Equatorial Sentinels for Environmental Monitoring

This research article discusses the urgent need for improved environmental monitoring in equatorial regions through the deployment of small and very small satellites, termed Equatorial Sentinels. It highlights the advantages of near-equatorial orbits for data collection, the design and strategy for satellite missions, and the potential for AI-driven data processing to enhance predictive modeling and decision-making in the face of climate change and geo-hazards.