EOS Data Analytics founder Max Polyakov has announced the first venture of a new partnership with Dragonfly Aerospace. The launch of new multispectral imaging technology promises exciting applications in fields from agriculture to conservation.

New Multispectral Imagers to Launch With Help From Max Polyakov in 2022

The California-based tech company EOS Data Analytics has announced the beginning of an exciting new venture with the South African space technology firm Dragonfly Aerospace. Their first project is a satellite launch due for the start of 2022 which will launch two HR-250 multispectral imagers into a Low Earth Orbit. Once in position, this should enable dual swathe image recording over seven spectral bands with resolutions approaching 1m. If successful, the project should offer users access to huge amounts of geographic data, with significant applications in a variety of industries.

The Technology Behind Multispectral Imagers

From their position in a Low Earth Orbit, multispectral imagers can record visual information from huge amounts of land, but retain incredible image detail at the same time. These enable them to register minute changes to terrain and plant life, whether caused by alterations in land movement and climate, or by human activity. When accurately processed, this data can inform the service’s users about vital changes in their geography, which customers can then remedy in a timely fashion before issues have a chance to escalate. Satellite monitoring is already becoming more widespread in industrial-scale agricultural operations to help optimize efficiency and boost profits by letting farmers monitor large amounts of arable land without having to manually inspect their crops. Imaging accuracy will be ensured by a series of rigorous calibration tests of the HR-250 apparatus before launch, to be followed up with inflight remote calibration once the imagers are in orbit.

Can Multispectral Imagers Help Protect the Environment?

Although, as we’ve seen, the main commercial draw of this technology lies with large-scale farming, there are other significant possibilities for machines that can accurately monitor changes in large amounts of land. Ecological conservation is one area where imagers could be applied, either to track the natural degradation of terrain and plant life in an area, or to track the impact of human activity on a biosphere. It’s a cause that resonates with EOS Data Analytics’ founder Max Polyakov, who helps run the company under his investment portfolio Noosphere Ventures. As well as helping save the environment, he believes that the technology borne out of the Dragonfly partnership could even save lives. In a statement, he says that “With this technology, it's also possible to prevent human deaths, such as modeling how forest fires spread. We can also utilize satellite imaging to provide a detailed reference of the Earth's surface and forecast 'nature'-trends... The tandem of multispectral imagers on our own satellite will ensure prompt monitoring of changes in the environment and help to save resources of the planet for upcoming generations".

Conclusion: Multispectral Imaging Could Help With Ecological Conservation Efforts

If successful, the satellite launch should put imaging technology on the market that is appreciably superior to the options currently available to customers. EOS Crop Monitoring technology will do the analytical legwork by reducing massive amounts of data to easy-to-understand visualizations that will show users the most relevant changes in crop conditions. Whether operating in the field of agriculture or conservation, the benefits provided by the project look to be substantial when the imagers eventually enter service.