satellietfotos
Satellietfotos, or satellite photos, are images of Earth captured by imaging sensors aboard orbiting spacecraft. They are used for mapping, monitoring, and analysis across sectors such as forestry, agriculture, urban planning, weather, and disaster response.
Imaging systems include passive optical sensors that collect reflected sunlight and infrared bands, and active radar
Historically, first usable satellite imagery emerged in the 1960s from reconnaissance programs like Corona. Civilian land-imaging
Data access and licensing vary: Landsat and Copernicus provide open data, enabling broad scientific and public
Applications include land cover mapping, crop monitoring, forestry, water resource management, urban planning, climate research, and
Challenges include cloud cover, atmospheric interference, data volume, and the need for specialized software and standards