simera Sense. This collaboration allows customers to integrate these advanced imaging solutions combined with AI processing capabilities based on CogniSAT technology. This enables real-time image processing and reduces the data volume transmitted from space to Earth, accelerating the delivery of critical insights to customers. By maximising the utility of hyperspectral imagers, customers can significantly lower costs and improve access to actionable intelligence. Ubotica has already demonstrated the utility of the combination of CogniSAT technology with the HyperScape100 imager on its CogniSAT-6 mission and this collaboration seeks to deliver these benefits to customers. This commercial mission confirms the compatibility between these technologies and brings EDGE solutions to customers. Economic Viability of EO with CogniSAT-CRC CogniSAT-CRC is a key technology in making Earth Observation with multispectral and hyperspectral imagers economically viable. By processing and compressing large volumes of EO data on-board, it reduces the need for extensive data transmission and lowers operational costs, making EO missions more feasible and beneficial for customers. Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica, said: "We are excited to expand our AI-driven solutions in the EO industry through this collaboration with Simera Sense. The integrated compatibility of CogniSAT-CRC with Simera's hyperspectral imagers highlights our technology's potential to solve real-world challenges and enhance the economic viability of space missions." The Letter of Intent (LOI) between Ubotica and Simera Sense marks the beginning of this innovative collaboration, aimed at improving EO missions through advanced AI technologies. See more stories here.
Space Week Ireland is an annual event celebrating Ireland's involvement in space exploration, innovation, and science. Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory, it runs in tandem with World Space Week, which aims to inspire the public, especially young people, to look to the stars and consider the impact of space research on life on Earth. This year, from 4th to 10th October, Space Week Ireland will embrace the global theme of 'Space and Climate', exploring the crucial intersection of space exploration and climate action. A series of events will raise awareness about how space science and technology can play a vital role in combating climate change. A flagship event, which puts this theme into focus, will take place at Explorium in Dublin on Wednesday, 9th October, from 11 am -1 pm, focusing on how space research can inform climate action. The event will feature insights from leading science communicator Dr Niamh Shaw, as well as a talk and Q&A session with former NASA astronaut Steve Swanson. Attendees will also experience Explorium's climate change-themed 'Cool It' interactive exhibition, which showcases innovative solutions to climate issues and demonstrates how lessons from space exploration can be applied here on Earth. The exhibition takes participants on a 40-minute journey that starts with an energy consumption questionnaire and an impactful climate video. Guests will then enter a model world where they face a challenge - a race to 2050 - and score points based on their choices. At the end, scores are uploaded to a spaceship, revealing the changes needed to achieve a more sustainable future. Participants will even learn how their actions can help save trees and mitigate environmental impact. Mark Langtry, Head of Sport and Science at Explorium, will open the event. Mark has studied Theoretical Physics and Climate Science so Space and Climate is very important to him and his work. He says, "I'm thrilled that this year's Space Week is centred on Space and Climate Change. Space exploration can teach us more about other worlds, but also provides a unique view of our own planet, using earth observation satellites to monitor climate change and track its impact. Our new exhibition 'Cool It' explores our changing climate and empowers us to make a positive change through fun interactive games and challenges. We hope during Space Week everyone can come and enjoy the experience." Rob O'Sullivan, National Outreach Coordinator for Space Week Ireland, commented: "In line with the broader World Space Week theme, Space Week Ireland aims to draw connections between space technologies, planetary observation, and environmental sustainability. From satellites monitoring Earth's climate to the innovations pioneered on the International Space Station (ISS), space research offers a unique perspective on how we can tackle the challenges of climate change on a planetary scale." Throughout Space Week Ireland, the team will be joined by former NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson as they embark on a national roadshow, starting at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork and making stops in Galway, Offaly, Kildare, and Dublin. These events, including the flagship Dublin event on 9th October, will illustrate how space technologies, such as Earth Observation satellites, help us monitor climate change on a planetary scale. This data is critical for tracking the health of our atmosphere, oceans, and ecosystems, enabling better-informed climate action policies. Beyond this tour, Space Week Ireland will feature a variety of activities across the country, providing opportunities for all ages to engage with space science. For a full list of events or to learn how to host your own, visit spaceweek.ie. The public can keep up to date with the Space Week Ireland Road Trip virtually on the Blackrock Castle Observatory YouTube channel and are advised to subscribe in advance to receive live stream notifications from each location. This is also the same YouTub...
