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In our ongoing series, we've been examining how China's stockpiling efforts might indicate broader military preparations. Our latest article focuses on underground oil storage, highlighting its potential to enhance the size and resiliency of China's energy reserves. We also explore how satellite-based analytics can monitor these critical developments. https://hubs.la/Q02MmF_R0

The Ohio River Paddlefest attracts around 2,000 participants each year for a 9-mile journey past downtown Cincinnati in canoes, kayaks, and other human-powered watercraft. What does the nation’s largest paddling celebration look like in satellite imagery? The answer may surprise you. We collaborated with Umbra to capture an image using one of their satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR)—a powerful sensor that works day and night, through all weather conditions. SAR’s unique capabilities go even further, allowing it to detect objects in motion, including something as small as a kayak just a few meters in length. There's a type of image processing that generates color images from SAR to highlight moving objects that would otherwise be difficult to detect. In this case, small watercraft show up as streaks. The scenarios where this technology proves valuable are quite different from Paddlefest—illegal fishing and trafficking come to mind. For now, however, let’s turn our attention back to the Ohio River to illustrate this technique, known as Color Sub-Aperture Image (CSI) generation. The GIF below displays a SAR image captured on the day of the event, with and without the CSI tool applied. Can you spot the difference? What do you think are some scenarios where this technique could be useful?

In our latest article, we dive into how satellite-based analytics can effectively detect the construction of cross-border pipelines. This is the third installment of our series on how to monitor China’s energy sector for signs of military preparations. Read the full article to understand the importance of China’s pipeline infrastructure and the potential warning signals. https://hubs.la/Q02J4gqn0

In our latest article, we explore the significance of oil inventory levels in China from a global security perspective and identify signs that could indicate stockpiling is underway. This piece is part of a series connecting the dots between China’s energy sector and potential military preparations. We also explain how satellite-based analytics can be used to detect these warning signals. Read the full article to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02H7pPp0

What economic indicators should be monitored to detect signs of China preparing for military conflict? This critical question was addressed at a recent Congressional hearing by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission. One expert who testified, Gabriel Collins of the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES), provided an in-depth look at the critical role energy plays in modern warfare. He highlighted that the production and stockpiling of energy resources, such as coal, crude oil, and natural gas, can reveal clues that China might be preparing for conflict. Ursa Space, mentioned by Collins in his testimony, provides satellite-based data that can be used to effectively monitor China for these warning signals. In a series of articles, we will explore this topic, discussing in greater detail the different signals and how they can be monitored, starting today with an overview. https://lnkd.in/eq2y852m

We are excited to announce that Ursa Space is collaborating with NEC Corporation to transform satellite image data analysis. We are now providing cutting-edge solutions for disaster prevention, environmental monitoring, infrastructure management, resource exploration, and more. Together, we aim to tackle some of the world's most challenging issues. Learn more about this collaboration and our global service offerings. https://hubs.la/Q02CCtJV0

After the recent earthquake and tsunamis in Japan, Ursa Space Systems is proud to have supported the relief efforts by providing crucial satellite data analysis to the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command and US Indo-Pacific Command. Our team delivered timely and actionable insights, helping first responders and planners assess damage and coordinate their efforts effectively. Our work included identifying damaged infrastructure, flooded areas, and other critical information despite challenging weather conditions. We're committed to using our expertise in satellite imagery to aid in disaster response and recovery. https://hubs.ly/Q02BKhDv0

The recent OPEC+ decision to extend production cuts reveals concern over market fundamentals, evidenced by rising global oil inventories. In our latest article, we examine trends in Ursa Space’s global oil inventory data for signs of the effectiveness of OPEC+ production cuts. Key highlights: -Global crude oil inventories have seen builds so far this year in both OECD and non-OECD countries. -The builds mark a turnaround from last year when global inventories fell -Inventory data figures to play a key role in OPEC+ policy decisions moving forward Read the full article to understand the current state of the oil market and potential future actions by OPEC+. https://hubs.la/Q02zQs_r0

[Video] We brought together experts from Umbra and Ursa Space to discuss the technical considerations that went into our latest product, measuring bulk commodity stockpiles. Every week, we turn SAR imagery into data that fills information gaps to better understand markets. Why is this important? How do we do it? Alex Potter and Paul Woodford from Umbra and Nick La Manna from Ursa Space walk you through some key steps around satellite design and algorithm choices. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dz8erhVr

“This partnership with Quiet Professionals, LLC is uniquely positioned to address the needs of senior leaders and tip-of-the-spear operators, and unifies a shared vision between the two companies for predictive insights,” said Robert Brown, Director of US Defense Solutions at Ursa Space Systems. In this agreement, Ursa Space will provide tasking, collection management, analytic outputs and reporting of satellite imagery to be ingested into the Cerebra Grey analytic platform. Quiet Professionals, owner and operator of this platform, will use Ursa Space’s analytics as a base to create the final customized analytic solution for their customers along with any additional analytic support. Read the full partnership announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dHWiicAV