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Dr. Peeranan Towashiraporn, Chief of Party for the SERVIR Southeast Asia, in his opening remarks at the five-day Inclusive Climate Action Workshop in Chiang Mai, #Thailand, explained how the program contributes to the region by using technology to advance knowledge and actions on climate change. "What can people in Southeast Asia do to help themselves when they are in these situations. There are many ways, but one of the ways that we are working on is to try to use information and technology to inform the public and decision makers of a situation, the severity and the extent of it, before or as it happens. Technology such as satellite information, drones, mapping technology, mobile applications, ground measurements, among others can be used to give us the information we need to act – before the floods, drought, fire, and air pollution have significant effects on us."

In 2023 many Canadian cities experienced their warmest December ever recorded and British Columbia's snowpack is on average 44% below normal, according to provincial data. Inspired by NASA's groundbreaking research, our latest video discusses how drone technology is transforming global drought monitoring. Discover how drones, like the DJI M350 equipped with the DJI L2 LiDAR sensor, are providing critical, high-resolution data that traditional methods cannot. In the video, we analyze the advantages of using drones for real-time, detailed environmental analysis—essential for addressing the increasing challenges of global warming and severe droughts. From agriculture to urban water management, see firsthand how these advanced tools are used to make a significant impact. After watching, don't forget to read our full blog post for a deeper exploration of the technology and its broad applications in drought management and beyond. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/grbhvXGH #DroughtManagement #EnvironmentalMonitoring #DroneTechnology #dji #drought #farmers #BC

Simulating Unmanned Surface Vehicle with PX4 and QGroundControl Its application in remote sensing? 1. Study the ocean currents, waves, and their influence on climate change 2. Monitor fish populations and their habitats 3. Locate missing people and objects in vast water bodies 4. Monitor water quality, pollution levels, and harmful algal blooms 5. Measure water depth, salinity, and other properties 6. Mapping the underwater topography of lakes, rivers, and oceans

Neara sits in a unique position where we can ingest and visualize a variety of data sources to help create a more holistic view for grid resilience efforts. From vegetation management to severe weather events, utilizing the digital twin in Neara allows utilities to quickly understand the impact of events and where to deploy resources BEFORE disasters strike. #gridresilience #vegetationmanagement #gridreliability

👀 What does the future of airborne LiDAR bathymetry look like? Check out this insightful article where Anders Ekelund, VP of Bathymetric LiDAR at Hexagon, highlights the crucial role of bathymetric LiDAR in addressing climate-driven challenges. By mapping shallow waters with great detail, Hexagon's bathymetric solutions support game-changing applications such as coastal management, infrastructure protection, and advanced flood risk analyses. Read the article now: https://hxgn.biz/3SVRB2z #bathymetriclidar #airbornemapping #bathymetric

TODAY is #gisday and to celebrate, we wanted to give you a sneak peak into some of the work our Geospatial Foundations team does with lidar. Wait, what’s lidar, you ask? It’s short for Light Detection and Ranging, and here’s how it works: A sensor that shoots a laser to the ground is mounted on an airplane. We can calculate the distance the laser traveled based on the time it takes to get back to the plane, and we can use that distance to get information about the terrain surface and height of vegetation. Our team uses lidar, in part, to collect detailed information they can then use to map human land-use and natural disturbances, and to quantify vegetation regrowth on these features. This is useful for mapping habitat recovery for threatened species, for example,  like woodland caribou. By understanding the status of caribou habitat, and recovery rates on various habitat disturbance features associated with caribou declines, habitat restoration efforts can be more effectively prioritized. #ABMIatWork #lidar #biodiversity #biodiversitymonitoring #habitat

📢 📡 More news on the build of the Awarua uplink and ground control centre in Southland with the two satellite dishes now installed on their pedestals. These 11-metre antennae are part of the SouthPAN network of space-based and ground infrastructure being built across Australia and New Zealand and as far afield as Antarctica.   SouthPAN is a major project with Geoscience Australia to improve GPS reliability, availability and accuracy. The network compares satellite data against precisely measured positions then broadcasts corrected data back to users. Pinpointing through SouthPAN will be up to 50 times more accurate – from 5-10m down to less than a metre and as little as 10cm in some cases.   Think virtual fencing and drone spraying to improve farm productivity, safer aircraft landing in poor conditions, better habitat mapping, reliable autonomous transport and so much more! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gy2U-DhZ

Remote sensing in Ghana has become an essential tool for various applications, ranging from agriculture and environmental monitoring to urban planning and disaster management. Utilizing satellite imagery, drones and other remote sensing technologies, Ghana can effectively gather and analyze data on land use, natural resources, and environmental changes.

Our new conference paper "An Innovative Tree Interference Mapping With LiDar for Overhead Lines Vulnerability Assessment in the Italian Power System" at International Annual Conference AEIT 2023, is now available on IEEE Explorer. 💡 This paper proposes an advanced probabilistic vulnerability model of overhead lines failures due to inadvertent contact with vegetation, which integrates data from LiDar. 🤝 In collaboration between Terna SpA and Ricerca sul Sistema Energetico - RSE SpA. 👏 Special thanks to the entire Resilience Team, who worked on this article: Enrico Maria Carlini Francesco Marzullo Silverio Casulli Federico Falorni Greta Magnolia Francesca Scavo Emanuele Ciapessoni Pitto Andrea Diego Cirio Giovanni Pirovano ⬇ Download at:

We are thrilled to announce the release of the chapter "Urban River Management by Innovative Monitoring" in the book entitled "Managing Urban Rivers: From Planning to Practice." This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge river monitoring techniques, with a particular focus on remote sensing and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). https://lnkd.in/dpH8cZ_R 🔍 Key Topics Covered: Innovative River Monitoring Remote Sensing for River Flow Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) River Monitoring Systems Flood Risk Management Case Studies in Urban Areas Operational Insights Sensor Technology Software Applications In this chapter, you'll explore the potential of using remote sensing and UAS for river management, flood risk assessment, and more. These technologies offer a cost-effective solution with high spatiotemporal resolutions, making them ideal for urban river environments. 🏙️🌊 Urban Focus: This chapter goes beyond theory and includes in-depth case studies from urban areas, illustrating the real-world applications of these innovative monitoring techniques. Discover how these technologies are revolutionizing river management in cities. 🛠️💡 Operational Guidance: The chapter also provides valuable insights into the platforms, sensors, and software used in these monitoring systems. Whether you're a practitioner or a researcher, you'll find practical information on how to implement this novel technology effectively. Don't miss out on this exciting chapter in "Managing Urban Rivers: From Planning to Practice." It's a must-read for anyone interested in the sustainable management of urban waterways. #UrbanRiverManagement #InnovativeMonitoring #RiverMonitoring #FloodRiskManagement