Raphaelle Barbier is a design researcher based in France. In this interview we talk about why it is worthy to introduce co-design in the context of the project dealing with earth observations, and how they did it. Raphaelle tells about her doctoral research in which she uses as case E-Shape, that project. She brings clear examples and explains how she sees the role of a designer working in big EU projects, with multiple research partners and other stakeholders. This is the 5th and last episode of a series on Infrastructures. This is a series of 5 interviews to people based or coming from: Ireland, Finland, France, Denmark, and the United States. My main focus is in understanding the possible role of design in infrastructures. I started this enquiry interviewing designers involved in the development of services for other projects or based in other infrastructures. I wanted to ask them: what can we design in relation to the work of infrastructures? This episode is part of the lists: Infrastructures, Francia y diseño y Diseño sostenible. The lists can be found in our website, in Spotify and in our Youtube page. This series is part of the work I do for an EU project: IRISCC. Integrated Research Infrastructure Services for Climate Change Risks. In this project we will develop services using a co-design framework.
Send me a messageIn this episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain podcast, I had an insightful conversation with John Atkinson, the Chief Product Officer at LiveEO. We explored how satellite imagery and advanced machine learning are transforming supply chain sustainability, particularly in light of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).John shared how LiveEO began by monitoring vegetation risks to infrastructure like railways and power grids, using Earth observation data to help companies manage maintenance proactively. Recognising the parallels between monitoring vegetation growth and deforestation, they've developed a new solution to assist companies in complying with the EUDR.We delved into the significant challenges posed by inaccuracies in open-source deforestation data, which can lead to false positives and unfairly penalise compliant suppliers. John explained how LiveEO's region-specific machine learning models provide more accurate assessments, helping companies avoid supply chain disruptions while supporting ethical practices.A key takeaway from our discussion was the potential impact of the EUDR on global supply chains, especially for commodities like palm oil, rubber, and coffee. Companies relying on inaccurate data may face significant losses, affecting not only their operations but also the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.We also touched on future applications of saElevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain' podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.C-Suite StrategiesWelcome to C-Suite Strategies, the podcast where we discuss the art of scaling businesses.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on LinkedIn, or send me a text message using this link.If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.
Today we speak with two scholar-activists who are using satellite technologies and other tools to work for environmental justice, with specific attention to prisons and prison populations. They monitor air quality, water quality, extreme weather and other quantities relevant to EJ. Ufuoma Ovienmhada and Nick Shapiro show how people of color and other socio-economically marginalized groups in the United States experience a disproportionate burden of environmental challenges such as exposure to air pollution, contaminated water, habitat loss, and disrupted livelihood due to natural hazards and climate change. They challenge the idea of scientific neutrality and objectivity, uncover multiple ways that power works to dominate these populations in many guises, and they speak compellingly about listening to and working with communities on projects for liberation and abolition.Ufuoma Ovienmhada is a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Arizona, School of Geography, Development, and Environment where she researches satellite data and machine learning applications for measuring flood exposure inequity. Prior to beginning this position, Ufuoma completed a PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department. In her dissertation, she employed a multi-method approach to research the distribution of environmental hazards in carceral landscapes, co-design Earth Observation technologies to support environmental justice advocacy, and make recommendations for how the Earth Observation ecosystem at large can better serve environmental justice goals.Dr. Nicholas Shapiro, Assistant Professor at UCLA's Institute for Society & Genetics, is a multidisciplinary environmental researcher that studies, and designs interventions into, issues of chemical contamination and climate change. He is the director of Carceral Ecologies, a lab focused on the environmental health conditions of carceral institutions. His first book, Homesick, about how housing became a seat of toxicity and what we can do about it is forthcoming with Duke University Press. Today we speak with two scholar-activists who are using satellite technologies and other tools to work for environmental justice, with specific attention to prisons and prison populations. They monitor air quality, water quality, extreme weather and other quantities relevant to EJ. Ufuoma Ovienmhada and Nick Shapiro show how people of color and other socio-economically marginalized groups in the United States experience a disproportionate burden of environmental challenges such as exposure to air pollution, contaminated water, habitat loss, and disrupted livelihood due to natural hazards and climate change. They challenge the idea of scientific neutrality and objectivity, uncover multiple ways that power works to dominate these populations in many guises, and they speak compellingly about listening to and working with communities on projects for liberation and abolition.
