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Each month, NV5 Geospatial posts new blog content across a variety of categories. Browse our latest posts below to learn about important geospatial information or use the search bar to find a specific topic or author. Stay informed of the latest blog posts, events, and technologies by joining our email list!

Not All Supernovae Are Created Equal: Rethinking the Universe’s Measuring Tools

6/3/2025

Rethinking the Reliability of Type 1a Supernovae How do astronomers measure the universe? It all starts with distance. From gauging the size of a galaxy to calculating how fast the universe is expanding, measuring cosmic distances is essential to understanding everything in the sky. For nearby stars, astronomers use... Read More >

How the COVID-19 Lockdown Improved Air Quality in Ecuador: A Deep Dive Using Satellite Data and ENVI® Software

1/21/2025

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered daily life, leading to unexpected environmental changes, particularly in air quality. Ecuador, like many other countries, experienced significant shifts in pollutant concentrations due to lockdown measures. In collaboration with Geospace Solutions and Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE,... Read More >

Predicting Landslides Using SAR Data

7/19/2022

Overview The movement of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates puts continuous stress on the Himalayan mountains, rendering certain areas weak and making them prone to earthquakes and landslides. The area’s monsoon season compounds the issue as heavy rains contribute to subsidence, leading to slope erosion that when triggered by... Read More >

Using SAR Data to View Flooding Extent in Australia

1/24/2022

During a natural disaster, the ability to get a real-time view of affected areas is critical for a fast, accurate response and to begin the recovery process. For example, during a flooding event, it is important to be able to quickly visualize the impact of flooding on public infrastructure, critical facilities and to locate people for... Read More >

NovaSAR-1 is Almost Here – Enhancing Remote Sensing Applications

9/8/2021

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is rapidly becoming a fundamental and critical dataset in geospatial analysis. Unlike many other observational methods, SAR is not limited by illumination or cloud cover, so collection and subsequent analysis can be conducted night or day, and even in inclement weather. One of the most recent and exciting... Read More >

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