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.
GEMS
Status date: 04 September 2025
GEMS is pioneering the development of advanced emissions tracking solutions. Leveraging cutting-edge Earth Observation data from the Copernicus satellite services, our platform enables near real-time detection, identification, and monitoring of NO2/NOx and SO2 emissions sources across Europe. GEMS platform, address a growing demand for accurate emissions tracking, driven by evolving environmental regulations and the increasing focus on sustainable industrial practices.
HabiTracker
Status date: 04 September 2025
HabiTracker is a habitat mapping & biodiversity monitoring service concept that combines Earth Observation data with ground-based IoT sensors to help UK farmers meet environmental reporting requirements and unlock nature-based financial opportunities. Developed by Terrabotics, it provides real-time ecosystem insights, regulatory-compliant reports, and practical recommendations that enhance ecosystem health while supporting farm productivity and sustainability.
Heibjerg APW Robot
Status date: 04 September 2025
The pavement weeding efforts in gravel and stone pavement can be significantly reduced, if robotic technology can be used to automate large parts of this tedious task. Utilizing GNSS navigation and sensor fusing, and combining it with intelligent water dispensing, Heibjerg has enabled a small robots to carry out this task.
5SEnSES
Status date: 22 July 2025
5SEnSES is a service (SaaS) based on cloud-native platform for the gas and oil extraction sector. It integrates seismic, satellite (SAR), GPS and IoT data in real time, correlating ground-surface movements, seismic activity and pore pressure through an AI engine. The platform delivers faster, cost-effective, environmentally responsible monitoring and predictive simulation, surpassing traditional assessment methods and complying with all regulatory and legislative requirements.
AFNOL
Status date: 14 February 2024
The project aims to improve the data analytics software used by insurance companies to confirm an accident has happened, who is at fault and the probability of injury.
EODT4Crises
Status date: 28 August 2025
Helyx and the University of Portsmouth (UoP) have developed “Earth Observation Digital Twins (DTs) for Crises” that focus on utility and transport networks. The DTs map the vulnerability of networks to natural hazards and the damage to these systems post-event. By using earth observation imagery, our DTs support the rapid global response of humanitarian teams to crises.
BodenPulse
Status date: 27 August 2025
BodenPulse is an agricultural technology project that provides farmers with a smart fertilization planner. The platform uses satellite data and in-situ soil measurements collected by an innovative soil enzymatic activity reader to create locally tailored plans. This optimizes fertilizer use, reduces costs, increases crop yield, and minimizes pollution from agricultural runoff and gas emissions.
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.