ICEYE owns the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation and the data from its spaceborne sensors can be combined with multiple auxiliary information sources from the ground. ICEYE expects that this agreement will improve the efficiency and speed of the incredible work EMSA is doing already.
“Just like our satellites, maritime operations operate around the clock. Radar imaging technology can see the earth day and night and in all weather conditions”, said Pekka Laurila, ICEYE Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer. “Space based imagery is an ideal tool to quickly, efficiently and effectively support maritime disaster response and recovery operations, as well as to enforce EU maritime regulations and support local authorities.”
At any given time, 70% of the Earth is covered in clouds or darkness. Unlike traditional Earth observation satellites, ICEYE’s small radar imaging satellites can form high-resolution images of areas of the Earth in daylight, at night, and through cloud cover. In other words, they can “see” any part of the Earth multiple times a day. ICEYE’s satellites can collect images over wide areas and even more detailed images over smaller points of interest such as a ship or oil facility. This provides customers with persistent coverage of fast breaking events on the ground in all weather conditions. ICEYE applauds EMSA and the pioneering role they have taken over the past several years working with private partners to establish NRT operations that support the real operational needs of their European national stakeholders.