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.
Geo-Shield
Status date: 17 March 2026
OPTIMAIZE develops GEO-SHIELD, a satellite-enabled risk intelligence service that uses Sentinel-1 InSAR data to detect seasonal ground deformation and deliver dynamic, building-level vulnerability scores for clay shrink–swell hazards. The solution supports insurers in underwriting, claims validation, and proactive loss prevention, providing objective, scalable, and cost-efficient geotechnical drought risk assessment.
Next-Gen Coastal DEM
Status date: 17 March 2026
Ocean Ledger is developing a next-generation stochastic storm surge model underpinned by enhanced digital elevation models that account for erosion, seabed depth and coastal defenses using earth observation and AI. Their product enables precise underwriting, cost-effective risk engineering and asset-surveillance for property & infrastructure along the coastline.
EWPIP
Status date: 17 March 2026
Data driven parametric insurance solutions for wildfire and drought risks. Droughts and wildfires are increasing in frequency, intensity, and unpredictability, which is challenging traditional insurance models and exposing clients to greater losses. Our parametric insurance solutions offer pre-defined triggers and automated payouts—delivering speed, clarity, and confidence when it matters most.
MUPO
Status date: 13 March 2026
MUPO enables the digitalization of agriculture with smart livestock and stable management
by supporting robotics to:
+ Minimize physical labour for farmers and mitigate workforce shortages.
+ Provide appropriate housing for animals and support their welfare.
+ Contribute to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in livestock farming.
IoT Trust+
Status date: 12 March 2026
IoTtrust+ delivers quantum-safe encrypted satellite communications for IoT/OT systems and remote healthcare. Building on CyberHive's Connect VPN, it creates zero-trust networks between security-hardened endpoints through application fingerprinting and sandboxing - protecting against supply chain attacks.
EODT4Crises
Status date: 12 March 2026
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.
FireTrack
Status date: 12 March 2026
FireTrack is a satellite-based wildfire monitoring service delivering near-real-time maps of active fire fronts and burnt areas. By processing satellite data directly in space and transmitting results within minutes, it provides emergency services and risk managers with timely, high-resolution information to support operational decision-making during ongoing wildfire events.
SAT2LEAF
Status date: 10 March 2026
SAT2LEAF (Urban and Peri-Urban Crops Monitoring through Satellite Earth Observation and Leaf-Level Data Fusion) combines satellite data from Copernicus Sentinel-2 with AI-driven plant-level diagnostics via Agrobit’s iAgro mobile app. It enables real-time monitoring and spatialization of crop health, CO₂ absorption, and diseases in urban and peri-urban farms, empowering cities and citizens with data-driven tools for sustainable food production.
BioMoss
Status date: 10 March 2026
BioMosS provides accurate and scalable biodiversity monitoring by fusing ground-truth IoT BioT sensors with satellite data. The platform delivers automated species identification and microclimate telemetry to support corporate compliance and nature restoration, achieving near-perfect precision across a 10,000+ species library.
ROAD SYSTEM Mobile App
Status date: 10 March 2026
The ROAD SYSTEM™ Mobile App transforms how cities and infrastructure experts assess cycling conditions. Leveraging AI, smartphone sensors, and high-precision GNSS data, the app enables real-time, cost-effective evaluations of cycle lanes. With its intuitive interface and ability to scale without the need for dedicated hardware, it empowers urban planners, engineers, and auditors to make data-driven decisions that enhance safety, mobility, and sustainability.
EO-VTI
Status date: 10 March 2026
EO-VTI is developing an Earth Observation–enhanced Vessel Transparency Index in collaboration with an industry partner in order to uncover deceptive and high-risk maritime activity. The project combines satellite data, AIS analytics, and explainable risk scoring to support maritime compliance, insurance, sanctions enforcement, and decarbonisation.
ÆRON
Status date: 09 March 2026
Project ÆRON is developing autonomous, remotely operated platforms for eDNA sampling in remote and extreme environments. This increases access to important biodiversity data for monitoring and managing natural environments and industry such as aquaculture.
GridEyeS
Status date: 10 July 2023
GridEyes delivers satellite-enabled situational awareness for electricity transmission and distribution operators worldwide. By combining Earth Observation data with advanced artificial intelligence and weather intelligence, the service enables faster, safer and more cost-efficient vegetation and risk management along power lines — reducing operational risk and environmental footprint.
Following a successful ESA-supported demonstration, GridEyeS is commercially available and serving customers globally.
INGURU PREDICT
Status date: 06 March 2026
Optimization of Port Activities in Real Time to Reduce Environmental Impact on specific parameters, Using Artificial Intelligence and Satellite Images
EM-Grow
Status date: 06 March 2026
The project demonstrates an herbicide-free robotic weed control service using GNSS and RTK for precision navigation. An autonomous fleet identifies and removes weeds, supporting organic farming, improving yield, and increasing livestock safety. The service is delivered through a Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) model operated by trained contractors.
GEOFENCE
Status date: 06 March 2026
GEOFENCE aims at achieving high-integrity, high-availability while maximizing land area utilization by intelligently fusing data from the core sensor suite, specifically addressing GNSS vulnerabilities in typical agricultural settings.
HeatScan
Status date: 05 March 2026
Using satellite thermal data and AI to detect urban heat hotspots and identify overheated buildings to support energy efficiency and climate adaptation strategies.
Pemberton Biodiversity monitoring tool
Status date: 05 March 2026
The Pemberton Biodiversity Portal leverages a time series of UAV, aerial, and satellite data, alongside derived data which is ground-truthed and then compiled into a federated biodiversity metrics dataset to provide data consumers with accredited automated remote measurement and tracking of biodiversity.
IntMAP
Status date: 02 March 2026
IntMAP delivers satellite-enhanced geo-fencing and AI-based routing intelligence for intermodal logistics hubs. It converts GNSS traces into leg-level journeys across road, rail, barge, and terminals, supporting CO₂ accounting under ISO 14083 and GLEC v3.2. Coverage includes 2 500 + hub geofences across Europe and North America, built on 1 000 + geofences in ports and terminals.
CropSnap
Status date: 26 February 2026
This service blends satellite insights with simple smartphone photos to monitor crops. By uniting Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data with on-field images and weather trends, it delivers fast, accurate, and affordable loss assessments. The result: quicker claims, lower insurance costs, and stronger protection for smallholder farmers in India—scalable to global agriculture.
SEUSS
Status date: 25 February 2026
SEUSS integrates satellite derived weather and ship position data into HR Wallingford’s underwater noise model, improving the assessment of the impact of noise on marine life
OCTAGON
Status date: 25 February 2026
OCTAGON is a suite of intelligent tools and services available in Cloud in the form of SaaS, to facilitate the decision-making process and the management of energy assets, where "intelligent" means: optimal design, dimensioning and management of the energy system, simulation and management of multiple scenarios/sites (“behind” and “beyond” the meter) and easy to use for all players in the energy system, decision makers and users.
BirdWatch
Status date: 25 February 2026
BirdWatch is an early-warning system that uses satellite data and in-shed sensors to predict disease, environmental and welfare risks across poultry farms, helping integrators and farmers act earlier and reduce losses.