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We just needed AI and satellite images

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The last year exceeded all expectations Regarding the installation of renewable energy. However, until now we did not have a clear visual image of this phenomenon, but only with data to make comparisons. Now we can access that panoramic. Short. The project GLOBAL RENEWABLE Watch It consists of a map created from satellite images and artificial intelligence models to show the expansion of solar and wind energy. The initiative has been developed by Microsoft AI for Good Lab, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy and Planet Labs PBC. In addition, Cornell University He has participated in the validation of the project. The operation. The program itself has explained that they can identify, thanks to the AI, where it is more viable to install renewable projects, considering factors such as the availability of long -term land, the electrical infrastructure of all countries and the environmental impact. In addition, the Public Platform information in Github and uses an open source approach to guarantee transparency. Accelerated growth. In a quick look at the program, it shows that energy has advanced at an unprecedented rate. In it we can see something that We already knew: China leads the installed capacity of solar and wind energy, with large projects that extend throughout the country with a capacity of 632,859.61 MW. This data is quite significant because in the data collected in the fourth quarter of 2017 it had 270,827.59MW, exceeding 133.68%. Well below, but with a significant number it is the United States that is located with 285,974.11MW, exceeding 126.63%. The data show a considerable increase in the American country, but with Trump’s policies It seems that they will be maintained In that amount. For its part, in the case of the European Union, the most prominent case is Germany with 60,042.53MW, but its data at the beginning of data collection were not so low: 38,151.75MW. In fact, the case of Germany was expected by The rise of self -consumption with more than 500,000 solar panels installed on the balconies. Spain’s capacity in solar and wind energy And Spain? It is the next country that follows the EU. The data shown by the Atlas are of the second quarter of 2024, which reveal that the energy capacity in megawatts is 54,068.67 exceeding 127.93% the capacity of the fourth quarter of 2017. In addition, solar energy is the source that More has increased In the same time parameter, achieving more than 254.55%. There are still things to polish. One of the main challenges is the handling of large volumes of data, since the platform processes the terabytes of satellite image and thousands of predictions related to solar and wind energy. In addition, for the data to be reliable, it requires a constant validation of the AI ​​algorithms. Image | GLOBAL RENEWABLE Watch In Xataka | A solar panel has been orbiting the earth for seven years. Now we know that space photovoltaic parks are viable

The radar satellite at a higher height ever created

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At 36,000 km altitude, in the geostationary orbit, China operates the “Ludi Tance 4-01” satellite. Released in August 2023is the first synthetic opening radar deployed at this point, which gives China a unique permanent observation capacity on a third of the earth’s surface. Freshly declassified. Chinese scientists have Recently revealed The design and capabilities of the Ludi satellite, which had been kept secret until now. Officially designed for weather observation, earthquake monitoring and natural disasters prevention, their details have put on alert to rival countries such as the United States. The United States Space Force rejects the Chinese narrative. Instead of a satellite for civil use, he believes that it is designed for high resolution recognition in the Asia-Pacific region: a powerful spy satellite that allows both civil applications and the collection of military intelligence. The reason for its height. Ludi is, Like the Spanish satellite Paza synthetic opening radar (SAR). But unlike peace, it is the first and unique Sar that operates in geostationary orbit. Located 36,000 km altitude, the Chinese satellite is synchronized with the terrestrial rotation to observe the same region continuously. And not optical, so it can cross the clouds and follow night objects. Ludi reaches a resolution of approximately 20 meters. While it is a lower resolution than the sub -metric of some spy satellites of the low orbit, from the geostationary orbit, Ludi can monitor around a third of the earth’s surface, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. The technical details. The satellite was launched with its antenna initially folded. To achieve a useful resolution at so much distance, LUDI integrates numerous phase matrix emitters, which can be coordinated in unison. This “beam synthesis” technology allows multiple microwave beams to be combined in space to act as a single very powerful radar beam, which makes it possible to obtain high quality images. Only China. The launch of the Ludi in August 2023 marked the beginning of a new class of Earth’s observation platform. American scientists had pursued the idea of ​​radar surveillance from the geostationary orbit since the Cold War, but technical obstacles maintained all those plans on paper. China has succeeded. And Ludi is alone one of the Chinese satellites yaogan that operate in geostationary orbit. Image | Cast In Xataka | For the first time we have seen a photo taken by the US ultrasecreto space plane. But the most surprising is not the photo

Satellite images have revealed an unknown complex in Neom. It is so luxurious that it can only be for a person

