Research & insights

Current technology.
Practical applications.

Research reviewed on 11 October 2026. These notes explain opportunities and do not imply that UGAC already delivers every technology mentioned.

From research to a scoped workflow

Earth observation

NISAR data is becoming usable infrastructure

ISRO announced the release of NISAR S-band processed products through Bhoonidhi on 24 July 2026. Suitability, coverage, calibration and validation still need project-specific review.

Read ISRO’s release

GeoAI

Start with a decision and a validation plan

NASA’s GeoAI work includes Earth observation foundation models and decision-support applications. For an engineering workflow, the task, training data and field validation matter as much as the model.

Explore NASA GeoAI

Interoperability

Keep data discoverable and reusable

STAC describes geospatial assets through metadata. COG supports selective web access to raster data. Use these patterns where they solve a real delivery need.

Explore OGC STAC

Our proposed exploration priorities

GNSS QA and inspection evidence are closest to the company’s stated technical background. Satellite change monitoring and AI-assisted findings are potential pilot directions, subject to capability, data suitability and customer validation.

A digital twin should connect asset context, updates and operational decisions. A 3D visualisation by itself does not establish that workflow.

Esri: geospatial digital twins

Current technology.Practical applications.