This paper describes the main changes taking place in satellite Earth Observation (EO), and captures the initial experiences of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its developing member countries using EO information in daily work.
Authors
- DOI
- http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/WPS240513-2
- Dimensions
- 8.5x11
- ISSN
- 2789-0619(print) 2789-0627(PDF)
- Pages
- 67
- Published in
- Philippines
- SKU
- WPS240513-2
- pages
- 66
Table of Contents
- Contents 5
- Figures, Maps, and Boxes 7
- Foreword 8
- Acknowledgments 10
- Abbreviations 11
- Weights and Measures 11
- Executive Summary 12
- Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Satellites 12
- The Role of Satellite Earth Solutions in Development and Its Relevance to the Sustainable Development Goals 14
- Benefits of Using Satellite Earth Observation 16
- Barriers to Using Satellite Earth Observation 16
- Further Opportunities for Using Satellite Earth Observation in Development 17
- Conclusions and Main Recommendations for Expanding Satellite Earth Observation in Development 17
- I. Introduction 19
- II. Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Satellites 20
- A. Remote Sensing 20
- B. Earth Observation Satellites 21
- III. Environmental Challenges in the Asia and Pacific Region 25
- A. Frequency and Types of Frequency and Types of Disaster Triggered by Natural Hazard 25
- B. Economic Impact of Disaster Triggered by Natural Hazard 28
- C. Effects of Climate Change 29
- IV. The Role of Satellite Earth Observation in Development and Its Relevance to the Sustainable Development Goals 31
- A. Earth Observation for Development 31
- B. Earth Observation for the Sustainable Development Goals 35
- V. Example Use Cases of Satellite Earth Observation in ADB Development Operations 39
- A. Use Case 1: Basic Land Surface Type (Cover) Mapping and Monitoring 39
- B. Use Case 2: Disaster Risk Management and Risk Reduction 41
- C. Use Case 3: Climate Change Resilience 43
- D. Use Case 4: Coastal Zone Management 46
- E. Use Case 5: Forest Monitoring and Management 47
- F. Use Case 6: Green House Gases Mapping and Monitoring 48
- VI. Evaluating the Solutions 51
- A. Benefits of Using Satellite Earth Observation in Development 52
- B. Barriers for Using Satellite Earth Observation in Development 54
- C. Further Opportunities for Using Satellite Earth Observation in ADB Development 56
- VII. Recommendations to Expand the Uptake of Satellite Earth Observations ni ADB Development Operations 58
- A. Overall Longer-Term (2025–2030) Recommendations 58
- B. Specific Shorter-Term (2025–2026) Recommendations 59
- VIII. Conclusions 60
- Appendix 62
- Earth Observation Satellite Instrument Measurement Modes 62
- Future Trends in the Earth Observation Satellite Sector 64
