Nanosatellites Improve Detection of Early-Season Corn Nitrogen Stress (IMAGE)

University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

Nanosatellites Improve Detection of Early-Season Corn Nitrogen Stress

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Research from the University of Illinois shows CubeSats, also known as nanosatellites, can detect crop nitrogen stress early in the season, allowing farmers to take action in real time.

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Planet Labs Inc.

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