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Earth Observation
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Optical/Visible & Near-Infrared (VNIR/SWIR): Measures reflected sunlight. Key applications include land cover classification, vegetation health (utilizing the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI)/)), and cloud detection. Spectral signatures in the short-wave infrared are highly sensitive to surface moisture content, leading to reli…
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Great Lakes Region
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Industrial Trajectory
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the region become the industrial heartland of North America, specializing in iron, steel, and heavy manufacturing, largely fueled by resources transported via the Great Lakes shipping lanes. This period established the dominance of metropolises such as Chicago, Detroit, and [Toronto](/entr…