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What is Earth Observation Data Infrastructure (EODI)?

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Introduction

Earth Observation Data Infrastructure (EODI) is the foundation for managing, automating, and scaling satellite imagery and geospatial data operations. It provides the technical backbone that enables organisations to store, process, and deliver satellite data efficiently and reliably.

This article explains what EODI is, why it matters for modern organisations, and how it's transforming industries from defence to environmental monitoring.

Why EODI Matters

  • Eliminates data silos by creating unified access to satellite imagery from multiple constellations and providers.
  • Reduces operational costs through automation, standardisation, and elimination of manual data processing workflows.
  • Enables enterprise scalability for mining companies monitoring tailings, governments tracking environmental changes, and defence agencies maintaining situational awareness.

Key EODI Capabilities

Data Normalisation & Standards

EODI transforms diverse satellite data formats into standardised, interoperable formats using STAC and OGC standards.

  • Automatic metadata extraction and cataloguing
  • Cloud-optimised GeoTIFF (COG) conversion
  • STAC-compliant asset organisation

Automation & Workflow Orchestration

Automated pipelines handle everything from data ingestion to processing and delivery, reducing manual intervention by up to 90%.

  • Event-driven processing workflows
  • Constellation orchestration and tasking
  • Automated quality control and validation

Industry Use Cases

Defence & Government

Compliance with security standards, mission readiness, and situational awareness through automated intelligence workflows.

Mining & Energy

Tailings monitoring, environmental compliance, ESG reporting, and asset monitoring across global operations.

Environment

Wildfire detection, deforestation tracking, climate resilience planning, and ecosystem monitoring at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earth Observation Data Infrastructure?

EODI is a comprehensive platform that manages the entire lifecycle of satellite imagery and geospatial data. It handles data ingestion, processing, storage, and delivery while ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.

How does EODI work?

  1. Data Ingestion: Automatically collects data from multiple satellite constellations.
  2. Processing: Applies standardisation, quality control, and format conversion.
  3. Cataloguing: Creates searchable metadata using STAC standards.
  4. Delivery: Provides APIs and interfaces for data access and analysis.

Why is EODI different from traditional GIS platforms?

Feature Traditional GIS EODI
Data Sources Limited, manual import Multi-constellation, automated
Scalability Often constrained to departmental deployments Designed for enterprise and national programmes
Automation Manual workflows and scripting Event-driven, API-first orchestration
Compliance Limited governance tooling Integrated auditing, licensing, and access control