Technologies of remote sensing of the Earth from space represent an indispensable tool for monitoring our planet and studying the processes occurring in the atmosphere, on the ground, and in the ocean. Satellite constellations and individual satellites help to use and manage useful resources efficiently; they also help to monitor the situation in emergency situations.

Mikhail Burtsev, Senior Researcher of the Department of Satellite Monitoring Technologies of the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, talks about modern methods of remote sensing of the Earth from space.

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Informational slides:  RoscosmosIKI RASNASASIIS / GA "Innoter."