Why GIS Specialists Are Shifting From Mapping to Monitoring
The shift from mapping to monitoring comes down to the frequency of tasking satellite imagery. Gathering Earth Observation data is a tactic used across industries to help solve some of the world’s biggest problems. From predicting crop yields in agriculture to monitoring oil pipelines, the use cases for satellite imagery are limitless. Mapping is certainly […]
SkyWatch Announces New Offering and New Partnerships
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. announced today the launch of EarthCache-X (EC-X) and its partnerships with Capella Space, ICEYE, Satellogic, and Vexcel Imaging, to deliver emerging data types to the commercial Earth observation (EO) market.
How to Choose the Right Satellite Imagery Provider
Choosing the right satellite imagery provider for your project can feel overwhelming, but it comes down to your goals and accessing the right features. When seeking a satellite imagery provider, ask yourself critical questions about what type of data you’re looking for. Do you need high-resolution images? Are you looking to collect data in an […]
SkyWatch Announces Two New TerraStream Partnerships
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. announced today at World Satellite Business Week two new partnerships in the TerraStream ecosystem: Esper Satellite Imagery and Nara Space.
SkyWatch Announces Xplore Data Distribution Partnership
SkyWatch Space Applications Inc., a Kitchener-based space technology startup, and Xplore Inc., a commercial space company providing Space as a Service®, today announced they have signed a partnership agreement.
Case Study with BAP Intel: From Hobbyist to Professional Analyst
SkyWatch supports not only a wide range of businesses but, in some cases, we even support hobbyists. Benjamin Pittet, founder of BAP Intel in Switzerland launched his career in private intelligence with a blog, X [formerly known as Twitter], and satellite data. Through our EXPLORE App [formerly known as EarthCache], and our amazing satellite imagery […]
Using multiple sensors: What is a Tip and Cue Sensor?
One of the best ways to utilize a multitude of sensors is through a process called Tip and Cue. But what is a Tip and Cue Sensor? Keep reading to learn more.
Types of Earth Observation Data
For over 60 years humans have been putting cameras and sensors into space to look back at our planet. Satellites capture data across the electromagnetic spectrum — from visible wavelengths all the way to radio wavelengths. This is called Earth Observation (EO) data. There are many types of Earth Observation data that have many valuable applications across agriculture, environmental, oil, insurance, and financial services industries.
The Story Of SkyWatch – High Resolution Satellite Imagery
Now we deliver High Resolution Satellite Imagery. We Wanted To Open Up Access To Black Holes SkyWatch was actually the original name of a piece of software that our founding team built for astrophysicists.
SkyWatch Allows Customers to See and Do More With VHR Data
The addition of VHR optical data to the EarthCache platform enriches the SkyWatch aggregation model, which provides Earth observation data customers access to the largest network of industry-leading data sets within a single solution with a flexible, pay-per-use pricing model.
