satellite observations
Data from space
Satellite observations are data collected by instruments aboard orbiting spacecraft, used to monitor Earth's atmosphere, oceans, land surfaces, and weather patterns.
The term appears frequently in climate science and meteorology: Satellite observations confirmed the extent of Arctic ice loss.
Unlike ground-based measurements, satellite observations provide global coverage and continuous monitoring over time.
- cloud coverVisible sky obstruction
- climate modelingSimulating long-term atmospheric behavior
- sea level riseIncreasing ocean surface height
- urban heat islandsCities hotter than rural areas
- night lightsDim lamps for darkness
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