Earth Observation Science (EOS) is a rapidly growing field, with applications ranging from water risk assessment to sustainability reporting. Satellite data can be used to monitor drought and flood risk, water quality, and leak detection. The market for EOS solutions in the water sector is estimated to reach $2 billion by 2027. Utility and technology providers are increasingly interested in this space. This market potential is explored in detail in BlueTech's newly published report on EOS, which examines the technologies, market size, and key players. The report is especially relevant for municipal leaders, chief technology officers, R&D managers, and sustainability managers.Brine management and zero-liquid discharge (ZLD) are also important topics in the water industry. While the market for these solutions has grown more slowly than expected, the market opportunity is currently estimated at $600 to $800 million. Technological advancements have led to the development of smaller capacity systems, now being applied in industries like textiles and food & beverage, largely driven by stricter environmental regulations.Another significant aspect of the discussion is the technology shakeout observed since the last report in 2018. Some technologies, such as forward osmosis, have evolved to find new applications outside traditional ZLD use cases, like concentrating fruit juices in the food and beverage industry. For listeners interested in exploring these topics further, the latest reports on Earth Observation Science and Brine Management & ZLD are now available for download. WEFTEC 2024 in New OrleansBlueTech will be hosting several events at WEFTEC, including the Innovation Pavilion and the CrockTank session, where emerging technologies will be showcased.Don't miss the Jamming for Water session on Saturday night, October 5th, and the Client Breakfast Briefing on Tuesday, October 8th.Reports & ResourcesEarth Observation Science Report: Download the ReportBrine Management & ZLD Report: Download the ReportWEFTEC 2024: Registration--Presented by BlueTech Research®, Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence. Watch the trailer of Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey. Get involved, and learn more on the website: braveblue.world
In our series Making Sense of Space, we discuss the prospects of using AI in the space industry, particularly for analyzing imagery taken from space (Earth Observation). Patrick O'Neil, CTO at BlackSky joins us.
Ubotica, the leader in SPACE:AI, have announced another significant milestone in Live Earth Intelligence with its CogniSAT-6 satellite mission: successful onboard AI detection of objects on Earth and immediate relay of insights to users on the ground. This marks the world's first commercial deployment of Live Earth Intelligence, setting a new standard for real-time space-based insights. The Challenge of Traditional Earth Observation Earth has an observation problem. Today's Earth Observation (EO) satellites don't understand what they're observing; they simply gather data and downlink it all for delayed on-ground processing. Earth Observation today is slow, expensive, and overly complex. SPACE:AI: The Future of Earth Observation Ubotica's CogniSAT-6 mission, launched in partnership with Open Cosmos in March this year, changes this paradigm. Powered by Ubotica's SPACE:AI platform, it revolutionises Earth Observation by enabling satellites to understand what they see and to deliver affordable, real-time and actionable insights crucial for economic growth, climate monitoring, and global security. Groundbreaking Milestone in Live Earth Intelligence CogniSAT-6 recently captured an image over Khor Fakkan, UAE, and within minutes, SPACE:AI identified 142 ships outside the port at an impressive rate of 21.3 km of image data processed per second. Rather than today's methods that wait until a satellite passes over a downlink ground station to transmit images, which can delay insights by days, CogniSAT-6 uses a real-time inter-satellite communications network to immediately relay insights to ground. Another observation was of Galveston, Texas, USA, which is the gateway to Houston. Again in seconds, SPACE:AI identified 37 ships entering the channel and instantly relayed insights to ground. Ubotica's team pioneered a sophisticated synthesis flow, creating realistic image training sets that precisely simulated the CogniSAT-6 imager's output. This advanced approach enabled our algorithms to generate accurate insights from the very first images captured in orbit, demonstrating Ubotica's leading-edge expertise in space technology. Beyond Ship Detection: Metadata and Multimodal Earth Observation Applications SPACE:AI not only identifies vessels but also extracts valuable metadata, including location, size, and orientation. This metadata, relayed to ground in real-time, can then be combined with AIS (Automatic Identification System) data to detect potentially "dark" ships engaged in illegal or suspicious activities. Ship detection is just one Earth Observation application of SPACE:AI. The platform supports hundreds or even thousands of different Earth Observation applications by making it easy for developers to train, test, and deploy different models for their specific use cases. In the examples above, SPACE:AI could detect illegal bilge or oil discharges from ships or assess the health of marine habitats, such as early detection of algal blooms that can impact marine ecosystems and human activities. Unlocking Live Earth Intelligence SPACE:AI is more than just image capture and processing; it's about unlocking the valuable, real-time insights hidden within Earth Observation data. Ubotica's technology is revolutionising the industry, making Earth Observation faster, more affordable, and more actionable. "This is a paradigm shift for Earth Observation. The industry has long sought a model of live Earth intelligence, where insights are generatedonboard satellite and instantly relayed to ground. The CogniSAT-6 mission is the first to achieve Live Earth Intelligence, revolutionising the capabilities and cost-efficiency of Earth Observation", said Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica. See more stories here.
