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Satellite data for urban infrastructure
We use satellite imagery and AI to help cities monitor, manage, and protect critical infrastructure.
What we do
SAR Projects builds satellite data for urban infrastructure. We help cities monitor what is happening beneath the surface, across water networks, ground stability, and beyond. Our work starts where traditional methods run out of time and money.
The problem
Globally, 30 to 50% of drinking water is lost through leaking pipelines. Finding leaks across an entire city network can take 6 to 18 months using traditional methods. The EU Directive 2020/2184 now requires water utilities serving 50,000 or more people daily to act. Most European cities are now legally required to act.
Average drinking water lost across European cities
Maximum time traditional leak detection can take
EU 2020/2184
Directive requiring water loss reduction. Enforcement is now active.
How it works
Three steps. No ground access required. No weather delays. No guesswork.
01 — SCAN
We scan from space
SAR satellites scan the entire city network in a single pass. No weather delays. No ground access needed.
02 — DETECT
AI finds the anomalies
Our AI models pinpoint active leak locations by analysing ground deformation and moisture signatures.
03 — DELIVER
You get actionable data
Leak locations delivered as GIS-mapped data. Ready for inspection and repair planning. No guesswork.
The advantage
The numbers speak for themselves
Faster than traditional leak detection methods
Cheaper per kilometre of pipe surveyed
Total addressable market for water loss detection in Europe
Traditional methods take 6 to 18 months and require ground crews at every location. We deliver results in days from a desk.
Product
We combine SAR satellite imagery, optical data, and AI to map underground water leaks across entire city networks. Results are delivered as GIS-mapped data, giving water utilities precise leak locations ready for inspection and repair planning.
Pricing
Every city is different. We work with water utilities and municipalities to find the right scope and budget for your situation.
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Who we are
SAR Projects is a team of data scientists, earth observation specialists, and utility sector experts. We saw a gap between what satellite technology could do and what cities were actually using it for. We completed the ESA BIC Lithuania incubation program from 2024 to 2026.
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Let’s talk about your infrastructure
We work with water utilities, municipalities, and urban infrastructure operators across the Baltics. Get in touch and we will respond within one business day.