aerial data

[ˈɛəriəl ˈdeɪtə]
noun
dados aéreos
1. Information and measurements collected from aircraft, drones, or satellites positioned above the Earth's surface
The company used aerial data to create detailed maps of the urban development.
A empresa usou dados aéreos para criar mapas detalhados do desenvolvimento urbano.
2. Imagery, coordinates, and sensor information obtained through airborne platforms for analysis and surveying purposes
Aerial data from the drone revealed erosion patterns along the coastline.
Os dados aéreos do drone revelaram padrões de erosão ao longo da linha costeira.
3. Geospatial information collected via remote sensing techniques from above ground level
Farmers rely on aerial data to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation.
Os agricultores dependem de dados aéreos para monitorar a saúde das culturas e otimizar a irrigação.
Aerial data has become increasingly important in Brazil for agribusiness, urban planning, and environmental monitoring. The term is widely used in professional and technical contexts, particularly with the growing adoption of drone technology in agriculture and infrastructure development. In Portugal, satellite imagery terminology is sometimes preferred due to historical emphasis on satellite-based monitoring programs.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remote sensing dataairborne imagerygeospatial datasatellite imagerydrone data
Antonyms / Antônimos
ground dataterrestrial datain-situ data

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados aéreos
Standard term used in technology, agriculture, and urban planning sectors
São Paulo
dados aéreos; imagens aéreas
Commonly used in construction and real estate industries
Rio de Janeiro
dados aéreos; sensoriamento remoto
Frequently used in environmental and coastal monitoring contexts
Portugal
dados aéreos; imagens de satélite
Used in forestry and agricultural planning; satellite imagery often preferred

Related Words

orthomosaicLiDARphotogrammetrydrone surveyremote sensingGISgeospatial analysisaerial photography

Related Idioms & Phrases

bird's eye view of data
above-ground perspective
sky-high information
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