Other space-related research concerns the effects of various phenomena on human activity and the environment. For example, magnetic storms, caused by intensified solar activity, can lead to power failures, increase susceptibility to disease, and affect human behavior. Remote sensing is becoming an increasingly important tool for monitoring environmental and economic activities worldwide. In one project, commissioned by the Israel Forest Administration, satellite imagery was analyzed to determine that remote sensing is a practical technique for monitoring the state of Israel's woodlands. The study identified hitherto little-known phenomena, including brackish water springs at the bottom of the pans, which modify the chemical content of the water and temperature differences in the pans, which affect the rate of evaporation.
Thermal mapping provides a means of continuous monitoring, which assists more efficient production.
An ongoing project is evaluating the effects of the urban structure on the urban heat islands and on the heat stress in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Israel's largest ciry. It is also involved in integrating Satellite imagery into GIS systems.