Progress and Uses of Satellite Remote Sensing

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 02 | Page : 8 19
    By

    V. Basil Hans,

  1. Research Scholar, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Satellite remote sensing has become an important tool for watching, studying, and controlling both natural and man-made systems on Earth. Satellite sensors collect electromagnetic radiation that is reflected or transmitted from the Earth’s surface. This data is needed for environmental monitoring, resource management, and hazard assessment. Recent improvements in sensor resolution, data processing techniques, and cloud-based platforms have made remote sensing applications much more accurate and easier to use. The quality, coverage, and dependability of satellite images have significantly increased over the last few decades due to quick advancements in sensor technology, data gathering techniques, and spatial and spectral resolution. The ability of contemporary satellites to record data in a variety of spectral bands allows for a thorough examination of atmospheric conditions, soil moisture, water quality, and vegetation health. Additionally, researchers, politicians, and business professionals can now more easily and effectively access remote sensing thanks to developments in data processing methods, cloud-based computing platforms, and artificial intelligence. This page talks about the basic ideas behind satellite remote sensing, such as the many types of sensors, their spectral properties, and how to analyse the data they collect. It also talks about important uses in farming, studying the weather, developing cities, and dealing with natural disasters. The report continues with a look at new trends that are changing the future of Earth observation and decision support systems. These trends include machine learning integration, hyperspectral imaging, and real-time data analytics.

Keywords: Earth Observation, Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Analysis, Sensor Technology, and Data Processing

[This article belongs to International Journal of Satellite Remote Sensing ]

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V. Basil Hans. Progress and Uses of Satellite Remote Sensing. International Journal of Satellite Remote Sensing. 2025; 03(02):8-19.
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Volume 03
Issue 02
Received 06/11/2025
Accepted 10/11/2025
Published 31/12/2025
Publication Time 55 Days
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