satellite imagery
noun
: pictures taken from satellites
They used satellite imagery to see the ice caps.
Examples of satellite imagery in a Sentence
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The Times verified the location of the videos by matching footage of the aftermath to satellite imagery of the area, but could not immediately verify whether the damage was caused by an Israeli airstrike.
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Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 28 May 2024
The scientists from Ancient Forest Society, along with other members of the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, are on the case, using drones, satellite imagery and tree-climbing inspections to greater understand the vulnerability and come up with strategies to save the trees.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
The phenomenon was first widely noted by scientists in 2018, and satellite imagery confirmed that as far back as 2008, certain waterways in the state have been changing from clear to rusted.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
Iran’s President Declared Dead After ‘No Signs of Life’ Found at Helicopter Crash Site
Evidence to support the offenses were derived from interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses, video/photo/audio material, and satellite imagery and statements from the alleged perpetrators.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
The National Weather Service on Saturday said satellite imagery showed the smoke plume from the Wildcat Fire was drifting northeast over parts of the High Country, including the Payson area.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2024
The team identified the branch — long since filled in by silt — using satellite imagery, geophysical surveys, and sediment cores sampled from the Western Desert Plateau.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 May 2024
For the past week Israel has described its offensive as a limited military operation, but satellite imagery and Mr. Gallant’s comments on Thursday suggested that a more significant incursion was already underway.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Using satellite imagery, and coordinating with multiple governments, the team of operators carefully planned the mission.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 12 May 2024
Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 28 May 2024
The scientists from Ancient Forest Society, along with other members of the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition, are on the case, using drones, satellite imagery and tree-climbing inspections to greater understand the vulnerability and come up with strategies to save the trees.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2024
The phenomenon was first widely noted by scientists in 2018, and satellite imagery confirmed that as far back as 2008, certain waterways in the state have been changing from clear to rusted.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
Iran’s President Declared Dead After ‘No Signs of Life’ Found at Helicopter Crash Site
Evidence to support the offenses were derived from interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses, video/photo/audio material, and satellite imagery and statements from the alleged perpetrators.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
The National Weather Service on Saturday said satellite imagery showed the smoke plume from the Wildcat Fire was drifting northeast over parts of the High Country, including the Payson area.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 19 May 2024
The team identified the branch — long since filled in by silt — using satellite imagery, geophysical surveys, and sediment cores sampled from the Western Desert Plateau.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 18 May 2024
For the past week Israel has described its offensive as a limited military operation, but satellite imagery and Mr. Gallant’s comments on Thursday suggested that a more significant incursion was already underway.
—Thomas Fuller, New York Times, 16 May 2024
Using satellite imagery, and coordinating with multiple governments, the team of operators carefully planned the mission.
—Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 12 May 2024
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“Satellite imagery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satellite%20imagery. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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