Satellites have become an integral part of modern life in numerous ways, with space-borne remote sensing becoming an indispensable tool for the implementation of ‘green’ policy objectives, such as climate change monitoring, environmental protection and the shift to a more sustainable economy.
The newest episode of the European Patent Office (EPO) podcast “Talk innovation” dives into the global patent trends and commercial opportunities of ‘green applications’ through space-borne remote sensing.
As of today, this industry sector provides a multitude of use cases in support of major problems and societal challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, the patenting activity, especially related to signal processing and computer-implemented inventions, suggests growing business opportunities.
Further findings and details of these developments are compiled in the corresponding patent insight report, jointly prepared by the EPO, the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) and ESA. Join the guest speakers and collaborators Johannes Schaaf (EPO), Tomas Hrozensky (ESPI) and Stephan Speidel (HE Space Operations for ESA) in the discussion on innovation trends, the variety of use-cases, and everyday impact of space-borne remote sensing.
Click here to listen to the episode “Talk innovation – Earth observation for a greener planet”.
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