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Four Innovative Tech Transforming on How Earth

Data is Collected

• Fugro

• July 22, 2024

In an era marked by rapid population growth and urbanisation, the demand for efficient and
sustainable urban planning has never been more pressing. The United Nations (UN)
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division has estimated that the global
population will grow by approximately 1.1%, adding 83 million people to the world annually.

To meet this demand an estimated $90 trillion investment in sustainable infrastructure will be
required to meet these growing demands by 2030. Furthermore, it is important to strengthen the
existing infrastructure against the impact of climate change. This further highlights the need for
comprehensive and innovative solutions.

At the centre of this effort are developments in Geo-data collection technologies. These
innovations are transforming the way we gather, analyse, and utilise data about the Earth,
enabling proactive measures to address environmental challenges and mitigate risks.

Here are four key technologies that are changing the way Geo-data is collected:
Tracing Patterns for Disaster Prediction

With over 60 years of collecting data about the Earth, a company like Fugro has extensive
historical data that come in various shapes and forms. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
Machine Learning (ML), the company harnesses this historical data to trace patterns and
forecast occurrences, particularly in the context of natural disasters. For instance, AI algorithms

https://www.geospatialworld.net/prime/four-innovative-tech-earth-data/