From orbit to a field check list.
Three steps turn satellite data into a short list of places your team should check first.
Satellite measurement
Radar satellites pass over the airport on a regular schedule. TOWER collects and pre-processes the data and measures ground movement across the whole site.
AI screening
The airport is split into a 90 m grid. Our AI assesses every cell, takes detected aircraft into account and flags the cells that need attention.
Priority check
Your team receives a report with the cells to check first. Field checks confirm the result. A new report follows every 12 to 15 days.
Data
Start with public data. Add high resolution where it counts.
A PoC can start with free public data such as Sentinel-1, with no equipment on site. For runways and aprons, high-resolution commercial SAR can be added.
Working together
What a project looks like
Paid PoC
A screening report of priority areas for your airport, from public satellite data.
Field check
We compare flagged cells with surveys on site to check accuracy.
Annual subscription
Scope and cost agreed with each airport, with regular reports.
Local partners
Engineering and inspection firms in Europe for field checks and resale.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get first results?
Once satellite data for the airport is collected, assessing the whole airport takes about one minute. A PoC report can also include past observations from the satellite archive, so trends are visible from the start.
What do you need from the airport?
For a first screening, mainly the airport boundary and the areas you care about most. For the field check, we work with your survey or maintenance team.
Is any equipment installed?
No. TOWER uses satellite data only. Field teams visit the flagged cells as part of their normal inspections.
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Work with us
Let’s run a PoC together.
We hope to start with public satellite data at your airport: no equipment, a screening report first, then field checks with your team.