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How effective are emission taxes in reducing air pollution? A satellite-based case study for Spain Researchers from the IESE Business School of the University of Navara in Spain, the WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management in Germany, the German Remote Sensing Data Center (DFD) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Germany and our Earth Observation Research Cluster (EORC) of … Continue reading “New publication on the effectiveness of emissions taxes in reducing air pollution”
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Was global urbanization from 1985 to 2015 efficient in terms of land consumption? Researchers from the Earth Observation Center (EOC) of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Oberpfaffenhofen, our Earth Observation Research Cluster of the University of Würzburg, and from the University of Bonn teamed up for a study on global urbanization and its efficiency in terms of … Continue reading “New publication on global urbanization from 1985 to 2015 and its efficiency in terms of land consumption”
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UK Space Consultation: Read the RSPSoc Response In March, The House of Lords Committee on UK Engagement with Space published a call for written evidence for its inquiry to consider UK policies relating to space, and both the opportunities and challenges related to the UK’s engagement with space. In our response which you can read … Continue reading “UK Space Consultation: Read the RSPSoc Response”
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Axelspace to Launch Seven Next-Generation Earth Observation Microsatellites “GRUS-3” in 2026 “GRUS-3α” on Track for Launch this Summer for Performance Validation Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), which designs, manufactures and operates microsatellites, and conducts business to promote a society where space is accessible to people around the world, today announced plans to launch seven next-generation Earth observation … Continue reading “Axelspace to Launch Seven Next-Generation Earth Observation Microsatellites “GRUS-3” in 2026”
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Mike Streeter, Director of Research Integrity Strategy & Policy at Wiley and COPE Council Member, shares key takeaways from STM’s Integrity Day – covering transparency in retractions, navigating ambiguity, AI, and policy changes.
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A new PML-led project, funded through the NERC: Natural Environment Research Council Net Zero Aerial Capability (NZArC) programme, aims to revolutionise how underwater environments are mapped, particularly shallow waters like river sections and coastal areas with low turbidity.
Titled ‘A remotely piloted aerial Green LiDAR for mapping bathymetry of shallow waters and elevation of boundary land (Green LiDAR)’, the project involves collaborations with British Geological Survey, National Oceanography Centre, Scottish Association For Marine Science and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), using state-of-the-art aerial equipment to provide underwater mapping (bathymetry) data where other sensors struggle or simply fail to provide solutions.
Aser Mata Torollo, Project Leader and Earth Observation Scientist at PML, commented:
“Mapping of shallow waters is especially vital for studying blue carbon habitats such as mangroves, seagrasses, and tidal marshes as these are some of the most efficient natural carbon sinks on Earth. These habitats store and sequester carbon at rates far exceeding tropical forests but mapping their underwater terrain and estimating carbon storage has been a major challenge”.
While bathymetry of the seabed or rivers can be obtained using other boat and instruments such as multibeam echosounders, these sensors cannot be deployed in very shallow waters. To help deliver mapping of ecologically and economically-important underwater environments that are hard-to-reach, the project has allowed for an innovative RIEGL UK Ltd VQ-840-GL Topo-Bathymetric LiDAR sensor to be obtained along with a dedicated third-party drone platform.
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Meteorological ingredients of heavy precipitation and subsequent lake-filling episodes in the north-western Sahara A new study recently published in Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, provides new insights into the meteorological processes responsible for the filling of a normally dry lake in the northwestern Sahara. The research offers a fresh perspective on past climate variations and … Continue reading “Stormy rains in the Sahara offer clues to past and future climate changes”
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Call for evidence launched on the UK’s Engagement with Space The House of Lords Committee on UK Engagement with Space has today published a call for written evidence for its inquiry to consider UK policies relating to space, and both the opportunities and challenges related to the UK’s engagement with space. It is inviting interested … Continue reading “UK Space Consultation”
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Research by Eniola Onatayo (2025) The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with remote sensing technologies presents a transformative approach to disaster monitoring and rapid response. As natural disasters become increasingly frequent and severe due to climate change, the need for effective real-time monitoring systems has never been more critical.
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The increasing demand for advanced technologies in dual use scientific exploration and military operations has led to significant advancements in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). These versatile systems have become indispensable for conducting a variety of maritime missions, including environmental monitoring, resource exploration and defense-related applications. (Roh et al 2025)
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