Using satellite imagery to understand and promote sustainable development
Abstract
Recent years have witnessed rapid growth in satellite-based approaches to quantifying aspects of land use, especially those monitoring the outcomes of sustainable development programs. Burke et al. reviewed this recent progress with a particular focus on machine-learning approaches and artificial intelligence methods. Drawing on examples mostly from Africa, they conclude that satellite-based methods enhance rather than replace ground-based data collection, and progress depends on a combined approach.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1126/science.abe8628
Entities
People
- Anne Driscoll
- David Lobell
- Marshall Burke
- Stefano Ermon
Organizations
- National Bureau of Economic Research
- National Science Foundation
- Stanford University
- United States Agency for International Development