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INNOVATION

We consider research as a fundamental activity that allows us to offer cutting-edge solutions. We are actively involved in research projects and our team develops new algorithms in data science, efficient, automated services and modern information products that supports positive environmental change.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Although RSS is a commercial enterprise, research and innovation is a fundamental part of our work. Satellite technology is evolving rapidly and continuously offers new monitoring capabilities. Through our research activities in cooperation with leading research institutions, we are able to offer innovative mapping and monitoring solutions. We have published more than 150 research papers in renowned scientific journals and led numerous studies concerning the latest satellite instruments.

Featured research projects

RESEARCH TOPICS
Biodiversity Development Cooperation Projects Research Sentinel Carbon Climate Change Conservation Forestry Klimawandel IceSAT Publications Mapping Peatlands Company Fire Land use change Monitoring Marine Meeresschutz SDG Wetlands Agriculture Food security Landwirtschaft Natural Hazards Conferences Copernicus Konferenzen Meetings SAR

ALL RESEARCH

  • Research

    Spatial decision support for a sustainable and efficient energy transition

    March 17, 2017

    Spatial decision support for a sustainable and efficient energy transition

    Energy transition is governed at European and national scale, leading to laws and regulations such as the German EEG. Regional administrations are often not aware of the full potential and limitations to produce renewable energies. In the research project COP4EE-2 RSS uses satellite imagery to determine the potential for renewable energies on a district level.
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    FireSENSE - Improving fire monitoring

    March 16, 2017

    FireSENSE – Improving fire monitoring

    The multilateral research project FireSense aims at developing an improved fire information system to support environmental agencies and fire fighting. It includes early detection of active fires, assessment of vegetation and peat fires by thermal infrared satellites, derivation of trace gas and aerosol emissions and the mapping of burned areas.
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    Detection of marine plastic pollution

    May 6, 2016

    Detection of marine plastic pollution

    The research project Sentinels4Marine Plastic Waste focused on assessing the feasibility of using Earth Observation data for global and local monitoring of plastic debris abundance in both fresh- and saltwater aquatic ecosystems. This interdisciplinary project combined remote sensing data analysis and in situ measurements of macro- and microplastic debris to assess the potential of remote sensing technologies as a monitoring tool.
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    Exploring the spatial dimensions of malaria

    November 6, 2015

    Exploring the spatial dimensions of malaria

    The primary objective of MALAREO was to develop technology and implement EO capacities within malaria vector control and management programs in southern Africa. Malaria is a preventable and curable disease. Fundamental is the control and management of the vector. There is a need for accurate and effective monitoring and evaluation systems as a resource to inform decisions that will assist in achieving these goals.
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OUR RESEARCH PARTNERS