Global Satellite Surveying
Our satellite surveying capabilities provide unparalleled insight through cutting-edge satellite and aerial imaging technology. We offer comprehensive ground condition assessment, asset verification, supply chain validation, and real-time monitoring services across the globe—especially in remote, rural, and hard-to-reach locations.
How Satellite Surveying Supports Global Business
Our services enable businesses to make informed decisions and mitigate risk across multiple sectors:
- Agricultural Supply Chain Verification: Assess crop health, yield capacity, and production capabilities of farms in remote regions before committing to contracts
- Manufacturing Facility Assessment: Verify the existence, scale, and operational status of production facilities in developing nations
- Infrastructure & Logistics Planning: Survey road conditions, port facilities, and transportation routes to assess supply chain viability
- Real Estate & Land Development: Evaluate property conditions, land use, and development potential in emerging markets
- Environmental & Compliance Monitoring: Track environmental conditions, deforestation, water resources, and regulatory compliance
- Construction & Project Monitoring: Verify construction progress and site conditions without costly site visits
- Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor facilities, expansion activities, and operational changes
- Due Diligence & Risk Assessment: Validate claims made by potential partners, suppliers, or investment targets
Supporting Business in Developing Nations
Satellite surveying is particularly valuable for businesses operating in or sourcing from developing regions where ground access is limited, infrastructure is challenging, or verification is difficult:
- Remote Access: Survey facilities and assets in areas with poor road infrastructure, political instability, or geographic barriers
- Rapid Assessment: Obtain critical intelligence within days rather than weeks or months required for physical site visits
- Safety & Security: Eliminate the need to send personnel into potentially dangerous or unstable regions
- Transparency & Verification: Independently verify supplier claims about capacity, sustainability practices, and operational status
- Market Entry Intelligence: Assess local conditions, infrastructure, and competitive landscape before entering new markets
- Ongoing Monitoring: Track changes over time to ensure continued compliance and operational integrity
Cost Savings & Risk Mitigation
Satellite surveying delivers significant financial benefits by preventing costly mistakes and protecting against loss:
Preventing Expensive Mistakes
- Pre-Contract Verification: Avoid committing to suppliers or partners who cannot deliver on their promises
- Capacity Validation: Confirm production capacity before placing large orders or making advance payments
- Infrastructure Assessment: Identify logistical challenges before they become expensive problems
- Fraud Prevention: Detect misrepresentation of assets, facilities, or capabilities early in the relationship
ROI Benefits
- Reduced Travel Costs: Eliminate expensive flights, accommodations, consulting fees and ground transportation to remote locations
- Time Efficiency: Obtain actionable intelligence in days rather than weeks, accelerating decision-making
- Risk Reduction: Avoid losses from fraudulent suppliers, over-promised capacity, or non-existent facilities
- Insurance & Liability: Reduce exposure by verifying conditions before committing resources or personnel
- Scalability: Survey multiple locations simultaneously at a fraction of the cost of physical visits
Real-World Application
Our satellite surveying has been successfully deployed for critical business intelligence operations. For example, a client utilized our services to assess whether a coffee farm in South America was capable of producing the promised quantities of coffee. The farm was located in a remote mountainous region, making physical inspection costly and time-consuming. Through detailed satellite analysis, we were able to verify ground conditions, crop health, planted acreage, and production capacity—providing the client with confidence before finalizing a six-figure contract and preventing potential losses from over-commitment.
Our Virtual Constellation
We have access to a virtual constellation that currently consists of over 130 satellites and alternative imaging platforms, providing comprehensive coverage with multiple sensor types and resolutions.
Optical Imaging Satellites
- SkySat: 21 satellites (High-resolution optical, ~50 cm)
- Aleph-1 (NewSat): 26+ active satellites (Multispectral optical & video, ~70 cm - 1 m)
- WorldView Legion: 6 satellites (High-resolution optical, 30 cm)
- WorldView-1, 2, 3: 3 satellites (High-resolution optical, 30 cm - 46 cm)
- SuperView (GaoFen): 4 satellites (Very high-resolution optical, 50 cm)
- SuperView-Neo: 2 satellites (Super high-resolution optical, 30 cm)
- KOMPSAT-2, 3, 3A, 5: 4 satellites (Optical and Radar/SAR)
- GEOSAT-1, 2: 2 satellites (High-resolution optical)
- GeoEye-1: 1 satellite (High-resolution optical, 41 cm)
- Sentinel-2 (2A, 2B): 2 satellites (Open-source multispectral optical, 10 m)
Radar (SAR) & Specialized Satellites
- ICEYE: 31 satellites (Synthetic Aperture Radar / SAR, all-weather)
- Umbra: 8 satellites (High-resolution SAR, sub-25 cm)
- Firefly (Pixxel): 3 satellites (Hyperspectral imaging)
- Honeybee (Pixxel): 1 satellite (Shortwave Infrared / SWIR)
- GalaxEye: 1 satellite (Hybrid SAR/Optical sensor)
Alternative Data Methods (Non-Satellite)
- Urban Sky Microballoons: Multiple stratospheric balloon platforms (Ultra-high res optical)
- Near Space Labs Swifts: Multiple high-altitude autonomous balloons (High-frequency optical)
- Vexcel Aerial Fleet: Multiple fixed-wing aircraft (Ultra-high res aerial imagery)
Technical Capabilities
Our multi-sensor approach enables:
- All-weather monitoring through SAR technology
- Ultra-high resolution imaging down to 30 cm
- Multispectral and hyperspectral analysis for crop health and environmental assessment
- Real-time and historical data comparison
- Global coverage with rapid revisit times
- Stratospheric and aerial supplementary imaging for ultra-high resolution needs