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Satellite Data

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Imaging PALSAR-2 L1.1 using Tellus [with code]

This article describes how to extract and visualize complex images (images with phase and reflection intensity information of radio waves) from PALSAR-2 L1.1 data released on Tellus in accordance with the format called the CEOS format.

Case studies

Illegal logging in the Amazon continues to be uncovered! JICA’s incredible satellite system protects forests in 77countries

The "Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)" joined up with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in 2016 to develop a system that keeps surveillance of illegal deforestation, an increasingly severe problem around the world.

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Find Out more with Fishery Using Satellite Data and Go Fishing! Vol.1: Data Summaries

I want to find fishery information using satellite data and go fishing! I've met someone who can really help me out at the Tellus Satellite Boot Camp.

Introduction

Can people be seen from artificial satellites? -Summary of GSD & revisit/local time satellite index-

Can we see people from satellite images? We will introduce "GSD," "revisit time," and "local time," the indexes to gain knowledge of satellite image specifications.

Introduction

The basics of satellite data — What it tells us, types, observation interval, resolution and use cases

What can we actually gain to know from satellite data? How do we gain this knowledge? How frequently? How is satellite data used in the actual real world? We are going to answer all these questions.

Introduction

Is Satellite Data IoT? A Comparison with Airplanes/Drones and other Case Studies

This article broadly introduces features of the data obtained from IoT sensors, including drones, airplanes, and satellites, and how to combine them.

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Extract Differences by Synthesizing Two Satellite Images Taken at Different Times

We are going to try and compare differences using two satellite images taken at different times. What are the visible differences in the images of the town?

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What is a satellites’ final task? The achievements of a decommissioned Super Low Altitude Test Satellite (SLATS)

Where do retired artificial satellites go when they completed their duties in space? The operation of Super Low Altitude Test Satellite (SLATS) was finalized on October 1, 2019. In this article, we will explain SLATS last job and how to interpret its observation data.

Introduction

Small radar satellites attract the world’s attention! — The potential of Japan

Small radar satellites, which were said to be one of the most technically challenging small satellites, are beginning to launch into space. Let's have a look at the small radar satellite market.

Case studies

UMITRON back up primary industry! It supports the world’s food industry utilizing leading-edge satellite technology

This company, UMITRON, aims to apply leading technology, such as IoT, AI, and satellite data, to fishing and fish farming industries. What made Mr. Tada head in this direction?

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When Is Tokyo Disney Land Least Crowded? Congestion Prediction Challenge Using Free Satellite Data (Part 1)

When Is Tokyo Disney Land Least Crowded? Congestion Prediction Challenge Using Free Satellite Data (Part 1)

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Where Is the Farthest Visible Point of Mt. Fuji? Analysis Using Elevation Data!

Have you ever wondered, “where is the farthest visible point of Mt. Fuji?”, meaning which areas of Japan can view Mt. Fuji. This time, we Sorabatake members asked Mr. Nagai, assistant professor of Waseda University who wrote the Google Earth Engine article for us before, if it is able to search it using satellite data.

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Where can we observe shooting stars? Find your nearest stargazing spot using satellite data!

Have you seen shooting stars before? According to the survey carried out by Sorabatake, 20% of answerers responded that they have been wanting to, but never have seen shooting stars before. If that is the case, we will introduce you how to search for stargazing spot using satellite data.

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We created a Puzzle app using data on Tellus

This app was created to make people more familiar with SAR data and optical data on Tellus.

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Using Tellus on Jupyter Notebook: snow condition analysis

Since API on Tellus is now available, we would like to introduce some functions of Jupyter Notebook through analyzing snow conditions.