CA 1 – Satellite Missions for Earth
Observation and Sustainability!
Objective:
Analyze key Earth observation satellite missions and their contributions to sustainability, focusing on how the data generated can be used to address challenges such as climate change, urbanization, biodiversity loss, and natural resource management.
Scope:
1. Highlight FOUR existing and ONE upcoming significant Earth Observation missions.
2. Discuss their technological capabilities (e.g., multispectral imaging, LiDAR, radar) and the type of data they provide.
3. Explain how this data is applied to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as:
? Monitoring deforestation (SDG 15: Life on Land).
? Analyzing urban sprawl (SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities).
? Assessing water resource availability (SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation).
? Tracking climate change impacts (SDG 13: Climate Action).
Requirements:
? Word limit – 500 words!
? Size 12 font (Aptos/Times New Roman/Calibri), Single Spacing
? Deadline for submission 25 January 2025, 11:59 PM!