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LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth Partner to Bridge Space and Soil Data Gap
WHY IT MATTERS
By linking orbital observations with on‑ground measurements, the partnership will deliver more precise environmental datasets, enabling better climate monitoring and informed policy decisions.
What happened
LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth have announced a partnership aimed at integrating satellite observations with ground‑based field data. The collaboration responds to the growing volume of environmental data generated by nature‑based projects, which now come from both orbit and on‑the‑ground teams.
While satellites provide broad landscape coverage, field crews capture detailed local conditions, yet the two data streams often remain disconnected. By combining these sources, the partnership seeks to create a unified dataset that offers a more complete picture of Earth’s ecosystems.
The initiative is expected to enhance the accuracy of environmental monitoring and support research into climate change impacts.
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LatConnect 60 and Phi Earth Partner to Connect Space and Soil
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