High-Level Project Summary
Topographical changes such as coastal erosion and lake shrinkage affects the society, the economy, and the environment. The extent and severity of the problem is worsening with global sea level rise and climate change. Strategies should be undertaken to ensure efficient land management and one way is to identify and delineate critical areas at risk to these problems. Using the data gathered from NASA's Delta-X Airborne Campaign and the data on topographic changes in the Philippines, we can analyze the effect of climate change on a global scale.
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Detailed Project Description
Coastal erosion led to damage of properties. The extent and severity of the problem is worsening with global sea level rise and climate change. Strategies should be undertaken to ensure efficient land management and one way is to identify and delineate critical area at risk to these problems.
Space Agency Data
To further enhance the analysis and prediction of TOPO, ground sensor data and atmospheric sensor data will be utilized. Real-time Satellite Images will also be used.
Atmospheric and ground temperature, pressure, humidity, and precipitation will be measured and these sensor data will be transmitted to the weather station. Satellite Images will be received from satellites NOAA-19, NOAA-15, and METEOR M2.
Hackathon Journey
We are a group of Electronics Engineering students at the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, participating for the first time in the Space App challenge encouraged by Professor Jennibeth Gatal. From the moment we were told about the Space app Challenge, we had our doubts about ourselves, but most of all, we were excited about what we would learn and can help us to expand our knowledge.
We decided to focus our research on the Topographical changes that affect society, the economy, and the environment. Using satellite images incorporated with weather data, changes in land area and bodies of water can be monitored and predicted. Even though there were topics that were beyond the scope of our existing knowledge, we were able to work through them by conducting research and consulting experts in the field. In conclusion, Space Apps was a great experience for us since greater solutions come through collaboration. We appreciate the organizers asking if we needed any assistance and for offering meals throughout the event.
References
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#TOPO # Delta-X #Weather #GroundStation