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Wanda Archy

Progress of Galileo’s Sensor Stations

An ESA Galileo sensor station has been installed and tested at the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Galileo global network system continues to set up ground-based systems worldwide in the loneliest locations, with an upcoming station to be completed at Norway’s Jan Mayen Island.

Wanda Archy, posted on March 15th, 2012
Earth Observation, Quick Look

New Atlas Maps Renewable Energy

A Renewable Energy Atlas has been released by the Department of Energy to map the potential of renewable power in the U.S.

Wanda Archy, posted on January 11th, 2012
Earth Observation, Energy, Quick Look

Landsat Imagery added to Memory of World Register

An extensive Landsat archive has been added to the Memory of World International Register to show Earth’s changes over time.

Wanda Archy, posted on November 1st, 2011
Earth Observation, Quick Look

What Does a Solar Geomagnetic Storm Mean for the Earth?

NOAA has been examining a recent G3-level geomagnetic solar storm to better understand effects on the Earth.

Wanda Archy, posted on October 10th, 2011
Earth Observation, Quick Look, Weather

DISCOVER-AQ Mission Improves Air Quality Monitoring

NASA launches a month-long DISCOVER-AQ mission to gather air samples from various altitudes in an effort to combat pollution in Maryland.

Wanda Archy, posted on August 19th, 2011
Articles, Climate, Urban Monitoring

30-year African Rainfall Data to Improve Climate Models

Researchers at the University of Reading have established a long-term climate predictability model based on a 30-year dataset using satellites that measure African rainfall.

Wanda Archy, posted on August 11th, 2011
Earth Observation, Earthly Updates, Weather

Satellite Imagery Crucial in Disaster Relief

High-resolution satellite imagery is being used in long-term disaster relief efforts by focusing on monitoring the rebuilding of infrastructure.

Wanda Archy, posted on August 3rd, 2011
Disasters, Earth Observation

First-Ever Global Water Permeability Map

Researchers at the University of British Colombia have created the first-ever water permeability map in order to better understand climate change and improve water resources management.

Wanda Archy, posted on July 27th, 2011
Earthly Updates, Water

A Beautiful Earth Educates and Inspires

NASA launches the Beautiful Earth project to inspire and educate students, teachers and the public with images and videos of Earth from space, to the backdrop of music by Kenji Williams.

Wanda Archy, posted on July 27th, 2011
Earth Observation, Education, Featured Person

Volcano Monitoring Systems Essential for Developing Countries

The Seismological Society of America has established that adequate volcano monitoring systems are necessary for developing countries to maintain emergency preparedness and reduce disaster risk.