Hydrosat was awarded a $650,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract.
It will support climate monitoring initiatives.
Hydrosat, a climate technology company utilizing thermal satellite imagery to assess water stress in agriculture and combat climate change, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support climate monitoring initiatives.
This latest funding builds on Hydrosat’s previous successes with NOAA, further validating the company’s technology and strengthening its role in enhancing environmental and climate data analysis.
This grant represents an important development for Hydrosat, as it marks the company’s expansion into the weather data market, a sector where NOAA has become a key user of commercial satellite data.
Hydrosat’s use of thermal infrared satellite technology enables early detection of water stress, providing crucial tools for improving irrigation and water management. The company’s IrriWatch platform offers daily, high-resolution field data, already benefiting farmers in 43 countries across 4 million acres of farmland.
This technology has helped increase crop yields by up to 50% and reduce water usage by as much as 30%, making a substantial contribution to global agricultural efficiency.
“NOAA is a central pillar of both weather information and research to support climate adaptation in the US and around the world. We are pleased to expand our work with NOAA under this new grant as we bring commercial satellite based insights and actionable intelligence to the climate threat.”
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