Partnering With NOAA, Hydrosat Will Monitor And Analyz Earth's Situation

Illustration of monitoring weather and water from Earth (photo: X @NOAA)

JAKARTA Hydrosat, a geospatial information provider, received a Small Business Innovation Research contract from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The contract was announced on Thursday, April 4. By accepting a contract worth $175 thousand), Hydrosat will provide a high-evolved Earth's surface temperature detector. The company will also provide geotechnical analysis to provide insights into the earth's environment. This geotechnical analyst will pay attention to various things related to environmental interests such as forest fires and drought. Hydrosat will also analyze heat in urban areas, agriculture, and monitor water cultivation.CEO and Hydrosat Founder, Pieter Fossel, told Spacenews that the Small Business Innovation Research contract is a very important contract. The reason is, this contract will encourage Hydrosat's ability to monitor the earth's state. "The work carried out based on this contract encourages progress in monitoring surface temperatures through space and clouds, and is in line with NOAAA's mission in weather, water, and climate monitoring," said Fossel.

In addition to establishing partnerships with NOAA, Hydrosat is also working with the Office of National Reconnaissance (NRO) and the US Air Force (USSF). The company collects thermal infrared images globally and analyzes agricultural data. The data collected will be used to produce forecasts for yields and irrigation. According to Fossel, all data collected by Hydrosat will provide information and insight into natural resource management. "Hydrosat is on its way to provide important data insights that will improve our understanding of climate change and weather as well as enable us to better manage natural resources," Fossel explained.