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Remote Sensing Technologies Mitigate Drought
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
Ames Research Center has partnered with the California Department of Water Resources to develop satellite-based technologies to mitigate drought conditions. One project aims to help water managers adjust their irrigation to match the biological needs of each crop, and another involves monitoring areas where land is fallow so emergency relief can more quickly aid affected communities.