This episode of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch is a conversation with cosine, on hyperspectral imaging, edge computing, and the company's strategy and production processes.cosine is a Netherlands based space company, and satsearch Trusted Supplier, that builds optical and in-situ measurement systems for space, air, and ground use.The company has produced solutions for a variety of industry sectors, including medicine, agriculture, and space, and has particular expertise in edge computing and hyperspectral imaging. In the podcast we cover:The technical advantages that hyperspectral imaging can bring to space servicesAn overview of cosine's work, and current focus, in the space industryThe applications and status of edge computing in spaceThe benefits and uses of thermal imaging from satellitesHow cosine has developed a high volume batch production approach that maintains quality and consistencyYou can find out more about cosine here on their satsearch supplier hub.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter https://satsearch.com/mailing-list.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]
Luke Fischer is the Co-Founder & CEO of SkyFi, a company that we'll describe in a few ways in this episode, but boils down to an Earth Observation marketplace. We talk about Luke's 20 year time in the military before getting into startups, why Luke is bullish on their approach and many moreSponsor: SatCampSatCamp is a different kind of conference, from October 1st to October 3rd 2024, in Boulder ColoradoAboutTwitterLinkedInSkyFiShownotesNote: Links to books are Amazon Affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you buy Gabe -unit economics- DominocieloBill PerkinsDie with ZeroSilicon Valley No RevenueBook & Podcast recommendationsFreedom's Forge (Affiliate Link)BigDeal by Codie SanchezTimestamps(00:00) - Intro(00:50) - Sponsor: SatCamp(02:41) - Luke describes himself(04:21) - Getting into the satellite image industry(07:13) - Risks starting a company(10:16) - Don't start a marketplace(18:22) - Racing to get customers(23:08) - What is the Product in all of this?(25:00) - What is the product that SkyFi needs to build today?(28:17) - Who is this for?(33:08) - Biggest pain points(37:44) - The market's view of Earth Observation businesses(45:00) - Pivoting from the military(51:28) - Hiring(59:12) - Raising big, early(01:02:08) - Predicting the industry in 2.5 years(01:09:05) - Consumer market?(01:14:24) - Health & family(01:26:05) - Community while all Remote(01:30:25) - Book & Podcast Recommendation(01:33:09) - Support the podcast on PatreonSupport the podcast on PatreonMy video on an introduction to satellite imagesWebsiteMy TwitterPodcast TwitterRead Previous Issues of the NewsletterEdited by Peter XiongFind more of his work
With more and more people moving to cities, informal settlements are expected to grow. When floods hit these unplanned places, it can be disastrous, as we often don't know much about them. Crucial questions often remain difficult to answer, like how many people live there, what are the buildings made of, and could they withstand a flood? In the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, the BBC's Nomsa Mseko visits a project using drones and artificial intelligence to shed some light on the situation, helping authorities prevent the worst impacts of flooding. And in Porto Alegre in the south of Brazil, we hear how an innovative digital map helped the emergency response – and will soon be available to all for free across the world. Featuring: Rodrigo Rocha, Founder and Director of the Responsive Cities Institute Dr Caroline Gevaert, Associate Professor at the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, University of Twente Nomsa Mseko, the BBC's South Africa Correspondent Email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com Presenter: Jordan Dunbar Producer: Osman Iqbal Researcher: Octavia Woodward Editors: Sophie Eastaugh and Simon Watts Sound designer: Tom Brignell Production Coordinator: Brenda Brown
In episode 67 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch, our host Hywel Curtis speaks with Dan Wright, CEO of edge computing company Armada.Armada deploys advanced artificial (AI) intelligence and other computing resources at the edge - in both terrestrial and space settings - and has a strategic partnership with SpaceX on the Starlink constellation.In the discussion we cover:Dan's background and the formation of ArmadaThe unique benefits that edge computing can bring to both space-based and terrestrial applicationsArmada's partnership with SpaceX on StarlinkAdvice for suppliers looking to work with major constellationsYou can find out more about Armada here on the company website.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]
