Space and aerial technology

Use of space-based and aerial technologies such as satellite communications, remote sensing and drones to improve disaster management and collect data for disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Latest Space and aerial technology additions in the Knowledge Base

White passenger airplane flying in the sky with clouds in the background
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How near-real-time Earth observations enable meteorologists to deliver timely aviation forecasts.
European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
Pedestrians traverse the inundated streets of Venice, Italy
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Our cities are under pressure from the complexities of climate change and rapid urbanisation. The EU-funded CURE project leveraged the power of Earth Observation satellites to address these issues, aiming to create safer, more sustainable EU cities.
European Commission
Research briefs
A new algorithm for satellite radar data may hold the key to resolving issues in observing precipitation observation issues in unique and challenging physical environments like the Tibetan Plateau.
University of Science and Technology of China (USTC)
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Satellite data from 1991 to 2020 show heavier summer rainfall that is likely to continue
European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites
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Documents and publications
Through their Disasters Avoided project, the authors are demonstrating the benefits of proactive DRR for everyone, including through the effective use of Earth observations, so that no one is left behind.
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The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the University of Bonn have renewed their partnership, reinforcing their commitment to leveraging space technology in response to growing threats from natural and human-made disasters.
United Nations Platform for Space-based Information for Disaster Management and Emergency Response
Rockfall blocks a road followin heavy rain
Research briefs
Using data collected from a 2022 magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Luding County in China's Sichuan Province, researchers have tested whether Global Navigation Satellite System observations could be used for rapid prediction of earthquake-triggered landslides.
Seismological Society of America
California wildfires, July 2021
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The impacts of climate change are escalating, compounded by urban expansion into fire-prone areas. Eight cutting-edge technologies have the potential to revolutionize wildfire risk reduction strategies.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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