Riso-Data/copernicus_geospatial_data

This notebook analyzes deforestation in Ross-Bethio, Senegal, using satellite imagery from the Sentinel-2 satellites, part of the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation program. The algorithm is able to differentiate between forested and deforested areas, # Copernicus Analysis Geospatial Data Deforestation Analysis in Ross-Bethio, Senegal ============================================== Overview -------- This notebook analyzes deforestation in Ross-Bethio, Senegal, using satellite imagery from the Sentinel-2 satellites, part of the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation program. The analysis utilizes cloud-filtered NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) calculations to distinguish between forested and deforested areas, offering insights into the trends and changes in forest cover from 2018 to 2024. About Copernicus and the Sentinel Satellites -------------------------------------------- **Copernicus** is the European Union's Earth observation program aimed at providing accurate and timely data to improve environmental management, understand climate change, and ensure civil security. Managed by the European Commission in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) and other organizations, Copernicus combines satellite and ground-based data to monitor various aspects of the Earth's systems, including the atmosphere, oceans, and land surfaces. The **Sentinel** series of satellites are the cornerstone of the Copernicus program. They provide a wealth of data across multiple domains: - **Sentinel-1**: Offers radar imaging capabilities for monitoring sea ice, tracking oil spills, and assessing land surface changes. - **Sentinel-2**: Captures high-resolution optical imagery in multiple spectral bands, which is crucial for land monitoring, including vegetation health, soil, water bodies, and changes in land use. The imagery used in this notebook comes from Sentinel-2, making it particularly suitable for deforestation analysis. - **Sentinel-3**: Focuses on sea and land surface temperature, ocean color, and land color monitoring, contributing to climate change studies and environmental management. - **Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5**: Designed for atmospheric monitoring, tracking air quality, ozone levels, and …