Reducing the risk of bird strikes using satellite images and Ascend’s Normalised Difference Water index software (NDWI)
BROWSE PROJECTS
Based on user needs and industry skills, the evolution of customized solutions and the establishment of innovative services is accomplished through project activities. Focusing on various thematic areas, relevant information on the project activities is provided below.
DecubiMat
Status date: 07 April 2026
The proposed solution is an electronic sensor bedmat—with sensors derived from space technology for monitoring decubitus ulcers. It supports medical professionals in treatment and prevention by providing action recommendations based on AI-driven analysis of the data. The main benefit is to optimize patient comfort and reduce the negative effects of prolonged periods spent lying in the same position.
CottonWISE
Status date: 26 January 2026
CottonWISE applies Earth Observation to quantify water use and water productivity in cotton cultivation. The project addresses the lack of objective, scalable water metrics in sustainability certification by providing independent monitoring to support irrigation management, benchmarking and verification across the cotton value chain.
SpaceAware Resilience (SWiiFT)
Status date: 08 January 2026
Feasibility study to investigate commercial uses of Space Weather Data in various industries, understanding the impacts of Space Weather on critical nation infrastructure and how leveraging and utilising space weather data can address these problems and gaps.
PURLIEU
Status date: 07 April 2026
The Purlieu project utilises a combination of remote-sensing and low-cost ground survey technologies to determine on-farm carbon sinks (hedgerows, vegetation, tree cover) and biodiversity indicators
OCTAVE
Status date: 07 April 2026
OCTAVE (Organic Cotton Tracking & Verification Engine) is a space-enabled traceability platform integrating Earth Observation, AI, blockchain, and isotopic science to verify organic cotton from farm to fibre. It delivers tamper-proof geo-traceability, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance for sustainable textile supply chains.
AgroMAP Pro
Status date: 07 April 2026
AgroMAP Pro is a space-enabled farm management solution leveraging Sentinel-2 satellite data and advanced analytics to automate monitoring, reporting, and compliance. The platform reduces administrative burden, improves data accuracy, and supports sustainable, data-driven agriculture while ensuring alignment with European Union subsidy requirements.
CEROC
Status date: 07 April 2026
Evaluation of operational feasibility and value of supervising multiple autonomous electric ferries from a centralized Remote Operation Centre.
SOCBIO-MAP
Status date: 07 April 2026
SOCBIO-MAP delivers scientifically rigorous, satellite-enhanced mapping of soil organic carbon stocks and biodiversity in forest ecosystems. By integrating Earth observation with optimised field sampling and laboratory analysis, the project makes high-quality soil health MRV feasible, scalable, and cost-effective for carbon project developers, conservation organisations, and corporate sustainability programmes worldwide.
E-Mobility SpaceLink
Status date: 30 March 2026
he project, led by Archimede, entails designing a solar-powered canopy for charging electric vehicles in remote areas lacking access to the power grid. Satellite imagery analysed by Planetek Italia will identify optimal installation sites, while satellite connectivity will enable deployment in emerging electric mobility markets, supported by Arthur D. Little’s sector-specific research.
Helios
Status date: 27 March 2026
AERIUS-EO
Status date: 14 February 2023
Urban green spaces (UGS) such as parks, gardens, playgrounds and vegetation play a viable role in supporting the well-being, health and social cohesion of residents by offering space for recreation and relaxation. The AERIUS-EO project aims at supporting city authorities in sustainably maintaining UGS functionalities and should derive planning measures to ensure their resilience against the challenges of a changing climate.
Deltaforms
Status date: 26 March 2026
Deltaforms, turning complex satellite data into actionable risk insights, helping the insurance ecosystem to anticipate and cut climate-driven losses.
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FTS
Status date: 26 March 2026
Vixos Beyond is a satellite-based flight termination system for drones that enables safe and regulatory-compliant operations beyond visual line of sight. It provides a complete, independent containment solution—including hardware, communication link, and documentation—ensuring aviation authorities recognize compliance while giving operators global coverage, high reliability, and flexible termination options.
EpiWise
Status date: 26 March 2026
The EpiWise Platform is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for epidemic risk mapping. It provides spatially-explicit and time-sensitive risk assessments of environment-sensitive emerging epidemic threats to industry and public health decision makers. This is achieved by deploying cloud-native, highly scalable, secure analytics combining AI-powered geospatial big-data intelligence with the latest epidemiological models.
FLAMINGO
Status date: 12 March 2026
The FLAMINGO project increases automation in drone and vertiport operations by creating a digital twin of flight operations that integrates satellite, weather, and navigation data. This digital twin provides a foundation for the automated evaluation of operational risk and impact of weather conditions, facilitating the safe and scalable remote operation of drones and vertiports.
TransDIm
Status date: 14 April 2025
Adaptix are Transforming Diagnostic Imaging by bringing low-cost, low-dose mobile 3D imaging to patients...
RegenAg – MRV
Status date: 24 March 2026
The RegenAg – MRV service provides monitoring, reporting and verification of regenerative agricultural practices, such as cover cropping, no residue burn, crop rotation and improved irrigation. Through innovate use of satellite earth observation and geospatial analytics, cropping systems, irrigation techniques, soil treatment and residue management are monitored and evaluated. The service facilitates high-integrity farm carbon and sustainable farming projects.
Coastal Futures
Status date: 24 March 2026
Coastal Futures uses very high-resolution satellite imagery and machine learning to monitor coastal dunes at scale. The platform provides coastal managers with frequent, high-resolution insights on sand movement, dune boundaries, and storm-driven change through an online viewer delivering over a decade of data at far lower cost than traditional field surveys.
CarbonTrust
Status date: 24 March 2026
CarbonTrust is an Earth Observation and AI-powered service that assesses forest carbon storage and climate-driven risks affecting carbon permanence. By combining satellite biomass estimation, wildfire risk modelling, and climate scenario projections, the service supports carbon markets, ESG due diligence, and climate risk management.
SREC
Status date: 24 March 2026
SREC provides independent, satellite-enabled verification of soil management practices to supportregenerative agriculture, insurance analytics, carbon monitoring and public compliance systems.
By combining Copernicus Earth Observation data with AI-based analytics, SREC detects tillage events and soil disturbance at field level, enabling scalable and transparent
Space4DRE
Status date: 20 March 2026
Space4DRE delivers a satellite-enabled parametric insurance solution protecting distributed renewable energy portfolios against weather-driven performance risk. Using Earth Observation data, the service provides transparent, automated downside protection that strengthens cash-flow stability and bankability.