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Airborne Remote Sensing
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
NASA imaging technology has provided the basis for a commercial agricultural reconnaissance service. AG-RECON furnishes information from airborne sensors, aerial photographs and satellite and ground databases to farmers, foresters, geologists, etc. This service produces color maps" of Earth conditions which enable clients to detect crop color changes or temperature changes that may indicate fire damage or pest stress problems."