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Making use of satellite data to safeguard water resources
- The space industry is experiencing a surge in startups leveraging space technology for Earth-centric applications, with over 250 startups in India alone.
- The integration of space technology with advancements like AI and machine learning enables storing and analyzing vast amounts of data for societal benefit.
- Space companies focus on using satellite data to improve life on Earth, including monitoring and safeguarding water resources.
- Satellite data plays a crucial role in monitoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems like rivers, lakes, and wetlands from depletion and contamination.
- Applications of satellite data in water management include water body mapping, water quality assessment, flood and drought monitoring, and land use analysis.
- The fusion of space data with IoT devices enhances real-time water management through monitoring water quality, consumption, leaks, and groundwater levels.
- Businesses play a key role in leveraging space data by providing innovative solutions for efficient water management and infrastructure monitoring.
- Startups act as Data-as-a-Service companies, assisting governments, farmers, water utilities, and NGOs in utilizing satellite data for various water-related applications.
- Satellite technology, combined with ICT, offers transformative solutions for safeguarding freshwater resources and addressing water scarcity and pollution.
- Collaboration between high-tech startups and various stakeholders can lead to actionable insights that benefit communities and promote sustainable water use.
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