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space2 years ago

"Space-based Thermometer Fails: Replacement Plans Underway"

The HOTSAT-1 satellite, which provided unprecedented detail on Earth's surface temperatures, has suffered an anomaly that has rendered its thermal camera inoperable. The satellite's maker and operator, SatVu, is working with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to assess the problem. Despite the setback, SatVu plans to launch a replacement satellite in 2025 and aims to operate a constellation of temperature-monitoring satellites in the future. The company believes its technology can provide valuable insights into environmental and heat-related phenomena.

via Space.com|
#hotsat-1#satvu#space
science-and-technology2 years ago

HotSat-1: UK Climate Satellite Fails in Orbit

The UK climate satellite, HotSat-1, designed to map heat loss from buildings, has experienced a failure in orbit just six months after its launch. The satellite's camera stopped working, and despite engineers maintaining contact with the spacecraft, restoration of operations is not expected. The fully insured satellite will be replaced in 2025. HotSat-1 aimed to identify energy-inefficient properties through their heat signatures and provide solutions to reduce carbon emissions. The loss is a disappointment, but the company behind the mission remains optimistic about future endeavors.

via BBC.com|
#energy-efficiency#heat-loss-mapping#hotsat-1
technology2 years ago

"Revolutionary Satellite Measures Earth's Temperature with Unprecedented Precision"

The recently launched HOTSAT-1, a high-resolution thermal satellite camera, is capturing never-before-seen thermal images of the Earth's surface temperature. With a resolution of 33 feet, it can detect temperature differences in the built and natural environment. The data collected by HOTSAT-1 will aid in monitoring wildfires, analyzing heat escape from roads and buildings, and improving energy-efficient infrastructure. The satellite operates by detecting heat, which is a longer wavelength than visible light, presenting a challenge in capturing clear images while traveling at high speeds in space.

via PetaPixel|
#energy-efficiency#high-resolution#hotsat-1
technology2 years ago

"World's Thermometer Satellite Reveals Earth's Hotspots in Stunning Space Images"

The British-made satellite, HotSat-1, has sent back its first images from space, capturing heat emissions from buildings, airports, oil refineries, and more. The infrared mapping technology aims to identify energy wastage and ensure structures are energy efficient. The images reveal high heat emissions in locations such as Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Canada's Northwest Territories, which have experienced devastating wildfires. The data collected can help hold companies accountable for their emissions and contribute to climate action. SatVu, the London-based company operating HotSat-1, plans to launch additional satellites to provide more data and quicker access to images.

via Daily Mail|
#energy-efficiency#global-warming#heat-emissions
science-and-technology2 years ago

"HotSat-1: Mapping Earth's Heat Variations from Space"

HotSat-1, a UK satellite equipped with the highest resolution commercial thermal sensor in orbit, has captured its first images of heat variations on Earth's surface. The satellite's heat maps can trace hot and cold features as small as 3.5m across, allowing for precise mapping of flame fronts from Canadian wildfires and the detection of heat signatures from a Chicago train. The data collected by HotSat-1 will have wide applications, particularly in climate-related matters, urban planning, and energy efficiency. The satellite's imagery can help identify poorly insulated buildings, heat islands in cities, and even provide intelligence to sectors such as finance and insurance. SatVu, the London operator of HotSat-1, plans to launch seven additional spacecraft to increase data acquisition and improve monitoring capabilities.

via BBC.com|
#climate-change#heat-variations#hotsat-1