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Satellite Observations and Malaria: New Opportunities for Research and Applications

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: Satellite remote sensing provides a wealth of information about environmental factors that influence malaria transmission cycles and human populations at risk. Long-term observations facilitate analysis of climate-malaria relationships, and high-resolution data can be used to assess the effects of agriculture, urbanization, deforestation, and water management on malaria. New sources of very-high-resolution satellite imagery and synthetic aperture radar data will increase the precision and frequency of observations. Cloud computing platforms for remote sensing data combined with analysis-ready datasets and high-level data products have made satellite remote sensing more accessible to nonspecialists. Further collaboration between the malaria and remote sensing communities is needed to develop and implement useful geospatial data products that will support global efforts toward malaria control, elimination, and eradication.

Source: Trends in Parasitology

DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2021.03.003

Authors: Michael C. Wimberly, Kirsten M. de Beurs, Tatiana V. Loboda, William K. Pan

Institutions: University of Oklahoma, University of Maryland, College Park, Duke University

Language: English

Topic: Malaria Research and Control

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $6,700