Remote Sensing accelerates during pandemic

American Scientist (sub required)

• Satellite images and other remote sensing technologies can provide information about global shifts and tiny phenomena—both the proverbial forest and the trees.
• These methods enable researchers to virtually visit regions that would otherwise be inaccessible, either because of the difficulty of travel or because of potential danger.
• During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote sensing and monitoring technologies allowed researchers to continue their work while maintaining a safe social distance.