NISAR is a deliberate response to a number of traditional radar monitoring issues, as a global baseline monitoring system  that makes ground movement data available to everyone. NISAR satellite with deployed radar and solar arrays. (Source: NASA Science) What are the Benefits of NISAR Compared to Traditional SAR Dual-frequency capability Traditional satellites used a single radar band. NISAR combines L-band and S-band, so it can both penetrate vegetation and capture high-deta

Advanced Geospatial Technology is protecting Coastal Ecosystems, Economies, and Cultural Heritage. Coastal Property in New Zeland is under pressure from constant storm erosion. A recent report from the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ shows the importance of natural infrastructure in protecting New Zealand's communities, economy, and cultural heritage from coastal erosion. Satellites are already solving this issue of monitoring and evaluation from space. The Role of