Foundation Models & AI Architectures

Cutting-edge models transforming geospatial intelligence

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Microsoft Planetary Computer Pro

Enterprise Platform

Enterprise-grade platform combining AI, cloud computing, and satellite data for large-scale environmental analysis.

Features: Multi-petabyte datasets, AI-powered analytics
Integration: Azure ecosystem, STAC API

TAMMs (Temporal-Aware Multimodal Models)

Research Temporal Analysis

Advanced multimodal models specifically designed for temporal analysis of satellite imagery time series.

Paper: arXiv:2506.18862
Applications: Change detection, time series analysis
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Spatiotemporal Foundation Models

Research Time Series

Specialized foundation models for analyzing satellite image time series with advanced spatiotemporal understanding.

Paper: arXiv:2505.08723
Focus: Long-term environmental monitoring

Platforms & Development Tools

Essential platforms and tools for geospatial AI development

Cloud-Native Platforms

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Google Earth Engine

Cloud Platform Free Tier

Planetary-scale platform for Earth science data analysis with petabyte-scale datasets and cloud computing.

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Sentinel Hub

API Platform Real-time

Cloud-based platform providing access to satellite imagery through APIs with on-the-fly processing capabilities.

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EOSDA Crop Monitoring

Agriculture Commercial

Specialized platform for agricultural monitoring using satellite data and AI-powered analytics.

Development Tools & APIs

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STAC API

Hot Standard

SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog API - the new standard for Earth observation data discovery and access.

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Rasterio & GeoPandas

Python Open Source

Essential Python libraries for geospatial data processing and analysis in AI workflows.

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TorchGeo

PyTorch Deep Learning

PyTorch domain library for geospatial data, providing datasets, transforms, and pre-trained models.

Datasets & Data Sources

High-quality datasets for training and research

Foundation Model Training Datasets

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Copernicus Data Space

ESA Free Access

Complete archive of Copernicus Sentinel satellite data with cloud-based access and processing capabilities.

Specialized Application Datasets

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NASA Harvest Dataset

Agriculture Crop Mapping

Comprehensive agricultural datasets for crop type mapping and yield prediction using satellite imagery.

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FIRMS Fire Data

Disaster Response Real-time

Real-time and historical fire detection data from multiple satellite sources for disaster monitoring.

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Global Surface Water Dataset

Water Resources Long-term

40-year global dataset of surface water changes derived from Landsat imagery using advanced algorithms.

Leading Organizations

Companies and institutions driving geospatial AI innovation

Technology Companies

Google DeepMind

AI Research & Foundation Models

Key Contributions:
  • AlphaEarth Foundations model
  • Satellite Embedding Dataset
  • Earth Engine platform

Microsoft

Cloud Computing & AI Platforms

Key Contributions:
  • Planetary Computer Pro
  • Azure AI for Earth
  • STAC API implementation

Pixxel

Hyperspectral Satellite Imagery

Key Contributions:
  • Hyperspectral satellite constellation
  • AI-powered analytics platform
  • Environmental monitoring solutions

Research Institutions

NASA

Space Agency & Earth Science

Key Programs:
  • NASA Harvest (agriculture)
  • FIRMS fire monitoring
  • Earth science data systems

European Space Agency (ESA)

Copernicus Program

Key Programs:
  • Copernicus Sentinel satellites
  • Climate Change Initiative
  • Open data policies

Latest Research Papers

Cutting-edge research shaping the field

TAMMs: Temporal-Aware Multimodal Model for Satellite Imagery

arXiv:2506.18862 June 2024

Novel architecture for processing satellite imagery time series with enhanced temporal understanding and multimodal capabilities.

Temporal Analysis Multimodal Time Series

Spatiotemporal Foundation Models for Satellite Image Time Series

arXiv:2505.08723 May 2024

Comprehensive study on developing foundation models specifically designed for spatiotemporal satellite imagery analysis.

Foundation Models Spatiotemporal Satellite Imagery

Learning Resources

Courses, tutorials, and educational materials

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Google Earth Engine Guides

Comprehensive tutorials and documentation for mastering Google Earth Engine platform and APIs.

Beginner to Advanced
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Microsoft Learn: AI for Earth

Structured learning paths for using Azure AI services in environmental and geospatial applications.

Intermediate
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STAC Specification Tutorial

Complete guide to understanding and implementing SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC) specifications.

Advanced

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