Space and aerial technology

This report presents the findings of the second deep dive assessment of the Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation (KCEO), focusing on how Earth Observation (EO) products and services can support EU policies on urban climate adaptation.

A team of international researchers, led by scientists from the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia and the University of Padova, has introduced a groundbreaking method for mapping canopy fuels across Europe.

The potential of unmanned aircraft to efficiently and safely measure soil gas emissions in potentially risky areas is being proven the field of volcanology.

A new study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) uses satellite data to help uncover what caused the deluges that hit Rio Grande do Sul in 2024 and examine how it impacted some of the state's most vulnerable residents.

This study analyzed twenty-eight flood conditioning factors (FCFs) derived from open-access earth observation datasets to develop a flood susceptibility prediction (FSP) model for a highly urbanized Akaki catchment, which hosts and surrounds Addis Ababa.

SLF researchers are training Indian specialists to use satellite data and computer models to identify impending natural hazards and areas that could be affected. The aim is to better model natural hazard processes in the Himalayas and prevent disasters.

The January wildfires in California devastated local habitats and communities. In an effort to better understand wildfire behavior, NASA scientists and engineers tried to learn from the events by testing new technology.

When it comes to cyclones, information these satellites collect about clouds, temperatures, wind speeds and other variables is crucial. It helps scientists make accurate weather predictions - enabling communities to prepare and protect themselves.