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Advanced Land Observing Satellite developed by NEC is monitoring the Earth's environment.
Daichi, monitoring the Earth's environment
Discovery of underground resources
Because Diachi is capable, to some degree, of seeing the microwaves reflected off of the Earth even through sand, it can discover water veins hidden under the Earth's surface. In an actual photo of an oasis in the desert, we can see water veins running like rivers through the ground nearby. This technology is expected to contribute to the greenification of deserts and to irrigation-based farming. It can also be used for surveys of resources; for example, in the discovery of undersea oil fields.
Surveys of ecosystems
In addition to the sensors that capture reflected microwaves, Daichi is also equipped with sensors that can capture images of the Earth's surface in clearer color, and sensors that can capture 3-D images of landforms. Using these sensors, it is possible to create highly accurate maps and conduct surveys of the ecosystems to confirm the distribution of plant life, and also to determine the status of contaminants in the ocean.
