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Risk Management: Tracking Soil Moistures Extremes in Agricultural Regions of Canada with Earth Observation
June 2011 - The Growing Forward agricultural policy framework is a commitment to Canada's agriculture sector that focuses on achieving results. One of its three objectives is to be proactive in managing risks. Soil moisture is a critical variable for agricultural production, with wet or dry extremes imposing a risk to seeding, crop growth and harvest activities.
June 2011 - The Growing Forward agricultural policy framework is a commitment to Canada's agriculture sector that focuses on achieving results. One of its three objectives is to be proactive in managing risks. Soil moisture is a critical variable for agricultural production, with wet or dry extremes imposing a risk to seeding, crop growth and harvest activities.
Alberta Wild Fires Monitored With Earth Observation Satellites
May 18, 2011 - Several large wildfires raged in northern Alberta, Canada. The fires forced some energy and transportation companies to suspend operations. Multiple petroleum companies suspended drilling in the region and moved their employees to safety.
May 18, 2011 - Several large wildfires raged in northern Alberta, Canada. The fires forced some energy and transportation companies to suspend operations. Multiple petroleum companies suspended drilling in the region and moved their employees to safety.
Satellite Imagery of Flooding Along the Richelieu River: CSA-NASA Partnership
May 2011 - Within the framework of the international Committee on Satellite Earth Observation (CEOS), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is collaborating with NASA on various projects helping to prevent, manage and respond to natural disasters. This partnership offers the opportunity for CSA and NASA to share Earth Observation (EO) data acquired by several Canadian and American satellites for scientific and operational purposes.
May 2011 - Within the framework of the international Committee on Satellite Earth Observation (CEOS), the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is collaborating with NASA on various projects helping to prevent, manage and respond to natural disasters. This partnership offers the opportunity for CSA and NASA to share Earth Observation (EO) data acquired by several Canadian and American satellites for scientific and operational purposes.
Understanding and Predicting Marine Wind in Canada's Coastal Zones With RADARSAT-2
October 2010 - Understanding and predicting weather, and particularly winds, in Canada's coastal zones is critical to ensuring economic wellbeing as well as safety and security of Canadians. Economic activity is increasing on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, as well as on the Great Lakes. Furthermore it is expected that growth in shipping, commerce and natural resources exploration will occur in the Arctic as ice continues to recede due to climate change.
October 2010 - Understanding and predicting weather, and particularly winds, in Canada's coastal zones is critical to ensuring economic wellbeing as well as safety and security of Canadians. Economic activity is increasing on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, as well as on the Great Lakes. Furthermore it is expected that growth in shipping, commerce and natural resources exploration will occur in the Arctic as ice continues to recede due to climate change.
Forest Fires Smoke in the St. Lawrence Valley and New England
June 2010 - Fire plays an important role in most ecosystems in Canada and abroad. As these ecosystems have evolved over the last 10,000-15,000 years (since the glacial retreat at the end of the last ice age), fire has helped to maintain their health and diversity. From a socio-economic perspective fire can, however, have negative or undesirable effects on public health and safety, property, and natural resources.
June 2010 - Fire plays an important role in most ecosystems in Canada and abroad. As these ecosystems have evolved over the last 10,000-15,000 years (since the glacial retreat at the end of the last ice age), fire has helped to maintain their health and diversity. From a socio-economic perspective fire can, however, have negative or undesirable effects on public health and safety, property, and natural resources.
Satellites image of ash spewing from Iceland's volcano
April 2010 - Thousands of planes are grounded across Europe due to the spread of volcanic ash following the recent eruption under Iceland's Eyjafjallajoekull glacier. Volcanic eruptions eject large amounts of ash and trace gases such as sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere, often reaching the altitudes of scheduled flights. When flying through a volcanic ash cloud, ash particles enter the jet engines which can result in engine failure.
April 2010 - Thousands of planes are grounded across Europe due to the spread of volcanic ash following the recent eruption under Iceland's Eyjafjallajoekull glacier. Volcanic eruptions eject large amounts of ash and trace gases such as sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere, often reaching the altitudes of scheduled flights. When flying through a volcanic ash cloud, ash particles enter the jet engines which can result in engine failure.
Canada Participates in Arctic Satellite Mission: Measuring the Changing Thickness of Ice
April 2010 - Ice, in the Polar Regions plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, but until now it was extremely difficult to gauge the thickness of the ice or measure changes over time. The Cryosat-2 satellite is the most sophisticated satellite ever developed to study the Earth's ice fields.
April 2010 - Ice, in the Polar Regions plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate, but until now it was extremely difficult to gauge the thickness of the ice or measure changes over time. The Cryosat-2 satellite is the most sophisticated satellite ever developed to study the Earth's ice fields.
