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Strat-Observer - First OPAZ image on Zephyr - Arizona, USA

Stratospheric Optical Earth Observation | Strat-Observer

Strat-Observer revolutionises Earth observation, delivering live videos and imagery from the stratosphere

The optimal combination of satellites’ endurance and drones’ persistence.


 

Strat-Observer - First OPAZ image on Zephyr - Arizona, USA

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What is Strat-Observer?

Strat-Observer revolutionises Earth observation by providing a global service providing live video and images taken from the stratosphere. Its embedded optical payload is designed to fly on any type of High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), such as Zephyr and balloons.

Strat-Observer joins the already world-leading Airbus Constellation of optical and radar satellites, offering enhanced performance and opening up a whole new range of applications and use-cases for persistent, live-streamed geo-information and intelligence.

Features

  • A platform-agnostic camera placed on any HAPS system (Zephyr, maneuverable balloon)
  • Target of 200 days autonomy, powered only by the sun
  • Very high resolution video/image down to 15cm
  • Multi-camera payload covering from 1300km² to 1.1km² in real time
Did you know ?

Strat-Observer’s ability to provide persistent live images/video over a specific area provides invaluable intelligence to support decision making, allowing for continuous monitoring at very high resolution.

Your advantages with Strat-Observer

The new way to get Earth observation images and live videos
Persistence

Permanent coverage at regional scale

Endurance

Continuous surveillance of a given location for several weeks

Very high-resolution

From 10m down to 18cm

Instant access to data

Request, processing and live acquisition image and video

Who can Strat-Observer support?

Strat-Observer serves multiple sectors worldwide
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Defence – Border monitoring

Persistent detection capabilities provide crucial insights into possible hostile presence, migration patterns and environmental changes along a border

Maritime – Illegal fishing

Contribute to the safety and protection of our oceans, ensuring the sustainable livelihoods of those who depend on them

Security – Emergency response

Real-time, very-high resolution information allows emergency responders to quickly assess the situation to plan and coordinate response efforts

Environment – Wildfire monitoring

Guarantee public safety and improve environment protection through active fire re-ignition monitoring capabilities

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Enhancing emergency response thanks to Strat-Observer

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Strengthening defence capabilities while enhancing border monitoring with Strat-Observer

 Strengthening defence capabilities while enhancing border monitoring with Strat-Observer

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