Earth Observation with AI Enhanced with Collaboration Between Ubotica and Simera Sense

Ubotica Technologies has announced a collaboration with Simera Sense, a leading supplier of Earth Observation (EO) optical cameras, to evaluate the integration of Space:AI technology into Simera’s imaging solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance multispectral and hyperspectral imaging for the nano- and small satellite markets, making EO missions more economically viable and operationally efficient.

Integration of CogniSAT-CRC

The collaboration focuses on combining the ground-breaking capabilities of the CogniSAT-XE2 platform and its associated AI solutions with Simera’s world-leading range of Multispectral and Hyperspectral imagers. The CogniSAT-CRC (Cloud Removal and Compression) solution, when combined with Simera’s HyperScape100 imager, provides the most cost-effective system solution to gather useful, high-resolution hyperspectral information from space. This cutting-edge AI-driven technology provides an efficient image triage and compression solution which optimises image data size, thereby addressing a critical issue limiting the operational use of hyperspectral imagers in orbit and significantly reducing data transmission costs.

“Demonstrating EDGE computing and EDGE-AI technical compatibility with our imagers reflects the evolving needs of the EO industry,” said Johann du Toit, CEO of Simera Sense. 

This collaboration allows customers to integrate these advanced imaging solutions combined with AI processing capabilities based on CogniSAT technology. This enables real-time image processing and reduces the data volume transmitted from space to Earth, accelerating the delivery of critical insights to  customers. By maximising the utility of hyperspectral imagers, customers can significantly lower costs and improve access to actionable intelligence.

Ubotica has already demonstrated the utility of the combination of CogniSAT technology with the HyperScape100 imager on its CogniSAT-6 mission and this collaboration seeks to deliver these benefits to customers. This commercial mission confirms the compatibility between these technologies and brings EDGE solutions to customers.

Economic Viability of EO with CogniSAT-CRC

CogniSAT-CRC is a key technology in making Earth Observation with multispectral and hyperspectral imagers economically viable. By processing and compressing large volumes of EO data on-board, it reduces the need for extensive data transmission and lowers operational costs, making EO missions more feasible and beneficial for customers.

Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica, said: “We are excited to expand our AI-driven solutions in the EO industry through this collaboration with Simera Sense. The integrated compatibility of CogniSAT-CRC with Simera’s hyperspectral imagers highlights our technology’s potential to solve real-world challenges and enhance the economic viability of space missions.”

The Letter of Intent (LOI) between Ubotica and Simera Sense marks the beginning of this innovative collaboration, aimed at improving EO missions through advanced AI technologies.

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