Max Polyakov Helps New Multispectral Imaging Satellites Blast Off
Entrepreneur Max Polyakov has announced the first project of the partnership between his company EOS Data Analytics and Dragonfly Aerospace. The announcement marks an exciting venture that may prove of great value to preserving the natural environment.
Max Polyakov Helps New Multispectral Imaging Satellites Blast Off
The California-based company EOS Data Analytics has announced the first project to emerge from its partnership with the space technology developer Dragonfly Aerospace. The joint venture is due to begin with the satellite launch of two advanced HR-250 multispectral imagers, scheduled for the first quarter of 2022. The dual-payload satellite will send the imagers into a Low Earth Orbit, where they will be capable of dual image recording across seven spectral bands with resolutions nearing 1m. It’s an exciting announcement, and both firms have the track records to help make the project a success.
Multispectral Imagers: The Facts
Multispectral imagers are capable of recording huge amounts of detailed imaging data from land samples of almost any size range. They promise detailed observation of changes in environment, whether from alterations in local climate or from the impact of human activity. Multispectral imaging can generate different layers of insight into an area, providing data that, if accurately analyzed, can help quicken the response to land-use changes. This can apply to both small plots of land and whole regions on a much larger scale. Dragonfly Aerospace will complete a rigorous sequence of calibration testing prior to the launch and then follow up with in-flight reconfiguration once the imagers are in orbit.
Can Multispectral Imagers Contribute to Environmental Causes?
Multispectral imagers will be of foremost appeal to commercial agricultural concerns who need a way of monitoring indicators of crop health for large-scale farming, thereby reducing the time and resources needed for manual crop inspection. However, a more intriguing use for the technology has been suggested by EOS Data Analytics founder Max Polyakov. The entrepreneur and technologist, who operates the company as part of his Noosphere Ventures investment portfolio, points out that “With this technology, it's also possible to prevent human deaths, such as modeling how forest fires spread. We can also utilize satellite imaging to provide a detailed reference of the Earth's surface and forecast 'nature'-trends... The tandem of multispectral imagers on our own satellite will ensure prompt monitoring of changes in the environment and help to save resources of the planet for upcoming generations". Ecological preservation is a core objective of EOS Data Analytics’ mission plan, and by making accurate multispectral imaging readily available to a wide customer base, it seems that the company is that much closer to achieving its goal.
Conclusion: Potential Applications of Technology Look Impressive
While it is Dragonfly Aerospace’s multispectral imagers that provide the raw image data, the role of EOS Data Analytics is equally important to the project’s success. Their specialized EOS Crop Monitoring software and tailor-made AI algorithms are to process the imaging feeds to provide customers with batches of visualized data that convey the most important information. With this data, farmers will be able to monitor key crop health indicators, whilst also keeping a close eye on changes in soil quality and other factors critical the producing a healthy crop. Thanks to EOS Crop Monitoring, the information can be analyzed and passed on to customers without delay, so that action can be taken quickly on the results where necessary. Images will be returned much faster and at higher resolutions than those offered by current market leaders like Sentinel and Landsat. Combined with the potential for helping ecological preservation, the project looks like a very timely venture for all parties concerned.
