DEMONSTRATIONS OF DIRECT-TO-SATELLITE IOT FOR EARTH OBSERVATIONAPPLICATIONS: REMOTE ROAD TRAFFIC MONITORING WITH IMAGING

Abstract

The escalating volume of road users and the increase onsafety demands by the governmental institutions, such as theEU, highlights the need for more widespread and advancedtraffic monitoring systems. Despite the emergence of trafficmonitoring solutions through Earth observation techniques,persistent challenges are evident, particularly in the contextof remote and rural roads. This paper presents an innovativeapproach, integrating ground-based imaging, in-situ Com-puter Vision (CV) and Direct-to-Satellite Internet of Things(DtS-IoT) for a near-real-time, cost-effective traffic moni-toring solution. Focusing on current challenges, this hybridsystem demonstrates to be a tailored response to the demandsof remote traffic monitoring, showcasing feasibility througha proof-of-concept integrated solution.