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PROJECT SHOWCASES

Reducing the risk of bird strikes using satellite images and Ascend’s Normalised Difference Water index software (NDWI)

British start-up Rezatec has developed a landscape monitoring service based on Earth Observation data

A new forestry monitoring service, which is currently being used by three regional forestry departments in Poland, combines space and terrestrial data with a web-based interface.

With the support of ESA, Belgian SME Ovinto has developed a service that offers satellite-based monitoring of rail cars and intermodal tank containers.

A new satellite-enabled information management system for commercial fishermen, developed the support of ESA, is currently being used by some seventy Irish fishing vessels.

Managing seasonal navigational hazards, such as winter ice, on Romania's section of the Danube river is the goal of an ongoing ARTES IAP Demonstration Project.

With the support of ESA's ARTES Applications programme, 21Net has built a system that seemlessly integrates satcoms to improve the user experience of WiFi on high-speed trains.

The GeoSHM structural health monitoring system, developed with the support of ESA, is now being further deployed in Scotland and China.

The Basilicata Region in southern Italy has announced the allocation of a nearly one million euros to support an ongoing ARTES Applications project, ONE Class! Open network for Education.

An integrated rescue management tool being developed with the support of ESA is improving the speed and accuracy of search and rescue missions in the mountains of the Czech Republic.

With the support of ESA, HydroLogic (NL) is developing an application called the HydroNET Flood and Rain Report generator to map rainfall and flooding quickly and easily. It has been successfully deployed in flood-prone Australia, and other countries are taking interest in the system.

An enterprising Dutch startup is developing a viable business using Sentinel-1 SAR imagery to monitor oil and gas pipelines from space.

Thanks to a new portal video encoder device developed with the support of ESA, high definition video can now be cost-effectively streamed from mobile satellite terminals. This breakthrough facilitates the transmission of broadcast-quality video content from regions with limited terrestrial infrastructure.  

 

With the support of ESA through the ARTES IAP programme, Vista GmbH has developed a successful business supplying precision agriculture services to farmers. At this year's Agritechnica trade fair in Hannover, the Munich-based company was awarded a gold medal for innovation in recognition of its achievements.

A recent ARTES IAP demonstration project shows how satellites give the deployment of RPAS a huge boost. The project leader, an enterprising British SME, is capitalising on this experience to develop a viable business in remote surveying services.

Long-term monitoring using historical Earth Observation data and short-term GNSS positioning is a potent combination for studying the health and well-being of complex structures such as bridges.

Demonstration and pilot implementation of a satellite-based operations control system for managing teams in alpine rescue missions.

How satellite services give landowners an easier and cheaper way of calculating the potential economic value of conserving or restoring environmentally important peatlands.

In an activity supported by ESA, a software package called VECMAP was developed that uses Satellite Navigation and Earth Observation data to populate an online database, allowing researchers to map high-risk areas. 

With the support of ESA, Irish company Treemetrics has developed an innovative system that uses space and ground assets to map forests and monitor tree-harvesting machinery.

Thanks to European telecoms satellites, affordable broadband Internet access via satellite is becoming reality. 

Two recent ARTES-funded feasibility studies looked into ways of understanding and mitigating the risks associated with unstable terrain.

The incorporation of satellite communication services in railway signalling systems is now one step closer.

A robust portable device for monitoring vital signs and providing communications for medics developed with the support of ESA offers a lifeline even in the remotest areas on Earth via satcoms.

ASSIST allows project managers to analyse the positive and negative impacts of their Telemedicine services way before they go live.

European Defence Agency (EDA) and European Space Agency (ESA), have agreed to pursue their cooperation in the domain of Remotely Piloted Aircrafts.

The Dutch company Robin Radar has recently taken the FlySafe technology down a new and unexpected path.

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.

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GRIDFOR

Status date: 25 August 2025

GRIDFOR delivers hyperlocal weather forecasting using satellite Earth Observation and AI to enable two critical applications: predictive Dynamic Line Rating for grid operators seeking to optimize transmission capacity without expensive sensors, and compliance-grade renewable energy forecasting for solar and wind producers requiring accurate scheduling to reduce costly imbalance penalties in European energy markets.

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GreenerCotton

Status date: 25 August 2025

GreenerCotton services support the implementation, certification, and transparency of sustainable cotton standards with satellite enabled technology. The EO-based platform developed within the project can be integrated into external IT systems like Farm Management software or Traceability systems via API. GreenerCotton is targeting two main use cases: 1. Supporting standardisation companies in implementation and certification 2. Supporting extension services (field advisory) to implement standards and improve production.

SpaceInBus

Status date: 20 August 2025

SpaceInBus is a smart mobility platform integrating event ticketing and transport services, optimising routes using demand forecasting. It connects event organisers, transport operators and passengers to provide convenient, sustainable, and cost-efficient travel solutions for festivals, concerts and group trips.

ACT

Status date: 18 August 2025

ACT is an AI-powered platform that transforms Earth observation data into precise, scalable and transparent forest carbon estimates. Designed to support feasibility assessment and monitoring across the project lifecycle, ACT helps developers and stakeholders generate high-integrity credits faster, at lower cost, and with greater credibility.

