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Also found as: Remote Imaging, Satellite Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, aerial surveying, Tele-sensing, Satellite fishing, Aerial survey, Remote Monitoring, Remote Data Collection, Aerial Surveying, Satellite Imaging, satellite imaging, Satellite Sensing, Aerial Sensing

Remote Sensing is a technology leveraging satellite imagery, drones, and aerial surveys to monitor and optimize agricultural and aquaculture activities. Its applications range from analyzing crop health in precision agriculture to assessing forestry conditions and managing aquatic harvesting. This data-driven approach enhances resource efficiency, improves yields, and supports sustainability goals across diverse subsectors. By enabling real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, Remote Sensing addresses challenges like food security, climate resilience, and operational efficiency.

Wide reach

High Impact

Market-ready

5

Years
from research to patent

2,200

Adopting Companies

3164

Organisations

1999

Patents

103,367

Publications

ProductionFruit and Vegetable Farming
ProductionForestry
ProductionHorticulture
ProductionAgroforestry
ProductionPrecision Agriculture
HarvestingAquatic Harvesting

What to watch

Publications: 103,367
From: 2000    To: 2024
Publications with funding: 5,705
Avg Interdisciplinary publications: 3,252 per year
Avg FWCI: 1.5

Patents: 1999
From: 2001    To: 2024
Patents with industry Applicants: 1,242
Avg Patents: 3 per year

Organisations: 3,179
Research Funding Received: 120 million

Global Contributor Diversity Index (GCDI): 2.47

01.1: Growing of crops
01.3: Growing of vegetables and melons
02.1: Forestry and logging
03.1: Fishing and aquaculture
74.2: Photographic activities (includes satellite data processing)
62.09: Other information technology service activities

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