Ubotica, the leader in SPACE:AI, and Open Cosmos, has announced a significant milestone in the CogniSAT-6 mission: the successful processing and instant AI-powered detection of the first raw image from the newly launched satellite. SPACE:AI: Ushering in Earth Observation 2.0 Today's Earth Observation satellites are fundamentally data collectors. They don't understand what they're observing; they simply gather data and downlink it all when passing over a ground station. But what if they could understand what they're seeing? With SPACE:AI, they can. SPACE:AI unlocks the full potential of Earth Observation satellites by empowering them with real-time vision processing. Ubotica's flight-proven, end-to-end AI platform transforms these satellites into intelligent, efficient and always connected observers. SPACE:AI at Work: Ship Detection at Jeddah Port Consider this first raw satellite image taken by CogniSAT-6 of the port and ocean near Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The challenge: quickly identify all ships in the area. For the first time, an Earth Observation satellite, powered by SPACE:AI, understands what it sees. Within 90 seconds, SPACE:AI detected every vessel within a 20 x 40-kilometre zone. This achievement demonstrates the model's exceptional accuracy, even without prior training on CogniSAT-6 data. Live Earth Intelligence: Instant Insights, Global Impact CogniSAT-6 is designed to share these insights instantly. Through persistent inter-satellite communication, ship detection data can be relayed to users on Earth in real-time. This enables users to interact directly with the satellite, requesting more information or adjusting its focus. SPACE:AI's ship detection capabilities represent a significant advancement in the field. Unlike traditional methods requiring extensive training on thousands of processed images, SPACE:AI can perform real-time, on-board identification of ships from a single, raw, unprocessed image without prior training specific to the imager or sensor. This breakthrough technology dramatically simplifies and accelerates the process of extracting valuable information from Earth Observation data. "This successful demonstration proves the advanced capabilities of CogniSAT-6 and our commitment to unlocking the true potential Earth Observation," said Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica. "Near real-time analysis of satellite data unlocks new possibilities for timely and effective decision-making across numerous sectors." Sean Mitchell, Chief Commercial Officer at Ubotica, added, "The performance of our ship detection model, combined with our rapid processing pipeline, showcases SPACE:AI's transformative potential. We're excited to see this technology in action and anticipate the significant impact CogniSAT-6 will have across industries." See more stories here.
TechWorks Marine, a marine data company, today announces the commencement of a €475,000 contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to expand the use of satellite data and products in the renewable wind energy sector in Europe. Further to Irish wind energy supplying a record 43% of all electricity in Ireland in March, TechWorks Marine are leading a project to establish the current information needs and best practices for the use of satellite earth observation products in the wind energy sector. As one of Ireland's leading innovators in earth observation products, TechWorks Marine will work to engage a critical mass of key stakeholders to build agreement on the way earth observation-derived information products can be used in the wind industry business processes. The project, strategically important to both Ireland and Europe, will result in the development of a best practices guide for companies to identify suitable sites for new wind farms, to obtain a deeper scientific understanding of the site conditions, and to enable accurate environmental compliance and monitoring activities. Operational services already available to companies in this sector include sea turbidity data from Europe's Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 satellites, and offshore wind speed analysis from the Sentinel-1 satellite. Commenting on the project launch, Charlotte O'Kelly, Managing Director of TechWorks Marine explained, "we have been working commercially in the renewables sector since 2009, and strategically in offshore wind since 2019 providing Metocean surveys to clients. We see a huge value in using satellite data to assist in both on and offshore site development, through the full life cycle of the wind park". Ms. O' Kelly continued, "working with partners on this project will allow us to integrate satellite data into the entire wind energy infrastructure cycle. Two areas where we are particularly excited about using satellite data are the maximisation of the wind farm output, and the life cycle optimisation". Recognising TechWorks Marine's expertise in this area, with the company advocating for increased satellite data usage in diverse projects since 2009, Dr. Zoltan Bartalis, Earth Observation Applications Engineer at the European Space Agency said "At ESA we are interested in consolidating the usage of satellite-based Earth Observation information and creating best practices for wind energy applications. This promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, standardisation, and innovation, ultimately leading to more effective and sustainable solutions for the industry." "For this, it is indispensable to achieve a critical mass of users, and we are pleased to start this activity lead by TechWorks Marine, who have excellent ties to relevant industry and public sector stakeholders in Ireland and in the wider region." The timing of the project start coincides with Dublin hosting the Wind Europe Technology Workshop 2024 in early June. The event will host over 450 wind energy experts from across Europe, detailing the latest innovations within the sector and to tackle the challenges of exploiting this crucial resource. TechWorks Marine is an established player in earth observation and marine data products, having already won eight contracts from the European Space Agency, and is a participant in the €9 million CAMEO (Creating an Architecture for Manipulating Earth Observation data) project funded through the Government of Ireland's Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund.
