Space

Satellite data provides unique insight into global and local changes on Earth, but the data sets are enormous. The Copernicus space programme generates around 20 terabytes of data every day. At the same time, authorities, researchers and companies need access to this information in order to manage climate change, monitor vegetation, optimise agriculture and achieve the sustainability goals of Agenda 2030. The challenge is to make satellite data accessible and usable through efficient storage, management and analysis.

RISE develops methods and platforms for AI-based analysis of satellite data that create societal benefits. Through deep machine learning and advanced algorithms, satellite images are analysed to monitor vegetation, detect changes in the landscape and support decisions on climate adaptation. We offer a national knowledge hub for authorities, researchers and companies working with Earth observation. As a certified test facility for SKAO, the next-generation radio astronomy observatory, RISE develops methods for detecting extremely weak electromagnetic emissions that can interfere with observations from space. We test electronics and materials for space according to international standards and calibrate time and frequency via GPS for precision measurements. Research in 6G and satellite communications is developing the global communication systems of the future.

Tobias Edman

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Press release

RISE leads space programme focusing on AI

‘In the long term, the vision is that we will have fully autonomous robots in the asteroid belt that extract minerals, assist with space travel and build space infrastructure’ (Tobias Edman, Head of Data Platforms and Systems at RISE).

Testing of Radio Communication Equipment

We perform accredited testing of radio characteristics for type approval in the EU, USA and Canada and verify and analyse various radio communication equipment requirements.

Service / Artificial intelligence

Edge AI

Many companies face challenges regarding how AI can be integrated into small devices to enable real-time decision-making. How can product intelligence and energy efficiency be improved? By combining cutting-edge research with industry-oriented applications, RISE helps companies tackle these challen…

Expertise in space

RISE brings together expertise in AI for satellite image analysis, electromagnetic compatibility for space, materials testing and satellite communications. Our experts develop solutions that handle huge amounts of data and support decisions on climate adaptation and sustainability goals.

Expertise / Metrology

Position, Navigation and Time

Technology development in the society is progressing faster. Determination of position, navigation and time is part of daily life regardless of whether one buys a bus ticket, purchase food, communicates via mobile phone or navigate. In order for these functions to function faultlessly, there must be a tracible distribution of PNT.

Expertise / Artificial intelligence

Deep learning

Deep learning has taken the world by storm as the modern day work-horse powering many recent solutions in artificial intelligence, including Chat GPT, Dall-E, and autonomous driving. Deep neural networks are used in many applications in natural language processing and image analysis and have replac…

Expertise / Materials and durability

Material characterization

Fiber composites are a very attractive construction material for products that require high energy efficiency, low weight and high performance. Therefore, the material is used in many challenging applications.

Expertise / Data Science

GIS & Remote Sensing

GIS and Remote Sensing are tools that can be used in projects that deal with, for example, population growth, heat loss, urban heat islands, gathering population opinion about certain areas using geographical location, urban density, suitability analysis, land usage etc.

Expertise / Sensors and sensor systems

Wireless Sensors and Sensor Networks

An increasing number of sensors are connected in wireless sensor networks. The sensor units are often required to take up little space, have a low cost per unit and operate for a long time without an external power supply. Collected data from the sensors is often sent to a cloud platform that is ac…

Expertise / EMC

EMC Verification of SKAO Products

RISE is an approved EMC test facility for the SKA Observatory (SKAO), the world’s leading radio astronomy project. With advanced methods, RISE tests critical telescope components to detect ultra-weak emissions, ensuring interference-free signals from the early Universe reach scientists on Earth.

Expertise / Artificial intelligence

Computer vision

Image analysis is a key technology for understanding and solving complex problems in various domains. At RISE, we conduct cutting-edge research in this field using artificial intelligence methods. We apply our knowledge and skills to important areas such as climate change, ecology, and biodiversity.

Expertise / Materials and durability

Thermal Properties

Do you want to characterize your material regarding its thermal conductivity, insulation capacity, latent heats of reactions or its stability at high temperatures?

Projects

Through research and development projects, RISE is driving the development of space technology forward. From AI-based satellite image analysis and 6G satellite communication to EMC methods for radio astronomy – solutions are being created that make satellite data useful for society and Agenda 2030.

Project

ESA Phi-Lab Sweden

RISE has been appointed to lead ESA Phi-Lab Sweden, a strategic initiative focused on accelerating the use of AI and edge learning in the space sector. As the programme office, RISE, with financial support from ESA and Vinnova, will coordinate calls for proposals and allocate research grants during…

Project

Digital Earth Sweden

The National Swedish Space Agency and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden extend their co-operation activities with the common goal to scale up the platform for the Swedish hub for space data, enabling Space Data Lab innovation activities for the benefit of the Society.

Project / Jordbruk

BIOSPACE- Mäta biodiversitet från rymden

I detta projekt undersöker vi hur maskininlärning kan användas för att tolka och omvandla satellitbilder till information om betestryck, som kan dels effektivisera övervakning av naturbetesmarker, dels styra mot en mer biodiversitetsvänlig betesdrift.

Why RISE

AI analysis of satellite data

– Methods and platforms for machine learning and analysis of Earth observation data for climate and sustainability

EMC testing for space

– Certified test facility for SKAO with methods for detecting extremely weak electromagnetic emissions

Material characterisation

– Testing of electronics and materials for extreme space environments according to international standards

Positioning and navigation

– Calibration of GPS/GNSS systems and development of precision measurements for time and frequency

Satellite communication

– Research into 6G and future global communication systems with satellite integration.