On June 18, 2025, Tiepoint and KSAT held a joint workshop with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre North (JRCC North) as part of the ESA-funded Civil Security from Space (CSS) project.
The meeting brought together key representatives from JRCC, KSAT, and Tiepoint to explore how satellite and drone data—processed through AI—can support search and rescue operations across Norway. JRCC highlighted the critical role of their operational platform FAKS, and discussions centered on how satellite data feeds from KSAT and AI-processed insights from Tiepoint can be integrated directly into this system.
Several real-world scenarios were discussed, including the Northguider grounding in Svalbard and the use of satellite imagery to locate a burning vessel at sea. The importance of using satellite data in remote or hard-to-access areas was emphasized, as well as privacy-compliant training of AI models.
Next steps include connecting technical teams to FAKS, sharing presentation materials, and outlining an API strategy for seamless data flow. The collaboration marks a significant step toward improving situational awareness and accelerating decision-making in rescue operations—especially when time and geography present major challenges.
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