TROLL is a hyperspectral nanosatellite built using tailored ECSS. It is equipped with a 4.75m GSD, 20-km swath at the nadir that can capture up to 32 bands in the range from 442 - 884 nm. Thanks to its customised on-board data processing it maximises the lifetime value of the data-heavy hyperspectral imagery while protected with a unique cybersecurity module.
The first TROLL satellite will be launched in November 2024 as the biggest Czech satellite. Following a successful in-orbit demonstration TROLL will provide opportunities for customers to get sample images and develop bespoke new applications for their own TROLL satellites prior to the acquisition and deployment of their spacecraft for further demonstrations (for example in SW field) of third parties, academic institutions, students, or startups.
Combining in-situ, drone, and satellite measurements, the TROLL satellite can offer unique insights into agriculture. We take the extra step to understand your problems, research them and develop solutions. We do this by understanding the specific spectral signature of different phenomena, we can identify not only different crops by also different farming practices such as the use of fertilizers, irrigation, terracing, or crop-rotating. They can include monitoring specific crops in different vegetation periods or various farming practices to improve health, estimate yields, or support policy planning.
The environmental applications range from disaster and drought monitoring to carbon sinking or biodiversity mapping. Based on understanding the specific spectral signatures of healthy trees or seagrass, we can detect the amount of carbon stored in the plants. This can provide a valid source for carbon offsetting. We also have supported environmental protection agencies by mapping illegal logging, landfills, leakages or contaminations.