Antarctica: Giant Iceberg Monitored With Canadian Earth Observation Technologies
March 2010 - Antarctica is the coldest, driest, highest (on average), and windiest continent, with 99% of its area covered by a permanent ice sheet. Weather conditions are severe and changeable. This polar region is also the home of spectacular wildlife, volcanoes, hot springs and colossal icebergs.
March 2010 - Antarctica is the coldest, driest, highest (on average), and windiest continent, with 99% of its area covered by a permanent ice sheet. Weather conditions are severe and changeable. This polar region is also the home of spectacular wildlife, volcanoes, hot springs and colossal icebergs.
Assessing Natural Hazards in Thompson Canyon, British Columbia, with RADARSAT-2
March 2010 - Canada must translate knowledge into commercial applications that generate wealth for Canadians and support the quality of life we all want in order to create an entrepreneurial advantage.
March 2010 - Canada must translate knowledge into commercial applications that generate wealth for Canadians and support the quality of life we all want in order to create an entrepreneurial advantage.
Earthquake in Haiti
February 2010 - An image captured on January 20th, 2010, by Canadian satellite RADARSAT-2 combined to an image from Landsat-7 (2005) satellite, provides a mapping of those areas at risk of the potential spread of dengue fever.
February 2010 - An image captured on January 20th, 2010, by Canadian satellite RADARSAT-2 combined to an image from Landsat-7 (2005) satellite, provides a mapping of those areas at risk of the potential spread of dengue fever.
Haiti - The Day After the Earthquake
January 2010 - On January 12, 2010, a strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck close to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Significant aftershocks followed, the strongest with a magnitude of 5.9 on January 20.
January 2010 - On January 12, 2010, a strong earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck close to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Significant aftershocks followed, the strongest with a magnitude of 5.9 on January 20.
Canadian Arctic: RADARSAT-2 Glacier Monitoring in Support of Climate Change Impact Assessment and Water Resources Management
December 2009 - Ice caps and glaciers occupy ~ 150,000 km2 of the Canadian Arctic Islands which, collectively represents the largest area of land ice outside of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets.
December 2009 - Ice caps and glaciers occupy ~ 150,000 km2 of the Canadian Arctic Islands which, collectively represents the largest area of land ice outside of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets.
Improving Our Understanding Of The Water Cycle With the SMOS Earth Observation Satellite
December 2009 - Despite the water cycle being one of the most important processes operating on our planet - sustaining life and controlling our weather and climate - this fundamental system is still relatively poorly understood.
December 2009 - Despite the water cycle being one of the most important processes operating on our planet - sustaining life and controlling our weather and climate - this fundamental system is still relatively poorly understood.
Canadian Arctic: 10th Anniversary of the Creation of Nunavut
August 2009 - In 1999, Canada's third territory was officially added to the map of Canada, and in the brief decade since its formation, Nunavut has advanced politically, economically and socially - beginning to fulfill the promise of the landmark land claims agreement that led to its creation. When people talk about "territory", they often speak in terms of land - and, that is the very name that was chosen for this new territory - Nunavut - "our land".
August 2009 - In 1999, Canada's third territory was officially added to the map of Canada, and in the brief decade since its formation, Nunavut has advanced politically, economically and socially - beginning to fulfill the promise of the landmark land claims agreement that led to its creation. When people talk about "territory", they often speak in terms of land - and, that is the very name that was chosen for this new territory - Nunavut - "our land".
Canadian Critical Infrastructure Protection: New World-Class Mine Sites Monitoring From Earth Observation Benefits to Economy
August 2009 - Critical infrastructure consists of physical and information technology facilities, networks, services and assets that are critical to the well-being and health of Canadians and national operations. Canada's critical infrastructure is vulnerable to disasters, whether natural (e.g., landslides, pandemic, floods, ice storms) or human-induced (e.g., terrorism, computer viruses).
August 2009 - Critical infrastructure consists of physical and information technology facilities, networks, services and assets that are critical to the well-being and health of Canadians and national operations. Canada's critical infrastructure is vulnerable to disasters, whether natural (e.g., landslides, pandemic, floods, ice storms) or human-induced (e.g., terrorism, computer viruses).
Forest Conference Highlights Canadian Earth Observation Satellites Applications
June 2009 - Canada has 401.1 millions hectares of forest (10% of the world's forests; 30% of the world boreal forest), is the world largest exporter of forest products and the world leading exporter of softwood lumber, panels, pulp and newsprint. More than 300 Canadian communities depend on forests as an economic base.
June 2009 - Canada has 401.1 millions hectares of forest (10% of the world's forests; 30% of the world boreal forest), is the world largest exporter of forest products and the world leading exporter of softwood lumber, panels, pulp and newsprint. More than 300 Canadian communities depend on forests as an economic base.
New Ocean Waves and Wind Information Derived From RADARSAT-2
May 2009 - Ocean waves are a very important marine physical factor for coastal protection, offshore oil and gas development, transportation, people involved in fisheries, and marine recreation, wind and wave energy farms. Spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR), such as Radarsat-2, can provide large area high spatial resolution observations of ocean waves under all-weather conditions.
