1、Charting the Future of Earth Observation:Technology Innovation for Climate IntelligenceW H I T E P A P E RS E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4In collaboration with the MIT Media LabCharting the Future of Earth Observation:Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence2Images:Getty ImagesDisclaimer This documen

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4、torage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Bytes to insights 61.1 Enhanced resolution and diversification in sensing capabilities 61.2 Reduced EO data processing time to enable near-real-time climate response 81.3 Parallel evolution of small and large EO satelli

5、tes 102 New era in climate forecasting for adaptation and resilience 123 Democratizing climate insights 15Conclusion 18Contributors 19Endnotes 20Charting the Future of Earth Observation:Technology Innovation for Climate Intelligence3ForewordWith escalating temperatures,increasingly severe weather ev

6、ents and unprecedented levels of greenhouse gas emissions,the world stands at a crossroads.Scientific consensus underscores that immediate measures are essential to mitigate the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.In this new paradigm,Earth observation(EO)technology and innovation are champi