The project, aimed at enhancing satellite-based monitoring services for detecting and predicting risks to infrastructure grids, has resulted in significant advancement of LiveEO’s existing products, as well as in the release of new products. We have focused on developing end-to-end solutions that leverage synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and optical imagery data for both rapid and slow change detection and vegetation detection and characterization. Key advancements include the exploration and implementation of state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms tailored for scenarios such as post-storm damage, vegetation vitality, and deforestation monitoring. We have successfully established and integrated satellite data ingestion and processing pipelines using modern orchestration tools like Prefect and Anyscale, which have significantly reduced costs, increased automation, and improved the speed and robustness of data analysis. Moreover, we've redesigned data acquisition processes to support both rapid response and extensive time-series analyses, complemented by a modular Imagery Catalogue and API utilizing the leading geospatial industry technologies of COGS and STAC. Enhanced detection accuracies have been achieved by employing state of the art AI methodologies for time series analysis for species detection and vitality assessment. High-quality annotated datasets have been assembled and curated for training models focused on multi-class bi-temporal change detection. Additionally, pilot projects across three verticals—oil & gas pipelines, electricity, and railways—have provided valuable validation points and feedback, driving further refinement of our solutions. The customer-facing applications have been updated to enable seamless navigation and decision-making across multiple data deliveries, supporting comprehensive, long-running inspection campaigns over critical infrastructure assets. Throughout the project, we have engaged in extensive dissemination and communication activities, conducted successful demonstrations, and maintained strict adherence to the schedule and budget. All planned deliverables and milestones for the first 18 months have been met, positioning us well for future development and commercialization efforts.
