Satellites

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Dominique Poulin

Career Profiles

Mission Scientist

I am in charge of a mission whose goal is to acquire data from space, to monitor water quality in coastal areas and inland waters (e.g. algae).
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Steve Lawrence

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Sales Manager

As sales manager for Eos Positioning in Canada, I work with the Sales Reps, Marketing and Production.
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Hayleigh Conway posant sur une carte des TNO et désignant Inuvik sur la carte. Pris lors de la Journée du SIG 2017.

Hayleigh Conway (she/her)

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Geomatics Technician

I make maps that help answer questions about the health of the environment in the Western Arctic.
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Chris Derksen en train de faire ses recherches sur le terrain en Arctique.

Chris Derksen (he/his)

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Climate Scientist

I use satellite data and climate models to understand how climate change is impacting snow and ice across Canada.
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Max Salman aux commandes d'un avion.

Max Salman

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PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher

I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
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The Math Behind GPS

Backgrounders

Learn about the history and math behind the Global Positioning System.

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The three RADARSAT Constellation Mission spacecraft

7 ways Satellites Help Fight Climate Change

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Discover 7 ways satellite Earth observation helps fight climate change.

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Satellites orbiting Earth

Introduction to Satellites

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Learn about the history, functions, and types of satellites.

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Jamie Sevigny au travail

Jamie Sevigny

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Management Engineer

Jamie Sevigny is a Management Engineer for the Canadian Space Agency.
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Carl Dixon

Carl Dixon

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Naval Communicator

Carl Dixon is a Naval Communicator for the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Keven Bruce | Tactical Weather Specialist

Keven Bruce

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Tactical Weather Specialist

Kevin Bruce is a Tactical Weather Specialist for the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Alexis Dorais | Analyste en télédétection

Alexis Dorais

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Remote Sensing Analyst

Alexis Dorais is a Remote Sensing Analyst for Enfotec Technical Services Inc.
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Space junk

Space Junk

STEM Explained

Litter isn't just a problem on Earth. When litter ends up in space, it can cause collisions and other consequences for satellites, the International Space Station and even for people on Earth!

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Dealing with Asteroids and Other Space Hazards

STEM Explained

Find out how asteroids, space debris, and cosmic radiation can be dangerous, and how to monitor them and protect ourselves from these space hazards.

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