These Earth Photographs Honor the Envisat 10th Anniversary
Senduran Bhakthakumaran — March 5, 2012 — Tech
References: wired & notcot.org
On March 1st ten years ago the Envisat satellite was hurled into space with a mission to photograph the Earth with eyes higher than the sky and now the European Space Agency has released a set of its best returned images to honor the Envisat 10th anniversary.
The Envisat has orbited the Earth over 50,000 times and continues to take on a one-of-a-kind perspective on the planet. These photographs are unlike any other, for the devices used to capture the images hold unique abilities. For example, they can see through clouds, accurately capture the rainbow of colors offered on land and water and also measure atmospheric radiation levels for the agency's research opportunities. These images are simply breath-taking and have constructed the most fitting photo shoot for the Envisat 10th anniversary.
The Envisat has orbited the Earth over 50,000 times and continues to take on a one-of-a-kind perspective on the planet. These photographs are unlike any other, for the devices used to capture the images hold unique abilities. For example, they can see through clouds, accurately capture the rainbow of colors offered on land and water and also measure atmospheric radiation levels for the agency's research opportunities. These images are simply breath-taking and have constructed the most fitting photo shoot for the Envisat 10th anniversary.
Trend Themes
1. Earth Imaging Technology - There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in developing improved earth imaging technology that can capture unique abilities similar to those of Envisat.
2. Atmospheric Data Collection - A trend in atmospheric data collection has emerged as a result of the images captured by Envisat's technology, leading to opportunities in research and analysis.
3. Natural Phenomena Aesthetics - The mesmerizing beauty of the Earth's natural phenomena captured by Envisat's technology has sparked a trend in natural aesthetics photography and art.
Industry Implications
1. Space Technology - Space technology companies can capitalize on the trend in earth imaging technology and the development of new satellite technology that builds on Envisat's unique abilities.
2. Environmental Research - There is an opportunity for the environmental research industry to leverage the trend in atmospheric data collection to gain insights into climate and environmental changes and how to best respond to them.
3. Photography and Art - The trend in natural phenomena aesthetics has created an opportunity for the photography and art industries to incorporate Envisat's mesmerizing images into their work.
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