"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.