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Earth observation

scientific field based on gathering information about planet Earth's physical, chemical and biological systems via remote sensing technologies
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Earth observation

Summary

Earth observation is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

Key Facts

  • Earth observation is a type of gathering of information[2].
  • Earth observation's uses is recorded as remote sensing[3].
  • Earth observation's uses is recorded as Earth observation satellite[4].

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Definition and Type

Earth observation is a type of gathering of information[2].

Why It Matters

Earth observation is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[1]

Related Entities

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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