1. Martin Jüssi joins KappaZeta
Martin Jüssi, previously the Space and Earth observation director of CGI Estonia, has joined KappaZeta to lead the 3D-SAR mission development. Martin has a wide network in the space domain and a multidisciplinary background with good experience in GIS, space and technology management. Martin was also part of the Tartu Observatory Remote Sensing research group in 2012, which eventually led to the formation of KappaZeta. “In a way, it feels like rejoining the team after a number of years rather than being a new joiner”, comments Martin “I am glad to be leading this ambitious endeavor, with the best possible team I can imagine, in our lovely hometown of Tartu.”
2. 3D-SAR mission development in full force
With Martin at the wheel, we kicked off the concept exploration phase (Phase-0) of the 3D-SAR mission. The high-level objective of the mission is to map global forest biomass with unprecedented accuracy and revisit frequency using bi-static SAR data, therefore enabling direct measurements of carbon stock, biomass change and density from space. In the concept exploration phase, we will define high-level mission requirements and explore various concepts for fulfilling these in the best possible way, ensuring a balance of cost and data quality based on the user requirements.
3. From estimation to precision: Your path to reliable carbon assessment!
As we believe the 3D-SAR data products can have a massive positive impact on carbon stock awareness and data-based climate decisions, we will participate in COP28 in Dubai from December 2 to 10 to increase awareness and gather support for our mission.
4. Winter Satellite Workshop in Espoo, Finland
KappaZeta will take part in Winter Satellite Workshop, 17-19 January 2024 in Espoo, Finland (https://spaceworkshop.fi/). Join us to discuss 3D-SAR constellation and the future use cases of its data, Sentinel-1 analysis ready data on KappaOne platform (https://kappaone.eu/) and other interesting topics with curious, knowledgeable and interesting people.
