Terra Motion
Terra Motion uses satellite imagery and data analytics to monitor peatland, safeguarding communities and infrastructure from subsidence and ground instability risks.
Problem
Peatlands, valuable carbon sinks, can release stored CO2 as water levels change and they subside. Stabilising these areas combats this, but the vastness of Coillte’s land makes manual surveys inefficient.
Solution
Terra Motion’s APSIS (Advanced Pixel System using Intermittent SBAS) software uses SAR to rapidly and accurately detect soil subsidence and underground movements. Highlighting millimetric ground shifts from satellite images, it allows instant assessment of at-risk peatlands and validates ongoing restoration efforts.
Meet the Team
CTO Andrew Sowter, with 30+ years in spaceborne SAR data, and Operations Director Paul Gray, an expert in business development and project management, combine their skills in geospatial technology and business strategy to position Terra Motion for success in innovative land motion analysis solutions.
Andrew Sowter
CTO / Founder
Paul Gray
Operations Director
Company Information
Founded: 2015 | Country (Inc): UK | Location: University of Nottingham, England | Team Size: 5
Sector: Satellite imagery, environmental monitoring, preservation tech
Why Coillte is exploring advanced peatland monitoring
Coillte manages thousands of hectares of peatland in Ireland, all in need of constant monitoring for subsidence and carbon emissions - Terra Motion’s satellite tools allow for the rapid and precise measurement of peat movement, making manual surveys obsolete. Improving data capture and analysis is key to identifying potential issues and effectively responding to them.
