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.
EO-INSURE
Status date: 21 April 2026
EO INSURE is a service for the insurance world that combine Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 optical imagery with weather and fielddata to detect abiotic damages in orchards, tailored to insurance workflows. This new feature opens the doors toward continuous monitoring, rapid event verification, fraud mitigation, and portfolio-level risk monitoring for insurers, brokers, and reinsurers.
Origin Aura
Status date: 20 April 2026
Origin is developing Origin Aura to enable autonomous data collection and global data transmission via Satcom, supporting the expansion of its trenchless pipeline repair and satellite leak detection technologies. Equipped with advanced sensors, the tool will capture precise location and operational data, ensuring accurate real-time reporting and allowing Origin maintain the high standards associated with its technology.
RegenAg – MRV
Status date: 15 April 2026
The RegenAg – MRV service provides monitoring, reporting and verification of regenerative agricultural practices, such as cover cropping, no residue burn, crop rotation and improved irrigation. Through innovate use of satellite earth observation and geospatial analytics, cropping systems, irrigation techniques, soil treatment and residue management are monitored and evaluated. The service facilitates high-integrity farm carbon and sustainable farming projects.
SKYS.O.S.
Status date: 14 April 2026
SKYS.O.S. is a satellite-assisted safety service supporting the creation, transmission and handling of emergency cases towards the 112 / PSAP chain in complex outdoor and urban environments.
The service integrates connected devices, terrestrial communication networks and space-enabled assets with a central Relay Center platform, ensuring end-to-end delivery of structured emergency information, including position and event data, even when terrestrial connectivity is unavailable, insufficient or degraded through the use of an alternative NTN bearer.
GTMS
Status date: 14 April 2026
The Global Tailings Monitoring Service provides tailings storage facilities with comprehensive and consistent monitoring using a combination of remote sensing technologies and environmental datasets. Built for worldwide scalability, GTMS is designed to be suitable for all sites within a global portfolio.
UVFDR
Status date: 14 April 2026
The universal virtual flight data recorder (UVFDR) is a vendor-agnostic, non-exclusive data repository, providing flight data including Global Aeronautic Distress and Safety System (GADSS) functions from day-to-day aviation operations to users in near real time.
SAIA DP
Status date: 14 April 2026
To support agricultural insurers in claim management and risk management, satellite data is used to support the assessment of current damage caused by weather events and to estimate the risk of future damage to a field.
DecubiMat
Status date: 07 April 2026
The proposed solution is an electronic sensor bedmat—with sensors derived from space technology for monitoring decubitus ulcers. It supports medical professionals in treatment and prevention by providing action recommendations based on AI-driven analysis of the data. The main benefit is to optimize patient comfort and reduce the negative effects of prolonged periods spent lying in the same position.
CottonWISE
Status date: 26 January 2026
CottonWISE applies Earth Observation to quantify water use and water productivity in cotton cultivation. The project addresses the lack of objective, scalable water metrics in sustainability certification by providing independent monitoring to support irrigation management, benchmarking and verification across the cotton value chain.
SpaceAware Resilience (SWiiFT)
Status date: 08 January 2026
Feasibility study to investigate commercial uses of Space Weather Data in various industries, understanding the impacts of Space Weather on critical nation infrastructure and how leveraging and utilising space weather data can address these problems and gaps.
PURLIEU
Status date: 07 April 2026
The Purlieu project utilises a combination of remote-sensing and low-cost ground survey technologies to determine on-farm carbon sinks (hedgerows, vegetation, tree cover) and biodiversity indicators
OCTAVE
Status date: 07 April 2026
OCTAVE (Organic Cotton Tracking & Verification Engine) is a space-enabled traceability platform integrating Earth Observation, AI, blockchain, and isotopic science to verify organic cotton from farm to fibre. It delivers tamper-proof geo-traceability, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance for sustainable textile supply chains.
AgroMAP Pro
Status date: 07 April 2026
AgroMAP Pro is a space-enabled farm management solution leveraging Sentinel-2 satellite data and advanced analytics to automate monitoring, reporting, and compliance. The platform reduces administrative burden, improves data accuracy, and supports sustainable, data-driven agriculture while ensuring alignment with European Union subsidy requirements.
CEROC
Status date: 07 April 2026
Evaluation of operational feasibility and value of supervising multiple autonomous electric ferries from a centralized Remote Operation Centre.
SOCBIO-MAP
Status date: 07 April 2026
SOCBIO-MAP delivers scientifically rigorous, satellite-enhanced mapping of soil organic carbon stocks and biodiversity in forest ecosystems. By integrating Earth observation with optimised field sampling and laboratory analysis, the project makes high-quality soil health MRV feasible, scalable, and cost-effective for carbon project developers, conservation organisations, and corporate sustainability programmes worldwide.
E-Mobility SpaceLink
Status date: 30 March 2026
he 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.
Helios
Status date: 27 March 2026
AERIUS-EO
Status date: 14 February 2023
Urban green spaces (UGS) such as parks, gardens, playgrounds and vegetation play a viable role in supporting the well-being, health and social cohesion of residents by offering space for recreation and relaxation. The AERIUS-EO project aims at supporting city authorities in sustainably maintaining UGS functionalities and should derive planning measures to ensure their resilience against the challenges of a changing climate.