In episode 65 of the Space Industry podcast by satsearch our host Hywel Curtis speaks with Shankar Sivaprakasam from Eartheye Space.Eartheye Space is an Earth Observation data company based in Singapore, focused on bringing new innovation and business models to the sector.In the podcast we discussed:How Eartheye's "tasking-as-a-service" , "insights-as-a-service" and "source-fuse-use workflow" all work.Examples of the satellites and constellations that Eartheye has access to, and the data they can get from them.The biggest technical challenges Eartheye has needed to overcome with regards to data fusionCommon challenges that end-users face when it comes to integrating satellite data into their processes, projects, or businessesAnd lots more!To find out more about Eartheye Space, click here to go to the company website.And if you would like to learn more about the space industry and our work at satsearch building the global marketplace for space, please join our newsletter.[Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/when-we-get-there License code: Y4KZEAESHXDHNYRA]
https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/—Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! The book was picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024, the winner of the Business Business Minds Best Book 2024, and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award for best debut novel.Steve Bowen, a celebrated NASA astronaut with a background as a United States Naval Submariner, offers a captivating account of his transition from the deep seas to the outer reaches of space. With a career that spans conducting spacewalks to commanding SpaceX Crew 6, Steve emphasizes the crucial roles of teamwork, adaptability, and resilience in successful space missions. Additionally, Steve shares his unique perspective on Earth's fragility viewed from space, underscoring our collective responsibility to preserve our planet.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/steve-bowen-on-the-new-dawn-of-space-exploration/In this episode, you will learn:The importance of challenging oneself and continuously learning to unlock new opportunities.The significance of teamwork, adaptability, and resilience in space exploration.The fragility of Earth from space and the interconnectedness of life on the planet.The experience of spacewalks, including witnessing a meteorite entering the atmosphere and unique observations from space, is discussed.The dangerous situation during Luca Parmitano's spacewalk with Chris Cassidy is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of training and quick thinking in critical situations.The experience of having his crewmates reassigned to Chris Cassidy's mission, showcasing the unpredictability of crew assignments in space missions.All things Astronaut Steve Bowen: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/stephen-g-bowen/SponsorsBrought to you by Indeed. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place.Brought to you by Nom Nom: Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at https://trynom.com/passionstruck.Brought to you by Cozy Earth. Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for my listeners. 35% off site-wide when you use the code “PASSIONSTRUCK” at https://cozyearth.com/This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/PASSIONSTRUCK, and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is brought to you By Constant Contact: Helping the Small Stand Tall. Just go to Constant Contact dot com right now. So get going, and start GROWING your business today with a free trial at Constant Contact dot com.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckWatch my interview with Captain 'Chris' Cassidy On The Importance In Life Of Being Present Can't miss my episode with Former Astronaut Wendy Lawrence On How To Dream The Dream You WantMy interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino On Applying Lessons From Space To Daily LifeListen to my interview with Astronaut Kayla Barron On How To Be The Best Version Of YourselfMy solo episode on How Life Lessons From Sailing Lead To Success And GrowthCheck Out my episode with Astronaut Nicole Stott On Back To EarthLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!How to Connect with JohnConnect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles.Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMilesSubscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips
