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THE WORLD IN BREATHTAKING 3D
Elevating Earth Observation
NUVIEW is revolutionizing the Earth observation industry by building the first commercial satellites designed to annually map the planet’s entire land surface with LiDAR. NUVIEW’s data will elevate global capabilities and transform what is possible for mankind to know about the Earth.
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Products & Services
NUVIEW Digital Surface Models (DSMs)
NUVIEW DSMs are high-resolution, 3D representations of the Earth's surface, capturing both natural terrain features and man-made structures.
The NUVIEW LiDAR Point Cloud
NUVIEW Digital Terrain Models (DTMs)
NUVIEW DTMs are high-resolution, 3D representations of the Earth's surface, excluding vegetation and man-made structures.
Why Space-based LiDAR?
Collecting LiDAR data from space using a constellation of satellites presents a substantial advantage over utilizing airplanes or drones, primarily due to the vastly more efficient and comprehensive collection capabilities of satellites. Satellite-based LiDAR systems will enable unparalleled coverage, capturing data from the most remote and inaccessible areas on a global scale, far beyond the reach of aircraft.
Our Data Processing and Analytics services include:
3D Change Detection
We employ space-based LiDAR data to monitor urban growth, infrastructure development, and natural events, aiding decision-making and resource management.
Foliage Penetration
This modality captures high-resolution data for areas obscured by vegetation, supporting forestry management, infrastructure planning, and environmental studies.
Digital Twin
These collections use rapid, space-based LiDAR to create real-time, high-resolution digital twins for situational awareness and strategic decision-making.
Utility and Energy Corridor Mapping
Flood Mapping & Water Body Management
NUVIEW’s hydrological data suite maps water bodies and flood plains for flood-prone area identification, mitigation strategies, and flood-pattern assessment.
Industries We Serve
By offering precise, reliable data across these applications, LiDAR can play a vital role in informing and enhancing global climate initiatives and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Applications include:
Forest and Carbon Monitoring
Map and monitor forest biomass, estimate carbon stocks, track deforestation and reforestation, and promote sustainable forest management practices.
Infrastructure Planning
Provides detailed topographical data to support climate-resilient infrastructure development, sustainable urban planning, and minimized environmental impacts.
Flood Risk Management
LiDAR-generated elevation models identify flood-prone areas, enabling better flood prediction, preparedness, and mitigation strategies.
Renewable Energy
Improve wind farm site selection and design, and maximize energy production. It also evaluates solar potential for optimal panel placement.
Coastal Resilience
Monitor coastal erosion and shoreline changes, informing coastal protection measures and ecosystem preservation efforts.
Environmental Management
LiDAR enables accurate, high-resolution mapping of the Earth’s surface, providing vital data for monitoring ecosystems, natural resources, and climate change. Applications include:
Habitat Mapping and Biodiversity Conservation
Map habitats, vegetation structure, and landscape features, allowing better conservation planning and biodiversity assessment.
Wetland Monitoring and Restoration
Elevation data identifies wetland boundaries and health, guiding restoration and land-use planning for ecosystem protection.
Soil Erosion and Landslide Prediction
Use detailed analysis to inform land-management practices to minimize erosion and mitigate landslide risks.
Water Resource Management
Elevation data identifies wetland boundaries and health, guiding restoration and land-use planning for ecosystem protection.
Agricultural Management
LiDAR helps monitor crop health, soil conditions, and irrigation infrastructure, enabling precision agriculture practices.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Analyze the potential effects of development projects, ensuring sustainable planning and minimizing negative ecosystem impacts.
Wildlife Corridors and Connectivity
Identify and map wildlife corridors, preserving connected habitats for species movement and ecosystem health.
National Mapping Initiatives
LiDAR technology is crucial for supporting national mapping programs in civil governments, providing high-resolution, accurate data across various applications, including:
Base Mapping
Detailed digital elevation, terrain, and surface models serve as foundational layers for geospatial databases and mapping projects.
Infrastructure Planning and Development
Inform cost-effective, environmentally sensitive development of transportation networks, utilities, and other infrastructure.
Land Use and Zoning
Accurate topographical and land cover information aids in sustainable growth, resource management, and urban planning decisions.
Emergency Management and Disaster Response
Identifies hazard-prone areas and assists in risk mitigation, evacuation routes, and post-disaster recovery efforts.
Geospatial Intelligence
Accurate terrain and infrastructure data support national security initiatives and enhance situational awareness.
Cadastral Mapping and Property Valuation
Precise land parcel, boundary, and topography information from LiDAR ensures fair and accurate property assessments.
Environmental Management
Monitoring and managing natural resources, such as forests and water bodies, contribute to effective environmental policy-making and conservation efforts.
Telecommunications
Network Planning
Find optimal cell tower locations, boosting network performance.
Line-of-Sight Analysis
Enhance connectivity by minimizing interference and obstructions.
5G Deployment
Aid 5G network planning, addressing radio wave factors.
Vegetation Management
Monitor vegetation near infrastructure, preventing service disruptions.
Asset Management
3D modeling enables remote inspection and improved inventory accuracy.
Testimonials
"The last major piece of the remote-sensing puzzle is high-definition elevation data; and up until now, solutions from satellite-derived DEMs have not been able to compete with airborne Lidar solutions. Satellite-derived LiDAR provides massive opportunities to the agricultural industry, from water drainage modeling and vegetation density mapping to land-forming solutions. Being able to capture anywhere globally with high accuracy is a massive game-changer, and DataFarming are super excited to partner with Nuview to bring solutions to its 30,000 farm customers."
Tim Neal, Managing Director, DataFarming
"Space-based LiDAR at a global scale could fundamentally change the Earth observation industry. Under contract to the USGS, we developed a report on the National Enhanced Elevation Assessment that found an improved program has the potential to generate $1.2 billion to $13 billion in new benefits each year once fully operational. We look forward to applying this technology to improve our communities and the world!"
Phil Thiel, Executive Vice President, Dewberry
"NUVIEW's constellation will be ground-breaking, enabling cost-effective solutions for critical infrastructure, especially in markets, such as 5G wireless and electrical distribution. Easy access to timely, up-to-date LiDAR at a global scale would be a paradigm shift in how we think about what is possible in remote sensing. This is going to be big."
Nick Hubing, President, LandInfo Worldwide
"As an industry, Earth observation has made great progress in understanding our planet in 2D. Nuview's promise to bring that same level of progress to a 3D view of the world will open up the market for space-based Earth observation considerably. We're excited to partner with NUVIEW in unlocking billions of dollars of demand for this new data type."
James Slifierz, Chief Executive Officer, SkyWatch Space Applications
"I am thrilled to help pioneer space-based LiDAR, which will revolutionize Earth observation and improve climate research."
Yuri Koval, Senior Electrical Engineer, Nuview
"I've worked on numerous satellite constellations over my career, but this is an opportunity for me to architect an EO constellation from the ground up."
Jesse Eyer, Chief Engineer & Mission Architect, Nuview
"Partnering with NUVIEW has the exciting potential to unlock new capabilities and insights within Ursa Space's virtual constellation. With access to NUVIEW's LiDAR, a dataset particularly well suited for machine learning, Ursa Space's key algorithms can be applied to a digital twin of our environment, fueling insights and understanding of our physical world. At Ursa Space, our government and commercial customers alike come to us with unique problems and need answers in near-real-time. With the addition of LiDAR, we can take that analytic optimization to a new level."
Adam Maher, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Ursa Space Systems