It is that time of year when the spring snowmelt followed by the start of the Atlantic hurricane season raises concerns about flooding in many parts of the United States.

Despite the attention, with so many flooding events spread across an expansive area, data collection remains a monumental task.

The need for ground truth is critical not only for the people in harm’s way, but also for the professionals responsible for providing services during natural catastrophes, including emergency responders and insurers.

Satellite data analytics are providing electric utilities and insurance companies with innovative solutions to respond faster and more efficiently to major storms that cause serious damage to property and infrastructure.

/blog/satellite-launches-shift-sar-industry-into-high-gear">continues to increase, the volume of imagery is growing exponentially, creating a trove of valuable insights waiting to be gleaned from the data.

There are many SAR satellite providers responsible for this growth, creating lots of terrific options. But how do you choose the right one?

In this blog, we list five economic hubs that are key to understanding the global economy, and demonstrate how satellite imagery can provide the tools needed to monitor them.

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