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Satellite images and data

Satellite image or residential homes.

Satellite images give us useful data but they do not always provide the full picture. For example, the image shows buildings and structures but gives little evidence of what they are and how they are used. Making observations at ground level provides a fuller understanding.

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Published: 17 June 2022Size: 2.9 MB
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