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.
STAR-FISH Feasibility Study
Status date: 11 May 2017
STAR-FISH is a management system that will automatically monitor and record fishing activity and fish discarding, in order to verify compliance with discarding regulations. The STAR-FISH service will consist of:
- A Remote Monitoring System (RMS) (hardware and software) installed on board vessels to monitor, record, identify and transmit fish discard data
- On-shore software which monitors fishing and discarding data from vessels and can provide alerts to fishing regulators
- Interfacing with databases/platforms to support fish sustainability and traceability statistics
STEAM
Status date: 04 May 2017
The objective of this study is to investigate the technical feasibility, financial/non-financial viability and sustainability of a future service aiming at measuring the amounts of sulphur oxides components ejected by vessels travelling inside the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) as defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Urban DRR
Status date: 18 April 2017
Applying space based solutions to save lives and critical infrastructure by reducing the risk and impact of natural disasters in urban areas.
RPAS Intelligent Parcel Delivery
Status date: 11 January 2017
In the advent of the remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), the Unmanned Parcel Delivery (UPD) project seeks to utilise RPAS and satellite technology to establish a fast, safe and secure UPD service to customers in remote and hard-to-reach locations.
SAVEWATER
Status date: 07 August 2012
The Savewater Project conducts a feasibility study for integrated Satellite - AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) applications in the field of water management. The proposed application integrates satellite services (earth observation and navigation) and mobile platform services (in situ measurements and visualization of water characteristics).
FruitLook
Status date: 17 August 2012
Water is a critical resource in South Africa, which challenges the agricultural sector to reduce irrigation water consumption while keeping production sustainable. Adequate information on the crop water, growth and nutrient status is crucial to improve water management.The FruitLook pre-operational service demonstrates to Western Cape grape and deciduous fruit farmers the benefits of integrated satellite technologies in their daily water and farm management.
BALMON
Status date: 26 March 2014
The BALMON project aims to provide an extensive, well-justified assessment of technologies, services and development needs that will support and enhance the efficiency of water quality monitoring and coastal surveillance activities in the Baltic Sea region.
WIMS
Status date: 02 June 2016
Using a variety of space applications to improve and streamline the maintenance and monitoring regimes of the water industry within the UK.
OWASIS-NL
Status date: 17 November 2016
How can water management authorities, agro food industries and multi-national industries benefit from improved information on water availability?
The OWASIS-NL feasibility study investigated innovative services that help water managers to make more efficient use of the available water and to reduce the risk of flood and drought damage.
GrapeLook
Status date: 17 August 2011
This project focuses on the operational monitoring of crop water and nitrogen use of vineyards in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Based on the daily management of irrigation water resources and on-farm nitrogen by means of satellite remote sensing technologies, satellite communications and satellite positioning the project aims to assist various end-users.
INTOGENER Feasibility Study
Status date: 08 November 2011
INTOGENER is a feasibility study for the implementation of a water flow monitoring and prediction system aimed at hydropower production and water management organizations. The study is supported by ENDESA, a Spanish utility with a leadership position in South America.