In this conversation, Aravind Ravichandran of TerraWatch, an industry insider for Earth Observation (EO), discusses the economic and public aspects of the industry, including challenges and opportunities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of both government and commercial sectors in EO, the investment trends in satellite technologies, and the need for better data platforms and applications. The discussion also touches on the future of carbon monitoring and emission data, highlighting the significance of standards and collaboration in the field. Finally, Aravind introduces the EO Summit, aimed at bridging the gap between end users and technology providers.

EO Summit: http://www.eosummit.com

TerraWatch Space: http://www.terrawatchspace.com

Keywords

Earth Observation, Remote Sensing, Satellite Data, Environmental Impact, Commercial Sector, Government Role, Investment Trends, Carbon Monitoring, EO Summit, Data Platforms

Chapters

00:00 Aravind's Journey into Earth Observation & TerraWatch

08:04 Understanding Earth Observation

16:21 Public Good vs. Commercial Data

20:31 Investment Trends in Earth Observation

27:57 Understanding Platforms vs. Applications in Remote Sensing

37:55 The Future of Carbon Monitoring and Business Models

50:39 Introducing the EO Summit: A Collaborative Forum for Earth Observation

55:51 Introduction to Carbon Sense Podcast

55:52 Exploring Carbon Footprint and Its Impact