Earth Observation company ICEYE announces an oversubscribed $93M growth funding round. The US Department of Defense has announced an award of $14.4 million to 5N+ Semiconductors to sustain and expand the capability to produce germanium substrates used in solar cells for defense and commercial satellites. NASA is asking the American aerospace community for feedback on nearly 190 national space technology needs or shortfalls it has identified for future space exploration and science endeavors, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Troy Morris, Co-founder and CEO at Kall Morris Inc. You can connect with Troy on LinkedIn and learn more about KMI on their website. Selected Reading ICEYE Raises Oversubscribed Growth Funding Round to Expand Global SAR Leadership Seraphim Space Q1 Index DOD Awards $14.4 Million to Sustain and Enhance the Space-Qualified Solar Cell Supply Chain NASA Space Tech Priorities NASA Selects New Crew for Next Simulated Mars Journey NASA Leadership to Visit Mexico, Strengthen Cooperation China prepares to launch Shenzhou-18 crewed spaceship - CGTN ABS “Agility Beyond Space” announces Appointment of Mark Rigolle as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dead satellites are filling space with trash. That could affect Earth's magnetic field | Sierra Solter | The Guardian NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Team Says Goodbye … for Now Space Experts Debate How To De-Escalate Russian Threats Of Orbital War ESA - Sleeping giant surprises Gaia scientists T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we bring you our second installment of Pathfinder's special podcast series on the State of the Space Industry. As a reminder, you'll hear from two members of Payload's editorial staff on key trends, exclusive interviews, and insights shaping the industry.Today's episode explores EO & SatCom, featuring Payload's Research Director, Jack Kuhr, and Lead Reporter, Rachael Zisk. Highlights from the discussion include:EOEO market dynamics in 2023Public EO companies' trajectoryVC inclinations and startup viability in EOSpeculating on SpaceX's emerging EO ambitionsThe realities of commercial demandSatComThe SatCom market in 2023The impact of the Ukraine warExploration of direct to cell innovationsSpaceX's strategic movesInvestor sentiment and edge computing in SatComThis episode is brought to you by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). Be sure to check out the Italian Pavilion in South Hall (Booth 603) during Space Symposium! • Chapters •00:00 Intro & ITA Ad01:22 Jack's background02:21 Earth Observation market in 202304:41 State of the public EO06:23 Major fundraisers in 202307:51 EO startups securing venture capital14:20 Spire and BlackSky16:19 SpaceX and EO18:59 Consolidation in the EO market22:37 Rachel's background23:30 Satcom in 202324:51 Ukraine & SatCom26:45 Direct to cell technology28:51 Starlink's impact33:22 Edge computing35:30 Investing in SatCom39:47 FCC and regulations42:17 Predictions for SatCom in 2024 • Show notes •Jack's socials — https://twitter.com/JackKuhrRachael's socials — https://twitter.com/RachaelZiskMo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspace Pathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays4) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece, comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/
JAXA's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lunar probe has survived its second lunar night. Commercial lunar landing company ispace has raised $8.1B yen ($53.5 million), in a stock sale. Earth Observation company Planet, filed financial results for the period ended January 31, 2024, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Melissa Quinn, Managing Director of Slingshot Aerospace Ltd. You can connect with Melissa on LinkedIn and learn more about Slingshot Aerospace on their website. Selected Reading Japanese probe wakes up after second lunar night - Taipei Times Japanese lunar lander company ispace raises $53.5 million in stock sale - SpaceNews Planet Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024- Business Wire SatixFy Announces Full Year 2023 Results- Business Wire Defense officials tease new commercial space strategies RECAP of ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket launch scrub: next attempt uncertain Space Health Tops Station Research Schedule on Thursday T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our series Making Sense of Space, we discuss the prospects for Earth Observation (EO) live at our studio in NYC. Don Osborne, President and CEO at EarthDaily Analytics joins us.
