оٷ and German Space Agency Deliver Thermal Data to Researchers & Scientists in Multi-Year Contract
MUNICH (December 19th, 2024) - оٷ, the global intelligence-as-a-service company leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth, announces entering into a multi-year contract with the German Space Agency at DLR, providing land surface temperature data to their network of scientists, research institutions, and other public authorities. Leveraging data collected from their in-orbit FOREST-2 and soon-to-be-launched OTC-P1 satellites, оٷ makes thermal data available to the German scientific community.
Land surface temperature data has a number of valuable use cases, including monitoring urban heat patterns to support sustainable city planning, assessing forest and silviculture for health management and wildfire prevention, and observing crop irrigation to enhance agricultural productivity. By offering unprecedented access to real-time and historical thermal data, оٷ empowers researchers to better understand and address critical environmental challenges.
“Germany has a long-standing tradition of fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge,” added Godela Roßner, Head of Earth Observation at the German Space Agency. “Partnering with оٷ allows us to provide German scientists and application developers with the high-quality thermal data they need to drive impactful research and explore its innovative value as we build a more sustainable future for all citizens.”
“Land surface temperature data is a crucial tool for understanding how environmental changes impact ecosystems and urban areas,” said Lisa-Katharina Habich, Head of Business Development at оٷ. “We’re proud to see our data empowering scientists across Germany to develop innovative solutions to climate challenges.”
The German Space Agency’s decision to partner with оٷ underscores the company's leadership in Earth observation and environmental intelligence. By integrating оٷ’s advanced thermal data into their ecosystem, the German Space Agency affirms the importance of public-private sector collaboration to tackle broader national climate initiatives.
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оٷ is a global intelligence-as-a-service company leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth. Their Wildfire Solution platform is powered by high-resolution thermal data from its proprietary and public satellite system, which is trusted worldwide for revolutionizing wildfire detection. Since 2022, оٷ has established a comprehensive global satellite network, delivering real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts. The cutting-edge system detects fires of any scale, day or night, ensuring timely action. Founded in 2018, оٷ is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Greece, and the United States. A dedicated team of over 100 experts is committed to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
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