NASA Awards Colorado Satellite Observation Grants
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 10, 2006
NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, selected two Colorado organizations for grants to support satellite observations of the Earth's atmosphere.
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Converging Satellites Unlock Sudden Demise Of Hurricane Lili
Atlanta GA (SPX) Feb 09, 2006
Using a fleet of NASA and other satellites as well as aircraft and other observations, scientists were able to unlock the secret of Hurricane Lili's unexpected, rapid weakening as she churned toward a Louisiana landfall in 2002. The data from multiple satellites enabled researchers to see dry air move into the storm�s low levels, partially explaining why Lili weakened rapidly.
Satellites Support Businesses Working For Sustainable Development
Paris, France (ESA) Feb 06, 2006
The European Space Agency is working with multinational companies to integrate a new practice called corporate sustainable development into their operations.
Keeping New York City "Cool" Is The Job Of NASA's "Heat Seekers"
New York NY (SPX) Jan 31, 2006
The "heat is on" in New York City, whether it�s summer or winter. This is due to a phenomenon called the urban heat island effect that causes air temperatures in New York City and other major cities to be warmer than in neighboring suburbs and rural areas. And, in a big city, warmer air temperatures can impact air quality, public health and the demand for energy.
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EADS Astrium To Supply Algeria's ALSAT-2 Optical Observation System
Toulouse, France (SPX) Feb 02, 2006
EADS Astrium has signed a contract with the Algerian National Space Technology Centre (CNTS) for the development of the ALSAT-2 system, which consists of two optical observation satellites.
MSG-2 First Images
Paris (ESA) Feb 02, 2006
This first MSG-2 satellite colour image of the Earth was acquired on 25 January. It follows the MSG-2 first image, in black and white, which was unveiled on 24 January.
Daichi Returns To Normal Operation Conditions, Completes Critical Phase
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) February 1, 2006
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed that there was no problem in the data processing function of the Daichi, thus it carried out operations to have the Daichi return to normal operations until 11:54 a.m. on January 28, 2006 (Japan Standard Time, JST.)
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Intersat Provides DigitalGlobe Imagery to Brazilian Telecommunications Company
Longmont CO (SPX) Feb 02, 2006
DigitalGlobe announced that its Brazil-based partner Intersat, a division of Imagem, has provided DigitalGlobe's high-resolution QuickBird imagery to its telecommunications client Telemar.
Satellite Imagery Shows Extent Of Drought In East Africa
Greenbelt MD (SPX) Feb 01, 2006
The failure of the short-season rains left large sections of East Africa in severe drought. In a normal year, rains fall from March to May during the long rainy season, and from October to December during the short rainy season. The rains recharge lakes and reservoirs and nurture plants from crops and pasture lands to natural vegetation.
SeaSAR 2006: Satellite Radar Reveals Ever-Changing Face Of The Ocean
Frascati Italy (SPX) Feb 02, 2006
Radar satellites such as ESA's Envisat and ERS-2 maintain constant watch on the Earth's surface, their signals able to cut through clouds, rain or darkness. This surveillance extends beyond the land to the 71% of the planet covered by ocean � acquiring unique imagery of the ever-shifting face of the sea that is proving a boon to oceanographers.
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The Cluster Active Archive Goes Online
Paris (ESA) Feb 02, 2006
Today, 1 February 2006, exactly 5 years after the start of scientific operations on the four Cluster spacecraft, the Cluster Active Archive (CAA) goes online. CAA is the central depository of processed and validated high- and low-resolution Cluster data, raw data, processing software, calibration data, documentation and other value added products. CAA is a free system made available to the worldwide scientific community without any data right restrictions at.
Airborne And Sat Radars Record Frascati Grape Harvest
Frascati, Italy (SPX) Feb 01, 2006
Frascati, Italy (SPX) Feb 01, 2006
The slopes of Frascati overlooking Rome boast rich, volcanic soils: wine has been produced there since time immemorial. However the latest vine crop should go down in history as the single best documented harvest ever.
Landsat 5 Resumes Operations
Reston VA (SPX) January 31, 2006
The USGS is pleased to announce Landsat 5 is back in operation. USGS and NASA engineers were able to make adjustments to operating procedures for the solar array drive mechanism that now allows the solar array to provide enough power for the mission to resume normal operations. Consequently, acquisition operations have begun over the conterminous U.S. and the international stations will be brought on line in the coming weeks.
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