Satellite Constellations for Optical Imaging and Weather Forecast
Small satellites constellations can deliver geometrical and significantly improved resolutions to leverage projects by using Earth Observation (EO) data for optical imaging. The applications include weather forecast, agriculture (insurance and crop yields management), energy (gas pipelines and oil deposits), infrastructures (harbors, airports…), environment (oil spills on the sea, deforestation, desertification, melting ice…), mapping, defense, and natural disaster prevention, among others.
We help companies and R&D centers to take all the advantages of doing Earth Observation from the space getting rid of all the hassle involved in the mission (satellite, launch, communications…).
When satellites collect observational data, the images generally fall into different categories: optical, multispectral, hyperspectral, panchromatic imagery… The main difference among them is the number of (wavelength or frequency) bands within the electromagnetic spectrum that is observed and how narrow the bands are.
Our 5-Step Method to Support Earth Observation
Choose Tecnology
Alén Space can help you select the best camera to suit your space project requirements and adjust it to our satellite platforms (1U, 2U, 3U, 6U and 12U). We advise on range of sizes, consumption, and data transmission options, and define interfaces to fit optical instruments integration. We know the most cost-effective systems and software on the market to plan the mission based on standard architectures. Hardware is adaptable on your payload necessities and measurements.
Our TOTEM hardware, a high performance SDR (Software Defined Radio) for small satellites, enables image processing and high data rate transmissions (DVB-S2). You can also add a second application for your TOTEM: AIS, ADS-B, SIGINT or IoT.
Get a plan
We know how to design small satellite missions in the most cost-effective way, while getting rid of those parts that do not add value to your Earth Observation project. Dedicated missions or shared missions depending on your preferences.
Stay Focused on Your Stuff
We are space engineers. Following the ESA-ECCS standards and guaranteed by our experience we will command all the project management, supply operations support, and manage the launch for you. We know about mission bureaucracy. So your team can get focused in your EO program.
Get the data
We know about space telecommunications. Rely on us for bring back all your Earth Observation data to your datacenters. All such information flow will be fulfilled securely and confidentially, and in strict adherence to ethical and legal rules and regulations.
Success
All the technology, engineering and support required by your mission is based on our flight heritage trusted design, integration, and operations to accomplish low-risk cost-effective missions.
Why Alén Space?
A team forged with the United Nations, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)
12 years of small satellite projects
CubeSats missions: 100% success
Experienced with space institutions and R&D partners
Learn more about Payloads and Small Satellites
- Blog post. Q&A on CubeSat Payloads: What Can You Put in a Small Satellite?
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