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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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Greener Cotton

Status date: 11 September 2024

Greener|Cotton aims to substantially improve sustainable cotton production by the application of satellite based digital agriculture technology. Integrated with cotton local traceability solutions, Greener|Cotton will help to reduce inputs and thus costs, allow to better manage production risks, reduce workers and environmental contamination, increase cotton quality, yields and revenues, lead to trusted production data and improving smallholder livelihood.

GreenerCotton

Status date: 11 September 2024

GreenerCotton services support the implementation, certification, and transparency of sustainable cotton standards with satellite enabled technology. 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.

RT5.0

Status date: 27 November 2023

Rural Tourism 5.0 (RT5.0) is a next generation travel planning ‘eco-algorithm’, designed to improve the  visitor experience, impact on the environment, and the economic output of rural tourist destinations.

RASFarm

Status date: 05 September 2024

RASFarm is a collaborative robot system exploiting the integration of mechanical technologies, artificial intelligence and satellite navigation to autonomously carry out different agricultural operations (plants and fruits monitoring, spraying and picking). 

EM-Grow

Status date: 05 September 2024

Experience the future of organic farming with a pioneering herbicide-free weed control solution. Utilizing advanced GNSS and RTK technology, an autonomous robotic fleet precisely targets and removes weeds, optimizing yield and ensuring livestock safety. Paltech’s Robots as a Service (RaaS) model delivers efficient, sustainable, and resource-effective farming, revolutionizing weed management for organic farmers in Germany.

Wind Sat

Status date: 04 September 2024

The Wind Sat project is developing an AI-powered forecasting platform for wind energy production using satellite imagery and other data sources. It provides high-frequency forecasts to help renewable energy companies optimize asset management, energy trading, and grid balancing. 

SWIM

Status date: 04 September 2024

SWIM is a dynamic digital twin solution for water management, seamlessly integrates real-time in-situ data, satellite imagery, and advanced analytics. It monitors water quality and detects harmful algae blooms, providing customized insights, timely alerts and detailed reports. Designed for both municipal and private sector water management, SWIM empowers users to make informed decisions and enhance water resource management.

STELLAR

Status date: 30 August 2024

The STELLAR service ensures comprehensive and accessible crop information, enhancing decision-making and optimizing supply chain management within the agricultural sector. 

P-STEP

Status date: 21 December 2022

Personalised Space Technology Exercise Platform (P-STEP) is an innovative solution that will deliver and monitor personalised exercise advice to patients living with long-term health conditions (LTC). The platform in the form of a smartphone application will facilitate physical activity behaviours change by combining personalised disease-specific exercise advice and self-monitoring with real-time environmental data.

CTAPP

Status date: 30 August 2024

The CTAPP will be specifically tailored to urban environments, addressing the unique challenges that cities face in the context of climate change. Using the CICs methodology, EO and non-EO data, it will systematically analyse and model the cascading effects of climate-related events in urban environments and provide critical insights into the vulnerability of urban areas to climate-related disasters.  

PYRNEXAT

Status date: 30 August 2024

PYRNEXAT is a smart sanitation management platform that collects and analyses data relating to toilet-user behaviour and health, sanitation management processes, and environmental factors. It harnesses IoT and Artificial Intelligence technologies, and incorporates earth observation, satellite communications, and GNSS capabilities. 

DWR

Status date: 30 August 2024

The Digitising Water Resilience project, led by Krucial with SAS, Deep Planet, SRUC, University of Strathclyde, CLEAN International, and Jacob's, aims to develop an innovative water monitoring solution. Using advanced IoT sensors, satellite imagery, and data analytics, the project addresses water quality and quantity stress, enhancing water management in global catchments for sustainable and reliable water access.

SenseDOCK

Status date: 30 August 2024

The SenseBOAT USV and SenseDOCK Offshore System offer a versatile method for autonomous monitoring of water quality and biodiversity at open sea. Equipped with optical, visual and acoustic sensors the solution offers offshore industries a precision method for year long monitoring of marine nature at wind farms, floating solar farms and aquaculture production at open sea. 

Data4Water

Status date: 20 August 2024

Data4Water is a groundbreaking initiative addressing the complex water challenges in India's Godavari River Basin. Recognized as a priority basin by the Water Resilience Coalition, the Godavari River Basin faces significant issues such as water scarcity, pollution, and fluctuating river discharge levels. Data4Water aims to enhance water management by providing accurate river discharge forecasts through BWI’s advanced services. By leveraging cutting-edge satellite data, in-situ observations, and machine learning, we offer a holistic approach to tackling these challenges, supporting farmers, agribusinesses, and local authorities in managing water resources sustainably.

LUNESA

Status date: 16 August 2024

Producing 2D and 3D Digital Elevation Maps (DEMs) based on merging EO data with real-time image capture from thousands of shared e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds etc to develop up-to-date mapping and terrestrial imaging solutions

Hand for U

Status date: 16 August 2024

“Hand for U” is an application that allows People in Need and Volunteers to easily contact each other and respectively, express their needs and offer their help on behalf of the Volunteering Organisations. “Hand for U”  aims to facilitate the creation of a helping community. 

SMART TT CARE

Status date: 16 August 2024

Discover Ping4All’s groundbreaking platform for holistic wellbeing and medical sport applications. With  state-of-the-art sport-science, digital, and medical knowledge, their innovative solutions redefine health enhancing experiences at sports clubs and integrate sports breast cancer rehabilitation into healthcare  systems. Utilizing immersive tech, AI, and 5G, they empower women to manage their health capital,  fostering confidence and resocialization. Ping4All's vision is to innovate table tennis for “One Health”,  anytime, anywhere.

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.

OPVIDA

Status date: 23 July 2024

This kick-start activity centred around Luna Systems' computer vision solution which is designed to improve the safety of shared micromobility vehicles. The system employs computer vision to identify patterns in shared vehicle rider behavior, focusing on sidewalk riding, travel speed, and proximity to pedestrians. This data provides valuable insights for shared mobility operators, enabling them to enforce safer riding practices among their ridership. Recognizing the limitations of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in urban environments, the activity centred on exploring the feasibility of AI-based techniques such as Visual Wayfinding and Map Matching to enhance positioning accuracy to ensure robust ride safety assessments.
 

ARcade

Status date: 27 November 2023

Information and entertainment at the right time, in the right place. A platform providing a series of geolocated interconnected virtual spaces, called ‘Arcades’: virtual spaces overlaid on reality, activated by GNSS, where users access images, films, text and sound, using a smartphone/iPad. Turning everyday locations into virtual cinemas, classrooms, music venues, galleries, information hubs or marketing billboards.