Thermal Insights like never seen before

Scientifically sound decision-making across industries
Temperature is one of the most critical climate variables, fundamentally governing the water, energy, and carbon cycles. With respect to vegetation, monitoring temperature is essential for predicting crop yields, optimising agricultural planning, managing water use efficiently, and enhancing carbon sequestration. Similarly, thermal data is an essential tool for urban planners aiming to identify and mitigate urban heat islands. With constellr's highly accurate temperature data, stakeholders can intervene promptly to prevent adverse impacts.

The costs of global adaptation to a 2°C warming scenario are expected to range between 1.5 trillion USD annually by 2030 across the agricultural, urban and infrastructure sectors according to IPPC data. Thermal intelligence will be key in minimizing these costs by supporting decision-makers in measuring, monitoring and predicting vulnerabilities to drive mitigation strategies.

Vegetation Intelligence

Producing more with less
Agriculture already uses 70% of all accessible freshwater, but with the global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, food production must increase by 60% to feed the world. Agriculture faces immense pressure to produce more with less. By providing real-time, high-resolution temperature data, we enable precision farming like never before. Our insights empower you to optimize water use, boost yields, and ensure your land works harder for you – sustainably. With constellr's thermal intelligence, you can make every decision count, transforming the way you grow, harvest, and manage resources. constellr’s thermal information provides a holistic picture of soil and plant health, enabling accurate yield predictions, water optimisation and crop profitability.
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Irrigated fields in Kansas, USA - June 2022

Crop stress monitoring

Healthy vegetation is the foundation of successful farming, and subtle changes in temperature can reveal crop stress before it’s visible. Plant stress that goes unnoticed can lead to reduced yields, wasted water and the spread of pests & diseases. Agribusinesses, retailers and farmers use thermal data to detect these shifts early, giving them time to take mitigating action and preserve yields.

Soil Temperature Monitoring

Deciding when to plant and how deep to plant into cold soils post winter can be challenging. Agribusinesses, farmers and food chain companies leverage thermal information to understand the spatial distribution of soil temperature across fields to determine when and how deep to plant, maximizing crop yields from the beginning of the season on.
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
A bare soil field in Iowa, USA - June 2024
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Wheat fields in Madhya Pradesh, India - March 2021

Biomass & Yield Monitoring

Canopy temperature analysis is detecting changes in plant transpiration hinting at crop stress. Thermal data can provide this information up to two weeks earlier than current tools, enabling food chain companies, financial institutions and traders to spot crop stress with negative implications for yield before the broader market is aware.

Urban Climate Resilience

Beat the Heat
Urban environments are increasingly experiencing elevated temperatures due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, where dense infrastructure absorbs and retains heat. This phenomenon exacerbates health risks with 61% of the world population living in urban environments today. The costs from heat-related stress alone are expected to reach close to a trillion USD annually by 2050 according to a Rockefeller report. Addressing UHIs through urban planning and green infrastructure is essential to mitigate these health risks and economic burdens, causing municipalities to significantly increase their spend on heat mitigation measures. New York City alone expects to spend 55m USD on heat mitigation by 2030. Additionally, UHIs contribute to increased energy consumption due to higher demand for air conditioning, further straining urban infrastructure and escalating costs. Constellr's thermal intelligence helps to identify heat-vulnerable areas for targeted intervention and can support the scalable measurement of the effectiveness of mitigation measures. Thanks to its highly accurate thermal measurements capturing even fine contrasts in temperature variation, constellr enables evidence-based urban planning.
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Freiburg, Germany - June 2023

Urban heat islands

In urban environments, constellr’s ability to detect subtle absolute temperature variations helps to identify urban heat islands, areas where human activity and infrastructure result in higher temperatures. Urban heat islands are becoming a growing concern as cities expand and temperatures rise. Our thermal intelligence helps urban planners and governments to pinpoint temperature hotspots within urban areas, identifying zones with excessive heat. This data supports governments and city planners in developing targeted strategies to reduce heat and improve the liveability of their cities.

Heat Mitigation Measures

Urban vegetation and other heat mitigation measures play a crucial role in reducing heat island effects, improving air quality, and enhancing biodiversity. From trees and parks to green roofs, constellr's thermal intelligence helps urban planners, architects and project developers to track the temperature-reducing effect of mitigation measures on street level, while also enabling monitoring of vegetation health, water usage, and stress levels, enabling better management of urban greenery.
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Medellin, Colombia - July 2024

Resilient Infrastructure

Minimize risks
Critical infrastructure—including transport networks, energy systems, and industrial sites —faces increased risks from thermal stress, material degradation, and extreme weather, leading to higher maintenance costs. Currently, global maintenance expenditures for transport infrastructure alone are substantial; for instance, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that combined operations, maintenance, and infrastructure additions in land transport could cost up to a trillion USD by 2050.


Constellr's thermal intelligence, powered by high-resolution land surface temperature data, offers a proactive solution by identifying vulnerabilities such as heat-induced material fatigue, pipeline leaks, and overheating equipment. Early detection through thermal monitoring reduces damages, prevents costly failures, and optimizes maintenance by targeting high-risk areas, thereby extending asset lifespans and minimizing unscheduled downtime. Integrating thermal intelligence into infrastructure management enhances resilience, lowers maintenance costs, and enables adaptation to the escalating impacts of climate change.
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Colorado, USA - February 2024

Transport Infrastructure

Temperature extremes can severely affect road conditions, leading to cracks, ice, and increased wear and tear. Our thermal intelligence helps monitor surface temperatures across road networks, enabling timely interventions for maintenance and repair. Instead of road-level sensors, which are expensive to implement and only offer coverage of specific areas, constellr’s thermal intelligence can monitor large regions simultaneously, ideal for tracking temperature trends across entire cities or highway networks.

Whether it's detecting freeze-thaw cycles in winter or identifying heat-induced tarmac damage in summer, municipalities and maintenance companies get the insights needed to reduce road deterioration and ensure safer travel, extending the lifespan of the transport infrastructure and reducing costly emergency repairs.

Energy Infrastructure

From power grids to coal plants, energy infrastructure is vulnerable to the impact of temperature changes. Land Surface Temperature data provides critical insights for monitoring and maintaining energy infrastructure by enabling the detection of thermal anomalies, assessing environmental impacts, and enhancing operational efficiency.

This reduces the risk of outages and harm. For power plants, LST helps monitor cooling performance, detect heat leaks, and optimize energy output, especially under rising ambient temperatures. For pipelines, temperature irregularities can be detected, signaling leaks early and thus improving safety and reliability.
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Power Plant, Kuwait - November 2023
LST30 data: Landsat-8/9 image, courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey, reprocessed to 30m spatial resolution with constellr’s proprietary data processing pipeline
Greenhouses in the Netherlands - April 2024

Industrial sites economic monitoring

By continuously monitoring thermal emissions from industrial sites, we can detect operational inefficiencies, malfunctions and productivity patterns. Our thermal intelligence helps site operators identify and monitor temperature-induced vulnerabilities, offering predictive insights that allow you to act before damage occurs.

By tracking temperature shifts that affect structural integrity, we provide a comprehensive view of potential risks— from material degradation to malfunctioning systems - that allow to prioritize repairs and optimize maintenance schedules.

Additionally, financial institutions use constellr's thermal intelligence for monitoring the activity of industrial sites to derive productivity information.

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