Articles on remote sensing technologies & their applications

Satellite imagery tasking: How to order via the LandViewer platform
  • Remote sensing

Satellite imagery tasking: How to order via the LandViewer platform

What if you could just order the satellite imagery you actually need? On-demand satellite tasking makes that possible — here's how it works and how to place your first order.

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Digital surface model (DSM): How to map object heights
  • Remote sensing

Digital surface model (DSM): How to map object heights

Need accurate elevation data for structures and land cover? See how digital surface models (DSMs) differ from bare-earth maps and learn how to get high-resolution stereo data for your area.

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Digital elevation model (DEM): Guide to terrain mapping
  • Remote sensing

Digital elevation model (DEM): Guide to terrain mapping

Planning earthworks, drainage, or tower placement? See how digital elevation models reveal true ground contours and how to source site-specific DEM grids without overpaying.

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Construction site monitoring: The guide to remote progress tracking with satellite images
  • Remote sensing

Construction site monitoring: The guide to remote progress tracking with satellite images

From cameras and drones to satellites: a practical look at how construction site monitoring works, where each tool shines, and what a remote, orbital view actually adds.

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SAR imagery: How synthetic aperture radar technology works
  • Remote sensing

SAR imagery: How synthetic aperture radar technology works

Want to monitor assets without weather delays? Learn how SAR imagery captures soil moisture, floods, and structural shifts through clouds and smoke for your monitoring projects.

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Optical satellite imagery: Getting insights from space
  • Remote sensing

Optical satellite imagery: Getting insights from space

Ground inspections can be slow and expensive. Discover how commercial optical satellite imagery simplifies remote site monitoring and supports daily operational decisions.

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How to get a satellite view of my property?
  • Remote sensing

How to get a satellite view of my property?

Businesses need independent visual data to protect their investments. In LandViewer, you choose the date and source to get the satellite property photos for logging site damage or build readiness.

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Can I see a real-time live satellite view of my house?
  • Remote sensing

Can I see a real-time live satellite view of my house?

Can you view live satellite images of your house? Discover how to find, preview, and buy high-resolution images of your property for planning or monitoring.

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Natural Disasters 2024: Extreme Weather On The Rise
  • Remote sensing

Natural Disasters 2024: Extreme Weather On The Rise

Take a closer look at the 2024 natural disasters that shook the planet to reveal their causes, spread, and the massive challenges they created we all need to solve.

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