The Alaska Satellite Facility
Making remote sensing data accessible to advance Earth science and empower decision-makers worldwide
Since 1991, ASF has served as a vital connection between Earth-observing satellites and user communities worldwide. With our high-latitude Alaska location and a team of highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, we offer a range of services to fulfill ASF’s mission to facilitate and participate in the use of remote sensing to support national and international Earth science research, disaster response, and commercial applications.
Creating solutions to better understand our world
Scientist Spotlight
Franz Meyer, PhD
As ASF Chief Scientist, Franz J. Meyer leverages two decades of remote sensing research experience to act as the interface between ASF and the scientific community. Meyer has spent his career working with space agencies around the world to develop processing techniques and methods for synthetic aperture radar, or SAR, data. These techniques have been used to explore signals related to surface deformation such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Recently, his research has expanded into the development of remote sensing-based hazard monitoring. He has led trainings around the world to help governments and organizations increase their capacity for radar techniques and hopes to transform SAR into a tool to meaningfully influence people’s lives on a daily basis.