Sateliot and GoSpace have closed a collaboration agreement to monitor critical infrastructure such as bridges and dams, as well as rivers, to prevent floods in Spain and reduce the cost of compensation, which in 2021 amounted to 273 million euros, according to the latest data from the Catastrophe Barometer prepared by the Aon Spain Foundation. The GoSpace sensor, which will connect to the Sateliot constellation, constantly detects and monitors even the smallest changes in water levels, 24 hours a day, from a reasonable distance from the risk zone. It is designed to send an automatic warning message reporting these variations, thus alerting authorities early to potential flooding.
In addition to water level, it also measures temperature, pH, surface water velocity and pollution levels, providing valuable management information for real-time decision-making.
These sensors will connect to Sateliot's nanosatellite network, facilitating monitoring and data reception by GoSpace. Sateliot will ensure connectivity for these infrastructures in all areas, including remote locations where there is currently no connection, thus achieving more efficient management.
According to Gianluca Redolfi, CCO of Sateliot, "the global, standardized, and affordable connectivity of 5G satellites, along with sensors, will allow for much more accurate predictions, enabling us to anticipate and prevent floods and reduce the personal and material damage they cause. It's a valuable tool for combating the effects of climate change and offers affordable connectivity for everyone at just over one euro per month per device."
