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Andre Tkacenko, Signal Analysis Engineer, Spectrum Engineering Group (332G), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Spaceborne active sensing for the...
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Markus Dreis, Chairman, ITU–R Working Party 7C (Remote sensing systems), and Frequency Manager, European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) Ice clouds cover more...
View ArticleFrequency coordination for satellite radio services in S, X and Ka bands
Jean Pla, Expert in frequency management, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), France Satellite coordination is an essential part of frequency management that all satellite operators, under the...
View ArticleRadio-frequency interference in Earth-observation measurements
Yan Soldo, Frequency Management and Technology Engineer, European Space Agency (ESA) Radio-frequency interference (RFI) poses several challenges for the Earth exploration-satellite service (EESS),...
View ArticlePassive microwave remote sensing for numerical weather prediction
Stephen English, Deputy Director of Research,European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Passive microwave observations are crucial for numerical weather prediction (NWP), climate modelling,...
View ArticleEmerging prospects for Earth observation in addressing sustainable...
Flávio Jorge, National Chair and International Early Career Representative, Commission E (Electromagnetic Environment and Interference), International Union of Radio Science; Luis Pedro, Director,...
View ArticleEarth exploration-satellite services in Latin America and the Caribbean
Tarcísio Bakaus, Vice-Chairman, ITU–R Working Party 7C (Remote sensing systems), and Coordinator of International Spectrum and Orbit Management (Spectrum, Orbit and Broadcasting Division), Brazilian...
View ArticleA satellite view to improve life on Earth
Amy Parker, Director, Centre for Earth Observation (CSIRO), Australia Did you know that satellites can detect a volcano inflating before it erupts? Or that satellite imagery is being used to...
View ArticleEarth exploration-satellite services in disaster response management
Joanne Frolek, Engineer, Space Utilization, Canadian Space Agency Not a day goes by without some disaster affecting people or ecosystems. Tornados, floods, landsides, forest fires, and even oil spills...
View ArticleWRC-23: Expert perspectives from ITU News Magazine
ITU News Over the course of 2023, we put together an ITU News Magazine series dedicated to the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC‑23). Each edition offers expert perspectives and insights on...
View ArticleEarth observation at the frontline of climate action
By Mario Maniewicz, Director, ITU Radiocommunication Bureau Earth observation satellites have become indispensable in the world’s battle against climate change. Satellite systems, aided by high-speed...
View ArticleBeyond WRC-23: Paving the way for enhanced connectivity in Africa
By John Omo, Secretary General, African Telecommunications Union Late last year, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought together its Member States from around the world to deliberate...
View ArticleBeyond WRC-23: Mobile growth and protecting science services in the Americas
By Victor Martínez, Chairman, Working Group for Regional and World Radiocommunication Conferences, Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) International treaties ensure harmony among...
View ArticleBeyond WRC-23: Transformative outcomes in the Arab region
By Tariq Al Awadhi, Chairman, Arab Spectrum Management Group (ASMG) The recent World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) heralded a new era in technological advancement and connectivity. As the...
View ArticleBeyond WRC-23: Asia-Pacific prepares for next-generation mobile
By Kyu-Jin Wee, Chair APG-23, Asia-Pacific Telecommunity The results of the latest World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC‑23) and the agenda for the next one (WRC‑27) have put the Asia-Pacific...
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