Seeing the big picture: A stop-motion film exploring Earth Observation
Abstract
Earth Observation (EO) has transformed many systems that support wellbeing from monitoring environmental changes to forecasting dangerous weather events. The societal impact of EO has been characterized using economic valuation, however, cultural and relational values that are harder to quantify and express in monetary terms, like sense of place, perspective, and spiritual connection, remain understudied. Specifically, how is EO technology linked to our perception of interconnectedness— being in dynamic relationships with other entities and events in our community, region, and world? A short stop-motion film explores the historical context of this question.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Mary Burke
Status
Graduate
Student College
Rubenstein School of Environmental and Natural Resources
Program/Major
Natural Resources
Primary Research Category
Social Science
Seeing the big picture: A stop-motion film exploring Earth Observation
Earth Observation (EO) has transformed many systems that support wellbeing from monitoring environmental changes to forecasting dangerous weather events. The societal impact of EO has been characterized using economic valuation, however, cultural and relational values that are harder to quantify and express in monetary terms, like sense of place, perspective, and spiritual connection, remain understudied. Specifically, how is EO technology linked to our perception of interconnectedness— being in dynamic relationships with other entities and events in our community, region, and world? A short stop-motion film explores the historical context of this question.