SITH

Status date: 18 August 2025

CORAC “SITH” service  is a cloud-based software solution, designed to authenticate and trace Earth Observation (EO) data. It ensures data integrity and trustworthiness across the EO value chain, using keyless digital signing & verification, traceable data provenance, and trustworthiness evaluations. SITH aims to protect EO data from tampering, helping providers comply with complex EU cybersecurity and AI regulations while safeguarding critical decision-making processes.

GeoAI_Watloss

Status date: 12 November 2022

GeoAI_Watloss - Location of leaks in water supply networks using artificial intelligence algorithms based on satellite and aerial imagery and GNSS positioning. The aim of the project is to build a product supporting the process of locating water leaks in water supply networks by improving the procedure of their detection.

E-Mobility SpaceLink

Status date: 13 August 2025

The 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.

SeaUrchin

Status date: 22 July 2024

The focus of our DEMO is to develop a Surf Tracking application and enhanced surf forecast and alert service.  The tracking app will track and analyse surfers’ position and performance in the water accurately in conjunction with the Samsung Galaxy 5 smartwatch. . The second element of the project is development of an enhanced surf forecast service and personalised conditions alert service. This will be achieved through the use of EO imagery together with other ocean & weather characteristics.

SpaceEPC

Status date: 11 August 2025

SatVu is collaborating with the Urban Big Data Centre (Part of the University of Glasgow) to enhance the analysis of building energy efficiency.

The study will drive the development of the Heat Loss Index (HLI), a pioneering metric designed to identify buildings with high thermal energy wastage, enabling policymakers and urban planners to focus retrofitting efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
 

Verisat.AI

Status date: 11 August 2025

Verisat is a tool that detects AI-generated or manipulated satellite imagery. It helps journalists, analysts, and decision-makers verify visual content using advanced machine learning models trained on real and synthetic satellite data.

Prisma

Status date: 08 August 2025

Pontos Prisma uses satellite data and AI for marine risk assessment, identifying favourable zones where pelagic fish schools (tuna, mackerel, sardine) can be caught sustainably. The platform helps fishing vessels (5-25m) reduce search time by 40%, increase catch efficiency by 35%, while ensuring sustainable practices through real-time environmental monitoring and compliance tracking.

CAPRI

Status date: 08 August 2025

Safer, faster, and cost-effective bridge inspections using AI-driven drone formations with cooperative localization, even in GNSS-denied areas.

BAT

Status date: 08 August 2025

Unlock Nature’s Signals with Fauna’s Biodiversity Assessment Tool (BAT)
Forests are under pressure! From pests, disease, and climate stress. Fauna Smart Technologies is developing BAT: a groundbreaking digital tool that listens to nature through ecoacoustics,satellite imagery and machine learning to help forest managers detect early signs of ecosystem stress and protect biodiversity.

Friilink Mobile

Status date: 27 June 2024

Friilink mobile offers a comprehensive technological solution for buses and trains that allows operating companies to offer entertainment services to passengers with high-speed internet always available on board, generate new revenue through digital advertising tools optimized with AI, save in expenses through its telematics integration solution, route optimization and vehicle status monitoring, and increase on-board safety.

Expanding Ocean Monitoring with High-speed UAVs

Status date: 06 August 2025

High-speed UAVs with satellite links deliver real-time whale presence confirmation, optimising marine area closures and balancing ecosystem protection with economic activity.

OSHI

Status date: 06 August 2025

SeaSat’s Ocean Sentinel Health Index (OSHI) provides real-time, high-resolution satellite monitoring and predictive insights for coastal ocean health. Our service helps aquaculture operators mitigate risks from harmful algal blooms, temperature fluctuations, and water quality changes, ensuring sustainable and profitable marine farming operations.

S4D and dMRV

Status date: 04 July 2025

Seqana delivers a cost-effective Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) solution for agrifood companies, carbon project developers, and farming platforms. Using satellite data and machine learning, we map soil carbon levels and reduce the need for physical sampling, which cuts costs without compromising accuracy. Our approach enhances scalability, compliance, and transparency, enabling smarter, data-driven carbon farming.

Data4Water

Status date: 04 August 2025

Data4Water is a next-generation solution transforming how India’s Godavari River Basin is managed. Building on a successful feasibility study, this demonstrator delivers high-resolution forecasts, data, and insights on rivers and streams to support smarter, more sustainable decisions in agriculture, hydropower, irrigation, and fisheries. By combining satellite technology, in-situ monitoring, and AI, Data4Water unlocks the full potential of continental freshwater systems for resilience and impact. 

SAPS

Status date: 04 August 2025

The aim of the project is to create a system for tracking criminals using GNSS signal jamming devices to steal cars and kidnap civilians. The project involves exploring the possibility of creating a system for tracing the disturbed signal based on low-budget GNSS receivers. The system would make it possible to determine the time and direction of the offender's escape from the crime scene.

The Digital Worksite

Status date: 01 August 2025

The Digital Worksite project develops a satellite-enabled solution to improve safety and efficiency for railway maintenance teams by tracking people, vehicles and equipment in real-time during worksites.

GRailMon

Status date: 01 August 2025

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.