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.
EFFORS
Status date: 18 September 2023
A real-time flood forecasting system has been developed and is operated at the computational centre of the Austrian national weather service GeoSphere Austria.
EFFORS brings together experts in the field of meteorology, hydrology, hydrodynamics and satellite communication. Within a coherent modelling chain, the EFFORS system couples the individual numerical models and provides relevant data about flood evolution on short time scales.
VASP
Status date: 18 September 2023
In this project, Space Norway, together with the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA), the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) and Kongsberg Seatex (KSX), have enabled a platform for Maritime VHF communications services using VDE-SAT, targeting the services the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has defined in the Maritime Service Portfolio (MSP). The following three services were demonstrated:
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Ice chart distribution
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SAR coordination
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Mandatory Reporting System (MRS) information exchange
PowerEdge
Status date: 15 September 2023
The project is developing a new standard for physical snowpack measurements for the hydropower industry by use of L-band radar measurements in combination with InSAR processing techniques. The added values are higher resolution of snow estimations in time and space as well as less need for physical presence (equipment & humans) in the mountains to do snow estimations.
SMARTGRIDS-DEMO
Status date: 13 September 2023
The project develops technically and financially feasible services that can assist stakeholders of the energy network sector in their work practices. Earth Observation data and Artificial Intelligence techniques are the key assets for developing services that can help improve performance, reduce costs and mitigate problems, which arise from the management, maintenance and operation of the energy network infrastructures.
INST
Status date: 13 September 2023
Instantly Networked Smart Triage (INST) is a novel service enabled by satellite communications that provides real-time data to emergency services to save lives in mass casualty incidents. INST is enabled by a low-cost lightweight device that can be associated with a casualty to indicate where they are, how urgently they require medical attention, and to report the number of casualties.
LifeLoS
Status date: 22 December 2022
LifeLoS is a new patient management and monitoring solution that can be used by any hospital or home care service to track and trace ‘free-to-move’ patients and other relevant people in indoor and outdoor spaces, reacting quickly to possible incidents or lost patients, and to dynamically plan new safe paths in case adverse events happen both indoor and outdoor.
SeaWire DeepSea 5G LEO
Status date: 16 August 2023
Unleashing the power of 5G connectivity at sea, the SeaWire DeepSea 5G LEO solution transforms maritime communication. This innovative solution combines terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks for unmatched speed, seamless transitions, and lower costs. Beyond solving current maritime challenges, it anticipates future needs, promising an improved quality of life at sea, smarter transportation, and a revolution in the maritime industry.
PORT SENTINEL
Status date: 10 August 2023
The main objective of PORT SENTINEL is to estimate the technical and economic feasibility of new relative services to the "Port of the Future" that can take advantage of “space-based” data. The Consortium is proposed to serve the market with instrument for the monitoring of seabed, and in particular harbour, integrating data of satellite navigation and surveys of the state of the seabed.
IPAS
Status date: 07 August 2023
IPAS (Interruption Prevention Alert Service) is a platform-based insight risk service, utilising satellite technology and asset geo-data to identify third party interference within close proximity to critical utility assets. This results in invaluable insights for water and gas utility companies, consequently improving asset management processes in terms of resilience, safety and operational performance to keep essential energy and water utility services running.
APPIDE
Status date: 07 August 2023
APPIDE is an AI-powered tool designed to increase the efficiency of thermographic inspections of photovoltaic plants. Using radiometric, RGB, and GPS data acquired from drones, APPIDE generates detailed reports in a matter of hours, identifying exactly where and what the performance problems are on solar sites. Our AI-based solution drastically reduces the inspection times by human inspection and increases the reliability of reports. Overall, APPIDE allows you to make more inspections with fewer human resources, maximising the return on investment of your drones and your business.
CroSSMaps
Status date: 07 August 2023
Development of a solution for scalable, crowd-sourced seafloor mapping to support the fishing industry with better nautical charts.
IBISA Phase 2
Status date: 04 August 2023
IBISA is a pioneering global climate insur-tech that shields businesses and communities against the impacts of climate change. Using satellite data, we measure weather conditions to design and operate cost-efficient, scalable insurance solutions.
Through partnerships with local, global insurers and distribution channels, IBISA creates tailored insurance products that are easy to understand, transparent, affordable and provide rapid payouts. Our innovative use of satellite imagery and actuarial tools results in robust insurance products that cater to real-world needs.
Space for UAM
Status date: 04 August 2023
The main objectives of the Space for UAM Feasibility Study is to carry out an in-depth analysis on the technical feasibility and economic viability of space-based services and solutions in support of the development and/or operations of UAM for use cases of interest to the user communities, and/or its integration into the air traffic.
CUES
Status date: 04 August 2023
The Real Estate value chain is currently unable to tap into and utilize the efficiency potentials inherent in the urban built environment. Many office buildings are underutilized – void periods are often long and costly. CUES provides stakeholders in real estate with a surface to visualize and understand and improve asset utilization.