Bangladesh remote sensing and observation system
The use of modern technology in natural disasters, agriculture, forest management, urbanization, and environmental monitoring is increasing day by day. Remote Sensing (Remote Sensing) and Observation System are two such technologies that collect data from a remote location through satellites or drones and help to monitor different situations on earth. In Bangladesh, these technologies are especially important because of the country’s landscape and disaster proneness.
What is remote sensing?
Remote sensing is a technology that collects images and data on the earth’s surface via satellites or aircraft. Through this technology, changes in soil, water, crops, forests, urban areas, etc. can be analyzed.
What is the observation system?
Observation system refers to various types of instruments and technologies that directly or remotely monitor the environment, weather, land and water resources. For example—drones, satellites, sensor devices, automatic weather stations, etc.
Use of Remote Sensing and Observation System in Bangladesh:
Climate monitoring: temperature, rainfall and soil changes for long-term analysis.
Institutions and technologies used in Bangladesh:
- SPARRSO the country’s main remote sensing research institution.
- Bangladesh Water Development Board: River flow and flood forecast using remote sensing.
Benefits:
- Fast and accurate information supply
- Large-scale surveillance capability
- Collection of information without human intervention
- The foundation for sustainable development planning
Challenges and future possibilities:
- lack of necessary technical skills
- high-priced equipment and technology
- limited capacity data analysis
However, this sector can be further expanded in the future through locally skilled manpower generation, technology transfer and international assistance.
Remote Sensing and Observation System for Bangladesh is a potential technology. The effective application of agriculture, environment, disaster management and development planning will play a major role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through the skillful use and expansion of this technology, it is possible to build the foundation of an information-based development system.