Ryan Abernathey is a Climate Scientist, open-source software developer and the CEO & co-founder of Earthmover, a company trying to simplify how scientific computing is done. Ryan also co-founded the Pangeo project in 2016, one of the major efforts to build better tools for scientific computing today.Sponsor: Nimbo by KermapTry out Kermap's monthly mosaic viewer Nimbo for yourselfAbout RyanTwitterLinkedInGithubShownotesNote: Links to books are Amazon Affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you buy any of these books.PangeoXarrayZarrEarthmoverERA5Books & Podcast recommendationCrossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore (Affiliate Link)The Data Stack ShowTimestamps(00:00) - Introduction(00:45) - Sponsor: Nimbo by Kermap(02:20) - Ryan describes himself(03:11) - From Oceanography to data infrastructure(06:11) - Building an Company around Open Source(13:33) - Product(16:28) - The current Earth Observation data stack(20:39) - Issues with today's approaches(30:30) - Zarr(33:30) - Friction with new technology(38:23) - Climate science vs geospatial(44:48) - Different sciences make different assumptions(47:17) - Modeling Level of Details(59:50) - Book & Podcast recommendations(01:05:37) - Support the podcast on Patreon!Support the podcast on PatreonMy video on an introduction to satellite imagesWebsiteMy TwitterPodcast TwitterRead Previous Issues of the NewsletterEdited by Peter XiongFind more of his work
On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, folds up his map for a conversation with Dr. Andrea Gaughan, Professor of Geographic & Environmental Sciences at the University of Louisville. Listen in as we discuss her collaboration with the Office of Sustainability at Louisville Metro Government to conduct a Regional Climate Action Plan Survey to collect information on residents living in the greater Louisville area about their climate and sustainability priorities. As you heard on the January 29th edition of this show (https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/sustainability-now-sumedha-rao-gianna-bennett-regional-climate-action-planning-1-29-24), we are looking for a diverse set of responses from all around the 11-county area and you can complete the survey now at: https://louisville.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmYa3jp8EKAZU3A We also discuss Andrea's research interests, which include: Human-environment interactions; Earth observation and sustainable development; Land systems; Human population modeling; and Remote sensing and geospatial analysis. And we explore some of the courses Dr. Gaughan teaches, including: - Earth Observation and Sustainability: The Human Planet (GEOG 525) - Unmanned Aerial System Technologies (GEOG 545) - Global Environment (GEOS 200) - Global Environmental Change (GEOS 360) - Remote Sensing (GEOS 355 and 655) - Advanced Remote Sensing (GEOS 656) Learn more about Andrea at https://louisville.edu/geogeo/about/profiles/andrea-gaughan As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com
Gilberto Camara was the director of INPE, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research from 2005 to 2012, working there 35y in total and leading the use of satellite imagery to fight deforestation in Brazil, leading to what Nature declared “One of the biggest environmental wins of the 2000s”Sponsor: OpenCage Use OpenCage for your geocoding needs with their API GeomobAbout GilbertoTwitterBlogShownotesNote: Links to books are Amazon Affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you buy any of these books.Landsat 1MODISLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's current presidentMy interview with USGS's former Director Barbara Ryan1992 Rio declaration (particularly Article 10)BBC ‘Yes Minister'Nature article on Brazil deforestation initiativesBooks & Podcast recommendationsThe Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi (Affiliate Link)The Rise of the Network Society: The Information Age by Manuel Castells (Affiliate Link)Robin Cole's satellite-image-deep-learningCode & Other Laws of Cyberspace by Lawrence Lessig (Affiliate Link)Techno-Feudalism by Yanis Varoufakis (Affiliate Link)Timestamps(00:00) - Introduction(01:14) - Sponsor: OpenCage(02:40) - Gilberto describes himself(04:14) - Deforestation wasn't always a priority: Brazil in the 80s(07:50) - INPE (Brazil's National Institute for Space Research)(11:13) - Landsat(23:15) - Forest Land doesn't have monetary value(24:14) - Mapping Deforestation Doesn't Magically Solve Everything(28:35) - Incentives(38:06) - Open Data was the only way(38:51) - Not everyone likes open data(42:11) - The first real-time deforestation alert system(46:43) - From data to actual enforcement(55:15) - Avoiding False Positive Deforestation Alerts(01:00:48) - Misunderstood Accuracy in Remote Sensing(01:07:52) - The roles of current geospatial tools(01:15:43) - Brazil made Landsat images openly available before the US(01:20:31) - Getting Things Done(01:33:51) - Private remote sensing companies(01:49:50) - The right tool & the right data(01:53:32) - Monetary motivations behind commercial GIS(02:02:29) - The source(s) of innovation(02:07:28) - Book/podcast recommendation(02:12:56) - Opening just a tiny little last topic(02:17:41) - Support my work on PatreonSupport the podcast on PatreonMy video on an introduction to satellite imagesWebsiteMy TwitterPodcast TwitterRead Previous Issues of the NewsletterEdited by Peter XiongFind more of his work
Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show. In this program we'll feature some of the conversations from our daily podcast with the people who are forging the path in the new space era, from industry leaders, technology experts and pioneers, to educators, policy makers, research organizations, and more. On today's episode we're going to hear about what it's like to travel to space from people who have trained and spent time in low Earth orbit. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our first guest is Aravind Ravichandran, CEO of consultancy firm Terra Watch. Our second guest is Kate van Dam from commercial Earth Observation company SkyFi. Our third guest is General Council of HawkEye 360, Dennis Burnnett. T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © 2023 N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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