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FRI

13

NOV 2020
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SAR Use Cases from A to Z


Over the years, we have discussed how synthetic aperture radar (SAR) can provide valuable ground-truth information not available elsewhere.

In this blog, we provide a list of examples drawn from our previous work. For a refresher on SAR basics, check out this quick guide.

THU

12

NOV 2020
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FAQ: What is SAR?


A picture is worth a thousand words. We’re all familiar with this phrase used to capture the essence of a photograph. How much more would a picture be worth if it not only showed the presence of an object, but also contained information on its precise location, distance, speed and direction of movement? This is exactly what is captured through synthetic aperture radar (SAR).

FRI

06

NOV 2020
An economic scorecard: China, Europe, US



THU

29

OCT 2020
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Q+A with Adam Maher, celebrating Ursa’s 6th anniversary



SAT

24

OCT 2020
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How to measure speed using SAR



Source: https://www.geoawesomeness.com/moving-objects-and-their-displacement-in-sar-images/

Take a look at the picture above. Without the labels, would you be able to  figure out what you are looking at? Do you think this image contains a lot of high-quality information?

MON

19

OCT 2020
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Story map: Abqaiq Damage Assessment


FRI

16

OCT 2020
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What are the biggest changes underway in the satellite industry?


The satellite industry is providing imagery that is more accessible, prolific, reliable, and affordable compared to just a few years ago, at an ever quickening pace.

Each part of the supply chain—the satellite operators, manufacturers, launch service providers, and ground equipment suppliers—have contributed to the transformation taking place. 

Below we will reveal 8 intriguing observations on the hardware side of the business.

FRI

09

OCT 2020
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An inside look at SAR-based measurements

St. Eustatius

In the lifetime of Ursa Space’s Oil Storage Product, we have measured approximately 1.7 million tanks, totaling 389 billion barrels of crude oil.

That’s more oil than the world consumes over a 10 year period.

THU

08

OCT 2020
Story map: Brazil Tailings Dam Failures



MON

05

OCT 2020
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AFWERX Announces Ursa Space Systems Among Top Teams Selected to Revolutionize the Space Ecosystem

ITHACA, NEW YORK, October 5th, 2020 — AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S.

FRI

02

OCT 2020
Flaring, inventory data shed light on Libya’s fragile recovery

How can satellite imagery reveal what’s really happening in Libya’s oil sector these days?

The last few weeks have seen a remarkable turn of events. A blockade that caused the industry’s collapse in 2020 was partly lifted by rebel commander Khalifa Haftar. Oil production has reportedly increased, and could keep rising, if the situation holds.

FRI

25

SEP 2020
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Story map: Oil spill detection using SAR

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