As a leading provider of global satellite-observed data products and services, VanderSat monitors and analyses the land conditions. The use of passive microwave technology enables us to offer highly accurate measurements of soil water content and crop status, unhindered by cloud cover or darkness. We obtain soil moisture data that is unique for its field level resolution (100m) and consistent historical record (19 years). These qualities enable the development of scalable index-insurance products for agriculture. Soil moisture is a direct measurement of the water available for plant uptake and therefore a critical parameter to monitor crop growth and estimate agricultural losses due to drought or water excess. In this webinar, we will demonstrate VanderSat’s unique soil moisture dataset and its added value in parametric drought insurance for smallholder farmers. Vandersat provides historical data for insurance product design and near real time monitoring of soil moisture conditions to our partners ACRE Africa, Mezzanine and SwissRe, for our operational services in Kenya and Tanzania.
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Holger A. Kray, Practice Manager, Africa Region, Agriculture and Food Global Practice, The World Bank (TBC)
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Lexy Ratering Arntz, Head of Impact Strategy at VanderSat
Calendar » Scaling satellite-observed Soil Moisture Index Insurance Services in Africa
Scaling satellite-observed Soil Moisture Index Insurance Services in Africa
As a leading provider of global satellite-observed data products and services, VanderSat monitors and analyses the land conditions. The use of passive microwave technology enables us to offer highly accurate measurements of soil water content and crop status, unhindered by cloud cover or darkness. We obtain soil moisture data that is unique for its field level resolution (100m) and consistent historical record (19 years). These qualities enable the development of scalable index-insurance products for agriculture. Soil moisture is a direct measurement of the water available for plant uptake and therefore a critical parameter to monitor crop growth and estimate agricultural losses due to drought or water excess. In this webinar, we will demonstrate VanderSat’s unique soil moisture dataset and its added value in parametric drought insurance for smallholder farmers. Vandersat provides historical data for insurance product design and near real time monitoring of soil moisture conditions to our partners ACRE Africa, Mezzanine and SwissRe, for our operational services in Kenya and Tanzania.
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