Satellite data solves different problems in different industries, and the sensor that answers one question is often useless for the next. A crop program lives on multispectral imagery and vegetation indices, a maritime operation needs SAR and radio-frequency detection, and an insurer cares about change detection before and after an event.
Each guide below works the same way. It explains how satellite data is applied in that industry, maps the concrete tasks to the data specifications they demand, and names the providers whose products fit. Where a ranked shortlist helps, the guide points to our provider comparisons.
Use cases by industry
- Satellite Imagery for Agriculture
- Satellite Data for Climate
- Satellite Data for Conservation
- Satellite Imagery for Construction
- Satellite Imagery for Defense
- Satellite Data for Disaster Response
- Satellite Imagery for Energy
- Satellite Imagery for Forestry
- Satellite Data for Public Health
- Satellite Infrastructure Monitoring
- Satellite Imagery for Insurance
- Satellite Imagery for Maritime
- Satellite Imagery for Mining
- Satellite Imagery for Oil and Gas
- Satellite Imagery for Public Safety
- Satellite Subsidence Monitoring
- Satellite Data for Sustainability
- Satellite Data for Water Resources
My passions are Earth Observation and Satellites, and my profession is Data Analysis. I combine both within ObservationData.com to show you the use cases of Earth Observation, to help you find the right provider, and to share your experiences.