May 2009 - Ocean waves are a very important marine physical factor for coastal protection, offshore oil and gas development, transportation, people involved in fisheries, and marine recreation, wind and wave energy farms. Spaceborne synthetic aperture radar (SAR), such as Radarsat-2, can provide large area high spatial resolution observations of ocean waves under all-weather conditions.
Red River Flood Seen By RADARSAT-2
May 2009 - Occurrences of too much or too little water (floods and droughts) have historically been Canada's most expensive natural disasters. Flooding itself represents a significant cause of disasters that have resulted in substantial losses. During the 20th century, flooding caused at least 168 disasters in Canada that resulted in several billion dollars in losses and the deaths of at least 195 people.
May 2009 - Occurrences of too much or too little water (floods and droughts) have historically been Canada's most expensive natural disasters. Flooding itself represents a significant cause of disasters that have resulted in substantial losses. During the 20th century, flooding caused at least 168 disasters in Canada that resulted in several billion dollars in losses and the deaths of at least 195 people.
EcoMonitor: Northern Ecosystem Climate Change Monitoring From Space
April 2009 - Climate change is real, and it is affecting the environment and health of Canadians. It also has important consequences for the forest sector and the over 300 Canadian communities whose livelihoods are closely tied to forests. That is why the Government of Canada (GoC) is taking action at home and abroad.
April 2009 - Climate change is real, and it is affecting the environment and health of Canadians. It also has important consequences for the forest sector and the over 300 Canadian communities whose livelihoods are closely tied to forests. That is why the Government of Canada (GoC) is taking action at home and abroad.
Global Security: Historic Wildfires in Western Australia Seen from Space
February 2009 - Fire plays an important role in most ecosystems in Canada and abroad. As these ecosystems have evolved over the last 10,000-15,000 years (since the glacial retreat at the end of the last ice age), fire has helped to maintain their health and diversity. From a socio-economic perspective fire can, however, have negative or undesirable effects on public health and safety, property, and natural resources.
February 2009 - Fire plays an important role in most ecosystems in Canada and abroad. As these ecosystems have evolved over the last 10,000-15,000 years (since the glacial retreat at the end of the last ice age), fire has helped to maintain their health and diversity. From a socio-economic perspective fire can, however, have negative or undesirable effects on public health and safety, property, and natural resources.
Public Safety From Space: Frazil Ice & Sea Ice Jams in The St. Lawrence River
February 2009 - A variety of factors can cause emergencies, such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, terrorism and computer viruses. Whatever the cause, the Government of Canada works to reduce their impact. The ultimate purpose of emergency management is to save lives, preserve the environment and protect property and the economy. In January 2009, the St. Lawrence River Valley experienced extremely cold temperatures, which created severe emergency events, such as frazil, floods and ships jammed in the ice.
February 2009 - A variety of factors can cause emergencies, such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, terrorism and computer viruses. Whatever the cause, the Government of Canada works to reduce their impact. The ultimate purpose of emergency management is to save lives, preserve the environment and protect property and the economy. In January 2009, the St. Lawrence River Valley experienced extremely cold temperatures, which created severe emergency events, such as frazil, floods and ships jammed in the ice.
James Bay Under Surveillance
February 2009 - The Government of Canada is committed to helping enhance the economy of remote communities. Canada is investing in the James Bay region in business development, information and technology, innovation, education, tourism, youth and community economic development initiatives. Earth Observation technology can helps the monitoring, management and economic development of remote communities.
February 2009 - The Government of Canada is committed to helping enhance the economy of remote communities. Canada is investing in the James Bay region in business development, information and technology, innovation, education, tourism, youth and community economic development initiatives. Earth Observation technology can helps the monitoring, management and economic development of remote communities.
1st Sargassum patch detected with MERIS in the Northern Atlantic Ocean
December 2008 - With over $20 billion in annual economic activity, Canada's oceans and their resources are significant contributors to the overall Canadian economy. Developing the full potential of Canadian fisheries as an economic driver for our coastal and rural communities is among Government of Canada's priorities.
December 2008 - With over $20 billion in annual economic activity, Canada's oceans and their resources are significant contributors to the overall Canadian economy. Developing the full potential of Canadian fisheries as an economic driver for our coastal and rural communities is among Government of Canada's priorities.
First-ever Satellite Arctic circumpolar map at 250m
spatial resolution
October 2007 - The Arctic is part of Canadian territory, our history and culture. Protecting national interests and sovereignty - the integrity of our borders - is the first and foremost responsibility of the Canadian Government.
spatial resolution
October 2007 - The Arctic is part of Canadian territory, our history and culture. Protecting national interests and sovereignty - the integrity of our borders - is the first and foremost responsibility of the Canadian Government.
