Utilizing communication satellites to survey Earth

Utilizing communication satellites to survey Earth

Useable data is one of the most valuable tools scientists can have. The more data sources they have, the better they can make statements about their research topic. For a long time, researchers in the field of navigation and satellite geodesy found it regrettable that although mega-constellations with thousands of satellites orbited Earth for communication purposes, they were unable to use their signals for positioning or for observation of Eart…

Graz University of Technology Harnesses Communication Satellites for Earth

Scientists have long sought to harness data from the plethora of satellites orbiting Earth for various applications, particularly in the fields of navigation and geodesy. While traditional satellite systems have primarily been used for navigation, a new trend is emerging where scientists are keen to utilize signals from communication mega-constellations, such as those being deployed by companies like Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper…

TU Graz Uses Communication Satellites to Survey the Earth

6.03.2025 - By utilising communication signals for positioning and calculating the earth's gravitational field, real-time observation of weather phenomena is now also possible. Useable data are one of the most valuable tools scientists can have.

By making use of communication signals for position determination and earth-heavy field calculation, weather phenomena can now also be observed in real time. More ...