SATERRA
LABS
Unique insights & landscape diagnostics
Getting the most out of limited data through satellite & hydrological analysis.
Landscape Intelligence for Sustainable Development
We work with development programmes across sub-Saharan Africa to make sense of landscapes where data is thin on the ground. Using satellite imagery, hydrological models, and local knowledge, we build evidence that actually drives decisions — not just reports that gather dust.
What's changing in your landscape?
Track shifts in water, forests, and agricultural land. Understand the trends shaping your area.
What natural resources are available?
Identify water sources, fertile land, and vegetation patterns. Uncover the potential in your landscape.
Where is activity happening and where should you focus?
Pinpoint hotspots of activity, deforestation, or agricultural expansion. Know where to act.
What impact have you made?
Measure your impact: water availability, land use changes, and recovery. Prove your progress.
What We Do
We're built around getting the most out of limited data — combining satellite imagery, climate data, field evidence, and hydrological science to generate real insight where standard tools often fail.
Water Resources & Hydrology
Water availability assessment, hydrological modelling, lake monitoring, groundwater estimation, and irrigation potential mapping in data-scarce regions.
Environmental Monitoring
Forest cover tracking, deforestation hotspot detection, land use change analysis, and environmental crisis documentation through satellite time series.
Agricultural & Irrigation Development
Smallholder irrigation mapping, land suitability assessment, farmer-led irrigation diagnostics, and food system strengthening through satellite-guided field work.
Deciphering Complex Landscapes
We bridge scientific earth observation methodologies with physical development interventions, turning raw satellite data into clear decisions in data-scarce regions.
Many development programmes work in regions with extremely limited data (few weather stations, no irrigation registries, incomplete land records, sparse hydrological measurements). Standard geospatial tools built for data-rich environments often fail in these contexts.
We pull as much as we can from every available source: combining free satellite imagery, climate reanalysis, field observations, and hydrological science to generate evidence that guides better decisions. Our demonstrations showcase what is possible when you creatively layer multiple data sources and methodologies.
We combine expertise in remote sensing, hydrology, GIS, development practice, and data-scarce methodologies to translate technical analysis into practical insights for programme staff.