Ensuring Data Accuracy in Challenging Weather Conditions

Spring 2024 revealed the limitations of relying solely on Sentinel-2 satellite imagery for crop monitoring, as heavy cloud cover rendered 80% of images unusable. Agrii’s partnership with ClearSky addresses this challenge by offering guaranteed cloud-free imagery every six days through synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) technology.

How ClearSky Works

ClearSky provides full-spectrum optical and infrared imagery, including NDVI and GCVI indices. Unlike optical systems, SAR is unaffected by weather conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable data for precision farming.

• Regular imagery: Every six days, unaffected by clouds or weather.
• Enhanced precision: Tracks crop growth and plans variable rate applications.
• Improved data reliability: Increases grower confidence in decisions.

[Insert Figure 4: ClearSky NDVI Image Supporting Variable Rate Applications]

Proven Results

An analysis of 900,000 hectares in 2023 demonstrated the value of ClearSky:

• Sentinel-2 satellites provided an average of 13.3 clear images per farm annually.
• ClearSky increased this to 60.8 images, offering unparalleled reliability and frequency.