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Monitoring the pulse of Earth

Data about Earth, collected by hundreds of Earth-observing satellites orbiting the planet, is critical to understanding the state of our land, water and atmosphere, and for managing our resources, monitoring the weather, mapping disasters, and tracking how our world is going.

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AERONET: ensuring quality satellite data for mineral exploration

The latest additions to AERONET's automated network of atmospheric data are helping validate satellite data for mineral exploration.

CSIRO awarded Earth Observation Program of the Year 2025

On 28th May the sixth annual Australian Space Awards was held to recognise the leading professionals and businesses driving change […]

New NovaSAR-1 National Facility Datahub launching later this year

We are excited to announce the release of the new CSIRO NovaSAR-1 National Facility datahub later this year. The new […]

Smartsat CRC uses NovaSAR-1 and Sentinel-1 to revolutionise Australian flood management

Harnessing NovaSAR and Sentinel satellite imagery to revolutionise Australian flood management

Case Studies

AquaWatch Australia

AquaWatch Australia uses the EASI platform to aggregate and analyse water quality data from Earth observation satellites and in-situ sensors. By integrating environmental modelling and artificial intelligence, we can develop forecasts to better anticipate future conditions.

Sentinel-1 and NovaSAR-1 flood maps for the Lachlan Valley study site. Different colours represent a different date. The flood maps are overlaid on a Google Maps background.

Mapping flood events across Australia using NovaSAR-1 and Sentinel-1

Australia is prone to frequent and severe flooding events that cause significant damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and ecosystems. The challenge […]

Measuring Water Quality in Lake Tempe to Improve Decision Making

CSIRO and Geoscience Australia are working with Hasanuddin University to train staff and students and staff to use the EASI platform to unlock the full potential of Earth observation datasets and better understand the climate change impact on Lake Tempe.

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