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SPIKE 11
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© 1. re_territorio (instagram) via Google Earth / 2. NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona — TARs Syria Planum, Mars / 3. European Union/Copernicus Sentin/SIPA — Satellite image showing water on the ice at the Greenland ice sheet / 4. ESA/NASA/T. Pesquet — Dunes in Sahara / 5. ESA/NASA/T. Pesquet — Africa (East) / 6. ESA — Fjords and glaciers / 7. NASA/Kayla Barron — Aboard the ISS / 8. ESA — Greenland ice sheet / 9. ESA/NASA/Tim Peake — Erg Iguidi desert / 10. National Geographic Photographic Archive/Steve McCurry — Landsat satellite images show the devastation and scale of oil fires in Kuwait City during the Gulf War, Kuwait (1991) / 11. Léonard de Vinci — Plan of Imola (1502).
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In addition, satellite imagery offers valuable insights into various aspects of the Earth’s surface, including land use, urban development, vegetation cover, and environmental changes over time. It is consequently widely used in fields such as geography, environmental science, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster management. Satellite images can also reveal hidden archaeological sites that are not easily visible from the ground. By using different types of sensors, such as infrared or radar, satellites can detect subtle variations in vegetation and soil that indicate buried structures. This technique, known as “satellite archaeology,” has led to the discovery of ancient cities, roads, and other historical artefacts around the world.
Back in time, Leonardo da Vinci created the innovative bird’s-eye view map of Imola in 1502 by employing systematic surveying methods, including direct observation and measuring distances, likely using tools such as a measuring wheel. He used triangulation, selecting reference points like towers or gates, and applied geometric techniques to ensure accurate placement of features. His mastery of perspective drawing and detailed sketching allowed him to translate measurements into a realistic bird’s-eye view, maintaining accuracy through scale and proportion calculations.
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→ Sourced from: SYSTEM 02 (Altanube Pando) / SYSTEM 04 (Poutchka Patrol)
→ Stored online: N400 Spikes Repository
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→ Search log: Google images / ESA / NASA
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