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.
OWL – ST
Status date: 15 June 2026
Half of Earth’s thermal dynamics happen at night. Constellr unlocks high‑resolution nighttime Land Surface Temperature at 10 and 30 m, daily. New insights for urban heat, agriculture resilience, and climate intelligence, after sunset.
GRailMon
Status date: 12 June 2026
The GRailMon project aims to fine-tune and demonstrate an innovative GNSS-based solution for monitoring
the 3D position of sections of railway tracks with millimeter precision.
5GBRAINS
Status date: 12 June 2026
Infrastructure monitoring system that integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as sensors, AI, drones, and satellite data to provide a comprehensive, real-time overview of structural health of bridges in Turin. The system includes a variety of sensors that monitor both dynamic and static aspects of structures like bridges and uses AI to analyse the data collected. Any detected anomalies trigger the deployment of drones for immediate visual inspection. The data, along with satellite imagery, is then processed to predict potential issues, enhancing maintenance strategies and ensuring structural safety. The visualization platform offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface that displays real-time data, historical trends, and 3D models, tailored to facilitate proactive decision-making and maintenance planning in both urban and non-urban environments.
DECARDIS
Status date: 12 June 2026
DECARDIS optimises maritime efficiency with Just-In-Time (JIT) operations, enhancing route planning, real-time data sharing, and stakeholder collaboration. Leveraging space-based technologies like Sentinel satellite data and AIS, the solution improves operational precision, reduces fuel consumption, and lowers emissions. Delivered via a cloud-based SaaS platform, DECARDIS supports ports, shipping lines, and cargo owners for sustainable, cost-effective operations.
EO4CarbonFarming
Status date: 16 June 2026
The project aims to develop a service for monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of agricultural measures to bind CO2 in the soil as a part of “Carbon Farming”. The tool will be able to monitor catch crops, report on farming practices for higher carbon sequestration and verify organic carbon build-up in the soil.
SAT-IS(F)ACTION
Status date: 12 June 2026
SAT-IS(F)ACTION™ delivers satellite-enabled tracking, predictive maintenance, and trusted insurance data for refrigerated food cargo. Combining GNSS, SatCOM, Edge AI, and blockchain, it improves cold-chain visibility, detects anomalies in real time, and certifies shipment data—reducing waste, costs, and claims while enabling new embedded insurance models.
HAISat
Status date: 09 June 2026
Within the HAISat feasibility study, an autonomous underwater inspection system consisting of an autonomous underwater vehicle and a supporting autonomous surface vehicle will be evaluated on actual ship hulls. Additional integrated satellite technology will help improve inspection data quality and operational efficiency of the system.
GreenClaims
Status date: 10 June 2026
This project develops an ESG verification platform integrating Earth Observation data with AI-driven analytics to independently verify corporate environmental claims in land-intensive sectors including mining, oil & gas, agriculture, and renewable energy. By combining satellite imagery analysis with natural language processing of corporate disclosures, the service provides scalable, evidence-based verification to support regulatory compliance and combat greenwashing.
e-RASM
Status date: 16 August 2024
e-RASM is a 100% sensors less automated tool that aims to provide to the farmers the soil water status of their different farm plots. This innovative tool based on artificial intelligence is helpful since it enables to optimize the irrigation they apply to their crops.
uSmart Revenue
Status date: 09 June 2026
uREVEAL is an AI-powered SaaS platform developed by UrbanTide that uses satellite imagery, GPS mobile application data and address datasets to automatically detect missing or under-assessed rateable properties across England and Wales. By integrating Earth Observation data with Non-Domestic Rates and Council Tax registers, uREVEAL helps Local Authorities and their service providers identify and recover lost revenue at scale. The service is live at https://usmart.io/org/ureveal/
STELLAGRI
Status date: 09 June 2026
STELLAGRI delivers independent, AI-powered crop intelligence from satellite data.
Corporates gain seamless ERP integration and reliable supply insights — without farmer input.
Small farms access precise analytics for any field size.
From vegetation indexes to crop recognition and alerts, STELLAGRI turns raw imagery into actionable decisions across the entire agricultural value chain.
Netcarbon Intelligence
Status date: 09 June 2026
Netcarbon Intelligence is a solution that enables developers to simulate, improve and certify the environmental impact of development projects by analysing a range of indicators such as carbon sequestration, heat islands and biodiversity.
iQoL
Status date: 05 June 2026
iQoL enables satellite network operators to increase their Service Level Agreement (SLA) capacity while offering a new tier of hybrid SLA’s with Quality of Experience support. Same networks, delivering increased differentiation, with higher margins. For Automotive OEM’s they gain resilient, seamless on the move connectivity that is essential for software defined vehicles and autonomous driving
BlueSentinel
Status date: 02 June 2026
BlueSentinel is a next-generation maritime surveillance system delivering persistent, high-resolution awareness beyond satellites and fixed infrastructure. Using modular sensors on infrastructure, ships, and drones, it detects and tracks cooperative and non-cooperative vessels in remote and sensitive waters, giving authorities, infrastructure owners and crews real-time visibility where it matters most.
3C
Status date: 04 June 2026
3C provides the Parcel Sustainability Passport (PSP) that uses advanced remote sensing & geospatial technologies to give corporate buyers verified proof of climate smart farming practices for carbon accounting and supply chain MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, Verification). The PSP reduces costs, cuts fraud risk and increases credibility of MRV processes compared to classical methods (physical site visits, extensive soil sampling).
CoverCrop
Status date: 04 June 2026
HydrocastAI
Status date: 03 June 2026
HydrocastAI is a data-driven, space-enhanced hydrological forecasting service designed to optimize hydropower operations and improve flood management. By combining satellite Earth observation, meteorological forecasts, and machine learning, the platform delivers highly accurate, real-time predictions of river discharge, enabling energy traders and plant operators to maximize efficiency and mitigate climate-related risks.
HotPay
Status date: 03 June 2026
Using satellite Earth Observation and AI to generate auditable heat indices that trigger parametric insurance payouts during extreme heat events, enabling faster and more transparent climate risk protection.
AURA
Status date: 03 June 2026
AURA is a NATCAT risk assessment assistant for industrial risk management. Its purpose is to deliver site-level NATCAT exposure analysis and continuous monitoring for floods, wildfires and landslides. The underlying Earth Observation data processing machine shortens risk insight delivery from days to minutes. AURA shall continuously provide analysis-ready data and decision-supporting information to risk experts.
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SELVA
Status date: 03 June 2026
SELVA combines Earth observation, drone evidence and forest inventory data to help insurers, investors and forest managers screen storm exposure, prioritise field review and estimate possible volume and asset impacts across forest portfolios.