We offer and constantly improve our AI supported Activity Detection and Monitoring (ADaM) for comprehensive and timely monitoring of security-relevant locations and hard-to-reach infrastructure.
Classification of detected objects using prorietary training data sets and in-house AI models.
Integration of AIS data to provide improved maritime threat detection and detect suspicious activities by combining EO and AIS data.
Change detection (SAR and multispectral data based) to provide alerts if changes in urban areas or in land cover are detected in critical areas.
Time-series analysis to count changes or number of objects per image between time intervals.
We help navigate tough terrains with increased confidence, enabling safer and more efficient movement in demanding landscapes for optimal route planning and decision making by offering:
This project is funded by:
Within our environmental monitoring suite, Precious Marble, we develop an imaging information system to detect, quantify, and address coastal vulnerabilities: The Precious Coast Information System (PCIS):
This solution will support stakeholders and decision makers by:
Our oceans are invaluable, and we are committed to fostering sustainable growth in the Blue Economy by supporting fishing and aquaculture activities in coastal regions. We assist in monitoring the health of marine ecosystems and help enhancing the efficiency of industrial workflows by:
Timely detecting pests and diseases by monitoring water quality
Finding optimal locations for aquaculture operations, assisting in certification processes, and ensuring compliance of aquaculture activities with sustainability and environmental standards.
We develop a geospatial portal allowing users to easily access public data as well as future Marble data and analytics. The development of a prototype that Marble currently works on together with Bremen based company tenics is co-funded via the "LuRaFo Bremer Luft- und Raumfahrt-Forschungsprogramm 2027" program by Bremen's Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ports and Transformation as well as the European Union and managed by BAB – the development bank.
Our living planet is in peril with human activities directly or indirectly affecting all Earth systems. Understanding these impacts is key to a sustainable future and vital to ensure human well-being and economic progress. A wealth of data is needed to understand and monitor major changes to the Earth’s System and to define measures to adapt and create solutions for these changes. The need of the hour is uninterrupted: global multispectral EO data, especially in the VHR image domain (0.5 – 1 meter ground resolution per pixel) which offers great growth potential for a variety of applications and yet has very few providers. Marble Imaging will fill this gap and be Europe’s first commercial satellite constellation providing VHR image data with a daily global coverage.
Rapid disaster management and mapping
Marble Imaging will image in multispectral bands harnessing the power of Visual, Near Infrared (NIR) and Short Wave Infrared (SWIR). These spectral ranges are exquisitely attuned to mapping wildfires and vegetation changes, allowing for rapid and precise mapping of burned areas. This technology does not just record damage, rapid mapping post natural hazards allows for swift and targeted disaster response and mitigation efforts in line with the Sendai framework for disaster risk reduction and the UN SDGs. As wildfires escalate in both frequency and impact, Marble Imaging stands as an indispensable asset, ensuring proactive disaster mitigation and bolstering our capacity to protect both communities and ecosystems.
Keeping an eye on our most precious resource
Earth Observation data plays a vital role in monitoring and managing marine and water bodies. EO data allows us to assess water quality, such as evaluating cyanobacteria density through RGB bands. By enhancing spatial resolution, we can achieve more accurate mapping of complex biological processes within water bodies, contributing to better ecosystem understanding and conservation. Additionally, EO data is essential for tracking changes in water levels over time, enabling effective water resource management. The high frequency daily monitoring of our Earth from Marble Imaging will also be vital to map and monitor ships, marine pollution such as oil spills and bilge dumping and coastal hazards like coastal erosion, coastline changes and monitor vulnerable coastlines.
The following images contain modified Copernicus Sentinel-2 data showing the Kakhovka reservoir in Ukraine before and after a major dam collapsed in June 2023
Offering analysis ready data products
Marble Imaging’s spectral bands and very high resolution will aid in improving precision agriculture, monitor changes in vegetation health and vitality and map deforestation and deforestation risk rapidly. In light of the new EUDR on deforestation free commodities, Marble Imaging’s high frequency VHR data will be pivotal in supply chain tracing and in monitoring degradation and setting up early warnings for potential damage events like infestation. Marble imaging spectral bands will also support soil moisture and drought monitoring, vital to agricultural yield and food security. Thus, Marble Imaging data and analytics will support responsible and sustainable practices in the land use and forestry sector with high quality data-driven insights.
The following images contain modified Copernicus Sentinel-2 data showing analysis ready products of farmland
Land cover classification (forest, agriculture, urban), contains modified imagery by Maxar acquired through Copernicus
Marble Imaging’s spectral bands, resolution and imaging frequency will transform the way we currently monitor infrastructure, offering incredible benefits across a range of vital tasks. VHR data from Marble Imaging will revolutionize container detection and counting, enhancing logistics and security measures significantly. Change detection becomes effortless with VHR data, enabling us to quickly spot any modifications to structures and surroundings. This real-time insight empowers governments, companies and scientists to make timely decisions and adapt plans as needed. The ability to distinguish between different types of ships in our VHR images not only aids in better maritime management and security, but also helps in rapid disaster damage mapping and monitoring. This capability accelerates response and recovery efforts, minimizing the impact of unforeseen events.
Damage assesment after an explosion in the port of Beirut in August 2020, Satellite Imagery © 2024 Maxar Technologies Provided by European Space Imaging acquired via Copernicus
Marble Imaging aims to build Europe's first constellation of satellites providing daily monitoring of our planet at very high resolution. Our data and the derived EO based analytics will be vital in supporting rapid decision making.
Marble Imaging plans to strengthen European cooperation in the Earth observation domain
providing VHR image data to European governments and worldwide commercial customers to support in their everyday rapid decision and policy making.
At Marble Imaging, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and driving innovation through diverse perspectives. Our unwavering commitment to sustainable economic growth guides ethical practices that benefit both our business and the planet, ensuring a bright future for generations to come.
