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MOUNTAINEER (Mountain Observation Using New Technologies for Earth's Environmental Resilience) is an innovative research project aimed at improving environmental management and resilience in mountain areas through the use of advanced Earth observation technologies. Funded by the Italian Space Agency, the project focuses on developing new monitoring methodologies and sustainable management practices by leveraging satellite remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and high-altitude aerial platforms to collect essential data on the health of natural resources.
Mountain regions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, experiencing phenomena such as reduced snow cover, soil erosion, increased wildfires, and growing hydrogeological risks. MOUNTAINEER aims to provide an integrated digital monitoring system that combines satellite data, images from stratospheric pseudo-satellites, and artificial intelligence models to create an advanced platform delivering detailed and up-to-date information on environmental conditions.
Latitudo 40 plays a key role in developing the geospatial analysis technologies applied in the project, contributing its expertise in satellite data processing and AI-based predictive modeling. The company’s involvement includes advanced processing of satellite imagery to monitor changes in surface temperature, snow cover, and vegetation density; developing machine learning algorithms to analyze hydrogeological risks, identify landslide-prone areas, and estimate forest cover evolution over time; integrating data from aerial and satellite platforms to provide ultra-high-resolution information by combining diverse sources for more detailed and effective analysis; creating predictive tools to anticipate climate change trends and support strategic natural resource planning; and developing a digital interface for real-time monitoring, enabling public authorities and land managers to access updated data and efficiently plan targeted interventions.
