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Lining up potential pitfalls: nonexperts and computers may misinterpret the vertical line in this image as a natural feature rather than a result of a mosaic compilation of multiple satellite images. Google Earth

In sea of satellite images, experts’ eyes still needed

Expert image analysts have an important role to play, even in an age of computer interpretation and crowdsourcing.
Nowcasting is a system using satellite images to obtain real-time information before bad weather arrives. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

How satellites are helping Africa improve weather forecasts

Being able to predict the weather can save lives. Using new technology forecasters are able to provide realtime warning of bad weather ahead.

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