Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 8/17/17

Without advanced sensing technology, humans see only a small portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Satellites see the full range–from high-energy gamma rays, to visible, infrared, and low-energy microwaves. The images and data they collect can be used to solve complex problems. For example, satellite data is being harnessed by researchers at the University of Illinois for a more complete picture of cropland and to estimate crop yield in the U.S. Corn Belt.

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