NUVIEW is developing a revolutionary constellation of satellites that, with the help of its onboard laser scanning technology known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), will continuously deliver 3D elevation data for the whole surface of the Earth. In particular in remote places, space-based LiDAR will be more economical and efficient than conventional aerial methods in capturing 3D surface data for applications pertaining to the environment, agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, cartography, and archaeology.
SFL Director Dr. Robert E. Zee stated, “SFL is thrilled to support the innovative Mr. SPoC mission by providing a high-quality, reliable small satellite platform.” “NUVIEW’s first-of-its-kind operational constellation, which will perform global high-resolution 3D mapping with frequent revisits and updates, will have its technology demonstrated by this mission.”
SFL is often selected for microspace missions requiring accurate pointing of onboard data collection sensors, such as Earth observation, environmental monitoring, space astronomy, and others. Over the past 25 years, SFL has developed several pathfinder technology demonstration satellites for a range of missions. Accurate sensor pointing enables EO satellites to collect image data with great geolocation accuracy.
Clint Graumann, CEO and co-founder of NUVIEW, stated, “NUVIEW is proud to announce our collaboration with Space Flight Laboratory.” “We are happy to report major progress on the Mr. SPoC mission, having been working closely with Dr. Zee and the SFL team.”
