Capella Space combines space-based imagery with pattern recognition to detect and classify vessels of interest. The company specializes in synthetic aperture radar satellites (SAR) and has introduced a Vessel Classification tool for streamlined analysis and automated tracking of ships across historical archives.
Overhead imagery is increasingly used by governments and observers to monitor conflicts and material buildup. SAR technology, unlike traditional electro-optical satellite imagery, can generate clear images in adverse conditions like cloud cover.
The Department of Defense and intelligence community emphasize the importance of maritime domain awareness, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region amid potential clashes with China. Capella’s Vessel Classification tool simplifies the process of monitoring maritime activities and can identify various types of vessels, providing consistent and actionable information.
