EOSDA In 2023: A Year Of Satellite Launch And Growth
The year 2023 was notable for advancements in AI in agriculture. This included improved drought and crop yield predictions, better pest and disease detection, and the launch of new satellites. These developments supported the shift in agriculture towards more digital and precision practices, aiding in adapting to climate change and enhancing sustainability.
For EOSDA, 2023 was a significant year as we launched and tested our first satellite, EOS SAT-1. In addition to minor product improvements, we also released a new version of EOSDA Forest Monitoring. Finally, we also made strides in expanding our market presence and continued to support our Academic Outreach Program, in line with our vision of making space technology a global driver of Earth’s sustainability.
Let’s explore in detail EOSDA’s achievements in 2023.
The EOS SAT-1 Agri-focused Satellite Launched And Tested
EOS Data Analytics kicked off 2023 with the successful launch of EOS SAT-1 on January 3, marking a significant step for agricultural remote sensing. The satellite, launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9, entered low Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral, offering enhanced crop monitoring capabilities for up to a million square kilometers using 11 specialized bands.
In August, the satellite’s data was validated through meticulous ground measurements near Boguslav, Ukraine. Experts Oleksii Kryvobok and Oleksandr Kryvoshein leveraged the SunScan Canopy Analysis System to affirm the satellite data’s accuracy.
This validation, paired with comparative studies against Sentinel-2 data, confirmed EOS SAT-1’s reliability in measuring vegetation indices and land area index.
EOSDA’s 2023 Progress Measured In Numbers
As we reflect on 2023, EOS Data Analytics has witnessed substantial growth across the board:
- Total users reached 1,177,987 users, with EOSDA Crop Monitoring and EOSDA LandViewer accounting for 242,739 and 997,220 users, respectively.
- The customer retention rate remained strong at 93%.
- EOSDA welcomed 180,049 new users, with significant interest in both EOSDA Crop Monitoring (53,661 new users) and EOSDA LandViewer (145,145 new users).
- The U.S. and Brazil continued to lead in usage, with significant contributions from Ukraine, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and India.
EOSDA Crop Monitoring
Using satellite monitoring for remote fields management in one platform!
EOSDA Crop Monitoring has evolved with new functionalities, with the top three being:
- Disease risks forecasts, predictive analytics for disease risks within the forthcoming two weeks.
- Multilayer maps for variable rate application, integrating terrain, humidity, and vegetation data.
- Season analytics, tailored to provide an overview of the agricultural season, allowing for the timely identification of and resolution of issues.
EOSDA Forest Monitoring was updated as well and is now offered as a custom solution tailored to individual clients’ needs. In addition, it now boasts six more features: forest cover detection, deforestation and reforestation dynamics tracking, tree species determination, forest health monitoring, and assessment of forest damage in burnt areas.
EOSDA LandViewer has also received significant upgrades, with the addition of GEOSAT-2 imagery, restored access to SuperView, and streamlined high-resolution image usage and registration processes.
2023 was highly productive, with the EOS SAT-1 launch initiating a series of internal improvements. The industry’s technological advancements have also opened new doors that we’re eager to step through in 2024.
Partner Network Saw Further Expansion In 2023
Our Partner Network now includes 40 members, with 10 new partners joining in 2023. Standouts include Agrinova Consulting, Complete Farmer, Advanced Nutrients, and Susanne Schödel GmbH, marking significant new collaborations.
Our partners are effectively utilizing and promoting EOSDA technologies in the agribusiness sector across every corner of the world. For instance, Agrinova Consulting, a prominent agricultural consulting and business services provider in Central and Eastern Europe, increased its monitored agricultural land from 5,000 to 12,800 within two years of collaboration with us. Additionally, since 2021, EOSDA technologies have enabled Complete Farmer to assist over 5,000 African farmers with satellite analytics. Our newer partners, Advanced Nutrients and Susanne Schödel GmbH, are using our platforms to enhance farming practices in Australia and the DACH market, respectively.
Spanning all continents, our Partner Network’s impact reveals the versatility of EOSDA’s solutions. Discover the full extent of our reach in the Case Studies section of our blog.
EOSDA Enhanced Research With Its Academic Outreach Program
The EOS Data Analytics Academic Outreach Program was established to foster research and innovation by granting academic entities access to our advanced platforms.
Launched in May 2022, the program has already attracted over 156 applications, with 15 new participants joining in 2023, bringing the total to 30 registered users globally. EOS Data Analytics maintains high selection standards to support the most impactful research endeavors, while actively promoting the program to attract eligible academic institutions.
We eagerly invite the bright minds of students, researchers, and scientists to become part of our EOSDA Academic Outreach Program. If our technologies align with your academic pursuits, we offer you the tools to push the boundaries of research and innovation. Together, we can forge new paths in sustainability and stewardship for our planet, ensuring that we leave a lasting, positive impact for the generations to come.
If you’re interested in this program, discover more about the program and insights from Daria Sherepa’s interview on our blog.
Sustainable Innovation Keeps Shaping Our Future
As we look towards 2024, emerging trends such as advanced automation, genetic editing, and smart irrigation share a common goal: to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of farming. EOS Data Analytics aligns perfectly with this focus, continuing to innovate and expand our impact in this area.
However, as we navigate through technological advancements and business growth, the tangible changes they bring to the world can sometimes be obscured. At EOS Data Analytics, we’ve committed to uncovering these real-world transformations by documenting stories of impact. In 2023, we shed light on diverse environmental challenges, from the damaging consequences of illegal logging and gold mining to ripple effects of drought and coal seam gas extraction on agriculture.
Our vision extends beyond just talking about space technology as a driver for Earth’s sustainability. We’re committed to demonstrating this with real stories of impact. Every such story reveals a step towards a more sustainable future, evidenced by the positive changes we’re already seeing on the ground.
In 2024, our mission continues. Along with hosting more engaging webinars, rolling out more platform updates, and coming up with more insightful publications about our progress, we’ll further chronicle the stories of impact where technology intersects with human dedication, marking strides in nature conservation and agricultural evolution and ensuring these narratives of change are both seen and felt globally.
Stay with EOS Data Analytics as we eagerly anticipate and work on the promising advancements that 2024 is set to unfold in agritech, inviting you to be a part of this exciting journey of progress and innovation.
About the author:
Lidiia Lelechenko holds a Master Degree in Viticulture, Winemaking & Marketing obtained in ESA (École supérieure d'agricultures d'Angers). She has over 6 years of experience in various roles related to SaaS solutions sales and research activities in sensory analysis. Currently, Lidiia is responsible for strengthening EOSDA presence and recognition on European markets as an Account Executive.
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