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The illustration below shows typical information the satellite data can provide. You can see classic images of each information by clicking the titles in the illustration. The earth observation satellite data are utilized for various studies related to the earth environment as well as various fields affecting to our lives.

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Ozone Layer Depletion Volcanic Activity

The ozone layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays. In recent years, ozone layer depletion has been a big concern.

You can see volcanic activities and damage status.

Land Utilization Floating Ice

You can see how the land is used, such as urban area, forests and farm fields.

You can see the status of the floating ice.

Typhoon and Rainfall Landform

Observation data is used for provision of weather information, such as strength of rainfall, typhoon and thunder, as well as finding causes of global climate changes.

You can see complicated landforms, characteristic mountain ranges and ruins.

Vegetation Distribution Ocean Pollution

You can see the information about vegetation distribution and forestry resources.

You can see the damage status of ocean pollution, such as oil leak incidents.

Sea Surface Temperature and Phytoplankton concentration

Observation data is used for understanding the ocean environment and prediction of fish fields.

Fundamentals of Remote Sensing about Earth Observation Sea Surface Temperature and Phytoplankton concentration Typhoon and Rainfall Floating Ice Ocean Pollution Vegetation Distribution Landform Land Utilization Volcanic Activity Ozone Layer Depletion

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