Posts Tagged ‘Science’
White Paper │ AI-Driven Crisis Response System │ ESA Civil Security from Space Programme │ June 2025
1. Introduction and Purpose This white paper outlines the vision, user needs, technical concept, and development direction for the AI-Driven Crisis Response System under the ESA Civil Security from Space (CSS) Programme. The primary focus is on leveraging satellite-based Earth Observation (EO) as the first and principal source of situational awareness in civil security incidents,…
Read MoreTwo Grounded Ships, Two Response Tactics, One Vision: A Unified Aerial Approach
Real World Deployment of ESA’s AI-Driven Crisis Response System The ESA driven Civil Security from Space (CSS) project, focusing on how satellite- and drone-data can support first responders with valuable data insight, got an unexpected head start when a large cargo ship ran aground near Bryneset outside of Trondheim on May 23. Public safety officials…
Read MoreSuccessful Workshop with JRCC North on Satellite and Drone Integration
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…
Read MoreKSAT Workshop: Exploring Satellite Data for Crisis Response
On May 14, 2025, Tiepoint held a focused workshop with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) in Tromsø to align efforts within the ESA Civil Security from Space (CSS) project. The goal was to deepen technical collaboration and explore how satellite data can support crisis scenarios such as search and rescue, wildfires, landslides, and coastal incidents. KSAT…
Read MoreAddressing the Challenges of Drone Operations in Icing Conditions in the Arctic Sea
Abstract Tiepoint, a leading company specializing in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has extensive experience operating drones in the challenging Arctic region. With a focus on electric UAVs used by NOFO (The Norwegian Clean Seas Association for Operating Companies), this article explores the unique challenges posed by icing conditions, polar lows, and sea spray ice in…
Read MoreResearches at MIT found that toroidal propellers reduces sound levels from drones significantly
Could toroidal propellers make it easier to adopt drones for public services? “Reduced sound levels allowed toroidal-propeller-equipped drones to operate without taxing human hearing at a distance half that of typical operation.” – MIT Lincoln Laboratory | Innovation Highlight Ever since drones hit the commercial market, their adoptation to perform large-scale operations pushes their technological…
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