Jan's "View from above" Breaking the law 7 Oct 201526 Jul 2018 I imagine, there might be drivers who look at speed limits as suggestions. There might as well be drivers, perhaps even male drivers, that see speed limits as suggesting a…
Jan's "View from above" About eclipses 25 Sep 201525 Jul 2018 The night between 27th and 28th of September we are getting the opportunity to experience a total lunar eclipse. The word "we", doesn't refer to some common right to see such an event…
Jan's "View from above" Observing the Earth’s climate 2/2 10 Sep 201525 Jul 2018 Our climate is a complex phenomenon. In the atmosphere, there is about 0,04% carbon dioxide. The discussions about the climate, though, could be up to 100% about carbon dioxide. Thinking it…
Jan's "View from above" Observing the Earth’s climate 1/2 7 Sep 201525 Jul 2018 We breathe and we eat. Oxygen and carbohydrates. Oxygenator and fuel. One key ingredient to life on Earth is photosynthesis. To keep an eye on the Earth's health, we have…
Jan's "View from above" Earth Observation – special cases 30 Aug 201524 Jul 2018 After the introduction to Earth Observation by Satellite, we move on to look at some special cases. It is said, investigated and confirmed that we tend to react more strongly…
Jan's "View from above" Earth observations by satellite. 24 Aug 201524 Jul 2018 Imagine observations of our home planet, worldwide, being continuously updated - without satellites. Is that even possible? Our planet is changing - although the changes are tiny -; the human…
Jan's "View from above" About Orbits 20 Aug 201524 Jul 2018 When you look at the sky on a dark night without moonlight or lights from our cities, you don't have to wait long before you see a glimmering spot gently…
Jan's "View from above" About our atmosphere. 7 Jul 201523 Jul 2018 Recently, we took a closer look at the water on the rather smooth sphere we live on. But how about our atmosphere - this thin layer of gasses surrounding the…
Jan's "View from above" Don’t call me an idiot if you want me to listen 17 May 201523 Jul 2018 ”Hey you, Jan… do you believe in the Big Bang?” The question was asked in such a way that it was obvious that the question was both well thought through,…
