YellowScan, a global provider of UAV LiDAR mapping solutions, has added EOMAP’s satellite-derived services to its YellowScan Access ecosystem. Now, customers obtain information on their survey area before deploying equipment. As a consequence, they can plan projects more efficiently and with greater confidence.

Satellite imagery contributes to efficient LiDAR surveys

YellowScan Access gives organisations flexible access to professional LiDAR technology. For their bathymetry surveys, customers can rent high-performance systems including hardware, software, technical support, insurance and training.

With EOMAP’s satellite-derived environmental analysis now part of the ecosystem, customers can also

• assess the water quality of a site in advance
• recognise opportunities and challenges for airborne LiDAR bathymetry (ALB) mapping early,
• and optimise survey planning before mobilising personnel and equipment.

Water clarity details to optimise LiDAR mapping

Turbid waters can have negative impact on the results of LiDAR mapping campaigns. Thus, knowing about water clarity in advance of mapping campaigns is a clear information advantage: The new service powered by EOMAP’s water quality team empowers YellowScan Access clients better time successful campaigns. The new tool builds on historical water quality data and trends.

From satellite imagery to monthly Secchi depth monitoring. Highlighted values show two Secchi depths in February for the Bourdigou estuary site.

“Well in advance of mobilisation, EOMAP’s satellite-derived data informs customers about the expected water clarity at a survey site throughout the year. They can therefore plan their LiDAR campaign for the time with the best expected conditions. Making this tool available through YellowScan Access helps customers to plan and conduct their surveys successfully.” explains Philipp Bauer, Product Owner of eoapp^TM AQUALITE at EOMAP.

Learn More

• Access YellowScan’s press release here.
• Contact Philipp of our water quality team for a short demo.

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Milestone #1: 20 years ago, EOMAP was founded with a bold ambition: to transform the way we understand inland waters and coastal environments through satellite-based analytics.

When Thomas Heege founded the company in 2006, satellite‑based water analytics were still a young and largely unexplored field. Yet, the need for reliable, science‑driven insights was already clear.

“From the very beginning, our purpose has been to bridge the gap between scientific excellence and real-world decision-making, and to make satellite-derived information accessible to organisations around the globe”, Thomas says looking back.

In spring 2006, Thomas Heege pitched EOMAP products and services during a founders’ training in Kiel, northern Germany. At that time, product maps were still generated from multi- and hyperspectral airborne data. This was due to the limited number of high-resolution satellites available.

Early Support and Strong Partnerships

A huge thanks goes to German Aerospace Center (DLR) Technology Transfer. Especially to Rudolf Faymonville, whose belief in us was instrumental during our start‑up years and also thank his successor, Robert Klarner, who has continued this spirit of support.

We are also deeply grateful for the encouragement from Thorsten Rudolph at AZO Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen as well as the guidance of Prof. Manfred Schroeder, the former head of the EO department.

Celebrating Two Decades of Progress

As EOMAP’s 20‑year anniversary this summer is approaching, we’re excited to share the milestones of our journey with you in a post series. The series will highlight pioneering research and breakthrough innovations to global partnerships and project highlights across inland and coastal waters.

Follow along and share your memories in the comments as we look back on two decades of progress, collaboration, and impact!

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In case you missed the webinar or would like to review certain parts, please find the link to the Italian presentation and more options to interact with us below the image.

• Download the final presentation in Italian.
• Send us an E-mail for the webinar recording, a certificate, or for a 1:1 call.
• Scroll through our storymap on satellite-based bathing water monitoring.
• Sign up for eoapp AQUA to experience the free demo regions.
• Follow EOMAP and Fugro on LinkedIn.

Saremo lieti di ascoltarvi!

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We want to highlight how satellite-derived solutions can support the sustainable management of rivers worldwide.
Satellite monitoring provides clear, consistent insights that benefit stakeholders from local to global levels, helping to:

• Monitor water quality and sediment transport
• Map floodplains, erosion, and river morphology
• Support habitat conservation and ecosystem health
• Provide globally comparable, validated datasets for decision-making

River Monitoring Projects Around the World

Our international river projects already show how satellite data can contribute to climate resilience, water quality monitoring, and hydrology solutions:

• Zambezi Basin – Satellite data on water quality and discharge now supports ZAMCOM’s regional platform, closing gaps where ground stations are scarce.
• Rio Doce, Brazil – After the 2015 dam collapse, near real-time turbidity maps traced the 650 km mudflow, helping assess ecological impacts and guide remediation.
• Mekong Delta – Long-term image series reveal erosion, salinity, and shifting morphology, supporting resilience strategies in one of the world’s most vulnerable deltas.
• Elbe River, Germany – High-resolution monitoring of turbidity and algae provides early warnings of oxygen loss, supporting biodiversity and fish migration pathways.

For more details, please get in touch with the water quality team
Learn more about our river-focused solutions

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The challenge
High development costs and lengthy approval processes can slow down deployments. Supporting offshore renewable energy initiatives requires access to high-resolution environmental, MetOcean and ancillary data. However, obtaining this data is time intensive and can significantly increase overall project costs.

The solution
This is where BLUE-X comes in: The web-based decision support tool integrates selected Earth Observation based environmental data. It supports the entire lifecycle of offshore renewable energy installations – from site selection through operation and maintenance to decommissioning.

Proof of concept
Renewable energy providers across Europe have now been defined as use case partners. Accordingly, they will apply the tool for their needs and provide invaluable feedback to optimize usability and output.

Four diverse use cases across Europe will demonstrate how BLUE-X meets real industry needs across several forms of offshore renewable energy:

• Oceans of Energy – floating solar

• SeaQurrent – tidal kite

• Inyanga Marine Energy Group – tidal energy

• Politecnico di Torino – wave energy

Together with our consortium partners, we are driving the acceleration of blue energy solutions and helping unlock the vast potential of offshore renewables. Stay connected for upcoming insights from the use cases and discover how BLUE-X can shape the future of offshore renewable energy.

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The consortium partners include the Dutch Marine Energy Centre (DMEC, The Netherlands), EOMAP (Germany), Fórum Oceano (Portugal), INESC TEC (Portugal), Inyanga Marine Energy Group (France/UK), MOREnergy Lab (italy), Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and the EUSPA – EU Agency for the Space Programme.

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