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The last thing we knew about Neom was possibly what was most moving away from the ambitious project that has Saudi Arabia. Apparently, the Futurist City proposal will not be exclusively on luxury hotels and futuristic skyscrapers. There will be much more, among other things, an agreement to become a Pointer space for AI. The latest: such an exclusive and unknown complex that can only be for a person. A luxurious palatial complex. He Neom megaprojectthe ambitious initiative of around 2 billion dollars from Saudi Arabia to transform its economy and position itself as a global reference in technology, innovation and tourism, has once again news this week after the dissemination of satellite images that reveal an unknown architecture: the Construction of a lavish palace On the Red Sea coast. Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos: The Galaxies War Captured in January by the satellite technology company Maxar Technologies and published in a documentary of the Business Insider mediumthe images show an exclusive complex with private beaches, extensive gardens, a golf course and up to 10 helipuertos. It can only be for a person. As The medium pointsthis palace clearly points to a more than possible residence: that of the heir prince Mohammed Bin Salman. In addition, although from the project no one has talked about this architecture, the satellite plans coincide with the previous data reported by Reuters in 2018when at the dawn of the project the award of the first contracts to build up to five royal palaces in the region was mentioned, approximately 170 kilometers from Tabuk. Neom: a megaproject with light and dark. We have told it several times. Neom is the central pillar of the Mohammed Bin Salman modernization plan, designed to diversify the Saudi economy and reduce its oil dependence. And of all the initiatives, its boldest proposal It’s The Linethat vertical city of 170 kilometers long, conceived as a futuristic model of sustainable urbanization. However, the project has faced financial challengesenvironmental controversies and concerns for human rights (He even has talked about deaths). Originally scheduled to complete in 2030, development has slowed down significantly (even thought that it would be aborted at some point). At present, it is estimated that only a section of 2.5 kilometers called Hidden Marinait could be ready for that date. A prince and his lifestyle. Also counted in the middle that Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is known for his luxurious lifestyle and its expensive property portfolio. Among its most outstanding acquisitions are a Château in southern France valued at 300 million dollars and a 300 million dollars supery, reflecting the level of opulence with which its figure is related. The construction of the Palace in Neom, therefore, seems to fit within this pattern of great personal investments in the middle of a national colossal project. Neom: between ambition and reality. In short, the pharaonic project represents the most ambitious attempt of Saudi Arabia for redefining its economic future and its global image. However, the difficulties in its execution, the Lack of foreign investments and concerns about their environmental and social impact put in Interdicted your viability In the short term. The revelation of the private palace within the megaproject only adds more questions about the true nature of at least, leaves any reasonable doubt: are we facing a step towards that future of the kingdom that is advertised, or a symbol of excesses and megalomania in the middle of a plan of the most uncertain? Image | Maxar In Xataka | Neom will not just luxury hotels and futuristic skyscrapers: Saudi Arabia has sealed a key pact to dominate the AI In Xataka | The influencers who already live in Neom are uploading videos so that people are encouraged to go. It looks like an industrial estate

satellite images show what aim to be their next great aircraft carrier

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The satellite images of the Shipyard of Dalian, in the province of Liaoning, point to a key advance in China’s naval strategy: the possible construction of their fourth carrier. Known as Type 004, this ship would stand out for integrating an electromagnetic catapult system to launch airplanes and drones, in addition to having a greater displacement than the previous models. It is also speculated with the incorporation of nuclear propulsion, which would mark a significant leap in the operational capacity of the Chinese Navy. As The War Zone points outthe images obtained by Airbus and accessible on Google Earth correspond to last year, although they have recently earned attention. The satellite view suggests that the aircraft carriers continues at an early construction phase, with structures that seem to fit with the catapult system. In addition, models of a J-15 Flanker hunting and a naval helicopter from the Z-8 series have been identified. These types of elements are not accidental: they are usually used in the tests and the development of new aircraft carriers. A project that has been spinning for years Speculation about this aircraft carriers began almost a decade ago and gained strength in 2017, when a porch crane was installed in the Jiangnan shipyard. However, that project did not prosper and the rumors continued to emerge sporadically. It was not until March 2024 when the Admiral and political commissioner of the Chinese Navy, Yuan Huazhi, officially confirmed its existence. He assured that they did not face inconveniences and said that it would soon be announced if the aircraft carrier will have Nuclear propulsion. As we mentioned before, one of the greatest advantages of this aircraft carriers will be its catapult system, which would allow it to be at the level of the American R. Ford in this aspect. This offers key benefits, such as the ability to launch heavier planes. For the Chinese Navy, this means more flight autonomy thanks to a greater fuel load and more weapons capacity. If the nuclear propulsion is confirmed, the ship could operate without geographical restrictions, with a practically unlimited range. The models in Dalian’s shipyard You may ask what kind of aircraft will launch the TyPE 004. For now, there is no official confirmation, but analysts believe they will operate with KJ-600 aircraft, biturbohélice and comparable to the E-2 Hawkeye of the US Navy. These are aircraft of Early Warning and Airborne Controldesigned to provide surveillance, recognition and air space management. Equipped with a long -range radar, they can detect and track both aircraft and enemy vessels at large distances. Although there is no official confirmation, analysts suggest that Type 004 will operate with the furtive hunting J-35, optimized for missions in aircraft carriers and with advanced stealth technology. This would be supported by improved versions of J-15, a versatile hunting adapted to electromagnetic catapults. In addition, the incorporation of unmanned aircraft is expected, expanding their tactical capacities. With this combination, the Chinese Navy would reinforce its air domain in the open sea, integrating manned airplanes and drones in joint operations. Images | Google Earth screen capture In Xataka | China is already sailing its last amphibious beast. It has a huge cover for drones and points to three missions

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