Satellite imagery is inherently interesting and wondrous. It has the shock value of even the best video game graphics, but hidden cleverly within is an abundance of learning. Although this aspect is not as easily measurable as a test, the increase in educational interest of a student population can be easily observed throughout the implementation of the program. Subsequently, as interest increases learning will surely follow close behind. The second measurable value of the proposed program is content based learning.
Satellite imagery has the benefit of spanning all curricular subject areas.
Its most obvious contributions are in science and technology. Students using this system can be exposed to meteorology, geography, physics, environmental science, biology, oceanography, and much more in one sitting. Even a focused activity on one scientific discipline exposes the student to the fact that all of the sciences are related in the global processes. The technological contribution of this program is even more evident. Students using this system will be connected to the very latest form of communication.