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Diwata-2 , the country’s second Earth observation satellite, has exceeded its five-year expected lifespan as it marked its sixth year in space, the Philippine Space Agency said on Tuesday.The microsatellite was launched into space on October 29, 2018 to help with environmental assessment, agricultural management, and determine the extent of damage caused by calamities.
” Courtesy: Philippine Space Agency The microsatellite is also used by scientists to determine typhoon intensity.“By using Diwata-2 imagery from multiple angles, scientists can reconstruct detailed 3D models of typhoons, which they then use to calculate the strength of typhoon winds. This process is called stereophotogrammetry,” the PhilSA explained.
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