DHI was part of the Danish space delegation during their visit to Silicon Valley
In May, a Danish space delegation visited Silicon Valley in the US to exchange knowledge on space technology with a focus on satellite data as a tool to support the green transition.
The delegation included representatives from various Danish authorities, universities and companies such as DHI. For over half a century, satellites have been collecting data about our planet, creating an increasingly comprehensive and valuable archive of information. Satellite data allows us to accurately measure, monitor and document development outcomes, providing actionable insights that inform decisions and policies.
Rapid technological advancements have made satellite-based Earth Observation (EO) a revolutionary tool. It provides public authorities and institutions with valuable insights that enhance decision-making, policy formation and operational efficiency. DHI has worked with cutting-edge satellite technology for over 20 years, and as part of the work as an official Research & Technology Organisation (RTO), DHI collaborates with public authorities worldwide to translate theory into practice by developing new and advanced EO-based tools and systems. These tools assist in mapping, monitoring and quantifying the state and dynamics of areas such as agriculture and natural ecosystems.
Part of the Danish space delegation to Silicon Valley
In the last week of May 2024, DHI participated in the Danish space delegation to Silicon Valley, organised by Innovation Centre Denmark Silicon Valley on behalf of the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The week's programme focused on gaining inspiration and networking on the use of satellite data for the green transition. The delegation visited several companies, authorities and universities in Silicon Valley to exchange practical experiences and discuss applications of satellite-based Earth Observation.
In California's capital, Sacramento, DHI presented two practical examples of public-private partnerships in the use of Earth Observation in Denmark. The first example was DHI's collaboration with the Danish Agricultural Agency, where DHI has developed an automated satellite-based tool over the past seven years to distribute EU agricultural subsidies. The second example was DHI's project with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, where they have developed a new tool to identify carbon-rich peat soils. This includes a new satellite-based method to map soil moisture for agricultural land and open natural areas across Denmark. The new national Soil Moisture Map is part of the decision-making tools for implementing the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Peatland Scheme.
By integrating data fusion, edge computing and AI technology and using data from NASA, the European Space Agency and commercial sources, experts can create new insights and application methods. The innovative strengths of the US and Denmark form a strong partnership that can drive advancements in satellite-based Earth observation to support the green transition.
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