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Detecting icebergs
02 DEC. 2020 publication date 595 Views

From its operations centre in Toulouse, France, CLS gathers data from nearly 130 satellites via the VIGISAT station. These images along with algorithms developed for ice and the sharp trained eyes of experts allow icebergs to be detected to help keep sailors safe during the Vendée Globe race.

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